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Gracey Hemstreet
Don't know anything about the tires, but 99.9% sure his bar ends are these (AXESS UNLTD GET A GRIP):
15 years ago we had an athlete turn up with their fit numbers all out of whack, old bike gone back to sponsors etc etc, BUT: they had a sticker prominent on seat tube that was identical to one on my tool box. I managed to print an a3 image of the old bike and translate all the measurements with a pencil and ruler. It took quite a while, but ended up bang on. Saddle height, offset, reach, bar height, stack. All this by hand…
Wonder what will happen with that product. Joe Breeden himself seem to be doing some product development with Wolftooth.
Picture from MBUK
Obviously they will go main stream(ish) and hopefully they will be cheaper while also more streamlined.
Some clearer shots of the prototype Norco freeride bike in Lucas Cruz’s new reel on IG:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWcrUanj2bv/?igsh=MTU1dWZ4ZW42OW1tMQ==
Graphics on the stays.... Maybe finally a production version?
Different front. As stated earlier it’s a straight head tube vs the bottle rocket is tapered
Looks like RS is about to roll out a pretty big refresh at Sea Otter 👀
Saw a new Lyrik today on one of the latest Habit builds, plus what looks like an updated Vivid Air. The Vivid sticks pretty close to the new coil version in terms of reservoir layout.
Lyrik’s getting LinearXL like the new Boxxer, and there are vent valves under the crown too.
Definitely some interesting updates coming.
Did you get a pic?
Specialized has some new versions of the Butcher, Cannibal, Hillbilly, Eliminator tires on their homepage.
I didn't find out what the difference is, but they added "TLR" to the product names and the older "non TLR" tires are discounted.
https://www.specialized.com/de/de/cannibal-grid-gravity-t9-tlr-downhill-tire/p/1000234065
Or is there no change and they have the same tires under different names?
These are interesting. Instead of just a bar end to add to your grips, these are one piece with the grips.
norco DH prototype pics from rock creek
thats some wicked leverage on the linkages. I can hear the bearings crying out in pain.
The only thing I noticed was that the photos on the “new” tires have no sidewall graphics/logo. So seems either there some updated graphics coming that’ll be uploaded at a later time, or there’s some new casings and there are all place holders for a drop soon.
The seat not being at the same angle as the top tube hurts my soul
Great job, you invented Oakley 3’s
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWEmu1Ho5Dl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
A clip from the FOX-gram about the new Fox40 had the new Norco shown aswell.
Looks like I wings to me
Quite intrigued by this new peak design from POC. Reading between the lines I’d guess they’re going to offer options for different weather conditions and possibly aero? Also interested to know what kind of breakaway force is required.
It kind of reminds me of the pachycephalosaurus
Having the visor go back that far on the helmet is a little weird, gives AI generated helmet vibes to me.
I ordered that POC helmet (Cularis Pure). There are two different Visors in the box. One thats closed, one with holes for airflow and you can use the helmet without visor for more aero or for the approvement of the gravel-style-police.
I thougth it's quite nice. Sadly my head and POC do not fit very well.
I had seen that helmet, interesting idea. Also wondering if that one will be tested with VT like the regular Cularis.
What if they Want to greatly increase the breakawy force? Make the visor solid to help protect the face? And to prevent facial injuries From the visor itself?
I thought they are breakaway so your head/neck doesn’t snap to the side in a crash.
New Butcher has different side knobs and different shape central knobs
Seems like a good way to meet the needs of many aesthetically different but semi functionally equivalent user group needs. Trail, xc, gravel and road are mostly differentiated by looks and weight IMO. Shooting for the middle and tweaking the aesthetic with the visor is a pretty smart move from a product management perspective. Expecting to see more of this type of product design in these trying times.
my first thought as well... "sheeesh"
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