The reach numbers are long, I'm 5'10" on a medium g1 and have slowly moved from a 40mm stem to a zero offset stem. Only a...
The reach numbers are long, I'm 5'10" on a medium g1 and have slowly moved from a 40mm stem to a zero offset stem. Only a handful of rides on the zero offset but it's got me in a much better position to move that big plank around.
Because of the higher position of the bars I was really comfortable on the climbs which translated to less fatigue and on descents was able to weight the front or pull back and ride the middle of the sled.
It's a tuner for sure but some like that. Throw in the ability to run modified travel from trail to DH and adjust the geometry on a stable platform with incredible build quality and I've just written copy for them.
It was an interesting bike in that it pushed the trends of the time to their limits.
As time has gone on, the ideal has been seen as a long wheelbase, high stack, and much shorter reach. It lets you stay relatively centered in a strong position, and makes the wheelbase feel smaller than it actually is. I tried that same g1 with the original bmb rrs, which improved it a lot, but damn it was ugly 😂. And still a bit long on wheelbase. But that bike deserves a lot of credit for pushing geo ahead.
Watching quarterhp demo 11 review and Henry brought up a good point. Have to think Specialized has plans to use Highgear for the next enduro. Could...
Watching quarterhp demo 11 review and Henry brought up a good point. Have to think Specialized has plans to use Highgear for the next enduro. Could it be a vertical shock with highgear? Anyone with insight?
Can Ari just take the damn diaper off? It’s been cringe for a brand like Ari from the start. It was fine for a brand like Orbea because we were genuinely interested in the brand and wanted to see what they’d do with a DH bike. (and they did indeed deliver!)
Can Ari just take the damn diaper off? It’s been cringe for a brand like Ari from the start. It was fine for a brand like...
Can Ari just take the damn diaper off? It’s been cringe for a brand like Ari from the start. It was fine for a brand like Orbea because we were genuinely interested in the brand and wanted to see what they’d do with a DH bike. (and they did indeed deliver!)
In this case he is on a re-branded competitors bike and the cover is an attempt to obscure that.
But yes, on the actual prototype, they should definitely remove it. Copying Diamondback’s homework from nearly 20 years ago doesn’t need hiding.
It is (if someone from Devinci sees this, I accidently found an unlisted page, I dont know if someone oopsied so I am not going to share the link/s) Spring 2027 was the date
It is (if someone from Devinci sees this, I accidently found an unlisted page, I dont know if someone oopsied so I am not going to...
It is (if someone from Devinci sees this, I accidently found an unlisted page, I dont know if someone oopsied so I am not going to share the link/s) Spring 2027 was the date
In whistler, you see like five v10's for every one pivot phoenix. Talking to the shops there, they hardly ever see a broken v10 frame. If they...
In whistler, you see like five v10's for every one pivot phoenix.
Talking to the shops there, they hardly ever see a broken v10 frame. If they do crack, it's because someone smacked the frame into something. Usually a chainstay hitting a tree or something like that.
There are videos online of people breaking phoenix chainstays from normal landings, and breaking front triangles from heavy landings.
These are single instances being published so it's tough to know if it's representative of a design issue, bad QC, or previous abuse, but the videos of catastrophic failures I have seen are concerning, especially when there are other options available that don't have any instances of failure under normal use.
Main issue of the current V10 is headset cup ovalization. They made adjustments in 2025, but it still occurs. Have a buddy with a 2026 with...
Main issue of the current V10 is headset cup ovalization. They made adjustments in 2025, but it still occurs. Have a buddy with a 2026 with the problem, he just drilled in a second bolt to band-aid the situation.
My 2024 V10.8 had the problem of the cups working loose. Called SC. New updated cup set in hand within a week. 20+ days at Snowshoe...
My 2024 V10.8 had the problem of the cups working loose. Called SC. New updated cup set in hand within a week. 20+ days at Snowshoe this year and never had to touch the headset once.
My buddy with 26 V10.8 with the double bolts was 100+ days at Whistler this season, so def far from norm.
I got the new bolted headset for my 24, but I still had to crank down headset eventually, 6nm, with a clean and regrease ~30days. Also edge case at 60+ days of Whistler in season.
It is (if someone from Devinci sees this, I accidently found an unlisted page, I dont know if someone oopsied so I am not going to...
It is (if someone from Devinci sees this, I accidently found an unlisted page, I dont know if someone oopsied so I am not going to share the link/s) Spring 2027 was the date
Main issue of the current V10 is headset cup ovalization. They made adjustments in 2025, but it still occurs. Have a buddy with a 2026 with...
Main issue of the current V10 is headset cup ovalization. They made adjustments in 2025, but it still occurs. Have a buddy with a 2026 with the problem, he just drilled in a second bolt to band-aid the situation.
My 2024 V10.8 had the problem of the cups working loose. Called SC. New updated cup set in hand within a week. 20+ days at Snowshoe...
My 2024 V10.8 had the problem of the cups working loose. Called SC. New updated cup set in hand within a week. 20+ days at Snowshoe this year and never had to touch the headset once.
My buddy with 26 V10.8 with the double bolts was 100+ days at Whistler this season, so def far from norm. I got the new bolted...
My buddy with 26 V10.8 with the double bolts was 100+ days at Whistler this season, so def far from norm.
I got the new bolted headset for my 24, but I still had to crank down headset eventually, 6nm, with a clean and regrease ~30days. Also edge case at 60+ days of Whistler in season.
No bolts in mine (yet) 40 days whistler and maybe 20 days elsewhere only had to re tighten 2 times. No damage either
My 2024 V10.8 had the problem of the cups working loose. Called SC. New updated cup set in hand within a week. 20+ days at Snowshoe...
My 2024 V10.8 had the problem of the cups working loose. Called SC. New updated cup set in hand within a week. 20+ days at Snowshoe this year and never had to touch the headset once.
My buddy with 26 V10.8 with the double bolts was 100+ days at Whistler this season, so def far from norm. I got the new bolted...
My buddy with 26 V10.8 with the double bolts was 100+ days at Whistler this season, so def far from norm.
I got the new bolted headset for my 24, but I still had to crank down headset eventually, 6nm, with a clean and regrease ~30days. Also edge case at 60+ days of Whistler in season.
Watching quarterhp demo 11 review and Henry brought up a good point. Have to think Specialized has plans to use Highgear for the next enduro. Could...
Watching quarterhp demo 11 review and Henry brought up a good point. Have to think Specialized has plans to use Highgear for the next enduro. Could it be a vertical shock with highgear? Anyone with insight?
weird, my sources were saying new Enduro this spring
I would be surprised, heard Spec isn’t out of the woods yet financially with the bike recession. If they were launching in the spring, they would have had to lock in production specs already, proto molds would already be done testing. Maybe possible they do a link like the they did on the Levo?
Having to cut Levo retail prices by ~30%, can’t be helping, they sell about 30k of those a year. Hearing long travel bike sales are getting cannibalize by eMTB.
It was an interesting bike in that it pushed the trends of the time to their limits.
As time has gone on, the ideal has been seen as a long wheelbase, high stack, and much shorter reach. It lets you stay relatively centered in a strong position, and makes the wheelbase feel smaller than it actually is. I tried that same g1 with the original bmb rrs, which improved it a lot, but damn it was ugly 😂. And still a bit long on wheelbase. But that bike deserves a lot of credit for pushing geo ahead.
What’s that mounted to the accessory mount on Richie’s bike?
Multitool?
weird, my sources were saying new Enduro this spring
Prolly gps or r something to track your ride without having a stupid ah screen on your top tube or even worse your stem
its a OneUp EDC tool in a 3d printed mount
I think yall are underestimating how much easier planned obscelence is with electronics
Seems like Ari is moving onto a High Pivot suspension layout. could be equipped with a concentric rear-axle pivot or drop outs.![]()
#lookslikeasession
Ari isn’t moving away from knucklebox. Your eyes don’t deceive you either.
Aiden on a new intense? Hopefully the return of the uzzi is near
https://www.instagram.com/p/DehP8NQm1jI/?mdxt=OXdleGxnbDhxdThu
Thought so too when I was watching, then I remembered this post.
Or it's just a re-branded Session?
Can Ari just take the damn diaper off? It’s been cringe for a brand like Ari from the start. It was fine for a brand like Orbea because we were genuinely interested in the brand and wanted to see what they’d do with a DH bike. (and they did indeed deliver!)
New from one up or another company?
In this case he is on a re-branded competitors bike and the cover is an attempt to obscure that.
But yes, on the actual prototype, they should definitely remove it. Copying Diamondback’s homework from nearly 20 years ago doesn’t need hiding.
Finally!!
It looks very human
It is (if someone from Devinci sees this, I accidently found an unlisted page, I dont know if someone oopsied so I am not going to share the link/s) Spring 2027 was the date
My buddy with 26 V10.8 with the double bolts was 100+ days at Whistler this season, so def far from norm.
I got the new bolted headset for my 24, but I still had to crank down headset eventually, 6nm, with a clean and regrease ~30days. Also edge case at 60+ days of Whistler in season.
It was part of the QR code they had at hardline.
No bolts in mine (yet) 40 days whistler and maybe 20 days elsewhere only had to re tighten 2 times. No damage either
I was told by the rep, the new DH bike, probably the Wilson, was in that box. He was very vigilantly guarding the door when he had someone inside.
If you submit a warranty on the website, they will ship you the new headset.
I would be surprised, heard Spec isn’t out of the woods yet financially with the bike recession. If they were launching in the spring, they would have had to lock in production specs already, proto molds would already be done testing. Maybe possible they do a link like the they did on the Levo?
Having to cut Levo retail prices by ~30%, can’t be helping, they sell about 30k of those a year. Hearing long travel bike sales are getting cannibalize by eMTB.
Forbidden Supernought with an aluminum rear triangle?
I think this test mule might have shown up before but that's a Dreadnought E frame
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