Looks like improvements in all the right spots
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$65 with no middle man strikes me as kinda expensive. MAP (minimum advertised price) for most Maxxis models is less than $70. A direct to consumer cost of $45-$50 would put them on par with the wholesale pricing of the the most expensive mtb tires available.
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The initial look is similar, for sure, but there are differences. It rolls faster, for one. The cornering knobs have the innovative siping too. There are many other subtle differences too: Knob surface area, shape and position etc.
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Not very earth-shattering at $65 dollars. If they were $40-50 that would be more newsworthy. When you have a boutique carbon FS bike, top of the line suspension and carbon hoops you usually don't lose any sleep if you spend 10-15 dollars more per tire. Not diminishing the performance of the...more
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I wouldn't call them tangible performance gains. I have significant time on both Super Deluxe and X2, and while they all feel a bit different the Öhlins is in the same league now. The X2 offers more external adjustments, whether or not you need such granular control is a question for...more
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Never buy the Mk1.
It's as true now as ever. This one actually looks alright
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But if nobody buys the MK1, there will never be an MK2 and where would that leave us?
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thanks for the review Johan.... and the obvious follow-up question is if there are tangible performance gains over the super deluxe, x2, topaz, and there's an updated dpx-2 this year also. i like the HSC and sounds like the climb switch works a treat.
I'm on a Jade-X coil shock this year and depending on how it goes will consider going back to an air spring next year if the coil is too planted and i want to get a little life back in the rear suspension.
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The laughter at the end is how a bike should make you feel. Nice work GG!
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Liked a comment on the item Is MTB Design As Good As It Gets? The Inside Line Listener Response
I forgot one thing...gearboxes. I'm really hoping that that's the advance that we see. A gearbox that doesn't have too much drag and gives us a 6x gear range with good steps in between. That would be a great advancement.
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At 6'7" I agree wholeheartedly with you, though I think there might be a couple more than that by now. And that's why, before reaches started growing, I just started building my own steel frames. But not everyone can do that. That's why advances like the ease of...more
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If you're over 6'3" there are now two (two!) companies who make a production bike that will fit you. Progress.
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Back in 2000 I was telling people that eventually we'd have bikes with six inches of travel front and rear that pedaled well and weighed 30 lbs. That's what we now have...and I'm perfectly happy with that. Bikes have changed a lot in the last 20 years, but they're...more
Added a comment about feature Are Mountain Bikes Too Expensive? The Inside Line Listener Response
agree Wolfpack almost no high end alu builds. But on the bright side there are awesome alu frames out there from Banshee, Knolly, Ibis and many more from $1800 - $2200 as a starting point to a high end build. With nice components those will still be pricey bikes tho.
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Liked a comment on the item Are Mountain Bikes Too Expensive? The Inside Line Listener Response
I only have a really nice bike because I work at a shop and get a discount, otherwise, it would be really hard for me to spend the kind of money most bikes and components cost. My biggest complaint is that all manufacturers only offer better builds with Carbon frames. If...more
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Good point Nismo. And hopefully we get more d2c brands. The numbers that I’ve seen are 40% markup for some big brands and as low as 25% for some of the ‘gucci’ brands. D2C could go cheaper especially with their higher margins. They’re making more per bike selling direct than to shops. Anyway prices are high it’s just a matter of us voting with our wallets. My new Ripmo AF is on the way. Affordable? Who knows. First mtb was $500 in the mid 90s and I saved up for it and it served me well.
Of course how often do we need a new bike anyway. That’s a whole other conversation and this industry is fed by consumerism like most.
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Liked a comment on the item Vital MTB Test Sessions: Five Slack, Short-Travel 29er Mountain Bikes Reviewed
Very nice group review, would love more in this format!
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I think there is a big difference between a classic 120F-120R Trailbike and a modern one with 140F-120R. It's not just the fork, when you have All-Mountain geometry, All-mountain tires, and All-Mountain weight you have an All-Mountain Bike with a bit less travel...more
Liked a comment on the item Vital MTB Test Sessions: Five Slack, Short-Travel 29er Mountain Bikes Reviewed
My advice to people: do not weigh your bikes - unless you're trying to build up a hill-climb specific bike. There have been a lot of tests and studies about bike weight, and the consensus is, it doesn't matter nearly as much as people think it does. For some...more
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Liked a comment on the item NEW TRANSITION SENTINEL 4/28/2020 4:02 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO2ZyPonPaE&feature=youtu.be - got bored so I made a video on my thoughts so I don't have to type so damn much.