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The LT looks pretty rad. I actually think lower stack is the move, I got an XL Hightower 4 recently with a 658 stack and I had to lower the stem pretty far to get it to corner how I prefer. would rather have a 640ish stack and run a big riser bar. I'll look forwards to getting one on a 40% sale from Backcountry in 4 years... $8400 for a complete or $5k frame is indefensible for a non ebike IMO.

I cannot, which could tell you something.

there‘s another layer of frame protection bolted on over the tag.

Babe wake up, Yeti just released a $5,000 frameset.

Somewhere, Brian Cahal is popping Champagne.

@Jason_Schroeder Are you able to allude to the timeline for the shorter travel version of this bike? The LT looks amazing and ticks almost every box that I want in a new bike, except Travel, I just don't need a full blown Enduro bike anymore. A 130-140 version of this bike would be perfect. Also, any plans to test the LT with a coil shock?

I did not expect an XL Yeti to come with 465mm chainstays in the short setting.

The XO/90 build surprises me a little. XO cranks, with transmission 90. Looking at the cost difference it looks like less of a price-point decision and more like they see demand for cable shifting

New Yeti LT details and ride impressions are live - https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/first-ride-yetis-new-lt-enduro-bike-a… Highlights 160mm of rear wheel travel // 170mm fork 29” and mixed wheel compatibility Sixfinity suspension design MX wheel, standard and low/slack geometry options TURQ carbon front and rear triangles with alloy linkage and dropouts Self-aligning linkage to eliminate friction Size-specific kinematics & geometry Two chainstay lengths (stock and +10mm dropouts) Adjustable leverage rate Integrated frame storage with storage frame bag 64° head tube angle Sizes: S, M, L, XL Weight (size M, no pedals or bottle): 35.74 lb (16.21 kg) MSRP (USD): LT XO - $10,200 (tested) //...

Congratulations, you invented Hammerschmidt. In my opinion, and I've already talked about this, something like a Classified hub could be potentially viable for mtb use, but coupled with a 6 speed wide range cassette. Think skipping every second gear we have currently and having around 40 % jumps between gears. The gap in between those is handled by the internal hub. Obviously the derailleur would have to be electric then and the buttons on the handlebars would control both the derailleur and the internal hub as the latter would shift every time with the derailleur shifting only every other gear...

how about a series hybrid, like the Also TM-B. There's no mechanical connection between rider input and what the drive unit does. All gear ratios are "simulated" by the motor. I wonder if this would be efficient enough to NOT use a battery, just transfer all rider power to the motor instantaneously. You can solve the problems of chain/derailleur/unsprung weight on the rear axle all at once too.

Three gears in the front and seven in the back could be the perfect ratio for mountain biking! It's almost like it would give you three different gear "ranges" using the front shifter- one for climbing, one for descending, and one for everything in between. And the chain alignment could be so much straighter without having to pack all your gears onto one super wide cassette. I wonder why no one's thought of that yet? I can't think of any downsides.

What if we tried putting a small derailleur on the front cogs, may be just like 2-3 gears, then a 5-7 speed cassette on the rear with another smaller derailleur? Same ratios but better weight distribution?

Throwing this out here on the dedicated ebike thread, Jeff and I go deep on Avinox and Amflow on the Vital BS Podcast: https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/b-s-podcast-rise-dji-drones-e-bikes

Taken from PB, new TRP brakes in the works (or at least calipers)

This seems pretty reasonable, just saw a clip of Dario riding it in a public group ride, so the release seems imminent.