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TannerVal Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
1/26/2025 5:07am
The RS has MIPS Integra Split “ which combines an impact-savvy, dual-density foam layer and a Low Friction Layer between the two, to reduce rotational forces in a crash that would otherwise be transmitted to the brain.” The other speed frames have MIPS Air Node, which actually increases your likelihood of a brain bleed as punishment for not buying the $280 helmet.
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Between The Tape Liked a forum topic High vs. Low Tire Pressures: Which Is Faster?
1/24/2025 4:18am
We all know the theory: lower tire pressures mean more grip, and higher pressures roll faster. But when it comes to real-world speed, which one really wins? I set out to answer this with 30 timed runs down the same track. ◾ The Experiment Two sets of tire pressures were chosen for my 88kg (194lbs) weight: 25/28 psi (front/rear) for the higher pressures and 18/20 psi (front/rear) for the lower pressures. These pressures maintain a consistent 0.9 front-to-rear ratio, with the high pressures aligning with recommendations such as those from E13 . After three warm-up laps, each tire pressure setup...
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hreylalno Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 Team Rumors
1/21/2025 6:31pm
Gwin will absolutely get a race entry if he wants one. He has a safe domestic race scene, a good relationship with WB appearing behind the mic for them, and is the closest thing we have to the GOAT in an active racer now that Greg retired. Don't think he's sweating about assembling a team to get into races. Especially if he misses a few rounds like he has the last few seasons.
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Bananamoon Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 Team Rumors
1/21/2025 6:30pm
Two hard pills to swallow. Gwin really played all the wrong hands as it seems. I hope he leave whatever he's been up to and find a spot where he can finish on his own terms. He's one of the true greats and he deserves so much more. Ratboy. It's over before it even started.
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Allen_Gleckner Added a reply to Need Help Picking Parts for DH Race Bike for 2025
1/20/2025 1:11pm When Frameworks was on TRP initially neko was running them w saint hoses and shimano oil and ive been on that. Firms up the feel a little. I dig it.
fleein_ian Liked a comment about Feature Vital MTB Editor Build: YT IZZO
1/17/2025 2:30pm
Surely this can't be Johans... No Öhlins!! Looks sweet - enjoy
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lloyd506 Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
1/14/2025 6:41pm
Wasn’t having great luck with the shimano trail spds, both Xt and xtr. Switched to Ht and have had no issues. Cleats last longer. Better release.
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sprungmass Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
1/9/2025 5:17pm
Love Ohlin's "if ain't broke don't fix it" approach to their forks. That TTX18 cartridge is so good I am glad they didn't change it. No marketing non-sense like MOAR shimz etc. I hope they stay this way and soon enough all my forks will be from them.
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DServy Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
1/9/2025 5:08pm
The problem is that the current "standard" of just a couple posts in the frame leaves much to be desired in terms of accuracy and convenience. Not to mention it's not an easily replaced part. If someone hamfists the threads on their brake posts then they could be in for an expensive repair. Just because we currently have something doesn't make it "good" and it's completely backwards compatible like UDH. I only see this new standard as a positive. There's also the benefit of (potentially) not needing to realign calipers all the effing time for every minor brake related job...
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erikhortsch Liked a comment about bike check Altruiste Le Pink Two
1/6/2025 9:08am
Sounds like Trevor
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iceman2058 Liked a comment about Feature What's In / What's Out - Mountain Biking in 2025
1/6/2025 4:47am
Well played, sir, well played 😂
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b-lec Liked a reply to forum topic The Mountain Bike Bearing Discussion
1/5/2025 6:01am
Exactly right. I’m on a V2 Raaw Madonna and I’m still on the original OEM bearings after 5 seasons with 150+ days per year and some park thrown in. All I do is strip the bike and repack the bearings every winter. I think the combination of great sealing, large bearings and great tolerances are the key.
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Allen_Gleckner Added a comment about feature What's In / What's Out - Mountain Biking in 2025
1/5/2025 5:46am
They’re great because you can wear sunglasses with them 😂
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iRider Liked a reply to forum topic The Mountain Bike Bearing Discussion
1/4/2025 5:18am
I think the big question here is why your pivot bearings are dying. 1) bad design/dimensioning of suspension layout or bearings 2) bad/wrong bearings (too shitty quality, too soft material) 3) contamination of water and dirt ingress There are for sure a bunch of frames that suffer from factor 1). There is usually not much that you can do besides buying a new frame. Regarding point 2): here often OE bearings are cheap, meaning they do not have the hardness or tolerances required for the application or are sealed insufficiently. Here one can upgrade to better bearings that offer the...
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TheFBI Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
1/3/2025 4:13pm
Brother do you know what a rumour is? If I just tell everyone what brand is developing it or which riders will be running it this season it's not a rumour it's just a statement of fact. Keeping it vague enough for people to guess and put forward some theories as to who it could be is what makes it fun.
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
1/3/2025 4:05pm
i know it's a fine line between relevant discussion about economy and the bike industry in this forum thread and i'm always blown away by how civil everyone is here. i appreciate that! as it's starting to get a bit more general, we have an "off the bike" forum area if you want to talk general global policy, thoughts on immigration etc. - https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/VitalMTB/Off-the-Bike,3 let's keep this one as bike-specific as possible.
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anotherbikerguy Liked a comment about Feature What's In / What's Out - Mountain Biking in 2025
1/2/2025 4:27pm
Gotta go out somewhere.
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iceman2058 Liked a comment about Feature What's In / What's Out - Mountain Biking in 2025
1/2/2025 4:26pm
Triggering dichotomies are a never-ending source of amusement for us editorial staff 😉 hip packs with sunnies and full face anyone?
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boozed Liked a comment about Feature What's In / What's Out - Mountain Biking in 2025
1/2/2025 4:26pm
Thanks, you saved me from getting angry! (but really, Australian summers are not conducive to pedalling yourself to the top in goggles...)
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Allen_Gleckner Added a comment about feature What's In / What's Out - Mountain Biking in 2025
1/2/2025 10:56am
Quick reminder: vital stopped doing this list for a bit because ppl were taking it seriously. Can we not ruin a good thing?? Unless you wear sunnies w a fullface then please get really mad
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