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Correct analysis, likely the best looking mountain bike of all time. OG Evil Wreckoning 2nd.

Not rumor or top secret tech (or is it?!), but all this SS talk got me excited... Fellow Luddites rejoice. $5 in hardware and proper reuse of a destroyed derailleur: Keeping it about tech, though, this little contraption really made me want to try the Lal Supre Drive. I hope the Supre Drive or similar concept shows back up in the future.

cool DIY dropper post project https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/hub/diy-dropper-post-kane-components

$381? This is for blinglespeeds, not singlespeeds.

I don't think anyone who understands the basics of gearboxes or derailleurs expects them to be a good fit for XC bikes in the foreseeable future.

Another Transmission compatible solution is the Ratio Technology Mech. I've got one on long-term test for Vital with a review dropping later this year.

I only pedal the TQ60 around for test rides when working on it as it's much too small for me and I don't want to reset the suspension. Power feels good, it's easy to get the bike computer to say it's assisting me right at 390watts plus my watts, and it always feels very natural and quiet to ride. In the low setting I have to use the screen to figure out if it's even assisting me or not. If it's turned off, you might as well be pedaling a bike. Can't tell at all except for the extra weight...

I just purchased a new Fuel EX+ so my gf could manage climbs with me when I'm on my Smuggler. It was heavily discounted from $8700 to $6K and my electric company gave me a $600 rebate to boot! The TQ60 is an amazing motor system in terms of sound and efficiency and it's appropriate for my gf weighing 105# trail riding. The bike will also soon only weigh 41#s, something I could not accomplish with any decent full power bike. That said, it's pretty well known the new top dog motor system is soon to be released, it's a...

I've tested a lot of these. The Intend wasn't an option when I got my Flash, but... DSD RUNT - I ran this on a Pike and couldn't get it linear enough. It felt like it spiked a lot and didn't have the volume of the Manitou implementation. It was better than stock, but I didn't get along with it. OTOH I know folks running this on their 38/Zeb and love it, so it may just be a combination of lower volume in the Pike and generally not getting along with the Pike. I've talked to a few others who...

New Gen 3 Fluid is out. Can be run as mullet, lifetime warranty, decent builds. Price points feel solid: Fluid A1 | Norco

I miss Lars in my life. This is a lovely review. A pretty bike that doesn’t fit me, but oh, to have Lars back! Littermag lives.

What if all the gears were in a container in the middle of the bike by your feet?

Let’s just bring the Zerode g1 gear box design back. Someone make a lugged bike with DW dual chain and a Alfine di2 11speed

Why haven't we seen more bikes with that Lal Supre Drive? I'd much rather have that than gear box or regular derailleur if I could have something that wasn't a short travel bike or a 40 lb nicolai.

How was Loic’s suspension at worlds last year?