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The latest PB podcast with Jessie Melamed goes into tolerance issues. Carbon frames coming out of the mold with minor differences (a couple millimeters here and there). And why two “identical” bikes aren’t riding exactly the same. Well worth a listen.

Neko also has been very concerned about being able to manufacture these frames on a small scale while still hitting the required tolerances. I think a lot of the stuff the Norco proto has in it will be incredibly tight for tolerances (like the eccentric machined BB area, the front shock mount, etc.). Neko was having issues with just getting the swingarm to align well with the main triangle, which is why he went to carbon. Every one of those adjustment features built into the frame adds a lot of complexity and demand for strict tolerance. And besides this being...

I'm less of an engineer than Neko, but from listening to many interviews from both him and Greg, it sure seems like the thought process behind the Frameworks design is to prioritize reliability, confidence, and durability. Remember that Frameworks was definitely a semi-privateer venture last year, while Norco has actively recruited top engineers with a budget far greater that Neko's checkbook!

Let's just call Greg's interview what it was - all sales /hype - whereas Neko has pretty much shown he isn't trying to bullshit anyone. Reminds me of when Syndicate went from SRAM/RockShox to Fox - "oh it's the best thing out there!" Steve... Didn't you just say like last week how incredible your suspension was performing?

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Cesar Rojo?

Norco is bringing a lot of engineering firepower into the design of their new DH rig. There’s a ton of adjustability built in, and that level of maintenance is common, if not expected, at the World Cup level. If this bike sees commercial release, it’ll likely be dumbed down for the average consumer with limited adjustment. Neko is a smart guy, but he’s not an engineer. He’s intentionally built his bike to be simple and behave the way he likes.

Loosedog teasing a new build. Double crown seems a bit overkill for a regular 4060LT, so might be a bigger rig to be revealed from Scor?

SC Heckler and Bullitt would like word about that…

Well that's no fun... They could ditch the O-chain if they go with my idea haha

Perhaps... but at least on this one, no idler and the linkage is visible under there.

Only been a Few photos of that new YT Tues prototype kicking around but that rear triangle does look redesigned and kinda looks more on an angle and got me thinking... Is there a sneaky mid/high pivot lurking under there? Could a similiar front triangle look be staying as it still fits within the architecture of all their other bikes just with a Modified back end more or less. I made some lines to demonstrate my thoughts... Don't judge my art haha.

They will release the new AF’s in the next week or two at most. I haz seen the email.

Well, are least the model's name would check out... Although turning that legendary freeride/dirt jumping bike line into mopeds would certainly be a shame.

Yes "lifetime" access to programs is coming soon, through our new subscription memberships. Our new online training platform is almost complete. Will announce (here, IG, etc.) when ready .

Hello to all in this ' strengthen' chat and forum. Todd Schumlick from PerformX Training here. Great to see some you are interested in off-bike training, specifically strength training for MTB. I just had a friend fire me a message about this forum chat....so I came over and created an account! Reading through this chat, it looks like many of you have some great advice. This is definitely a good time of year to add some strength training, so that your fitness isn't too "one dimensional" (only developed on-bike). With the PROPER strength training program, you will not only improve...

Kettlebells are nice for some things but I wouldn't suggest them for overall strengthening. For swings, kettle bells are the best and only real choice. Shoulder presses I would put into that category as well BUT for squats, deadlifts, farmers carries and bench press you really need to be able to load up those with weight and KB's aren't the best option for that at all. This is where barbells come into play. The average rider could likely get up to 135 lbs for a squat and deadlift within a couple weeks or less and you can't find a 135...

Bulldog can't fool me. ENHANCE

The other site just posted ALN and Elliot Jamison signed with Commencal x 7Mesh. Excellent sleuthing.