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Watching quarterhp demo 11 review and Henry brought up a good point. Have to think Specialized has plans to use Highgear for the next enduro. Could it be a vertical shock with highgear? Anyone with insight?

This is the point that many forget when there's outrage over the use of AI for creative work. Those capabilities were built on the learning (mass consumption) of human-derived material with no compensation whatsoever. We haven't even touched on the fact that the output is now some gross generalization of individual creativity, so now our world gets painted with a single brush rather than many. This is why most low input A.I. generated images look the same depending on the model you use. Low input is an interesting point because we can also discuss the erosion of true skillsets (think...

New Ripper trail tire from Kenda - https://shop.kendatire.com/collections/trail/products/ripper-mountain-b… 2.4" and 2.6" 27.5 x 2.4 - 915g 27.5 x 2.6 - 955g 29 x 2.4 - 955g 29 x 2.6 - 1025g Features: - Neutral-void tread pattern for all-around trail versatility - Fast-rolling design with predictable handling characteristics - Large, broad-based knobs for enhanced braking and cornering traction - Dual-layer compound technology balances grip, speed, and durability - Durable Trail Casing for protection and trail-ready confidence - Optimized 62mm casing and tread width for modern trail and all-mountain riding - Long-lasting tread design built for high-mileage adventures - Compatible with trail...

New Specialized Enduro will drop early summer of 2027. It will come specced with a genie zeb fork. It will have a Genie vivid air, that is mounted vertically directly in front of the seat tube. The rear layout will look similar to a 2012 era Demo 8, but with a link that comes around the seat tube to the top of the shock.

pits growing slowly.

I made these spreadsheets to compare. It's only 2D not 3D so we can't compare all the permutations depending on Amaury's performance, but there are 3 basic sheets: AV vs JW, AV vs AP, and AP vs JW. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17BtOlT4lYjbgaYc-gpQUiFYZWUtZ10f…

Hey... still one there, even if it's late... 😄 Hi, I'm Ingo, the CEO... welcome folks! Happy to answer your questions... 😉 Regarding your question about servicable caliper pistons: We only offer the piston of the lever as spare part, but not the pistons of the caliper. This has a simple reason: These are VERY tricky to install and without special machines (which we use in our production line) it is very easy to damage the sealings / quad rings during assembly. You know we do have a mono-block caliper, which means you have to install the quad rings and...

What do you mean with brake rubbing? Two answers: Caliper Alignment: The caliper alignment is much easier because you now have more pad cleareance compared to MT7. The piston retraction is at least 50 % more. And we´ve developed a new smart Piston Alignment Tool to make caliper alignment easier. It e nsures that all caliper pistons are aligned exactly symmetrically. This creates the best conditions for precise and uncomplicated alignment of the brake caliper. Further advantages include more even wear of the brake pads, a defined pressure point, and reduced braking and riding noise. You can find it here...

Will these have less brake rub than mt7s? Loved the mt7s other than the brake rub.

What's the stiffness of the caliper like compared to its peers? Thanks for the answer re the lever feel. Glad that was something that you focused on.

Yes, we definitely worked on this. Here are a few points: The oil channel through the caliper is now circumferential, with no dead ends. This makes it much easier to catch every air bubble, and the caliper orientation is no longer as important. You no longer have to remove the caliper from the frame. We now finally have a bleed valve on the caliper. Once you remove the syringe, no air can get back in and no oil can escape. The axial expansion reservoir works better because the port connecting the piston chamber to the reservoir is positioned higher up...

We deliberately use 12 and 19 mm pistons to reduce the pressure level within the brake system. Lower system pressure puts less strain on the system, especially the seals, and also improves the bite point because the hose expands less under pressure. This is also one of the reasons why we don’t use braided steel hoses. With the lower pressure levels of our system — roughly 20–60 bar during most braking applications — the additional benefit of a braided hose is comparatively small. With systems such as Brembo, on the other hand, there is a much stronger case for using...

Thanks for your positive feedback! Generally, we’re a little hesitant to publicly talk about our competitor. But the Hayes Dominion is a solid brake. You’re absolutely right, and in terms of efficiency and smooth operation, Hayes was indeed our benchmark during the development of the RACE PRO. No question about it. We´ve put it through lab and field test here in Germany. With our lever bearing and the reduced spring force in the master cylinder piston, we’ve significantly improved the efficiency compared to previous MAGURA brakes. That was a major development goal, and Hayes has definitely been very good in...

I watched the entire men's race yesterday. It was pretty fantastic. I hate to say it, because I love DH soooo much more than XC on a personal level, but XC is a more natural, and (please don't hate me) better, television product than DH. As for the race itself, I was really hoping to see Bjorn Riley push to the front in the last couple of laps, but he did serious work to finish as high as he did after his misfortune in XCC on Friday. It would have been amazing to see him get his first XCO win...