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FullSend Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

1/12/2024 6:42pm

That's sort of the frustrating part with Scott. They generally make great bikes. They put a great deal of effort into research and development and as a result you get a super polished bike that just plainly performs great. But then, with their bikes you also have to deal with annoying stuff like headset cable routing and shocks that are hidden in the frame. Goes to show that they are a company that maybe values engineering a bit too much for their own good. Take the headset routing as an example. From an engineering standpoint it makes a ton of...

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t.odd Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

1/12/2024 6:39pm

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TheSuspensionLabNZ Liked a reply to forum topic Frame design: how to select shock stroke & length?

1/11/2024 4:10pm

So the Orange is kind of a unique case - in stock single pivot form they typically had a very flat leverage ratio with little rising rate which meant the initial travel would have had quite a low leverage ratio relatively speaking. The linkage allow for more rising rate so while the average leverage ratio will have been lower, the initial ratio was probably higher. As for choosing shock length - its one of those things that is a sum of several factors - there will be a target rising rate at the wheel, which then needs to be mapped...

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ebruner Liked a reply to forum topic Frame design: how to select shock stroke & length?

1/11/2024 4:09pm

Obviously, it's hard to say exactly what they were going for with that orange... especially so when you consider the oddities of boost valve etc that was built into the suspension products of the time. Generally, related and along with spring rate, has to do with shaft speeds at the shock and then the resulting oil displacement within the damper. Higher leverage ratios mean higher shaft speeds, which means more oil displaced. There is a delicate balance between the amount of oil being displaced, the compression/rebound piston ports and shim stacks and the base valve shim stacks. Shocks back then...

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shreda Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

1/10/2024 3:09pm

Yep… Looks exactly like this one: https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/pit-bits-loudenvielle-enduro-w… Gambler next? 😉

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samdaman1 Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

1/10/2024 3:09pm

Or any less annoying for mechanics. The new ransom features 6 bar suspension (loads of bearings), a hidden shock (self-explanatory), and headset routing (also self-explanatory). It might also have internal routing for on the fly suspension adjustments, but the move towards wireless stuff might make this unnecessary. Its a shame really as they're bikes seem to ride amazingly, and Ben Walker is an amazing engineer, and all of his self-built gamblers are very very cool

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saskskier Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

1/10/2024 3:09pm

Except the Gambler. Still one of the best looking dh bikes out there.

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gbcoke Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

1/10/2024 3:08pm

Genius is already with the new integral shock. That's probably the new Ransom.

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ERGue Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

1/9/2024 5:32pm

Uh those are for Offroad TRD Bro setups.

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nskerb Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

1/9/2024 5:32pm

I just finished the vitalMX a1 podcast. ML said he went to the fox event before the race where they unveiled the 1 piece suit. He then said he was told that a few high level DH guys would wear them at some point this season. So the question is will it be worn at non WC events only or did the UCI change their rules?

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john_likes_bikes Liked a comment about Press Release Introducing The Saguaro | Hardcore Hardtail

1/9/2024 5:31pm

I avoid the cost/value discussions as I think you're entitled to spend your money how you want but this is nuts.

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Uncle Cliffy Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

1/9/2024 3:07pm

It was. Someone threw these up a few pages ago. I am quite excited about this.

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veefour Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

1/9/2024 3:20am

I dunno, as demonstrated here, it gets people talking about their product if nothing else.

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jsray Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

1/9/2024 3:20am

From Jacks youchoob. Not sure what YT would be hiding other than a rear shock. Still, something to talk about on a Monday.

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DServy Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

1/8/2024 3:52am

Dude, are you kidding me? The dreadnought rides like a freaking tractor trailer. It's a damn long bike that only gets longer. It knows one thing and its plow. It's the least sprightly bike I've ever ridden.

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