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john_likes_bikes Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/20/2025 6:39am Not the same but similar, this guy has options. https://www.ebay.com/str/jjpellc?_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l161211
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john_likes_bikes Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/15/2025 10:12am I've been on an EMTB since fall, I've gotten used to and prefer the added weight in the BB area. Now with the parks opening I'd love to add weight to my park bike in the same area. Not the weight difference between the 2 bikes but enough to feel the lower, higher mass. A clean, easy way to do...
madlyrotating Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/15/2025 9:09am
Hi all, here's Part 2 of my China Cycle 2025 MTB coverage. If you're enjoying these, please subscribe, as I have more to come.
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madlyrotating Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/15/2025 9:09am
Hi everyone, Andi Sykes here! I covered the China Cycle Show for Vital last week, and I've finally had time to edit some YouTube videos together of my coverage. Hope everyone is ok with me posting here, and please give me a shout if you have any questions about the bikes seen in China.
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/15/2025 9:08am
$3.77 and i'll consider. PIT BITS from Poland are up. Some bling, some electrogadgets, some Maxxis protos, weight watchers, diapers and more. https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/pit-bits-2025-world-cup-downhill-biel…
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ebruner Liked a reply to forum topic E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
5/14/2025 10:03am
Quite a bit of range. 27.6 Miles / ~7,000' elevation gain - w/Range Extender - 25% battery remaining. Mostly tour/emtb with boost a handful of times for steep climbs. 24 Miles / ~5,100 elevation gain - NO range extender - 5% battery remaining - Nearly equal usage of all modes.
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john_likes_bikes Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
5/13/2025 9:16am Talk about the worst of ALL worlds, heavy and short travel. BUT, POWER! https://www.bianchi.com/store/us_EN/yuba8-e-verticfx-type9.1-sx12sp-0.h…
john_likes_bikes Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
5/8/2025 9:39am From the China bike expo... this I really like. AND frame only and (which I like) 29er compatible... the things I hoped Forbidden would be.
iceman2058 Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/8/2025 6:32am
Right on cue, here's our 1st gallery from the China Cycle 2025 show which just wrapped up after 4 intensive days in Shanghai: https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/members/china-cycle-2025-shanghai. Lots of clones of course but lots of really interesting work being done too!
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iceman2058 Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/8/2025 6:32am
And to keep the news rolling in, here's part 2 of our China Cycle 2025 coverage: https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/members/china-cycle-2025-shanghai-part-2.
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john_likes_bikes Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
5/4/2025 8:03am Are you taking a 180 rear post mount up to 220? What adapter are you using? 2x 20mm would seem wonky if that's the case. EDIT: Never mind... this must be new bc I swear I've searched this before.... https://support.sram.com/hc/en-us/articles/23146361351707-Does-Maven-re…
john_likes_bikes Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
5/4/2025 7:47am Most of the weight and odd weight distribution is in the battery, improve that, not power. I believe power is low hanging fruit to improve for marketing and since most batteries are ultimately 3rd party manufactures with slower tech improvements we'll see less gains there, where it all should be.
john_likes_bikes Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)
4/29/2025 3:43pm There is a very distinctive break in period for the radials unlike anything I experienced with Maxxis. It's maybe 2-3 rides, not much time and the tires become SO much more pliable.
Evil96 Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
4/29/2025 3:38pm
My 2 cents about radial tyres, coming from Super trail Mary/Tacky combo, moved to Mary Trail Pro and Albert Pro, Size, most complain that they're too skinny, probably measured when just fitted, after a couple rides the chasing breaks in and they go to their size, plus as Schwalbe mentions on their website they are not super wide but with this chasing they're taller, which is the first thing i've noticed on my Evil hearing all the small rocks getting shoved in through the bridge/lower chainstay That being said, grip uphill is pretty unreal, on the same trail where i...
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john_likes_bikes Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)
4/14/2025 6:51am Albert isn't great for soft conditions. Much better suited for hard packed and loose over hard packed.
john_likes_bikes Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
4/3/2025 2:52pm Looks like a Canyon
john_likes_bikes Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
4/2/2025 1:05pm I would tell you to move to the US to enjoy 20mph at the top speed but that's terrible advice these days. The class 1 and 3 comment was made on April 1st, sooooo I'll believe it when I see it. Also, using all throttle on a 840 battery won't get you that far when Surrons have over 3100wh.
john_likes_bikes Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
3/31/2025 4:35pm +1, HBO or NO
Werewolflotion Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
3/31/2025 4:34pm
Now that I've had it, I wouldn't want to go back. It's been a luxury to run a 50lb lighter spring while also virtually eliminating bottom outs and end of travel harshness. Went from a DHX at 400lbs to a SDLX at 350 fwiw.
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john_likes_bikes Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
3/29/2025 6:37pm The fork and especially the shock are surprisingly hot. I know they heat up but that much is crazy. I def need a heat sync! Next trend....
