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

Ouch- even converting from Maplebucks, that's a lot for a singlespeed tensioner.

Here's a couple more pics. Maybe someone can pull HTA off of these pics with a bit of sleuthing. Reported number for reach and stack look super close to the current design. They added glovebox. If that's the only change other than color, then perhaps not really interesting.

$381? This is for blinglespeeds, not singlespeeds.

All the Pivot and Evil guys reading this

I would just like to call out the fact that 100% of the 6 mens elite world cups so far have been won on 148 rear ends.

Eagle 90: Heavier Larger Razor thin margin in how it shifts better under load No better at controlling chain slap (I'd argue this is bike-dependent anyway) More complex to set up More than enough reasons to justify my purchase of extra X01 DRs and shifters, although these things are bombproof so who knows when I'll tap into them.

And just like that, I've just learned that being able to switch between 30T and 32T charrings without having to faff with chain length is also one of the many benefits of the Jab over Transmission. Looking at where the drivetrains of SRAM and Shimano have been going lately, Madrone's timing could not have been any better.

Has anyone watched Kilian Bron's 2026 Megavalanche video? There's an interesting moment while they are still in the snowy bit where a fellow competitor has a belt derail that takes him out of the running. How difficult is it to derail a belt?

And X01 and XX1 Eagle DRs

Certified armchair engineer here… Wouldn’t you want something like this hidden inside the frame, or somewhere less obvious?

Babe wake up, Yeti just released a $5,000 frameset.

Somewhere, Brian Cahal is popping Champagne.

New Yeti LT details and ride impressions are live - https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/first-ride-yetis-new-lt-enduro-bike-a… Highlights 160mm of rear wheel travel // 170mm fork 29” and mixed wheel compatibility Sixfinity suspension design MX wheel, standard and low/slack geometry options TURQ carbon front and rear triangles with alloy linkage and dropouts Self-aligning linkage to eliminate friction Size-specific kinematics & geometry Two chainstay lengths (stock and +10mm dropouts) Adjustable leverage rate Integrated frame storage with storage frame bag 64° head tube angle Sizes: S, M, L, XL Weight (size M, no pedals or bottle): 35.74 lb (16.21 kg) MSRP (USD): LT XO - $10,200 (tested) //...

WHATS OLD IS NEW AGAIN https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/13049543/

Is that photo with a cover removed to show how it works? I can't imagine you'd want teeth exposed in a MTB context.

how about a series hybrid, like the Also TM-B. There's no mechanical connection between rider input and what the drive unit does. All gear ratios are "simulated" by the motor. I wonder if this would be efficient enough to NOT use a battery, just transfer all rider power to the motor instantaneously. You can solve the problems of chain/derailleur/unsprung weight on the rear axle all at once too.

If you asked Pivot it would be 435

Three gears in the front and seven in the back could be the perfect ratio for mountain biking! It's almost like it would give you three different gear "ranges" using the front shifter- one for climbing, one for descending, and one for everything in between. And the chain alignment could be so much straighter without having to pack all your gears onto one super wide cassette. I wonder why no one's thought of that yet? I can't think of any downsides.