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In my view the big problem with the high speeds riders are reaching is that slowing down the tracks isn't compatible with what the broadcasters want. While they might put in chicanes and bus stops like they have in VDS I think speeds will still be very high and these features won't slow riders in the same way as tech would, but they don't think that will make good viewing. They want high speed jumps out in the open where it's easier to film (I've heard that the jumps on the motorway are being made bigger at Fort Bill for...

Here is the thing. You are half right. The responsibility for staying upright and putting together a safe run always falls on the rider. But, there is a level of risk mitigation that the organizer need to do. Motorsports of all kinds have track runoffs designed to minimize risk if a racer goes off track. There are inherent risks to riding a MTB at high speed, but that doesn't excuse poor course design. Removing obstacles in the B zone when possible should be done. Pieron might have just gotten unlucky and landed in the wrong spot but he isn't just...

Be very (very) careful with setting sag to 30% on a fork, especially in a flat parking lot. I've never found running that much sag to result in a controlled or comfortable ride. Here is why... 1) When we are setting sag we are generally doing it in a flat parking lot. This is not where you ride a bike. In general, the bike is pointed downhill when you want your fork to really perform well which puts a significant amount of weight on the front of the bike changing those sag measurements immensely. (33% is probably closer to 45%...

Agree 100% on the code comments. Taking the time to bleed them correctly, and then properly bleeding the lever's if/when needed is critical. Regarding the stuck pistons. I find these tools to be immensely helpful on not just sram brakes, but all brakes. I've bought the whole set and it makes it every easy to un-stick, clean and lubricate pistons and bores. You still will need to replace the pistons at some point, but this tool will make that much less frequent. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1220259460/top-loading-brake-bleed-and-pis… Regarding the HD6... I cannot believe they did not do size specific chainstays and the head tube...

Man, if only there were a forum thread dedicated to this topic. https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/The-Hub,2/How-Much-Reach-is-Too-Much-Re…

Am I remembering wrong, or did Chris Porter say that the current crop of single crown forks start to massively lose performance once you go sub 60 degrees? Hopefully we start to see light, 160-180 dual crown forks from the big players.

F*ck me this thread gets derailed so easily. Who cares about the difference in electronic shifter paddles. Who knows when we’re getting a 200mm AXS reverb?

Sure did. Though I’m not on board with short travel e-bikes personally. If it has a motor it might as well have 160mm plus imo. I was actually hoping for a new sight. But at least there’s no cable tourism

I used to run my levers almost all the way out, no idea why. Now they’re much closer to the bar with a quick bite. The less you have to squeeze the better, in terms of fatigue/arm pump/finger pump etc. Kinda like cheater reps on a leg press, it’s much easier on the muscles to squeeze 2mm than 2 inches. On an after work trail ride? Not much difference. Pinned at 170bpm 6 times a day? Adds up. Richie in particular has stated in the past that he likes a very touchy brake lever.

i pushed back against it. i didn't (don't) want it on the site and was over-ruled.

Totally! I tend to think the answer to "Who has the right bike fit?" is the rider of average height on a medium or large bike, and I tend to assume that really tall people and really short people both have suboptimal bike fit in different ways. Because, like you said, ain't no way those two bikes are both optimal for their riders.

What's your height?

Someone should make a general tire thread with a shared google doc spreadsheet of price/weight/conditions/grip (x/10) etc.

All this flex stay talk has me wishing for some actual new product spy shots

"If your bars aren't at least as high as your seat at full extension, they are probably too low for a trail or enduro bike." At 6'2 with a 34" inseam I'd need ape hangers to achieve that.

I love that we as a species are willing to shout our opinions to the world, in an effort to be correct above all others. Why is it that we feel the need to pull others down when we have little to no experience with, or understanding of things. Listen, I'm not here to tell you that this system works or not, but I'm also real hesitant to tell those that have used it that either they are, or their experiences are stupid. Does it work, how the hell do I know? How the hell do any of us know...

Does anyone know if GCN+ subscription allows you to watch the replay on demand? Or do we have to tune in live even with a subscription?

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs_-9kRNI9x/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Rachel lining up for round 1!

I'm just happy people are taking concussion recovery properly instead of pushing through and suffering as I've seen people do in the past.

Amen. I was really hyped when I saw that Formula was working on that dual crown selva. Dual crowns for enduro make so much sense, but I'm pretty sure there's only one option on the market right now, which is the MRP Bartlett. On the off chance that somebody from Formula is just lurking on this forum, please show the enduro dual crown some love! It's been over a year since the projected release date...