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I know we talked about this earlier, but we weren’t completely sure it was RMU. I’ve now received an email from them with this picture, so we can confirm it is their bike. It looks like it’s launching on May 1st.

Tried to count on the picture, seems like 18 and 13t sprockets. Is it because the leverage ratio/torque with two small sprockets? I found this old article, that say 10s chains from 2007 break at around 10,5kN, which is a lot. But then again, does this force actually happen in sprint of sat 1800w? https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/83157/what-is-the-maximum-… And now the internet told me this: https://calcengines.com/shaft-power-torque-speed-calculator/?P=1800&Pu=… By The Internets calculations (and my inputs) the force at a 13t (Ø50mm) sprocket is around 2400N when producing 1800w at 140rpm. This means the chain can take over 4 times the power. And i really don't...

My assumption is to split the load to two sets of chain gears for slower wear and longer service intervals.

Mini-rant here: a buddy just got a new bike that came with Mavens. He's normally an Saints guy, but wanted to try them. Texts me and says they feel kinda mushy. I have him bring the bike over, and start by doing a piston massage (which should have been done at the factory or the shop he got the bike from). Instantly the rear brake gets very snappy and feels great. I try massage the front brake, one piston is very sticky but eventually moves, but the whole system never firms up (feels like there's not enough fluid in the...

This, the weight balance at sag moves forward quite a bit.

interesting demo mule: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXZqJ-TFEYI/?img_index=6

Saw this in the background of an Instagram story, must be the new tall boy going away from VPP

I'm not sure if anybody posted it before

While I’ll never own one, I have to give credit to specialized for creating this. It’s giving me nostalgia vibes from the late 90’s/early 00’s when there was a lot of weird and wacky experimentation in DH. The fact that after 3+ years of development, this is an actual production frame (regardless of cost) is pretty cool.

Curious to see how much / little has changed since the patent drawings.

Likely the Demo drivetrain

Love those new Deity grips. Push-ons are king for comfort.

Reece got something on the dorado going on. Legs swapped + addon on the lower leg. Either just mass damper or something like Bos did years ago?

First ride report on Tacky Chan Trail Pro radials, super soft up front, soft in back, 22psi front, 25psi rear, 29" front and rear on a Yeti SB160 on DT Swiss EXC 1501 wheels. 1143 grams each. They roll fast for a meaty tire. Better than the Magic Mary. Maybe better than the Albert. On par with a DHF exo+ maxxterra 3c I'd say. Faster than an Assegai for sure. Not as fast as a Forecaster. Same excellent radial dampening. Big cornering traction with a locked in feel that is confidence inspiring- more so than the Magic Mary. No vague...

I've heard about that. It's Enduro that's willing to give up its right to vote in order to disappear and be protected from the horrors happening to other racing genres. Right?

Intradrive Gearbox Powertrain Tucked away in a tiny little booth on a side row was Intradrive. Turns out they're a small Scottish company that's been developing an 8-speed gearbox-equipped motor for eMTB brands dubbed the GD8. Shifting is wireless electronic, there's a 480% range, and the motor can output up to 700w. The founder said that the motors are built and wound in Scotland and that vast majority of the parts and materials are sourced from Europe if not made in-house. There's an emphasis on serviceability, and the unit fits a Shimano EP8 mount pattern. The one on display used...

Picked up a Tacky Chan and Romy radial and took them out for a spin. The radial TC definitely feels more compliant and less twitchy at speed than the 2.4 version. Less gap between the knobs means not getting caught in no man's land when I can't get the bike leaned over enough to fully engage the side knobs. Definitely looses some the snappiness vs the 2.4, but I think it's a more well rounded front tire and rolls faster than the MM. The Romy rolls well and offers solid grip. I always felt like the Albert on the rear...

Damn. I don't know what it is about those Hope bikes but they always look so sick. Even the previous gen short travel bike (HB 130) with the swoopy top tube...I just think their stuff seems awesome. Plus, I'm always down to support a brand that supports Joe Barnes!