Blake_Motley

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Blake_Motley Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread

4/9/2026 10:15am

I thinking demand is so high for avinox powered bikes everywhere that squeaking in ahead of another brand by a few hours could potentially mean dozens of more pre orders. Looking at how fast the crestline frames moved, I think Mondraker had a good idea to get ahead of the mob with one of the few longer travel options. Last...

Jason_Schroeder Liked a reply to forum topic Avinox M2 & M2S Drive Unit - Discussion and Details

4/9/2026 10:09am

@Blake_Motley did a first ride of the new Pivot Shuttle AMP'd. I had him toss together some additional impressions of the new motor: I had the opportunity to ride the new Avinox drive system on board the Pivot Shuttle AMP’d that launched today. My limited time was primarily focused on sussing out that bike’s handling, but it also gave me the opportunity to get acquainted with the M2S. From the first pedal stroke I was met with an overwhelming level of refinement. This system is capable of producing a hilarious amount of torque on a dime and can do so...

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Blake_Motley Added a reply to Avinox M2 & M2S Drive Unit - Discussion and Details

4/9/2026 10:09am

1500 watts is fully 2.0 horsepower. That’s kid’s dirt bike territory!

alannz Liked a comment about product review FIRST RIDE - Pivot Shuttle AMP'd With Avinox M2S Motor

4/9/2026 7:39am

I was so excited for this to be released, only to be completely let down by "443mm chainstays found across all five sizes" 😢

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Blake_Motley Added a product review for 2026 Pivot Shuttle AMP'd Team XX Eagle Transmission E-Bike

4/9/2026 - 12:42am

2026 Pivot Shuttle AMP'd Team XX Eagle Transmission (Burgundy Berry Freeze)

FIRST RIDE - Pivot Shuttle AMP'd With Avinox M2S Motor

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ebruner Liked a reply to forum topic E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment

4/8/2026 5:49pm

At first I thought that what mondraker did releasing their bike early with a "motor we can't talk about" was sort of weird... but now that I've had a look at everything releasing tomorrow... I totally get their strategy. Talk about a sea homogenization.

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Jason_Schroeder Liked a reply to forum topic 2027 RockShox ZEB Fork: Tech Info, Impressions & Discussion

4/7/2026 12:15pm

I agree. @TEAMROBOT think you could get that done before MY30 Zeb comes out?? 😉

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DServy Liked a reply to forum topic 2027 RockShox ZEB Fork: Tech Info, Impressions & Discussion

4/7/2026 9:54am

Trying to figure out if I should bail on my 38 plans now....

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jeff.brines Liked a reply to forum topic 2027 RockShox ZEB Fork: Tech Info, Impressions & Discussion

4/7/2026 9:54am

Uh oh. My wallet might be getting lighter. Nice work.

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Jason_Schroeder Liked a forum topic 2027 RockShox ZEB Fork: Tech Info, Impressions & Discussion

4/7/2026 9:54am

This forum is for discussing anything related to the 2027 RockShox Zeb fork (B1 models). Feel free to ask questions , leave helpful tips for setup/service, or provide notes about how the fork has worked for you. RockShox has completely overhauled its Zeb fork for model year 2027. They took what they learned developing the latest Boxxer and applied many of the same technologies and tuning ideologies to their single-crown gravity fork. Everything is new with the Zeb, from the chassis to the damper and air spring, to the external adjustments. Below is a deep dive into all the changes...

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bulletbass man Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread

4/4/2026 8:27am

As long as they are going into it anticipating relatively low volume and to sell to their fans/employees who mtb rather than try to market against Fox/tld/pearl/etc they’ll do just fine. I’m sure they are well aware your average mtber isn’t going to pay those prices to wear their name. But I’m sure they are also aware they have plenty of people who are willing to pay those prices whether they are decking themselves out for their first ride or are going to wear it twice a week for a few years riding.

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Blake_Motley Added a reply to Who rides in pants that aren’t specific MTB pants?

4/2/2026 11:00am

I ride in a pair of dickies skate pants. I can't bring myself to shell out the cash needed for a pair of decent riding pants when almost none of them have zippered hand pockets to keep your phone and keys. They’re also all way too tight.

Blake_Motley Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment

3/28/2026 1:13pm

I’m riding an avinox motor and I’m gonna explore this. I think there’s a good argument in favor of high torque and low power—high power makes it so easy to hit 20mph on a multidirectional trail that you run a serious risk of a 40mph head on collision with an ebike going the other way

Blake_Motley Added a reply to 2027 FOX 38 Fork: Tech Info, Impressions & Discussion

3/26/2026 7:52pm

Seems like Fox is leaning further into relying on the damper for support. I have 50 miles on one of the new 38s (and new Float X) on a soon-to-be-announced bike and the overall small bump has improved quite a bit. Reduced binding begets more damping begets reduced progression?

Mo(n)arch Liked a reply to forum topic E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment

3/23/2026 7:26pm

Propain Ekano 3. No brand on the motor 😉

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theycallme007 Liked a reply to forum topic E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment

3/22/2026 10:21pm

Anyone aware of any new bikes coming out using the TQ40 motor like the rallon rs? Or similar low power sub 40#? I rode a rallon rs and it was almost perfect. It’d be sweet to get the rallon rs but without all the integration mainly the dropper. Ideally set up with a one up dropper, transmission, and mavens.

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JVP Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread

3/20/2026 9:50am

Lycra is a name brand of elastane, also known as spandex, and they also have a few other technical fibers or treatments in their portfolio, such as Coolmax. I doubt the bankruptcy will have much of an impact beyond the immediate disruption, as there's no shortage of companies that make an equivalent fiber, both on the affordable and premium end. They also went through some kind of default in 2022 so this isn't their first bump in the road.

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