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New Maxxis 32'er tires. I think it's safe to assume if Maxxis is confident enough to create 5 new molds, 32'ers will be somewhat "mainstream" in due time.

$USD1600.00

Forbidden Dreadnought E

I think history has proven to never buy a first gen e13 anything

That makes a lot of sense, I appreciate that. I have been doing this so long I forget sometimes, honestly. I guerrilla marketed One Ghost Industries for the better part of 10 years and never got any flack for it. Different times now and I know I am a bit out of touch. I also don't have a lot of free time to spend in the forums, which sucks all the way around. Two jobs and a family with two younger kids each with an autoimmune disease (on top of my own health issues) makes it difficult. I also haven't...

specialized radials are live - https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/specialized-goes-radial-new…

The funny thing is... the garbage can is still the most important tool for cushcore install....

cushcore's newest wonder tool - https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/rotary-tire-tool-radically-…

They don't look like they've got much bite. I assume you can BYO pins if you want.

New Saint and XT flats. https://bike.shimano.com/stories/article/thin-for-the-win.html

Norco Optic A and Sight A

The way I read the article from the first post, this type is what's a good TC design (DT): I might be wrong, though, so yeah.

Theoretically speaking, the "Solid Axle with External Preload Collar" is the most optimized. That being said, it still comes down to execution. Bearing sizes, material use, and manufacturing tolerances all play a role. Both the new Shimano XTR and Chris King front hubs feature this layout. The large-format King bearings provide better performance. I'd like to add that this is no fault of the hub manufacturers. All of the various configurations work excellent with conventional forks. There hasn't been a real need to look at front hubs differently until this point.

thank you for posting this. I did my 3 of my 4 weeks of testing the 9.1 with a dt350 front hub and standard end caps. The last week, I used a i9 1/1 hub and standard end caps. The 1/1 hub was noticeably better in terms of front end accuracy, specifically in situations where I was doing very large rock rolls into fully loaded 90 degree catch berms. I have to admit, after riding the podium for a month I really want to re-visit the 9.1 with a chris king front hub or a i9 hydra with torque caps...

All good! I wish I could take credit, but this one was written up by our Engineering Director Matt White. 👍

I always thought this Lefty demonstration was intriguing. I think the industry has different standards on fork flex these days, but I wanted to try a Lefty after watching this BITD. Let’s also not forget all the wacky moves Aaron Chase used to do with one…

$2,300 Giant Stance Trail Bike announced - https://www.giant-bicycles.com/global/stance-range