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Kusa Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

6/18/2025 9:46am

The pricing is definitely weird. There is basically just a 15% difference between XT and XTR. It's almost just about getting basic Deore or all features XTR without being too bothered by XT at all.

Kusa Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

6/12/2025 7:57pm

I dont think there is a flex stay.

Kusa Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread

6/12/2025 7:53pm

Kusa Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

6/12/2025 4:34pm

Is that a tech rumor? Found it pretty sick ( Mighty Argo gondola in Idaho Springs).

Kusa Added a reply to E-MTBs That Are Also E-Motos - What's Going to Happen?

6/11/2025 11:04pm

mfoga Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 World Cup Downhill / EDR - Leogang, Austria

6/6/2025 7:09pm

I see Wyn’s reason for anger. Didn’t he fight as a privateer to move and up where he is now? He wants others to have the same opportunity not have mommy and daddy buy spots on teams. He IMO has done more good for the sport of late than anyone else. So yiu know Im going to continue to believe he if fighting a fight he feels is right and not just an old man yelling get off my lawn.

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Kusa Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

6/4/2025 11:00pm

I guess this makes it pretty clear SLX is gone

whatbrandsocksarethose Liked a comment about Feature Shimano Wireless XTR Di2 Six-Month Review

6/4/2025 11:28am

i believe it comes with both resin and metal pads, according to my LBS

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Kusa Added a comment about feature Shimano Wireless XTR Di2 Six-Month Review

6/4/2025 11:28am

I see. Also, seeing that some shops already sell the new XTR brakes at a lower price than the current model, wow

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Kusa Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

6/4/2025 11:26am

My favourite anecdote on the pricing that I tell people is that, 25 years ago in Eastern Europe, I paid 1K for a brand new Marzocchi Z1 Bam, which is exactly as much as I would pay for the current top of the line Zeb Ultimate. And there is more to compare, but the point is, we are quite lucky...

Kusa Added a comment about feature Shimano Wireless XTR Di2 Six-Month Review

6/4/2025 10:38am

I don't understand why the brake upgrade kit is $10 more ($670 total) compared to 2x new brake sets ($660 total). What is the upgrade, then?

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Kusa Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

6/4/2025 9:38am

Not the first comment like yours. Did people expect that top of the line wireless system will be around Sram GX? I don't get it...

Kusa Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

5/28/2025 11:10am

XTR is going to replace Saint brakes in my opinion and they really wanted to position it as more different product probably with actual extra features which is problem of the current line up where its just a badge, name and maybe some slight updates but nothing setting them truly apart besides the price.

Kusa Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)

5/28/2025 10:13am

Michelin Wild Enduro Rear Race tire (top-enduro offering rear-specific) - I wonder if anyone has successfully run that tire on a bike. It feels that the overall height of that tire is a bit lower, which makes me question how bumpy the ride will be, as it feels the volume is not there. Also, the pattern puts it into almost...

Kusa Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

5/25/2025 5:39pm

I would say the bite point adjustment is visible here at the bottom. I still can't wrap my head around that thick area where the hose connects. It looks just ridiculous, and I'm really curious about the reasoning behind it. Also, what is LV Oil?

Kusa Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread

5/23/2025 9:26pm

Dude is sharing the story(s) on Linkedin. Search for Tony McWilliam, Verbier.

Kusa Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread

5/23/2025 2:43pm

World of investment companies is crazy. If you follow outdoors you might know swiss ski brand called Faction Skis. They heavily sponsored Candide Thovex and his famous youtube videos. Long story short, the founder just spoked how through investments he was kicked out of his own company by board decision. At the time of leaving, he owned shares valued at...