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The only issue would be the rubber- EPDM for DOT fluid, buna for mineral oil.

Code levers could probably run mineral oil just fine. Worst case they'd have to change material of some of the rubber parts. So they could be mineral and look the same.

"all 4 strings don't support the weight equally". I would argue that they do. The outer strings have each 1/3 of the pre-tension force of the middle sting, I agree here. However, when a weight is put on the table the outer strings lose their pre-tension obviously which requires a force acting in the direction opposite to the direction of the pre-tension. This force supports the weight. Another way to say it would be to state the if the outer strings would not support the weight, the structure would work without them. But it doesn't. All the strings are needed...

give it a week or 11, i'm sure there will be aftermarket sprockets from any number of brands soon

If your axle and cassette aren't aligned then the derailleur alignment is the least of your issues! Its a worry when someone who is a bike mechanic has no idea.

Standing on the derailleur is marketing BS. Fanatik gues tried to be more realistic (I wish the dangle would be in a way of travel). Quite impressive how much impact survived even the old AXS gen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3QzPxdN1e4

How can a derailleur thats aligned to the axle be out of alignment with the cassette? I feel like people are trying really hard to crap on this tech, but it seems pretty dang dialed.

The only reason why everything was launched yesterday is Taipei cycle show to draw people to their booths there. it's no different than Sea Otter launches....

From the image you shared you've highlighted two things: The valve located in the head unit is the "Base Valve". The shock shaft displaces fluid when it enters the shock body which is forced through this valve generating compression damping. The valve also features a replenishment circuit that allows the displaced fluid to freely move back into the shock body on the rebound stroke. The replenish is generally designed to not produce any rebound restriction or damping. Base Valves are generally designed to manage more of the low and mid-velocity compression damping characteristics with a fine resolution. The second item...

" No World Cup season is complete without Wyn Masters - both on the track and in the pits - so for 2023 there will be a major increase in his presence. Keep an eye on GT and Continental social media for details of what’s coming up on WynTV this year." Yeeeeah boyeeeee!!! :D

Saw that too. Finallly! Makes we wonder if they do a rebranding, considering the changed logodesign. They also had a frame with the "classic" brandname there. So, what up GT?

all the MTB riders could join the local Sierra Club chapter, gain seats on the local boards, and then they would be supportive of local MTB riding... just sayin...

The WRP and Honda gearboxes are/were literally just relocated derailleurs in a box… no extra drag. If you’re talking about pinion etc. then yes, sure

30 mins with Mic Williams of WRP and Trinity. Brian Cahal and Mic go over the new bike. (tech rumor nerds get it first) now on site - https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/sspomer/blog/03/06/2023/entry/96951 and in our podcast channel if you just want to listen, too

The previous sensor was a great “do it all” bike. It was a touch overbuilt for the travel bracket it was in but didn’t falter when pushed harder than it was intended to be ridden since it shared the same front triangle as the same generation force. If the new one is even just a marginal improvement on the old it’ll be a great bike for anyone looking for a predictable & relatively low maintenance bike.

He’s my nephew.