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Masjo Added a reply to how close are we to peak mountain bike??
8/11/2023 10:16am I also think there is more to be done with suspension as well, both in terms of suspension pivots on frames and suspension tuning too. Comparisons with cars are a bit misleading. A Maxxis Minion isn't equivalent to even a high end all season tire, it's like buying a slick racing tire or rally tire. Consumer cars are built for...
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metadave Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
8/3/2023 8:29am
Manitou this morning
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Masjo Added a reply to 2023 Racing Talk
8/2/2023 12:03pm I think the issue is that a title saying 'X died in a training accident' implies that they did something while training that caused their death, putting blame on the rider. Saying that they were hit by a car puts the blame on the person that actually caused the death i.e. the driver. It's a small difference, but it does...
Masjo Added a reply to Helmet Age vs. Safety: How Old is Too Old and Needs Be Retired?
8/1/2023 12:26am TL;DR, 3-5 years mostly based on how much/how big I crash in the helmet, and I store it indoors in a dark cabinet so it doesn't degrade. I think the official line is that helmets last 3-5 years, but it's meant to be 3-5 years of active use. If you are storing your helmet in a dark, cool, and dry...
dolface Liked a reply to forum topic 2023 Racing Talk
7/26/2023 10:55pm
Just listened to Anna Newkirk on the "Beyond the Tape" podcast and she threw out this stat re elite world cup finals starting slots: In 2022 there were 11 women on the podium and in 2023 there are 10 slots in elite finals In 2022 there were 18 men on the podium and in 2023 there are 30 slots in elite finals I'd never heard that before and thought it was a stark example of how far we still have to go wrt women's racing.
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
6/14/2023 10:14am
pinion smarthshift electronic bits on the gamux proto DH bike. more pics etc here https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/hub/pinion-smartshift-gamux-prototype-d…
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Masjo Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
6/12/2023 12:47am The big red hot patch was debuted on their new Syerra 'down country' tire (that is actually what they call it) which is their newest MTB tread. They also started releasing multiple casing options for tires though I didn't hear much news about it. The old ones were all 'TNT' branded but now their is heavier TLR casings (only available...
Masjo Added a reply to General cockpit/contact point discussion
6/10/2023 9:30am I don't have measurements for reference, but my trail bike definitely has a slightly higher saddle than bars. I have somewhat longer legs and shorter arms for my height but nothing too drastic. I can appreciate that a taller front end would feel better downhill (as enduro/DH bikes feel great) but, at least with my current seat tube angle (not...
Masjo Added a comment about photo Schwalbe First Rides
6/8/2023 10:06am
That looks pretty heavily inspired by the Dissector except the centre knobs are much taller and the side knobs have more siping. Would be interesting to see how it compares!
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Masjo Added a reply to 2023 Racing Talk
6/1/2023 1:24am Sounds like they're just not hosting for the next two years because Valais has a World Cup in 2024 and World Champs in 2025 and it's fairly close by. I don't think that has anything to do with ESO/Disco From the link: The reason: in 2025, the Mountain Bike World Championships will take place in Valais and, like every World...
earleb Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/8/2023 9:29am
Some next level tinfoil hat action with the arrows.
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Masjo Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/4/2023 11:20pm I would think they would just allow for both options on the same frame. If they don't offer you a 'full' top headset cover (without holes for cables) you'll likely end up with some pretty crummy bearings very quickly.
CascadeComponents Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
4/12/2023 12:27pm
I've got to say I've always expected a new Code caliper to pop up that does the same thing as ours. Hasn't happened yet. Kind of funny considering it's specifically designed to work with Sram parts you can find in bike shops. Whatever this new Sram brake is will determine the future of our Code caliper. I think the upper limit on brake power will be set by what is a reasonable amount of pad retract. I can't foresee people being okay with pad rub all the time so I don't think pad retract can get much less that what...
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Masjo Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
4/5/2023 11:44pm Sorry, I should have been more clear with my thoughts here. My thought was that maybe the 'Chainsaw' prototype is a) just a new Spartan since that was the 'old' pre-release name, or b) it could be that they're using 'Chainsaw' as a general name for (long-travel) prototypes, or c) it is in fact a new 'park' bike like a...
Masjo Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
4/4/2023 10:57pm Wasn't the original prototype for the Spartan named 'Chainsaw'? I seem to recall Devinci using the name on the bike Smith rode in Pietermaritzburg but then they decided to change the name for release, they had a reason but I don't remember why. Maybe 'Chainsaw' is just a prototype name?
Masjo Added a reply to UCI grant Discovery WC rights from 2023 to 2030
3/27/2023 4:08am There's a 24 minute (!) race highlights now up: https://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/member/maydena-race-highlights-uci-moun…. I only watched the first five or so minutes, but it seems like it's a stage-by-stage recap with a decent amount of riding footage and 'story of the stage/race'. It's not a photo epic/slideshow, but it seems pretty ok so far
Masjo Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
3/22/2023 4:37am Guides/G2s are being discontinued. It was mentioned in one of the overview articles but I can't remember who said it. That leads me to hope that more 'trail' bikes will get Codes instead (since it's such a small weight increase for way more power) but I have a feeling we will see especially low end bikes get the new Level...
Masjo Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
3/21/2023 9:13am I don't remember which article it was in, but one of them stated that this 'effectively eliminates the need for Super Boost'... I'm curious to see what happens with that and if the companies with Super Boost bikes feel the same.
JimmyK Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
3/21/2023 4:53am
Width of those chain stays is certainly interesting 🤔
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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic John Hall (Gwin's Mechanic) on Spoke Tension
3/10/2023 12:51pm
I did a little googling and no one should be surprised to learn that the late, great Sheldon Brown built just such a test fixture to perform just such a test, applying 25 pounds of lateral force to dozens of different wheels in different lacing patterns and spoke counts, and varying spoke tension to test the affect on lateral stiffness. The whole article is fascinating and worth a read: https://www.sheldonbrown.com/rinard/wheel_index.html He found that, "Wheel stiffness does not vary significantly with spoke tension unless a spoke becomes totally slack." He also tests a bunch of other questions, like "Are front wheels...
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