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“Radial tires” “The plies are placed at a 65 degree angle” Both of those cannot be true. And, is this 65 degrees from horizontal or vertical?

Brembo are cowards. You can’t launch a brake and then have no fucking oil in the lines. What are they scared of?

Man I wish my dhr looked that good even after 200 miles

Telepathy Telepathy steel high-pivot rig with rearward axle path that matches fork axle path for a consistent wheel base regardless of travel.

e*thirteen Radial Tires e*thirteen has new radial casing tires in their Grappler (29”, 27.5”) and Grappler RS (27.5”) models. The tires will be available within the next month and will retail for $79.95 USD. The casing has 6 layers under the tread, 4 under the sidewall, a woven protection layer in the sidewall, and an apex at the bead. Their goal was to give the tire more support with the thicker apex and more layers, while still angling the plies so you get the supple, damp feel of a radial. The layers are placed at a 65° angle, which they...

Huh, I'm not even mad. Unlike mountainbikes, a bikepacking ATB seems like the perfect application scenario for 32" wheels.

If I like this does it mean I might be a closet singlespeeder ?

Maxxis is certainly taking 32-inch tires seriously: Updated MaxxTerra compound: New Aspen AT:

Man, could be the best brake on earth, they look cheap af

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

On one side, I totally agree with this. China takes battery technology very seriously and produces some of the best, most cost-effective solutions in the world. They also have the supply chain to do most of it in-house, which is a massive structural advantage. To your other point, I don't agree that we're on the cusp of some step-function breakthrough in electrification, and I say that as someone who drives an EV and loves electric motors. I've written about this before, but it comes down to two things: weight and rate of change. Weight: A gallon of gasoline delivers roughly...

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

I'd be a lot more tempted to try radials again (from any brand) if they were available in a lighter casing but with good sidewall support. Full downhill protection & weight are unnecessary for my trails, but I need lateral stiffness for cornering. It seems to me like it should be able to achieve that with a stiff, mid-height bead insert and less layers under the tread. EXO+ or Conti Enduro casing is just fine for my riding, although I do appreciate the dampness of DD/MG.

Specialized Radials are here - https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/specialized-goes-radial-new…

Categorizing full power ebike riders as "low effort" doesn't reflect reality. The best dh riders in my area ("retired" moto racers) go hard on the ups and downs. They absolutely charge, and want a 45-50 pound bike anyways for the dh. They also kill it on the climbs

Yes, the Conti DH casing changes a ton as you ride it. (More noticeable that other brands) If you like it still and firm, you'll like it fresh. If you want it softer on the hands and more supple, you'll like it after 15k+ of descending.

As a mere mortal I found I liked the Continental DH casing more after it “broke in.” It was too stiff for me when they were new.

Evil having some fun.