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TimBud Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
11/11/2024 11:40pm
Oh you DOT fan boys 😆 It is a shame that there is no standard for mineral oils. A “DOT M” would suffice. I never have found it hard to keep a personal stock of my preferred mineral oil though. And i do like that when you open the bottle it lasts more than 6 months. I should clarify that whilst i’m a fan of a good quality mineral brake, my last and current brakes are DOT. And they’ve both been good.
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TimBud Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
11/11/2024 11:37pm
It's being pushed by manufacturers (at bike assembly stage) who are trying to minimise damage to bikes because as DOT 4/5.1 can be very damaging to paint and anodising if not noticed/cleaned. Mineral oils (used by the bike industry) are less damaging. And of course there's worker safety too. I heard about this being talked about in Magura at least 3 years ago. So I guess it's finally making its way through the process of becoming a "law". I'd imagine automotive will be exempt because they have a more mechanised assembly process so can get brake systems filled and tested...
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CuddlyToast Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
11/11/2024 11:37pm
It could also be that 29ers are retty dang good these days... But I digress. Now for an actual rumor. Sounds like Sram is dropping DOT fluid brakes due to EU regulations. I wonder how/if at all this will affect other brands like hope, who continue to use DOT for their fluid.
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MauiMax Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
11/11/2024 11:35pm
I think it also probably also has alot to do with what the racers are riding. Racing seems to get more exposure then freeride so its better marketing. Dont get me wrong, there are still alot of people who want full 27.5 but alot of people are going to by mullet just because its what (insert favorite pro racer name here) is riding
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bulletbass man Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
11/11/2024 11:35pm
For all the people questioning why front 27.5 dying it’s simply a question of the direction the major parts suppliers commited to heading. Simply they want to commit to 27.5 front for kids market only. Meaning they only need to produce 29 front wheels/forks for the adult market. And while I fully expect brands to design frames to accept 29er forks with 27.5 wheels as the stock setup in adult sizes in conservative production runs in the future. The vast majority of bike brands had already committed to 29 front before manufacturers started telling them they were going to wind...
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gibbon Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
11/11/2024 11:33pm
Should be called Hawk2a
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Onawalk Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
11/11/2024 11:29pm
Its an incredible looking bike, Id have one hanging on my wall yesterday if I could convince myself that its just like buying art. I have an enormous amount of respect for what Lal is trying to achieve, and commend Nicolai for pushing ti to market.
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Whattheheel Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
11/11/2024 11:28pm
Zink Bikes is dropping a new 27.5” model, I have no clue on geo and specs but this is what I’ve gleamed from ocbikeworks on Insta so far. “150 travel and it’s possible to run 26” in the back, but all the material shared with us suggests it’s meant for 27.5 without any mods. $1650 retail for the frame.” And like all shops they hook up the discount on parts to build it up. Has me intrigued for sure.
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To je ale samice! Tak to má bejt! Snad taky někdy zkusím 😍
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bike.insel Liked a bike check Transition Bikes Ripcord "Blue Ninja" Custom Kids Enduro
11/10/2024 2:17am
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MrDuck Added a comment about bike check Starling Spur
11/10/2024 2:16am
If it's any useful, I'm at 80% battery after a month of not too much riding, perhaps 10 days. Also been commuting about a bit on my DH bike because it's too nice to ride haha. First 3 days at the park took it down to 98%. There is a very good chance a full battery charge will have a longer lifespan than my last few derailleurs on a DH bike (while the XT somehow keeps going?) so I might just accept the fact I have a battery now. Until I lose the charger or something, spares may be bit...
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overbiked Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
11/8/2024 1:25pm
Yeah I noticed that on the website a bit ago, anybody know why this happened? They're only selling a udh version.
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phillemaistre Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
11/8/2024 1:25pm
Check the hashtag… 🤔
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Onawalk Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
11/8/2024 1:24pm
The Uber long, Uber slack, Uber low, long travel super enduro isnt' niche to you? I think youre looking at it from todays point of view, cause in 21/22, it was definitely a low volume bike, that was not for everyone, or everywhere. Similar to the Range..... I've been a Norco fan for ages, they have their upps and downs, like most companies. Back in the days of acid green VPS-1's and 2's, they were top tier bikes, but in a segment that was baggy Roach shorts, and old moto gear for protection. They had a weird period in the...
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Bikaholic Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
11/8/2024 1:21pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jL4AI2kp3o Matty Miles!
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MrDuck Added a comment about bike check Starling Spur
11/8/2024 1:12pm
The Effigear reviews sound pretty good! Would love to demo one. I was definitely worried about having to relearn how to shift with a gearbox, but it took me one lap, and now jumping between my bikes I only see the shortcomings on the derailleur side haha. I think a lot of people underestimate the beauty of not having to do that odd pedal stroke while chain is moving from one cog to another. It feels natural until you try an instant shift. I like that the Effigear doesn't need a battery. While the Smart.Shift works great, it feels a...
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Pete Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
11/6/2024 1:29am
I had a pair of clearance carbon Rovals on my gravel bike that exploded when I got hit by a negligent driver a couple years ago. Specialized replaced them quickly with a brand new pair that I then sold to the Pro's Closet for nearly what I paid for them originally. I submitted them to the Pro's Closet on a whim rather than selling locally thinking why would anyone buy these wheels when their main selling point (imo) is the warranty to the original owner. I'm assuming TPC bought them to put them on a bike rather than selling them...
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29 Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
11/5/2024 3:40pm
specialized saddles are some of the best. I know enough people who pick them over wtb, ergon etc
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sprungmass Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
11/5/2024 3:40pm
I own those Roval Traverse HD and they are actually very good! The ride quality compares to Crank Brothers Synthesis carbon wheels with different front and rear carbon layup. People usually scoff at house brand wheels but I have been very happy with the 3 sets of Rovals I have for the different bikes. DT hubs, DT spokes, good rim layup and solid warranty to back it all up. In fact I had a set of the much hyped WeAreOne Union which felt like wooden planks in comparison.
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TimBud Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
11/5/2024 3:39pm
Yeah those Roval rims are pretty decent and backed by Specialized warranty. Their ally ones aren’t great though
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