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Another little birdie also mentioned to me that the Forbidden E-Bike is going to be “very special”. If it comes with the DJI motor, it will indeed be very special.

From over 40 years ago.

Despite liking the design of the Pendulum pedal I'm wondering if their claim that the plattform sits 12mm below the axle can be true? The outer diameter of the threads is 9/16 inch which is roughly 14.3mm - for me the distance between the axle and the plattform would be less than half of that so rather 6 or 7mm. Or did I get something wrong? Not a major flaw but they should have their numbers right for 300$ If it wasn't that expensive I would really like to try them - they look really interesting. Btw the Loam...

Some our local rippers / engineers came up with a very unique "axle-less" pedal. Machined here in Calgary, Alberta and testing in the rocky mountains. They use a big ol 6902 bearing for spinny duties. The pendulum (drop pedal) is super interesting. Void pedals (traditional flat) Pendulum pedals (12mm drop) "Our platform sits 12mm below the center of the axle. Most pedals place the platform 5mm or more above the center of the axle. This effectively lowers the rider's center of mass 17mm or more offering a significant stability, and control. During sudden decelerations, the pedal acts as a pendulum...

Paul Aston is asking for Lewis owners to contact him about any wandering bite issues they have.

Dude, don't give them any new ideas.😁 P.S.

Whoosh.

Yup. And they were told to not be a copy cat again before release but apparently ignored it. Copying arguably the best brake on the market and even doing improvements AND then iterating on them with more improvements is one thing. Blindly copying the most well known CNC crank on the market that is not even the best design for. A crank is just pure laziness... I was in the give the benefit of doubt camp before this release, now there is no helping them.

Thanks for the post (and noting the broken link). I just took care of it. As to the questions... 1) Its pretty light. The low variant has a smaller magnet and weighs ~66 grams (total) whereas the medium and tall variant have larger magnets and weigh ~88 grams (total). These are untrimmed numbers. 2) While pedaling, there is zero additional friction. Pedaling forces always pull the chain off the magnet (immediately, you will not notice it). Also, while in the higher part of your cassette (say, climbing) the magnet is further from the chain and the force significantly weaker, which...

Our own @jeff.brines released his new product today: https://www.ralibike.com/ Blow it up for him! I'm interested in getting one for sure! FYI Jeff- link to known Chain Mag Sizing is 404.

" A World Series Team will be allowed to sell Official World Series Team Merchandise & host hospitality with guests/sponsors from their paddock space" Lol. Is that an exclusive statement or inclusive? As in they can sell WC Team merch or can only sell WC Team merch. Why do I feel like every time I read these updates they are speaking directly towards Mr Kerr and his team?

Someone new on Frameworks, do we have any freckle detectives?

The photos are already on the other site https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/27520934/ Edit:

Norco dropped their Sight 160 online today - full build with the long stroke. https://www.norco.com/bikes/mountain/all-mountain/sight/25-sight-C1-MX-… edit: didnt press enter the first time around and the photo didnt upload!

I imagine this means Aletha is racing for Canyon factory racing next year. That bike she is riding is rare..only three Canyon riders raced one in 2024.

Atherton A150 and A200 “soon”

What Neko is doing is not comparable to what Zink is “doing”. Neko has been open from conception whereas Zink has just turned up with a frame. I’d wager most would buy a Frameworks if they could. A Zink, I’m not so sure… The dude can FreeSlope with the best, but “design” a bike…

Congratulations on releasing a Spectral, Cam! :D

Bike has rental bars and shimano brakes. Looks like an ebike which is super hard to travel with, therefore I bet it's just a loaner.

I think it was discussed quite a lot on previous pages in this thread that Loris had signed for Commençal Muc-Off. Although I have heard that he was really happy to go back to fox suspension. But irony is rumor out there now is that Muc-Off are on the full SRAM/RS set up next year.