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When do the new Yeti 6 bar pedal bikes drop?

I have a semi reliable source claiming the Norco Team DH bike is embargoed for the weekend of the Whistler WC.

The New Norco DH bike dropping at Val di Sol is the rumour... I'm keen to get the geo and some more details

I agree . I’m really really really sick of the constant work I have to do on ALL THE DRIVETRAINS in my family of four’s garage. Yeah they work, 12 speed is good for us, and all brands have little things to help them run better but it’s a heavy wear item and a high cost paddock over here at the moment . 11 year old thrashes everything (sideways impacts) , 13 year old found watts ( and won’t listen to proper shifting “technique”) over the winter, and the wife is a diesel engine just ripping 12 speed chains through...

seems like new saint is ready to go, anyone have an eta? will it drive a Shimano gearbox? (I jest) did they change anything (besides the Direct mount) about these cranks at all? and has Shimano lost the thread when they take this long to release something?

Long time lurker… longer than I’ve been an ‘official’ member… Phoenix local here… DH tires. Cushcore.. and a Neo Shock. I ride a 2023 Rocky Mountain Altitude and the Neo- has been an absolute game changer for me. I pedal a lot.. and it has made my enduro into a ‘trail-duro’ it’s been a huge innovation for me. DH tires and cushcore so I don’t get stranded in the desert heat and can bash the rocks back.. Neo to pedal all day. I’d recommend it for the type of riding I have out the front door from the house.

Bike industry surprises everyone with new tech. Forum discusses its innovative nature and implications. Members start complaining about the relevance. Rinse and repeat.

I'm thinking more about the perception than implementation. After owning a box and belt for 2 years now, I'm convinced the downsides are way overblown while there are many advantages no one even considers or mentions.

Gearboxes are here. High output Analog bikes will still skip them until the gearboxes get way way lighter and smoother, but I think it’s also one of the only things left to push a concept with the geo and suspension designs so dialed. Yes. Chains will be wear they end up tho. Because chains survive mountain biking way better than belts. And are repairable. But none of it matters until tech rumors has more rumors - and that means either 1. Pinion goes hard on a new design or 2. A disruptive box maker comes in with something very clever

May have been brought up before, but heard Norco Aurum release planned for Whistler World Cup weekend.

nah that's when Shimano Saint was released

Question for the peanut gallery, inspired by this Nick Bentley pic from the other site- it seems like every Shimano team is running an Ochain on the old Saint M820/825 cranks, despite the fact that those cranks come from the factory with a very permanently installed 104 BCD spider. How do we think they're doing this? Do you think Shimano corporate is modifying the cranks for the teams, or are all the teams doing a garage bodge job like this?

Coming soon! Vital Stables!

Yeti Sixfinity enduro bike from la thuile pits here - https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/hub/yeti-sixfinity-enduro-bike-spotted-… (in its own thread as to not disturb efficiency discussions : )

xynradital

they are about to, but Conti will call it xyzzy or some shit

Radial tires from everyone but Kenda, should create some more skus in rubber, but I don’t expect to see any new treads- except for 32 in tires , which will be weird looking. All new e-bike motors will all have gearboxes, freeing the high pivots but also improving the mid and low pivots : should see new framesets sooner than expected Sea otter, eurobike, and even bespoke already happened so most of the years “hot shit” is already out Shimano still won’t release new saint.

The oneup aluminum wheels are interesting when you view the overall portfolio of products at PON. Based on the initial information, there is no intention to offer the rims separately. It makes me wonder if these will be positioned as the slightly more budget option for santacruz oem builds. They weigh more or less the same as a pair of reserve AL|HD wheels. I like the 28f/32r and front/rear specific rim ideas with regards to compliance. Overall seems like a good option as a lower price point then reserve ALs. I've had good luck with reserve AL|HD wheels and find...