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63expert Liked a reply to forum topic Shimano Drops New 2.2mm Thick Rotors in 200/220mm Sizes - Thoughts?
6/20/2026 5:17am
The edges are rounded on both sides. Stamping/shearing does not normally produce that result.
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Primoz Added a reply to Dumb Bike Problems
6/18/2026 9:24am My wife's bike was creaking under power. Surely it's the BB. We swapped wheels mid ride to rule out the rear axle, wheel, etc. Same. I removed, regreased and put back together the crank (including the sprocket). Same. Replaced the crank with a different one. Same. Checked if all pivots are tight, no problems. Tried to knock out the press...
TeHa Liked a bike check Santa Cruz Megatower CR250 1995 custom paint
6/18/2026 2:21am
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Primoz Added a reply to Bar ends ... so hot right now
6/18/2026 2:20am Any experience with mounting them to a non round hole handlebar? It'll likely pull it off centre, right? Also, did they say anything about plans to make an integrated grip-bar end lockon combo?
earleb Liked a reply to forum topic Bar ends ... so hot right now
6/18/2026 2:16am
If you have access to a 3d printer and want to give a set a try. https://www.printables.com/model/1626756-mtb-bar-end-plate Not my file but going to print a set later today to put on and give them a go.
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Primoz Added a reply to Shimano Drops New 2.2mm Thick Rotors in 200/220mm Sizes - Thoughts?
6/17/2026 8:03am Correct, they are just two piece, but are firmly riveted. In that regard the new centerlock rotors are exactly the same. Previously Shimano did make 2-piece 6-bolt rotors too to save some weight and have a stiffer rotor? They would need it with IceTech anyway because of the middle aluminium layer which doesn't do much for stiffness. So I guess...
63expert Liked a reply to forum topic Shimano Drops New 2.2mm Thick Rotors in 200/220mm Sizes - Thoughts?
6/17/2026 7:56am
Confirmation they are stamped? The pics I saw of rotors mounted on WC bikes showed edges radiused on both sides. That does not happen from simple stamping, a secondary operation would be needed.
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Primoz Added a reply to Shimano Drops New 2.2mm Thick Rotors in 200/220mm Sizes - Thoughts?
6/17/2026 6:23am Where did you see the weight? Also @Jason_Schroeder when has Shimano made a floating rotor?
marsch Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
6/16/2026 10:57pm
Tinfoil hat alert: the switch to 55mm chainline for sram transmission is laying the groundwork for 13 speed as sram's next MTB drive train innovation.
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CamNeelyCantWheelie Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
6/16/2026 10:57pm
Entire drivetrain industry scared that they already made the best mechanical components years ago and there is little room for improvement. Sandbagging the weight and material preserves the tier structure.
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boozed Liked a reply to forum topic Shimano Deore M7200/M6200 Mechanical Drivetrain & Brakes: Tech Info and Discussion
6/16/2026 1:00am
You can currently buy both sides with long and short hoses, I hope this doesn't signal a change...
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Primoz Added a reply to Shimano Deore M7200/M6200 Mechanical Drivetrain & Brakes: Tech Info and Discussion
6/16/2026 12:02am Yes and no I would say. Considering the right is a bit more expensive I would guess it comes with a longer hose, so is a rear brake. The reason why it's left and right is that that is the lever side. Shimano levers are not flip flop like Sram's are so are side specific. I.e. left and right. For...
Fox Liked a reply to forum topic Shimano Deore M7200/M6200 Mechanical Drivetrain & Brakes: Tech Info and Discussion
6/15/2026 11:59pm
These offerings and Eagle 90 both leave a large hole in the drivetrain world. There are no high end cable driven drivetrains available.
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Konda Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
6/15/2026 11:12pm
With regards to "cant believe we used to use "X" brakes!" Remember wheels were probably 26" or 650b, which have a better mechanical advantage compared with the current 29" wheels. The larger rotors were a year or two behind the bigger wheels iirc
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obsethed Liked a reply to forum topic PIT BITS - 2026 Leogang World Cup Downhill
6/15/2026 3:51am
I'm quite certain the newmen hub came about testing spoke angles for 32" ...
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Primoz Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
6/15/2026 2:56am Will this finally bring the industry over to 200 mm over 203 mm?
ethanrevitch Liked a reply to forum topic Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
6/13/2026 11:01pm
The banjo on top of the caliper and in the middle of the pistons is unique. I assume that’s to get more direct and even oil flow to all the pistons in this case.?
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HexonJuan Liked a reply to forum topic Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
6/13/2026 11:00pm
Second coming of the Elixir?
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Primoz Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
6/12/2026 7:50am FYI, if we're talking reusing carbon frames for different travel options, you're distributing the mold cost over a larger set of samples but you can nevertheless Optimize the layup in said mold. Changing the layup is, other than the additional cost of testing, free when it comes to mold making. Hell, you could offer stiffer and softer frames for every...
Primoz Added a reply to 2026 Team Rumors
6/12/2026 7:48am At least Focus and. Santa Cruz are both PON companies...