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it was just some new paint job on the Tarmac SL8 for some TDF team https://www.instagram.com/p/C8r1UffSyaH/

Actually took the time to go to IG and found it lol Sender, RockShox, Mavens, DT wheels, Maxxis tires, TLD helmet, Renen kit, HT pedals https://www.instagram.com/p/C6UGeDMsZU4/

Don't forget about fatigue: soft squish in the gnar might save your arms for the bottom sections. But yeah, not knowing anything about either system, I'd speculate in most cases it's just messing with compression damping. Most likely a lockout or firm(er) platform.

I'm curious: what is he riding this season? Haven't seen any pics/vids of him.

So... party boi looks like he has a ride this year...

not sure if it's relevant to bulldog specifically, but is that a Newton in the back?

I'd consider 3 important aspects that would need to be solved for wireless brakes to be a feasible - Lag: did you notice how long it takes for the brakes to actuate after the lever pull? There are faster wireless systems out there that might work better (RS Reverb AXS seems to do okay in this department), but the mechanical...

Maybe try a bigger chainring? Or try lowering your seat and shifting your weight forward a bit to keep that front wheel on the ground (+ try a little bit of back brake to modulate the torque). My full-power eeb came with a 10-51T cassette and a 34T chainring, and I frequently find myself on the granny gear climbing steep...

I used to care about weight and rolling resistance, but now I'm 100% on Maxxis DH MaxxGrip Assegai/DHR on my enduro and e-bike. The downside is the rear tire lasts for like a month or two max on the eeb, so I'm tempted to try out the Maxxis bikepark tires (I think they're basically DH MaxxTerras with a wire bead...