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Comparison of bars with rise modeled in. Both have a similar max load. 35 mm bar is on top and 31.8 mm bar is on bottom. Bending moment is at its maximum on the inboard end and zero at the free end so I think it makes sense that the stiffness of the innermost section of bar is quite influential in terms of deflection. It's worth noting that, while the approximate 0.05" difference in deflection is a little more than 10%, we're still only talking about 0.05" difference. Thin vs. thick grips would easily take up that difference. Ultimately you...

I'm most excited to see the limited edition Maven color! Assuming they do it again

https://www.sram.com/en/sram/mountain/campaigns/dh New SRAM DH coming in 34 days.

That's probably for the original DW link. DW6 (at least the dual chainz) is a very fresh patent. Also, Dave's secret sauce is not the link itself but supposedly the holistic design to the complete bike and the resulting ride quality it brings. Supposedly besides the suspension linkage the frame company also gets the whole geometry for the bike. From that standpoint it also doesn't make sense to have a stake in a bicycle company as you'd be competing against yourself essentially.

Hi, long time WC media guy here (14 years long).. I'm also very curious to hear some names and facts about this from you But in the meantime let me share some of my own. Each team is allowed to register photographers and videographers (each team then receives a set number of photo and video bibs for the season). if someone doesnt work for a team they can register as independent media once they have letters of assignment from a verified media outlet. there are little to no restrictions as to what can be shot/posted. This hasnt changed since the...

Those tests always drive me nuts when they attempt to do vibration/damping analysis. I don’t think I’ve seen one come up with useful data for what they’re trying to prove/test. I wish I could use the shakers at work for personal use. 😂

Yeah just order some maven calipers. Way cheap and people are loving the combo

Make the transition to Shimano levers and Maven Calipers. Or, wait for Sea Otter maybe? Think SRAM could be announcing some changes to the lineup and some new shiny products then.

As mentioned, there is an Orion sticker inside the rear triangle in the third spy shot. Esker puts their logo there on other models.

The fascination with Dak, Gwin and BK on this forum is wild and getting so boring! The pivot team are wearing different helmets who cares they are a team and they are racing, I’m sure the way that the bike industry is going people are getting sponsors but can wrangle a deal with other companies if they want, like in most sports they play for the same teams but they don’t have to wear the same boots/shoes/goggles

The sticker on the inner chainstay is hard to make it out but kind of looks like Orion, which is Esker Cycles and they work with Weagle as well. Could be them.

Ladies and gents i give you....the NEW Pivot Firebird spotted on the north shore today

Its an interesting one with Bernard and sort of the hate around him, even if he is a lot different off camera obviously he’s still well respected and good to be on a team with otherwise i’d say a lot of the long term riders on PFR wouldn’t have renewed contracts and all that. Just my thoughts.

Ed Masters will be taking on a new role at the marketing department of Pivot according to the recent Stay on your bike Podcast with BK