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First post. Somebody mentioned "I'm not an engineer but" I are engineer, and our FEA says

Literally two posts apart: "but at least it is better looking than the M29." "Shame, since that Cero m29 was one of the best looking bikes of the last 10 years" Beauty is in the eye of the bee holder, or something like that I guess.

Found Jeff's burner account

Expect to see some new frames for Neko in the next couple days!

I just love how no matter what INTENSE does you all have some negative comments!!! How about this? How about we wait and see what happens?? What a novel idea!! If INTENSE did nothing you we say "great, another season same bike". If INTENSE creates something new "that thing is hideous and will be shit". How about we at the very least applaud the brand for trying something new? It takes a bold person to step out with a different approach AND this is DH racing, not like DH racing sells bikes? Unless AG, Seth or DAK do really well...

Hot off the press, more details of the Intense prototype

Nice catch on the TFR new idler setup! Also, concerning the intense, the main pivot is quite high but that is not the only factor determining the axle path, given it is an horst frame. Also, how much mud can collect in that downtube😬?

I’m not even looking and the new transition just keeps popping up ha here’s another shot

Specialized Cannibal tire resurfaces on Loic Bruni's rig at the DH race in Portugal last weekend. (Photos on the other site). His result wasn't the greatest---wonder if he'll not have confidence in the new tire and go back to the DHRIIs for Lousa of if he'll stay committed to it.

It's been done before.....

Surprised no one has noticed some tweaks to the session the TFR team is on. The idler is now in plain sight, and no longer has the chain stay on both sides. Hopefully this will fix some of the chain drop issues! Speaking of chains dropping, apparently under hard riding, the Jekyll is horrible in the chain retention department. Mitch dropped a chain at the Ironton BME resulting in a DNF. Wonder if anyone has thought to put a full lower guide on?

That rocker link has to be the longest ever and I'm sure won't cause any flex/stress on shock or bolts. Plus it is pretty hideous.

Looks like this was pretty spot on! Nice work

Steber is hiiiggghhh

Can confirm the sightings of the new Strive, I've seen it in person on a trail near Koblenz (where Canyon HQ is located). The guys were doing some sort of suspension telemetry. It's also a lot burlier than the old Strive. Like, seriously a lot. Comparable to something like a Scott Ransom. The downtube is so thick that you could almost think it's an e-bike. It also now has a somewhat simplified Horst Link setup, the Horst pivot is now slightly lower and directly in front of the rear axle. Shapeshifter seems very similar to the old one, but I...

Glad they put a 'prototype' sticker on it, I wasn't too sure.

seth sherlock's prototype intense from windrock today.

Agreed. For people like Paul Bas and Warner, the e-bike is a blessing for getting back to doing what they love and being able to ride with friends again. In crowded towns and cities, the e-commuter has a solid place for eliminating unneeded driving, but has created its own realm of problems. 13yo kids stacked three deep with scooters and skateboards on their mom’s hacked rad wagon going 30+ down a bike path is not ideal.

New here but not new elsewhere necessarily. The reviews from Vital are just so good compared to other review sites. I think it builds trust and I will be back to read/watch more when it comes time to purchase again. Ebike/non-ebike aside, the quality and depth of product review on this site is fantastic- thumbs up from me.