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Not Shimano, but Sram Powerlock (11 and 12spd), I always reuse them (for example to clean the chain and the like), never had a problem in the last 8 years of doing that. And I'm sure there are cases where I reused a single quicklink over 10 times.

Taken my chain on and off a bunch, didn't even realise they were 'single use'.

It's Yeti's DH prototype they teased a little while back. Open on their webiste too https://yeticycles.com/technology/special-projects (They also had a video with Richie riding it)

Here are some parts that have been bombproof for me until now: - Shimano Deore XT 11-speed drivetrain, with 11-46 cassette - Shimano Deore XT M8000 cranks with 30T Renthal chainring (I have kept this setup from my old bike and sold the new GX cranks on the new one, BB included; I like the old style Shimano BB's better than the new ones and have a lot around on many bikes, just in case) - 29” wheels with 32H build around Hope Pro 4 hubs, DT Swiss EX511 rims, with Sapim D-Light spokes and Sapim Polyax alloy nipples, ran...

Mine cracked after one season of enduro riding at 72kg rider weight but they replaced the frame immediately and made a wall thickness change to that area - great bike. I went back to11 speed because I stopped counting my desintegrated 12 speed derailleurs. I use 30 or 28t chainrings because where I ride it goes steep uphill and steep downhill - I don't need a very big gear. Only fork that did'nt feel sort of broken after 1 season was Lyrik with smashpot because it has a steel spring and like 10x oil volume compared to current air sprung...

I don’t have opinions on most of the categories, but I do on the frame: Banshee Titan. Done.

This I have to agree, Banshee frames with DH tubing (Rune, Titan, Legend) are incredibly durable, bought Rune in 2014, rode if for years with 0 issues, sold it to a friend who still rides is all the time and the frame is still going, 10 years old next year! Problem with banshees are bikes without dh tubing as I've replaced the rune with spitfire, which has almost the same geometry and is pretty much almost equaly capable with 2cm less travel but does not get dh tubing and the swingarm didnt last long.

I think there are a lot of factors. Rider weight, rider ability, riding style and terrain type.

Regardless of anything about the bike itself (will read all the above later today when not working), props to Devinci for continuing to keeping the memory of Stevie alive. That seems like a bit of a rare thing today.

Looking forward to what Anna and Abby are gonna do this season!

Great to see you making a DH bike Evan!

Does anyone have pictures on how Ohlins does their variable clamp shim? Digging around and have not see images of a TTX18 fully broken down.

Forbidden IG story has team photo with new bike

our automatic shifting and shift-without-pedaling xt di2 feature is here (for ebikes only) https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/automatic-and-pedal-free-emtb-shiftin…

I think you two forgot about carbon also wearing away

Unpopular opinion but they're designed for single use. You've most likely invested training hours, travel costs/time etc into this race, don't let 10$ quick link spoil the fun. Good luck racing!

Biggest standouts over the last few years for me on my current build -Code brakes I bleed them once a year and toss in fresh pads as needed. 4 years old swapped from my previous build. -super deluxe ultimate has been hands down the most reliable shock I have owned. Aircan service and annual rebuild and no addition parts needed to be replaced. -tires I go for heavy casing rear with middle casing upfront. I haven’t flatted in a few years but this will be location dependant. -wheels I have a set of Stan’s flow ex and with hope pro4...

Most reliable, and i guess by extension durable tires would be the Schwalbe Eddy Current's (Front and Rear). Front has similar grip to a Mary, but with superior durability and support. Rear is basically a low key moto tire. Have had lots of buddies run a set for multiple seasons. You can even hot knife to rear square the edges if you want to get frugal. Shameless brand plug, but the Eddy Currents (despite their name) are worthy of hype on Enduro Bikes.