I tried to make this clear in my follow-up audio note, but I’m really not trying to throw shade at @Downtime Podcast or Chris. Two things can be true: Chris is one of the best hosts in the MTB world, and the Markus episode missed the mark for some of us. No podcast hits a home run every time. Every show I listen to has episodes where I think, “not for me” or “this one whiffed.” That’s normal. And the same is obviously true for my own content. In a way, Chris let Markus make his own bed. Anyone who...
I 100% agree with you, it gives platform for an image wash and to push a narrative. The only issue the guy has is that the podcast audience, i have the feeling, knows better, and call the BS right away ; ).. and Chris, you get splashed during the process... i will continue listening to the normal episodes ; )
Chris, lots of people sacrifice and do hard work. Usually to make profits for someone or lot’s of someone else. Lots of us here make huge sacrifices cause we love mtb at financial loss. Both in how it affects our careers and the money we spend. And I’m not talking on gear, but rather the millions if not billions of dollars people spend a year after year creating trails, races, etc out of pocket with zero profit or even for free. You start every podcast asking listeners for money to keep it going. Which is completely fine. I have zero...
As others have shared in this thread, the unknown six bar bike was spotted all the way back in 2023, before the newest Yeti bikes with the latest cable ports launched. To my eyes, the cable ports on that new mystery prototype are a dead ringer for those old SB165 cable ports. SARCASM MODE ENGAGED: Did you even read the thread before posting? Disappointing.
These debates are fun, and honestly pretty interesting, but at the end of the day every person has to decide for themselves what they think of a company after a major event. There is no universal rule. Companies change constantly. Sometimes the changes are minor, sometimes they are massive. Think about the sheer number of variables that can reshape what a company “is” at its core: M&A, restructuring, bankruptcy, management turnover, a new investor showing up, a key employee leaving, the company moving locations, killing a product line, adding a product line, shifting up or down market, brilliant marketing changing...
We didn't sell the Minion SS in large quantities, unfortunately. More than anything it became an option for our athletes to use in highly specific disciplines (slalom) or conditions. I saw plenty of comments along the lines of "why would I buy a pre-worn out tire?" The sizing was also a little funky on that tread since it came out just before rims went super wide. The 2.30" had a good profile but obviously low volume, while the 2.50" was too squared off and more voluminous than most riders needed. I could see a place for a refreshed 2.40" version...