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Eae903
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11/20/2024 7:45am

Forestal just dropped their first non-ebikes, I think they're looking pretty clean. 

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NicoZesty96
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11/20/2024 9:47am

There’s another countdown on intend instagram

Could be that shock, could be the trail caliper 🤷🏼‍♂️ 

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11/20/2024 9:48am

Maybe it's a 9th fork model.  

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thegromit
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11/20/2024 2:15pm
cmaac wrote:
Norco dropped their Sight 160 online today - full build with the long stroke. https://www.norco.com/bikes/mountain/all-mountain/sight/25-sight-C1-MX-160/edit: didnt press enter the first time around and the photo didnt upload! 

Norco dropped their Sight 160 online today - full build with the long stroke. 

Screenshot 2024-11-20 at 11.27.11%E2%80%AFAM

https://www.norco.com/bikes/mountain/all-mountain/sight/25-sight-C1-MX-160/

edit: didnt press enter the first time around and the photo didnt upload! 

Weird sizing

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11/20/2024 2:44pm
kcw72 wrote:

Any news on a new nomad ? Surely must be coming soon.with similar changes to Bronson ?

The Bronson is a big burly frame for a "trail bike", and there's much room between the rear wheel and the seat tube when bottomed out so I wouldn't be surprised you could get significantly more than 150mm of travel with a longer stroke shock.

It completely dwarves the V1 Megatower.

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11/20/2024 6:15pm

The only thing a little disappointing with the zink bike is the shortest reach being 464. For a freeride bike i think something a little shorter in the 450 range would have been ideal. Im only 5'9" and can ride 460 reach but for a play bike it would be a little bit much

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11/20/2024 10:36pm Edited Date/Time 11/20/2024 10:46pm

Has anyone heard news about CRC, Nukeproof and Vitus? Last I heard someone bought everything, but that was months ago… That VT-01 downhill proto from Vitus was pretty badass and was the perfect next iteration both for the Dominer and for the Sommet, not sure if it would have worked also for the Escarpe, but with a shorter shock… Smile

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Karabuka
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Has anyone heard news about CRC, Nukeproof and Vitus? Last I heard someone bought everything, but that was months ago… That VT-01 downhill proto from Vitus...

Has anyone heard news about CRC, Nukeproof and Vitus? Last I heard someone bought everything, but that was months ago… That VT-01 downhill proto from Vitus was pretty badass and was the perfect next iteration both for the Dominer and for the Sommet, not sure if it would have worked also for the Escarpe, but with a shorter shock… Smile

IIRC CRC/wiggle inventory was bought by sports direct (got a great deal on Sam Hill signature pedals few weeks ago, I believe they are still in stock), but I dont think there has been any development on IP...

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11/21/2024 3:02am Edited Date/Time 11/21/2024 3:03am
Has anyone heard news about CRC, Nukeproof and Vitus? Last I heard someone bought everything, but that was months ago… That VT-01 downhill proto from Vitus...

Has anyone heard news about CRC, Nukeproof and Vitus? Last I heard someone bought everything, but that was months ago… That VT-01 downhill proto from Vitus was pretty badass and was the perfect next iteration both for the Dominer and for the Sommet, not sure if it would have worked also for the Escarpe, but with a shorter shock… Smile

Karabuka wrote:
IIRC CRC/wiggle inventory was bought by sports direct (got a great deal on Sam Hill signature pedals few weeks ago, I believe they are still in...

IIRC CRC/wiggle inventory was bought by sports direct (got a great deal on Sam Hill signature pedals few weeks ago, I believe they are still in stock), but I dont think there has been any development on IP...

This - Sports Direct (Mike Ashley..) bought it all up. They also operate Evans Cycles - if you go to their site you'll see some bits and pieces but its not a great shop. General view is that Mike Ashley is a parasite and tends to strip anything of value from his stores - Evans Cycles used to be a well respected family run group of shops, with good quality kit.. Not anymore. I'd be surprised if he isnt trying to sell the NP branding and IP as it actually has value, but he'll probably want more than its actually worth.

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atherton s.150 launch video

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11/21/2024 11:45am
Dave Waugh wrote:

Wow! That head tube area is hideous!

Smart design though given where the frame stresses are.

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HexonJuan
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11/21/2024 11:54am
Dave Waugh wrote:

Wow! That head tube area is hideous!

Agreed. Unpopular opinion to have around these parts, but there's something very plumbing-esque about it.

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Our own @jeff.brines released his new product today: https://www.ralibike.com/
 

Blow it up for him! 

 

I'm interested in getting one for sure! FYI Jeff- link to known Chain Mag Sizing is 404. 

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Mwood wrote:
Our own @jeff.brines released his new product today: https://www.ralibike.com/ Blow it up for him!  I'm interested in getting one for sure! FYI Jeff- link to known Chain...

Our own @jeff.brines released his new product today: https://www.ralibike.com/
 

Blow it up for him! 

 

I'm interested in getting one for sure! FYI Jeff- link to known Chain Mag Sizing is 404. 

Thats interesting if it doesnt have any negative effect on pedaling. If its a low enough break away force to not have to pedal any harder it could be cool. Im wondering if the bike going through its suspension could generate enough force to bring it off the magnet though 

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I just watched the video and it looks like it calms it down quite a bit. How much does that effect ride? Looks like a similar effect maybe to the stfu

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11/21/2024 1:45pm Edited Date/Time 11/21/2024 3:24pm
Mwood wrote:
Our own @jeff.brines released his new product today: https://www.ralibike.com/ Blow it up for him!  I'm interested in getting one for sure! FYI Jeff- link to known Chain...

Our own @jeff.brines released his new product today: https://www.ralibike.com/
 

Blow it up for him! 

 

I'm interested in getting one for sure! FYI Jeff- link to known Chain Mag Sizing is 404. 

What about those of us in the market for a chain dampener? Anything in the works?

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Eae903
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11/21/2024 2:19pm
Mwood wrote:
Our own @jeff.brines released his new product today: https://www.ralibike.com/ Blow it up for him!  I'm interested in getting one for sure! FYI Jeff- link to known Chain...

Our own @jeff.brines released his new product today: https://www.ralibike.com/
 

Blow it up for him! 

 

I'm interested in getting one for sure! FYI Jeff- link to known Chain Mag Sizing is 404. 

How much weight does that add? Permanent magnets aren't exactly light 

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11/21/2024 2:23pm
Mwood wrote:
Our own @jeff.brines released his new product today: https://www.ralibike.com/ Blow it up for him!  I'm interested in getting one for sure! FYI Jeff- link to known Chain...

Our own @jeff.brines released his new product today: https://www.ralibike.com/
 

Blow it up for him! 

 

I'm interested in getting one for sure! FYI Jeff- link to known Chain Mag Sizing is 404. 

What about those of us in the market for a chain dampener? Anything in the works?

Don’t bother, it’d just get all rusty.

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jeff.brines
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11/21/2024 2:50pm Edited Date/Time 11/21/2024 3:06pm
Mwood wrote:
Our own @jeff.brines released his new product today: https://www.ralibike.com/ Blow it up for him!  I'm interested in getting one for sure! FYI Jeff- link to known Chain...

Our own @jeff.brines released his new product today: https://www.ralibike.com/
 

Blow it up for him! 

 

I'm interested in getting one for sure! FYI Jeff- link to known Chain Mag Sizing is 404. 

Thanks for the post (and noting the broken link). I just took care of it. 

As to the questions...

1) Its pretty light. The low variant has a smaller magnet and weighs ~66 grams (total) whereas the medium and tall variant have larger magnets and weigh ~88 grams (total). These are untrimmed numbers. 

2) While pedaling, there is zero additional friction. Pedaling forces always pull the chain off the magnet (immediately, you will not notice it).  Also, while in the higher part of your cassette (say, climbing) the magnet is further from the chain and the force significantly weaker, which is by design.

Cheers and thx for the support!

 

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lickmycrinkle
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11/21/2024 3:07pm Edited Date/Time 11/21/2024 3:24pm
Mwood wrote:
Our own @jeff.brines released his new product today: https://www.ralibike.com/ Blow it up for him!  I'm interested in getting one for sure! FYI Jeff- link to known Chain...

Our own @jeff.brines released his new product today: https://www.ralibike.com/
 

Blow it up for him! 

 

I'm interested in getting one for sure! FYI Jeff- link to known Chain Mag Sizing is 404. 

Thanks for the post (and noting the broken link). I just took care of it. As to the questions...1) Its pretty light. The low variant has a...

Thanks for the post (and noting the broken link). I just took care of it. 

As to the questions...

1) Its pretty light. The low variant has a smaller magnet and weighs ~66 grams (total) whereas the medium and tall variant have larger magnets and weigh ~88 grams (total). These are untrimmed numbers. 

2) While pedaling, there is zero additional friction. Pedaling forces always pull the chain off the magnet (immediately, you will not notice it).  Also, while in the higher part of your cassette (say, climbing) the magnet is further from the chain and the force significantly weaker, which is by design.

Cheers and thx for the support!

 

Where do you store the liquid for the dampening?

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jeff.brines
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11/21/2024 4:14pm

Side point here, we know its a bit of a pain to bust out the tape measure to figure out what size Chain Mag you need. Anyone who takes the time to do this for a bike we haven't catalogued yet and emails it to me, I'll fire you a 30% off code. Jeff AT ralibike.com 

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Jotegr
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11/21/2024 6:48pm

Ok Jeff, here's two important questions for you:

Do Rise Mtb's rubberized fingers penetrate deep?

The magnet, how does it work?

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Karabuka
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Magnet works by magnetic moment (which origins from elemental quantity called spin) of unpaired electrons in material being aligned which produces a magnetic field. Roughly speaking ofc. 

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