Afaik Pon is the owner/importer of Porsche in the Netherlands. So not an owner of the company porsche itself. Just Porsche alone had a revenue of close to 4x of what Pon had in 2022. So its a bit of a different league.
With that said, no doubt they can collab. Porsches engineering department does a lot more than just cars.
Grip X seems pretty widely accepted as a dud of a product. I don't know anyone who's bought one (maybe a sign right there). The red...
Grip X seems pretty widely accepted as a dud of a product. I don't know anyone who's bought one (maybe a sign right there). The red site guys talked about Grip X on their review of the new Ripmo a few months ago, saying it compromised the bike.
I got a Gripx damper for my 34 to swap out from my Grip2 since they were selling them for a firesale. Everything I've seen/read seem to imply that it's a pretty solid damper for a 120 fork. Why anyone would want it for anything longer than like 120-130 is beyond me.
I'll report back when I get to ride.... months from now.
Grip X seems pretty widely accepted as a dud of a product. I don't know anyone who's bought one (maybe a sign right there). The red...
Grip X seems pretty widely accepted as a dud of a product. I don't know anyone who's bought one (maybe a sign right there). The red site guys talked about Grip X on their review of the new Ripmo a few months ago, saying it compromised the bike.
I can see that. Based on what I read, when updating my fork from a Grip 2, the Grip X was not even on my radar. Only a couple rides (in the bitter cold) and the Grip X2 is feeling nice.
Have heard through a couple of shop owners/industry members that the 2026 Fox lineup will be very, very good. Not exactly sure in which way(s) it's...
Have heard through a couple of shop owners/industry members that the 2026 Fox lineup will be very, very good. Not exactly sure in which way(s) it's outstanding but I would consider their opinions to be in good faith
Agree, but I'm just a bit cautious this time around thinking they're introducing a new standard solely for the greater good of everyone's convenience without a...
Agree, but I'm just a bit cautious this time around thinking they're introducing a new standard solely for the greater good of everyone's convenience without a hidden catch in there somewhere.
Agree, but I'm just a bit cautious this time around thinking they're introducing a new standard solely for the greater good of everyone's convenience without a...
Agree, but I'm just a bit cautious this time around thinking they're introducing a new standard solely for the greater good of everyone's convenience without a hidden catch in there somewhere.
That shifting existed pre-UDH and the vast majority of the UDH bikes still uses cable-actuated shifting, so this doesn't compute.
It was less so about specifically having electronic shifting. More about a direct mounting rear derailleur. Any brand can license the UDH hanger (maybe not other drivetrain manufacturers) so their frame can fit both standard drivetrains but also this direct mounting wonder drivetrain that Transmission is stated as being.
I feel like there's been a bunch of speculation already, but looks like WAO officially confirmed they're no longer making Arrival's. On the other site, the Kamloops Trails Fundraiser, WAO makes it clear that the Arrival they are giving away is the last one they ever made.
It was less so about specifically having electronic shifting. More about a direct mounting rear derailleur. Any brand can license the UDH hanger (maybe not other...
It was less so about specifically having electronic shifting. More about a direct mounting rear derailleur. Any brand can license the UDH hanger (maybe not other drivetrain manufacturers) so their frame can fit both standard drivetrains but also this direct mounting wonder drivetrain that Transmission is stated as being.
Right, same play as when they released the XD driver. Hub co's could license the spline pattern freely but only Sram could make the cassette. TBF, not all that diff from what Shimano did with the HG pattern. Def gonna be interesting to see how Shimano gets around Sram's patent on a derailleur.
That shifting existed pre-UDH and the vast majority of the UDH bikes still uses cable-actuated shifting, so this doesn't compute.
Actually, SRAM t-type AXS is a heavier, more expensive UDH specific drivetrain when compared to regular AXS and mechanical. While I haven’t conducted a global bike brand part spec inventory, it appears to me, that most wireless shifting equipped bikes are coming with UDH specific t-type AXS. This is exactly the reason why SRAM got everyone they could on board with UDH. To launch this specific drivetrain….and that drive train is heavier and more expensive. I would argue that my point does compute.
Cast went live now with their lineup of stems and handlebars. Strong list of riders on their rooster, but probably the least innovative new mtb company i`ve seen. Anyone up for a "38mm!!! high rise" handlebar?
Looks like cast is now live after being hyped by some big name athletes for a while
expensive stems, alloy bars, grips and a trials tire i guess? So nothing really new or that doesn’t exist in abundance already. The bar roll markings are nice but oneup also does that
Cast went live now with their lineup of stems and handlebars. Strong list of riders on their rooster, but probably the least innovative new mtb company...
Cast went live now with their lineup of stems and handlebars. Strong list of riders on their rooster, but probably the least innovative new mtb company i`ve seen. Anyone up for a "38mm!!! high rise" handlebar?
Looks like cast is now live after being hyped by some big name athletes for a whileexpensive stems, alloy bars, grips and a trials tire i...
Looks like cast is now live after being hyped by some big name athletes for a while
expensive stems, alloy bars, grips and a trials tire i guess? So nothing really new or that doesn’t exist in abundance already. The bar roll markings are nice but oneup also does that
Something just seems a bit fishy about the Cast brand... I'm not buying into the picture of these top riders joining forces to come out with just this. :D
Looks like cast is now live after being hyped by some big name athletes for a whileexpensive stems, alloy bars, grips and a trials tire i...
Looks like cast is now live after being hyped by some big name athletes for a while
expensive stems, alloy bars, grips and a trials tire i guess? So nothing really new or that doesn’t exist in abundance already. The bar roll markings are nice but oneup also does that
Something just seems a bit fishy about the Cast brand... I'm not buying into the picture of these top riders joining forces to come out with...
Something just seems a bit fishy about the Cast brand... I'm not buying into the picture of these top riders joining forces to come out with just this. :D
They are just fucking with us. Someone made a bet that form >> substance, again.
Only time it was spotted when the frenchie they have was riding it at the IXS EDC in summer 2024...apparently MTB.News missed out on this one, it was in the Forum back then
Porsche is listed on PON's list of companies
Companies • Pon
Afaik Pon is the owner/importer of Porsche in the Netherlands. So not an owner of the company porsche itself. Just Porsche alone had a revenue of close to 4x of what Pon had in 2022. So its a bit of a different league.
With that said, no doubt they can collab. Porsches engineering department does a lot more than just cars.
I got a Gripx damper for my 34 to swap out from my Grip2 since they were selling them for a firesale. Everything I've seen/read seem to imply that it's a pretty solid damper for a 120 fork. Why anyone would want it for anything longer than like 120-130 is beyond me.
I'll report back when I get to ride.... months from now.
I can see that. Based on what I read, when updating my fork from a Grip 2, the Grip X was not even on my radar. Only a couple rides (in the bitter cold) and the Grip X2 is feeling nice.
The looks will take some time to grow on you imo…and some might mistaken your forks for one from Manitou
Bikes that now have heavier, more expensive wireless shifting, that not everyone wants.
That shifting existed pre-UDH and the vast majority of the UDH bikes still uses cable-actuated shifting, so this doesn't compute.
It was less so about specifically having electronic shifting. More about a direct mounting rear derailleur. Any brand can license the UDH hanger (maybe not other drivetrain manufacturers) so their frame can fit both standard drivetrains but also this direct mounting wonder drivetrain that Transmission is stated as being.
I feel like there's been a bunch of speculation already, but looks like WAO officially confirmed they're no longer making Arrival's. On the other site, the Kamloops Trails Fundraiser, WAO makes it clear that the Arrival they are giving away is the last one they ever made.
Raffle Mania — Kamloops Bike Riders Association (KBRA)
Pivot showing off some new stuff...
Firebird getting the same high pivot DW suspension introduced on their Phoenix DH bike?
Maybe even sharing the same front triangle, or other parts? I noticed the seat tube angle is very steep on the Phoenix.
Right, same play as when they released the XD driver. Hub co's could license the spline pattern freely but only Sram could make the cassette. TBF, not all that diff from what Shimano did with the HG pattern. Def gonna be interesting to see how Shimano gets around Sram's patent on a derailleur.
More photos of Session
Actually, SRAM t-type AXS is a heavier, more expensive UDH specific drivetrain when compared to regular AXS and mechanical. While I haven’t conducted a global bike brand part spec inventory, it appears to me, that most wireless shifting equipped bikes are coming with UDH specific t-type AXS. This is exactly the reason why SRAM got everyone they could on board with UDH. To launch this specific drivetrain….and that drive train is heavier and more expensive. I would argue that my point does compute.
I feel like this happened before with Trickstuff and a Chinese company 🧐 now it’s Hope’s turn
https://www.instagram.com/dnisbrakes?igsh=MW9tMndjdnkwN3I1cA==
Or should I say Dnis brakes “better than Hope” as they claim on the comments
Using the tech evo levers and the “v4 pro max” caliper
Cast went live now with their lineup of stems and handlebars. Strong list of riders on their rooster, but probably the least innovative new mtb company i`ve seen. Anyone up for a "38mm!!! high rise" handlebar?
Read all about it:
https://castmtb.com/
Looks like cast is now live after being hyped by some big name athletes for a while
expensive stems, alloy bars, grips and a trials tire i guess? So nothing really new or that doesn’t exist in abundance already. The bar roll markings are nice but oneup also does that
Who is funding all of this??
Lemme guess... 9⁰ Backsweep and 5⁰ upsweep too?
Something just seems a bit fishy about the Cast brand... I'm not buying into the picture of these top riders joining forces to come out with just this. :D
Ronan Dunne with a saint crank that has a direct mount, xtr looking chainring
New Saint day should be an intentional holiday, whenever that comes around.
non potato view of the new gambler
Saint Saint's Day
They are just fucking with us. Someone made a bet that form >> substance, again.
Freudian slip typo in the bio 😂 "de sigh"... 😑
I guess with DNIS brakes you skip steps 2 & 3 and go straight to neglect?
Only time it was spotted when the frenchie they have was riding it at the IXS EDC in summer 2024...apparently MTB.News missed out on this one, it was in the Forum back then
Interesting bearing news today from Kogel: https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/kogel-debuts-first-ever-corrosion-resistant-bearings-w-multi-condition-seals.
Post a reply to: MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation