Spy Shot: A Next-gen Prototype RockShox SID SL Ultimate XC MTB Fork for Nino Schurter? Yeah, the hub gets heavier but the rotor gets lighter by the same amount? To me, my hope is actually that Shimano doesn't redesign the Saints (although those remain scarce). It seems to be a a great argument for more volume to play with inside the fork. My bike was ex sponsored rider, he had loctite on the rotor nut. The reason I think is that its cheaper to make every frame size use the same rear triangle. One of them was going to be: Exception: Yeti owners. Nice touch of the nostalgia with the BottleRocket too, my 2nd fave bike after my 05 Bullit. I think that were reach-ing the limit on reach, (see what I did there?) That might be why we have 38 single crowns and not DC 36 etc, I`m 100% with you though, if my long travel 29er would be rated for a dual crown I`d slap one on in a heartbeat, however the risk of my headtube snapping (know issue for my pole stamina) is a little frightening. Our in-house XC expert, Jordan Villella, has spent a not-inconsiderable amount of time aboard the aforementioned, so his guesses are as good as anyones. Would be devastating to a team like Neko's. Can't imagine there would be any return on investment. And we will all have freaky implants to wirelessly connect with our carbon e-mtbs and their in-built social media accounts. I keep telling myself my bikes will be forever. Granted, the long tails and 3.8 tire on the RSD are on the extreme end of things. Could we see GT reverting back to a traditional chain line in 2023 for better all-round performance?
Specialized levo SL 2023 new geo like stumpy evo .. lunch 02-2022? starrtech2000 1 yr. ago FYI, Price increases coming for next year. It sports 29" wheels, is priced at $6,600 USD, comes in a range of sizes, including S2, S3, S4, S5 and a SRAM drivetrain. I was slowly catching him. Totally on point on the 1x. I sourced a 6 bolt front wheel and have found myself needing to remember to tighten the bolts periodically.
Race Report: California Enduro Series 2023 Round 2 - Pinkbike Actually forget all that, but I think there will be lots of Sram GX AXS everywhere with great shifting but still non-adjustable clutches with too little resistance. A light weight, better clearance wide ratio 9-48 11 speed AXS/ Hyperglide sure would be helpful. Already have an account with us? Part of me also just wants used bikes to be an inherently better value, although Marin and Polygon absolutely crushing the game in the <$2500 realm has probably made that concept debatable. Rode the 29er version on my old Krampus. I've run SRAM 9spd with both Shimano 11spd and Shimano 10spd. one bike dual crown forks differential wheel sizes longer chainstays at this rate, by 2025 you'll all just be riding jones plus bikes ;-). No cross country racer sits bolt upright. Giant Propel 2023 road test ride review. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. They are definitely better made than most if not all other bikes, which makes them last longer (its not just the welds). Bikerumor reader, Joe Curran, sent us a video of Haley motoring past on Lap 2, when Haley had already established a lead. Have you seen the Moorhuhn? 200mm 6 bolt centerline rotors with Code rsc squeezers. Appearance and DOT fluid aside, it's the system I think future brakes should be compared to. As it has been explained to me by folks that are much smarter than I, as regards boost hub adapters (using longer rotor bolts + spacer), the hub/rotor interface in a 6-bolt system is largely a friction load between the surfaces v. a shear load on the bolts. The good news is these rotor designs also tend to take more abuse and, in my experience, make less noise (vibration). Cmon, Specialized.lets get these things launched already! Also, its pretty clear from our readers video that Haleys bike is also benefiting from what looks to be that SRAM Eagle Direct Mount derailleur we uncovered details on last September. It's all I can do to keep from sending an e-mail to get the ball rolling. Like, they want to upgrade because the new frame has this or that yet their suspension is poorly tuned or desperately in need of service. Okay, not every model. If there's a link to explain the changes, I would love to see it. It's one of the things I figured I would try going in that direction. Ouch. I don't have enough data to see how a standard boost back end with a 2.6 tire and a set of say 40mm internal width rims fit up, but color me curious. I really like Wade Simmons Pick-Apart videos as I think he explains progression very well. that would compensate the rear 27.5's lower traction. These are the bikes we want or expect to see launched this year. I was on the short CS bandwagon until I tried the relatively long [for me] 444mm CS on the Cotic. That's a really good point you make about the industry trying to sell a simple convenient story to all riders. 5. It's fine. As somebody who runs DHR-II tires out front, I do agree that it's a worry, if a small one. I've got no plans to get a new bike in 2021. Should reduce rotor warpage. Only time will tell, but were more excited than ever to see whats coming from Specialized. He said his baggy shorts caught the top of his stanchion and hauled him down. I was surprised to see the newest Nomad isn't a stock mullet - or MX in their branding nomenclature. It's surprising they aren't front and center with the modern mullet movement. ago My bad, I thought you were trying to compare something else. 4 8 comments Best Add a Comment joshisinsf 1 yr. ago 2023 stuff doesn't usually arrive until late summer and fall. But then again at the time I was big into XC 29er hard tails with like 74 degree head angles so On the subject of longer chainstays, a regular at my local park built himself a dh frame with 510mm chainstays. https://www.flickr.com/photos/191705295@N02/albums/72157717808379376. I'd love to see more setup-led reviews (which is what attracts me to nsmb anyway) encouraged in the industry, and as sustainability inspired marketing opportunities in the future. Updates every year or two still seem common. And yet it's a safe bet that a couple of model-years from now the majority of local riders are going to still be getting it all done on a bike that's massively more capable and at the same time not that far removed from a noughties Stinky Deluxe, a 2005+ Specialized Enduro, Knolly's Delirium-T, Transition's 2007 Bottlerocket, Rocky's 2006+ Switch And the list could go on ad nauseam. She has been writing about Mountain Bike Riding and Racing, and all its weird and wonderful technology for 4 years. Here are some pictures of the Rune just after building it up and along the OTT. It doesn't take much time at all. Lack of braking power is not ever on my mind. Let's hope that the new generation of additive printing also brings with it the democratization of small scale production and more kooky stuff comes out. My oldest 9.8 is on its 5th year in 2021 and going strong with the other one I have being on its 3rd or 4th year.
Epic | Specialized.com I get stuff isnt as visible without the OE penetration - I also understand why these smaller brands focus more on winning one customer at a time than OE - but product support can still be very, very good. Not expecting changes other than paint but *maybe* something crazy like top tube mounts would be added. Very surprising for anything other than a DH bike even then wheel and frame stiffness arent issues carbon/carbon so why not get some extra clearance?! I ride a mountain bike for the challenge and the fact it's not an easy thing to do. I bought this MT7 caliper used maybe six years ago from my friend Japan-Dan. When hes not working, Finlay loves sessioning turns at home and getting lost deep in the Scottish Borders on his gravel bike. I look at companies like Starling and BTR and have a lot of hope for semi-production mad-science. An OEM boxxer or suntour/dorado if I can find one cheap, will grace the front and I will be a happy boy. Going some way to redefining the eMTB market, the Specialized Turbo Levo SL was first launched in early 2020. Sans rear suspension I'll keep the rollover of the 29" rear wheel. Interesting that you gravitate toward dual crown forks. Rebuildable at home.
12 new mountain bikes we want to see in 2023 - BikeRadar Mick Kirkman. Call me a luddite, but something tells me the rotor bolts aren't really the limiting factor for those. Mo Reply Save Like 1 1 - 20 of 21 Posts 1 2 60 Nm seems to be a must to compete in the same category of Orbea Rise. Do you see yourself on a dual crown-forked mullet with a long rear center, pulling on bigger brakes, and pedaling up climbs on a rear wheel that's interchangeable with everyone else who recently purchased a mountain bike that same year? As a shorter rider (165cm), I am thinking that a higher bottom bracket gives me some help positioning myself over the rear wheel. Seems like I have got it dialed and broken in nicely so it would be a shame to move on now. It was playful but had tons of traction climbing and descending. The loam lever is one of the best out there IMO. Wed love to see a new model with updated geometry, featuring the 720Wh battery across all sizes and the value for money YT has become renowned for. Casing the shit out of jumps on a single crown also feels terrifying! I just can't go there to 157mm. I see all these change of standards as a good thing. XC race bikes and 120mm trail bikes and maybe even race-bred Enduro bikes could stay dual 29" but when it comes to that one bike for North Shore riding I think by 2023 the mullets per capita will be higher here than anywhere. That said I am not a 9.8 fan boi. She regularly competes in Enduro at a national level, and has recently competed on the World Stage at a handful of Enduro World Series events. Totally my experience with Knock Block as well as it was with running a Lefty. I had a Pole Machine, and from there, got warrantied. Not saying they wouldnt have still gone hard-vpp but all those bikes were a1x kinematics and a slow geometry evolution from being relevant today - just look at how many companies are more than getting it done basically making the same thing. Grip is excellent still. Im tall and heavy. 7/7/2022 12:12pm. I wear gloves too even 100% Brisker gloves with metal brake levers but the difference between carbon lever blades and metal lever blades is still amazing. - it's just the weight weenie demands on the same product that are why the CSU's creak all to hell, add some material to the equation (and worry less about weight than CTE mismatch) and that entire issue goes away. I havent tried it myself, but apparently an old 8spd SRAM trigger works well enough with a 10spd/11spd Shimano clutch derailleur. "One bike to rule them all" is a lovely idea - but will never happen in my world. Bikes - Enduro. There was a lot of chatter about fork stiffness when Santa Cruz went from RockShox sponsorship to Fox. But thats something else. Equipped with a SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain of 12 gears (1x12). A counterpoint is that if brakes are powerful enough for current DH and Enduro racers then maybe rotor size and pad compounds are where development will continue and a rider a decade from now will be experiencing an only somewhat refined Magura MT7 or SRAM Code compared to today. 1 Spenthebaum 5 mo. Mojo in the UK (the same guys who are behind Geometron bikes) do a dual crown conversion kit for the 36, would love to see that reviewed. I havent seen one in person yet, and its a lot of money, and I was surprised they didnt just buy a chassis and make their own fork; however, I agree Id like to read a review. Rotors themselves start to get flexier/weaker unless if they're made of thicker steel, use a two-piece design (aluminum core), or otherwise have a focus on lateral stiffness. 4. Photo: Kaz, My mulleted hardtail project - whether rigid or with suspension - was less invigorating. Disc Brakes If I can find an eight speed shifter to go with my Sunrace wide range cassette and a wolf tooth front chainring made from steel. Yes, and Im both a person who can handle the one sided aesthetic (as a previous Lefty fan) AND someone who doesnt understand why they didnt just make it a standard dual crown fork. Is it custom? MT5 has two blade shapes (HC and straight). Having recently updated a host of bikes in the Focus portfolio, including the JAM electric trail bike, the SAM should be the obvious next choice for a revamp. I was trying to get at this with my Gift Guide when recommending suspension services, or gift cards to give for a service of this nature. Now that geometry doesnt condemn riders to knee strikes, there is really no reason for dual crowns to not be on bikes 160mm travel and up. Look at the high pivot units and faux bars that actually pedal well, and let's not forget the sweeeeet (IMO) steel single pivots that are popping out of the UK & EU. Learn how your comment data is processed. From seasoned pros and weekend warriors, to kids and commutersif you ride, we're for you. Spotted at the Giro, Carbon-TI unveils new ultralight X-Rotor SteelCarbon 3 floating carbon-carrier disc brake rotors in 140/160/180mm and 6-bolt & centerlock compatibility! This is a tangient but thats what initially attracted me to We Are One for my first carbon wheelset. We are all different . Actually, looking at Specialized's latest Demo DH bike I wonder if more brands won't jump on board with ditching 157x12 DH as well in favour of just going with Boost 148 spec on all their bikes. At this point though, when the vast majority of mountain bikes use the same 148x12 rear hubs and with any advantages of 157x12 being academic, it seems to me that one of two things will happen. No, I wish. If chainstays grow then well get the same stability out of a shorter front end, and coupled with new sizing (Specialized S1-S6 is a great example) more riders will find themselves on a better fitting bike. The updated Epic design we see in race shots from the Shimano Supercup Massi Banyoles looks jam-packed with new offerings from Specialized.
2023 TEAM RUMORS - The Hub - Mountain Biking Forums - Vital MTB Anybody have details on the rumors about a soon to be announced update to the Specialized Enduro? If you have a more balanced bike with a longer chainstay, then surely by default the rider is placed more in the centre of the bike, therefore the ass to rear tyre should not occur that often even with a 29 er. Mullet Bikes, I haven't gotten along with the new longer geometry bikes, and my riding has depreciated by riding these longer geometries. Make up your mind guys. Most other bikes are made to be disposable - no one talks about durability or future-proof anymore - probably because theyre too fixated on convincing us that they offer the latest and greatest micro-improvement without bringing attention to the fact that the writing between the lines is in 2 years, this too will be outdated, but it should last 2 years (we hope), and in 2 years, well sell you the next great ground-breaking iteration, and your old bike will be obsolete and worthless).. Not sure if the WTB Ranger is fit to fill those shoes (maybe in summer), but it seems there's not much else out there for big 26" rubber. The mullet bike is the next big trend in simplifying every brands' bike lineup and packaging a single story. I think you guys have more real steep stuff up ur way then we do here in SW CO, USA, so I can understand why the 50mm stem might seem too long for ya. Such a rad bike for its time. 2. I look at a Shimano IceTech rotor and just think that central 6-spoke could be integrated into the hub, leaving you with just a smaller replaceable steel rotor. Dual Crown Forks, Specializeds current XC Race Bike is the Epic, a 100mm travel carbon frame benefiting from flexible seat stays; it was last updated in 2021. Anybody have details on the rumors about a soon to be announced update to the Specialized Enduro?
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The first by Leo which said weighting is associated with the vertical movement of your body, which I agree. I run the adjustable dropouts as far back as they go. The Vorsprung Secas is an interesting air volume add-on but it immediately made me think - why not just go with a dual crown fork and solve a bunch of problems at once? New and improved in minor increments. 2023 Eurobike all 2024 bicycles bikes news info photo rumors review. For me, youre out of contention for going mullet with a 130/120 bike. Yep its a vintage . I tend to run more to the boutique side of things (try finding Hope parts!) Order the Official Tour De France Race Guide 2023. TL;DR most people don't need new bikes they need to actually understand the one they're really on, which is so often a matter of tuning. As long as the standards keep changing i can pick up sweet parts for a song compared to brand new parts. Either a big(ger) bike brand - Trek, Specialized, Giant*, Cannondale, Kona, etc - will get on board, which seems increasingly unlikely, or one of the Super Boost Triumverate (SBT) will make a move towards the 148mm industry standard. Photo: Timmigrant. This has just reinstalled me comfortably on the fence about keeping my 2014 Rocky Mtn Instinct as a 150/130mm 29er, or doing the long-shock & mullet dance to make it a 160/155mm 29/650B unit on coil suspension at both ends. Thank you for sharing. The last couple of seasons were spent on DHR 2 WT in 2.4 with Nukeproof ARD - zero flats even with park riding. The larger the wheel and the longer the travel, I feel I have much less room to absorb drops due to shorter legs. I'd like to get a full year of riding on it and then I'll see what ideas/opinions stick and what changes the more I get used to it. Like you, I believe dual crown forks have more to do with chassis stability than creak prevention. Photo: Deniz. So I am not an expert on that aspect beyond watching the service videos. I'd definitely be in that train of 'great, now these have to go on everything' - this bike has already seen that see-saw effect (got a Topaz shock, so the front needed help, got the Luftkappe and adjusted tune, then had to reshim the Topaz Have to say my experience with CaneCreek Helm and Suntour Durolux/Auron and Manitou Mezzer chassis has been phenomenal. Theres no equivalent in the bike industry. It all could have been solved by just growing the rear centres a bit. Ive never read a real reason why steep seat tube angles are said to be more efficient. If there is then I think increased user adjustments will be one key and in particular a wide adjustment of chainstay lengths. I just went from a Kona Process 167 to a Pole Evolink 176 for my main park bike and am a long bike convert, at least for dh. Seat tube angle is, gasp, 71 static. Rolling on full 29in wheels and sporting 170mm of suspension travel front and rear, the Enduro also features Specializeds SWAT integrated frame storage.
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