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gbcoke
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4/14/2020 6:48am
Primoz wrote:
And that is? A new Shimano motor?
New Shimano motor named EP8 and (finally) a 630wh Shimano original battery
jonkranked
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4/14/2020 7:06am
peecee wrote:
Sherpa Cycles [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2020/04/14/9445/s1200_p5pb18513475.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2020/04/14/9446/s1200_p5pb18513476.jpg[/img]
Sherpa Cycles



ooo i like that. got any details?
4/14/2020 8:13am
mntnmrtn wrote:
Schwalbe Dirt Reynolds on the back of the new Meta Power AM 29... curious to see what the pattern will be like!
Such a good name for a tire
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thegromit
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4/14/2020 9:34am Edited Date/Time 4/17/2020 7:19am
Because the link was removed.

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Big Bird
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4/14/2020 11:03am
mntnmrtn wrote:
Schwalbe Dirt Reynolds on the back of the new Meta Power AM 29... curious to see what the pattern will be like!
Such a good name for a tire
I'll have some Huck Norris in my Dirt Reynolds please.
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4/14/2020 2:00pm
peecee wrote:
Sherpa Cycles [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2020/04/14/9445/s1200_p5pb18513475.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2020/04/14/9446/s1200_p5pb18513476.jpg[/img]
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jonkranked wrote:
ooo i like that. got any details?
Hand built by a young guy in NZ for his University project. Now works for Zerode.
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Big Bird
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4/14/2020 3:41pm
brash wrote:
Hand built by a young guy in NZ for his University project. Now works for Zerode.
Checks all my boxes. I'd ride one. Looks the business.
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4/14/2020 4:57pm
brash wrote:
Hand built by a young guy in NZ for his University project. Now works for Zerode.
Big Bird wrote:
Checks all my boxes. I'd ride one. Looks the business.
Yep. Super clean, high pivot gearbox with good looking geo? Take my money, looks like a more refined Deviate Guide
4/14/2020 10:02pm
Looks like most of the big names are running the mullet, except the Santa Cruz boys and Amoury, there aren’t that many more on the full...
Looks like most of the big names are running the mullet, except the Santa Cruz boys and Amoury, there aren’t that many more on the full 29? I suppose most privateers and smaller teams running the older Supreme. In contrast I think there will also be very few full 27.5 bikes still out there too...
I think height is going to be deciding factor for most riders. I can barely keep a 29er out of my ass on a trail bike...
I think height is going to be deciding factor for most riders. I can barely keep a 29er out of my ass on a trail bike no way could I do one on a dh rig without some serious change in technique
Totally. Rode a 29 Demo last season in Whistler and was getting my ass buzzed like crazy. Had to change my riding technique. Would love to run mullet but Specialized wont make the linkage available to run it proper.
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4/15/2020 2:21am
mntnmrtn wrote:
Schwalbe Dirt Reynolds on the back of the new Meta Power AM 29... curious to see what the pattern will be like!
Such a good name for a tire
Big Bird wrote:
I'll have some Huck Norris in my Dirt Reynolds please.
On a Bronson with ”Charles” in Santa Cruz font on the down tube, please! :D
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Primoz
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4/15/2020 4:36am
Why do get some posts removed every once in a while here? For example a DVO Air Shock post is missing now. And a 'Hi' with a photo attached.
4/15/2020 6:13am
Primoz wrote:
Why do get some posts removed every once in a while here? For example a DVO Air Shock post is missing now. And a 'Hi' with...
Why do get some posts removed every once in a while here? For example a DVO Air Shock post is missing now. And a 'Hi' with a photo attached.
Was it a large DH (x2) type air shock? I'm ready to pull the trigger on a topaz, but would prefer to long shock and use something a little burlier
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4/15/2020 6:25am
Eminent sent us teaser details on their new, updated Onset MT

- 29er
- 155mm rear travel, 160 or 170mm front travel using 2021 FOX suspension
- Headset recess allows for a pressed -1 degree headset, providing a 64.5-degree HTA
- Offered in XL with 488mm reach
- 11% increased lateral stiffness
- Internal dropper post routing
- More news with full spec on Apr 30th
4/15/2020 7:02am
sspomer wrote:
Eminent sent us teaser details on their new, updated Onset MT [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2020/04/15/9460/s1200_0585_PUB_Eminent_Anderson_Compressed.jpg[/img] - 29er - 155mm rear travel, 160 or 170mm front travel using 2021 FOX...
Eminent sent us teaser details on their new, updated Onset MT

- 29er
- 155mm rear travel, 160 or 170mm front travel using 2021 FOX suspension
- Headset recess allows for a pressed -1 degree headset, providing a 64.5-degree HTA
- Offered in XL with 488mm reach
- 11% increased lateral stiffness
- Internal dropper post routing
- More news with full spec on Apr 30th
Short then.
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4/15/2020 1:35pm
Has anyone seen the new DVO air shock? Apparently it was in use at the winter bootleg race earlier this year
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4/16/2020 3:34am
Primoz wrote:
Why do get some posts removed every once in a while here? For example a DVO Air Shock post is missing now. And a 'Hi' with...
Why do get some posts removed every once in a while here? For example a DVO Air Shock post is missing now. And a 'Hi' with a photo attached.
Was it a large DH (x2) type air shock? I'm ready to pull the trigger on a topaz, but would prefer to long shock and use...
Was it a large DH (x2) type air shock? I'm ready to pull the trigger on a topaz, but would prefer to long shock and use something a little burlier
Yeah it looks quite a bit different

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4/16/2020 4:54pm
Primoz wrote:
Why do get some posts removed every once in a while here? For example a DVO Air Shock post is missing now. And a 'Hi' with...
Why do get some posts removed every once in a while here? For example a DVO Air Shock post is missing now. And a 'Hi' with a photo attached.
original posters must have deleted. we took down that chinese commencal link at commencal's request, but clearly that's out of our control.

DVO isn't this larger volume shock seen at sedona, is it?
https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/PIT-BITS-Sedona-Mountain-Bike-…

4/16/2020 4:58pm
DVO told me that there was no new DH air shock in the works, so maybe a HV topaz is on the way.
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4/16/2020 5:51pm
DVO told me that there was no new DH air shock in the works, so maybe a HV topaz is on the way.
There definitely is, that looks like a rebound adjuster at the base of an aircan on Bryson jnrs ebike.

The HV can has been on the reign and hail bikes for 18months but I think it’s only just become available as an aftermarket product.
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4/17/2020 4:05am
The Rockshox Zeb on Sam Hill's Nukeproof Mega 290
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4/17/2020 4:16am
Jrp wrote:
There definitely is, that looks like a rebound adjuster at the base of an aircan on Bryson jnrs ebike. The HV can has been on the...
There definitely is, that looks like a rebound adjuster at the base of an aircan on Bryson jnrs ebike.

The HV can has been on the reign and hail bikes for 18months but I think it’s only just become available as an aftermarket product.
I hope it's backwards compatible on the old Topaz like the MegNeg!
David9180
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4/17/2020 5:21am
Primoz wrote:
Why do get some posts removed every once in a while here? For example a DVO Air Shock post is missing now. And a 'Hi' with...
Why do get some posts removed every once in a while here? For example a DVO Air Shock post is missing now. And a 'Hi' with a photo attached.
sspomer wrote:
original posters must have deleted. we took down that chinese commencal link at commencal's request, but clearly that's out of our control. DVO isn't this larger...
original posters must have deleted. we took down that chinese commencal link at commencal's request, but clearly that's out of our control.

DVO isn't this larger volume shock seen at sedona, is it?
https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/PIT-BITS-Sedona-Mountain-Bike-…

That just looks like the air can from the topaz 2 on the Topaz Tri Air.
The topaz 2 comes with HV can.
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sharpy212
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4/17/2020 10:57am
Wonder if the new RS forks will be a lightweight spring instead of air?
Jrp
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4/17/2020 3:22pm
Jrp wrote:
There definitely is, that looks like a rebound adjuster at the base of an aircan on Bryson jnrs ebike. The HV can has been on the...
There definitely is, that looks like a rebound adjuster at the base of an aircan on Bryson jnrs ebike.

The HV can has been on the reign and hail bikes for 18months but I think it’s only just become available as an aftermarket product.
I hope it's backwards compatible on the old Topaz like the MegNeg!
Yeah I can’t see why it wouldn’t be. Will be a great addition for anyone with a linear bike
luisgutrod
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4/17/2020 9:51pm
Jrp wrote:
Yeah I can’t see why it wouldn’t be. Will be a great addition for anyone with a linear bike

Not progressive? I love the topaz on my C Balance.. My 18 tracer doesn't like it...
4/17/2020 9:59pm
arek wrote:
Looks like the new rock shox fork will be named ZEB :) [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2020/04/01/9415/s1200_zeb1.jpg[/img]
Looks like the new rock shox fork will be named ZEB Smile
So I was thinking...Pikes Peak in Colorado is named for ZEBulon Pike. So, i wonder if theres any correlation between the naming. ZEB/Pike. Maybe its nothing but coronaboredom got my mind going weird places.
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Jrp
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4/17/2020 11:14pm
The HV aircan isn't great for progressive bikes because the air spring requires much more pressure to get enough support at sag and in early to mid stroke (due to starting at higher leverage ratios). That higher spring rate then makes it difficult to use deeper travel.

Where as a linear bike that starts out with a lower leverage rate and requires much more end stroke support will benefit from the higher overall pressure build up whilst being able to remain sensitive in the early part of the stroke thanks to the higher negative volume

Thats been my experience with the Topaz anyway but everyone is unique and what works for me wont work for others
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