I think that e.thirteen had you in mind when they came up with this... http://www.sicklines.com/2010/01/08/ethirteen-introduces-ls1-a-new-budget-priced-option/
edit: And then I realized this was a super old thread, either way the post is relevant.
Downwillers request to manufacturers....
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edit: And then I realized this was a super old thread, either way the post is relevant.
Exactly what we were thinking
We've got the engineering and the knowledge, why not bring the performance oriented chainguide to everyone?
havent they had 4 piston brakes for years? similar to the old grimecas?
a lightweight avalanche fork... QUOTE]
and let us have a SC fork as well
IS vs Post mount needs to be resolved!
I say count up whatever products use each, and whichever uses the most everyone else has to use just that standard from then on.
Same goes for direct mount stems. (looking at you marzocchi)
I say count up whatever products use each, and whichever uses the most everyone else has to use just that standard from then on.
Same goes for direct mount stems. (looking at you marzocchi)
Marzo told me directly they will be switching.
now that's cool
The Saints have a different alloy than the Hones I'm pretty sure.
A steel dh frame with a well designed 4 bar horst link design..(by someone that knows his stuff)
How about a downhill saddle actually designed for downhillers.
How many of us are using lightweight XC saddles? X-C!!!
Doesn't need to be comfortable
Needs to provide some directional control between legs
Tough
Lightweight
Maybe slightly larger sides/back to cushion the blow in crashes
Needs to have rad colors for extra speed
Even the shape should probably be re-engineered for DH use...
How many of us are using lightweight XC saddles? X-C!!!
Doesn't need to be comfortable
Needs to provide some directional control between legs
Tough
Lightweight
Maybe slightly larger sides/back to cushion the blow in crashes
Needs to have rad colors for extra speed
Even the shape should probably be re-engineered for DH use...
Tioga Multi Control? 
- Manitou to make a 6" AM fork (single crown/right side up) with the same level of
incredibleness of the Dorado. Oh, and at 5 lbs please. Keep the carbon.
- Hammerschmit with hollow OCT arms ect...
- Please someone make a dropper post w/ 5" of drop, mechanical as opposed to
hydro, and @ 400 grams w/ a remote that is small and easy to hit. Make it reliable
too please. This category needs loads of work.
incredibleness of the Dorado. Oh, and at 5 lbs please. Keep the carbon.
- Hammerschmit with hollow OCT arms ect...
- Please someone make a dropper post w/ 5" of drop, mechanical as opposed to
hydro, and @ 400 grams w/ a remote that is small and easy to hit. Make it reliable
too please. This category needs loads of work.
Still waiting for the Mavic 821.
there are plenty of dedicated DH saddles...the problem is that people want lightweight strong and functional...but you only get two. Most people opt for a plastic XC saddle because it looks good on a scale.
My selle shiver saddle is excellent for half the reasons above...but it's not the lightest out there. I can still crash with it though, which is a bonus.
Not so much.DT Swiss did that...or better: Pace!
Just use one of those first gen saint hub bolt on setups
2.5 Single Ply Kevlar Bead Minion DHF
2.5 Single Ply Kevlar Bead Highroller
Reliable bar adjustable post with setback, no stupid looking debris guard + great company support
RELIABLE high oil flow XC/AM/DH forks w/sep HSC/LSC and low friction seals
2.5 Single Ply Kevlar Bead Highroller
Reliable bar adjustable post with setback, no stupid looking debris guard + great company support
RELIABLE high oil flow XC/AM/DH forks w/sep HSC/LSC and low friction seals
ooh on the post idea, i'd like to see a dual post (ie, 54* to 72*) to de-layback the retarded seat angles that frame manufacturers insist on.
I agree with this post. But mostly keeping a super strong interface between the rails and the rest of the seat (no replaceable rails on dh seats). This is important in preventing major injuries like mine (see album for pics-the broken seat could have killed me, no joke): http://klopp.pinkbike.com/album/OUCH/
^^^ Jeebus, dude! glad you're ok because that's a nasty injury, do you remember what happened? 
Give it 6 months.
Really, how?
A button on my bars so when I want to ride i push it and my wife shuts up and says have a good ride honey. Be back when you want!
DH Pivotal seats and posts, Is coming, sooner or later.
Plastic pedals are going to be a MTB standart
And hopefully someday a massive production Cromo DH frame that will last 5 seasons of punishment, of course with a mid/spanish BB and inegral (campy) headtube
Plastic pedals are going to be a MTB standart
And hopefully someday a massive production Cromo DH frame that will last 5 seasons of punishment, of course with a mid/spanish BB and inegral (campy) headtube
I see a reason for a pivotal dh seat but plastic pedals, mid/spanish bb's and integral headtubes? I know dirt jumpers want to be trendy and pretend they ride bmx bikes but we are dh'ers we pretend we ride mx
pivotals would be coolI see a reason for a pivotal dh seat but plastic pedals, mid/spanish bb's and integral headtubes? I know dirt jumpers want to be trendy and pretend they ride bmx bikes but we are dh'ers we pretend we ride mx
and i also like the integrated headtube it helps with low stackheight of the headset and installig a headset has never been that easy.
not sure about the plastic pedals though
the back of the hand worksA button on my bars so when I want to ride i push it and my wife shuts up and says have a good ride honey. Be back when you want!
Yeah. I was conscious the whole time. It sucked. But I did just get my staples out two days ago so things are looking up (they had to stay in for 5 weeks). Now I just have to deal with the swelling in my leg and blood thinners.^^^ Jeebus, dude! glad you're ok because that's a nasty injury, do you remember what happened?