If it makes you feel any better, it's probably a lot lighter
I am always glad to see a new fork which has independent HSC and LSC adjustments. However, showing off a proto fork that uses 3D printed parts is a new level of vaporware hype.DVO diamond trail/enduro/mtb riding fork:
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/DVO-Diamond-Enduro-Fork-Eurobike-2013.html
2 weeks?
that carbon mudguard seems alittle excessive.
prob could achieve the same weight and form factor with ol' fashioned plastic.
i was gonna get the Pike...maybe i will hold off now...
You could probably get the Pike, ride it, wait for the Push tune to come out and ride it some more before this will be out.
Anything from Devinci?
They already announced the Troy:
http://www.bikerumor.com/2013/08/14/first-look-2014-devinci-troy-650b-race-winning-trail-mountain-bike/
of course, but what your missing here is the 'bling factor'.. mtb'ers love carbon, bling (for their bikes), beer, and of course, bitches.
You can't put your finger on it because it doesn't look like anything. It looks like any generic catalog frame now. And just when I thought their graphics couldn't get any worse than last year...
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^^^^ This.
Surprised it isn't inverted after all the 'benefits of inverted flex' banter.
I'm sure it will work fine but this doesn't strike me as a 'wow' product; especially if it's uber expensive.
Speaking of which, have they announced the weight of the Emerald?
I like that the new Yeti 66 Al will have a carbon rear triangle and still be the same price...
Actually, you should be outraged that the full aluminum wasn't cheaper
Meh. The price wasn't outrageous in the first place.
I'm waiting for them to tell us that their carbon mudguard is actually a structural component that increases stiffness by 30% or something.that carbon mudguard seems alittle excessive.
prob could achieve the same weight and form factor with ol' fashioned plastic.
i was gonna get the Pike...maybe i will hold off now...
And as for holding off, what Beef Supreme said.
That said, the DVO stuff looks promising and I'm happy to see another player with some fresh ideas.
Looks like they added triangle support for the right hand side chain-seat stay.. Nice.
less than the 40 used to weigh, now thats a tough sell? jeez...
Almost a pound heavier than the 40 weighs now, so yes a tough sell.
their inverted AM/EN fork will come later they said
and $800 rims aren't!?
And spend the extra money on hookers.
Check for more pics at mtb-news.de
Magura Gustav rebirth proto?
http://fotos.mtb-news.de/p/1457382?in=set
Some crazy bling parts from @Tune booth
http://fotos.mtb-news.de/s/62439
Magura Gustav rebirth proto?
http://fotos.mtb-news.de/p/1457382?in=set
Some crazy bling parts from @Tune booth
http://fotos.mtb-news.de/s/62439
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cheaper and easier to replace, can be put on multiple forks = better.
As for the enve stem - why would you buy that ? If you have tons of cash to spare and want a light direct mount just buy a stemcrown. It is lighter than 110-120g and it is a way safer bet.
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I hate to say it but I agree, the looks just went south a bit. I'm sure it'll look better in person, and I bet most of it is the graphics. The frame itself actually looks a bit more like a G.G., with the G.G. winning in the looks dept.
Also, kinda too bad they axed the 250, but I'm sure it made a lot of sense from a business standpoint.
lets not forget all the hype they have stirred up. i see no issue with them selling their forks...
lets not forget blow for the hookers
as long as it works as advertised, i think its a great idea.. not only do you have the 450, but you can change it up to the 250 when you wanna try something new. its also gotta be way easier on them, they just turned two frames in to one, essentially.
I'm with stupid. combining the 250 and 450 into one bike really makes some sense, since they were virtually identical to start with.
While it's not eurotrashbike, airborne recently released their new frame:
While it's not eurotrashbike, airborne recently released their new frame:
Aw man, you could put the new fox shock double barrel on there and a mrp lg1 guide and that will be theI'm with stupid. combining the 250 and 450 into one bike really makes some sense, since they were virtually identical to start with.
While it's not eurotrashbike, airborne recently released their new frame:
"If you can't beat 'em, join 'em" bike of the year.
ftfy.
hey with the $1000 you save, you can buy both and still have enough left to fill a g-string or two.
The front triangle reminds me of the Jamis Dakar DH-bike. I hate the looks of that bike.
Whoa, for a second there I thought Airborne was just clearing out current generation 450's, which is what I think they did with the old IH Yakuzas.While it's not eurotrashbike, airborne recently released their new frame:
fresh paint job, bam
makes it easier to optimize each while having minimal impact on the other
single pivots are simple and can be designed to ride incredibly well.
Linkages stiffen up the rear triangle (additional attachment point) and control the shock to give it a specific leverage rate (usually rising, which is difficult/impossible to achieve without a linkage).
You might be surprised at how many of your favorite bikes ARE single pivots, and how many are really really close to riding like single pivots.
been a massive supporter of transition for years, this will be the first year in probably 8 that i wont be riding one for xc. really not into those graphics and paint jobs as of late...
I agree with pretty much all of that, except that it is very possible to make a progressive leverage curve sans linkage. And, as far as linkages go, they can stiffen the rear end, but it doesn't necessarily mean that every frame with a linkage is stiffer than every non-linkage frame.
what is that on the bottom of the shock?
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