New Whip? New toys for the dependable steed?
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I never would have thought 10 years ago that Evil would outlast Turner.
What do you mean?
Turner is what, 25 years old? and still in business. aren't they?
Evil is on it's 2nd owner's in 10 years, and also doesn't sell a DH bike.
Turner doesn't make a DH bike either, and haven't updated any of their bikes in, what? 5+ years?
I know they're still around, but I have to imagine they're on life support.
Check out their site. If you click on any of the bikes all you see is replacement bearing kits. Evil is all over the place. 10 years ago Evil was the brand that fucked a bunch of their customers and Turner was an industry stalwart.
holy smokes. nothing but cross bikes.
Turner has been on life support for months, moved out of their old premises, laid off their staff. I think Dave's current pet project is a Ti hardtail, there's details on emptybeer.
This makes me sad. I have never felt so connected to a bike or any inanimate object than my old Turners. I'd probably still be riding them if I was still on the East coast.
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As stated above, they've basically dropped everything but the cross-thing. They will sell bearing kits and some replacement stuff, but I don't hold out any hope of any new mountain bikes, it seems like that ship has sailed. Dave would really need some young(er) business entrepreneur to take the reigns and keep pushing it, but I can totally understand the situation. It's a brand with his name on it. His life is finite. He's got to be around 60 now. That said, I'm riding my RFX until something catastrophic happens and with tuned goodies on both ends, it still kicks serious ass. I didn't buy the frame just to change it out in a year anyway.
Something wrong with the YT, or just find a good deal on the Stumpy?
Well covid really screwed up a bunch of park plans and trips this summer. That paired w/ the fact that the YT didn't have a bottle, and I have had a good history w/ Stumpy's made me swap it out. I am a huge fan of the SWAT box as well...Don't get me wrong, that YT was a monster on the descents and pedal'd pretty good for what it is...
Pic doesn't work.mid season adjustment.
For my boy's ride:
original form
the upgrade
on the bike
end result
He seems to dig it. Can't wait to hit the trails with him. It just needs to cool off a bit first.
original form
the upgrade
on the bike
end result
He seems to dig it. Can't wait to hit the trails with him. It just needs to cool off a bit first.
Yeah, I thought the flange model was dumb, I put normal end-plugs in the bars and the grips over them. I cleaned with alcohol, then used alcohol as the lubricant, seem to be locked nicely in place, just rode.
I think I've still got a can with all my bike tools, last used 10+ years ago probably.
If it was going to be crazy hot, wet, and sweaty, we would use Tubasti rim cement.
heh.
old pro-mechanic trick.
heh.
old pro-mechanic trick.
I think in some cases I was finding that was melting/breaking down the grips. The rubber is so grippy that as long as the surface is clean, it seems to do just fine. The catch 22 is if just a tiny bit of moisture gets in there, then they start spinning.
I run Renthal grip glue.
Nothing on my bike is clean.
Nothing on my bike is clean.
Wooooooo. Tomorrows ride will be the first ride with a shock that doesnt clunk since last year. Dvo Topaz mounted and ready.
Have some bits from North Shore Billet on the way still.
Would not be lying if I said I was closely eyeing up a RidEgg Shred Dogg with a DVO onyx sc on it....
Have some bits from North Shore Billet on the way still.
Would not be lying if I said I was closely eyeing up a RidEgg Shred Dogg with a DVO onyx sc on it....
Anyone have a discount code for YT?
thinking of ditching the Yeti, and turning It into a very light 170mm F&R Capra 29-er.
Full XTR, Zeb fork, X2Float, Carbon wheels, yadda yadda...
fall/winter project...
would match my riding preferences much more than an XC bike.
thinking of ditching the Yeti, and turning It into a very light 170mm F&R Capra 29-er.
Full XTR, Zeb fork, X2Float, Carbon wheels, yadda yadda...
fall/winter project...
would match my riding preferences much more than an XC bike.
No, I’m just sticking with a manufacturer that starts with Y.
I would get a Slayer, but it’s just waaaay to fucking heavy.
still gonna get a new Rocky in January, tho
I would get a Slayer, but it’s just waaaay to fucking heavy.
still gonna get a new Rocky in January, tho
megatower?
Don’t like it (and don’t get it at cost)
I REALLY like a shorter reach, and the YT is 440.
this next bike has to be a decent climber.
I REALLY like a shorter reach, and the YT is 440.
this next bike has to be a decent climber.
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interesting. i've got a long torso and wish my nomad was even longer. the platform climbs really well, i think.
A Scott Ransom would be even lighter. @Lelandjt has both, check here: https://ridemonkey.bikemag.com/threads/downhill-enduro-hybrid-ish.287933/#post-4434792
I recently got a Ransom too that I run as a pedalable downhill bike. I like it!