[atrokz]

What's funny is that first picture makes it look like that. 26frt/650b rear. Strange.

 

[Pegboy]

I've solved the mystery. See my post in the Rocky prototype thread. done.

 

[Sandwich]

Swappable seat stays for different wheel sizes.

can you combine them both at the same time in order to win world chups?

 

[jonKranked]

can you combine them both at the same time in order to win world chups?

two wheels at the same time

 

[4130biker]

Swappable seat stays for different wheel sizes.

So THAT'S where the other seat stays are- you simply add more for different wheel sizes- brilliant!

 

[sikocycles]

this may have all been smoke and mirrors, and they were off testing a 29'er demo on another part of the mountain

I can dream

 

[boylagz]

Well this guy aint worried about showing off his proto...

 

[scottishmark]

Nope, it's obvious from that top picture it's a 650b or 29er rear and 26 front. Don't forget that Specialized brainstormed the BigHIt with the 24 rear. That bike was for hucking to flat; this is a race bike so you have to do the opposite.

As far as I was aware, the Big Hit being 24 inch rear was Specialized's attempt to bring the wheelbase back in check and a budget DH bike. At that time Specializeds were lllloooonnnngggg - have a look at an FSR DH

 

[Lelandjt]

Well this guy aint worried about showing off his proto...

I can't tell who made that frame but he got hooked up with the new Marz stuff that supposedly nobody has had a chance to lay hands on.

 

[IH8Rice]

I can't tell who made that frame but he got hooked up with the new Marz stuff that supposedly nobody has had a chance to lay hands on.

yeah they didnt expect them until the end of september

 

[boylagz]

E-pros confirm its a RM proto. Theyve been doing a tweaked 4-bar design in their trail/xc/am line. Not surprised theyre using it on this one.

 

[Rigger]

Ken is Rockys Product Manager. Looks like Rocky is taking a page out of Specialized marketing but it sure looks like an Aurum. Apparently DU bushings throughout.

 

[Drth Vadr]

Ken is Rockys Product Manager. Looks like Rocky is taking a page out of Specialized marketing but it sure looks like an Aurum. Apparently DU bushings throughout.

That looks nothing like a Aurum??? It looks like a cross between a Legend and the new Operator.

 

[William42]

That looks nothing like a Aurum??? It looks like a cross between a Legend and the new Operator.

You're wrong. Its got wheels, and a fork, and a seat.

 

[Drth Vadr]

You're wrong. Its got wheels, and a fork, and a seat.

Haha, everybody's a comedian. At least you didn't say, "looks like a Session".

 

[Beef Supreme]

That looks nothing like a Aurum??? It looks like a cross between a Legend and the new Operator.

It looks sorta like an Aurum. Kinda like if an Aurum and a process made a baby.

 

[norbar]

That looks nothing like a Aurum??? It looks like a cross between a Legend and the new Operator.

I don't see a legend here but it is very similar to that ICT Sunday proto

 

[bizutch]

I don't see a legend here but it is very similar to that ICT Sunday proto

Ironically, it looks like bits and pieces of several rigs. Front triangle from any random company, that machined piece looks like a DHR/Sunday, rocker looks like Trek and rear like Specialized.

 

[jonKranked]

Ironically, it looks like bits and pieces of several rigs. Front triangle from any random company, that machined piece looks like a DHR/Sunday, rocker looks like Trek and rear like Specialized.

i picked up on that was well.

 

[dhbrigade]

Really like the bearings around the bottom bracket. Should be very stiff. Interested if the linkage keeps the pedal kickback low.

 

[Drth Vadr]

Yeah, the machine work around the BB looks more like a Sunday, but I stand by the Operator similarities. Looks light and I like it.

 

[Jm_]

Did anyone else notice it has two wheels?, just like the Turner DHR!