Yup, that's my point.
Random new bike thread
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Nah nothing.. just being a grumpy dick
Was expecting high pivot crazy/awesomeness or something
/shed
edit: I love Stanely
yo tambien. "Oh, this trail bike is great. Some DH wheels and I should be good to go with one bike forever" *wiped out after a single run* "I need a DH bike *buys DH Bike* "Man I don't ride this enough, I should be good to go with just a good trail bike and a set of DH wheels"
there's no replacement for a good DH bike. Coil shocks, big brakes, knobby tires.
Isn't that the latest sb165? It doesn't void the warranty to put a dual crowned fork in front of it.
Not sure if yeti would put bottle mounts on a pure DH bike, butI have been proven wrong before!
Not sure if yeti would put bottle mounts on a pure DH bike, butI have been proven wrong before!
What is that? And it's running suntour suspension and parts.
Norland proto something.
Norland JäBo proto according to their Facebook page. Really interesting.
Looks flexy
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Turns out real light carbon frame is real light...https://www.pinkbike.com/news/scott-launches-new-170mm-travel-ransom-enduro-bike.html
Interesting looking bike.
But at first glance, that twinlock crap...well sounds like crap. And no drainage hole at the lower shock mount? Looks like a nice cup for water and mud to sit in.
Haven't seen much on this yet but I like what they're cooking. Adjustable progression and chainstay length, full 1.5 head tube (shame it's not zs56/zs56 though). 27.5 geometry is in the ballpark of what I'm looking for.
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The Nukeproof Dissent 275 & 290 | Nukeproof
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/first-look-ibis-ripmo-af.html
At first glance seems decently priced.. I guess the only thing questionable is the wheels.
At first glance seems decently priced.. I guess the only thing questionable is the wheels.
I forgot to save it because I'm a doofus, but I ran the AF last night and they fixed that. It's way more progressive, and loses that big digressive swing from mid travel. It flattens out a bit, but it's wayyyyy better.And this.
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Show us some curves! 
Completely new frame designs from Banshee:
Titan. 29", 170mm front /155mm rear, adjustable geo.
Rune V3. 27,5" or 26", 170mm front /160mm rear, adjustable geo.
https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/New-Bikes-from-Banshee-Introducing-the-All-New-Titan-29-and-Rune-V3,3113?
Titan. 29", 170mm front /155mm rear, adjustable geo.
Rune V3. 27,5" or 26", 170mm front /160mm rear, adjustable geo.
https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/New-Bikes-from-Banshee-Introducing-the-All-New-Titan-29-and-Rune-V3,3113?
Is that the Wednesday?Completely new frame designs from Banshee:
Titan. 29", 170mm front /155mm rear, adjustable geo.
Rune V3. 27,5" or 26", 170mm front /160mm rear, adjustable geo.
https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/New-Bikes-from-Banshee-Introducing-the-All-New-Titan-29-and-Rune-V3,3113?
my back hurts looking at that
As a Rune rider this excites me. They look like nice bikes. Hopefully it keeps much of the same traits as the current version. I'm fairly certain that my rune with 160mm boingers pedals much better than my Transition Scout with 125mm; even with the Scout weighing much much less.
Only thing I'm not thrilled on is the price of the frame.
Only thing I'm not thrilled on is the price of the frame.
They look like the same drop outs that come on the existing bikes. They are nice if you want to switch axle type/size etc as the whole rear end comes off the rear triangle. Probably adds some weight, but whatever.
Do they cause any hassles? I'm sure they're well made, but just curious if there's any added maintenance creaking etc. I think most people are going to pick a size and stick with it anyway.
dunno bout those, but i never had any issues with the g3 adjustables on my uzzi. and these look even more integrated/solid.
I've had 2 banshees with the modular drop outs and they never gave me any trouble whatsoever. Obviously there are trade offs mainly weight, but I respect Keith for offering options and some degree of future proofing. I hope the new bikes sell well--they've been due for an update and it's tough for small shops to keep up with consumer ADD.
i never had an issue with them on my spitfire.
it's also a nice touch because younger riders could take advantage of smaller wheels, then switch over to larger wheels as they get bigger.
Burn it with fire!
"new" mojo...now with the same horrible aesthetics as the last mojo. nopenopenope
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Ibis Launches the Mojo HD5
The Mojo HD is proof that descending prowess doesn’t have to limit climbing capability. When we unveiled the updated HD4 in 2017, it promptly went on to bag the overall EWS team win while still maintaining that unbothered, cloud-like, Ibis...
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Ah I'd bang one of those. Looks alright at a glance - it's only gotta do bike stuff and not have any glaring shortcomings."new" mojo...now with the same horrible aesthetics as the last mojo. nopenopenope
Ibis Launches the Mojo HD5
The Mojo HD is proof that descending prowess doesn’t have to limit climbing capability. When we unveiled the updated HD4 in 2017, it promptly went on to bag the overall EWS team win while still maintaining that unbothered, cloud-like, Ibis...
More like sit-over.
Ignoring the aesthetics, I suspect it comes with the terrible leverage curve of its predecessors, sky high BB (351mm, da fuq), old shocks and pivots with bushings. No thanks."new" mojo...now with the same horrible aesthetics as the last mojo. nopenopenope
Ibis Launches the Mojo HD5
The Mojo HD is proof that descending prowess doesn’t have to limit climbing capability. When we unveiled the updated HD4 in 2017, it promptly went on to bag the overall EWS team win while still maintaining that unbothered, cloud-like, Ibis...
