Random new bike thread
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Ah, Aprils fools. Gotcha.
As hilarious as this is, it will serve to pack mud up in that steer tube behind the star nut. So, mud packer? Not judging as in my mind, if there are no victims there are no crimes and these both look like consenting components. Thanks for the laugh.
Same meme, but with valves.
23 valves, are you fucking serious??? What's this, a V6 engine with a broken intake valve???
MOAR DAMPING CIRCUITRY, ffs!
Same meme, but with valves.
23 valves, are you fucking serious??? What's this, a V6 engine with a broken intake valve???
Fox shims, now without cross talk
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34mm stanchions and 190mm travel, sounds flexyMarzocchi Super Z Suspension Fork - 29", 190 mm, 15 x 110 mm, 44 mm Offset, Shiny Black, Grip X, Sweep Adjust
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Touché Fox. Touché.34mm stanchions and 190mm travel, sounds flexy
Welp
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posted before I think, but released today
I kinda like it.
So, as I have mentioned, this is the first new Altitude since 2013 that I am sitting out. Partially because I can’t really ride this year, but also because my ‘21‘s are still perfectly excellent, and capable beyond what I can do with them.
Lots of improvements, for sure. Maybe in ‘25, but not this year.
Lots of improvements, for sure. Maybe in ‘25, but not this year.
I still love my ‘21 Altitude, although I could be tempted by one of the alloy frames. Maybe run the ‘21 as a lighter/steeper trail bike in the shorter travel settings then the new one as an enduro sled…
So, yeah, I have two identical Altitude frames, ones is 150/160 (air), and one is 170/170 (coil air). I think this fits my needs just fine right now. But the improvement list is pretty excellent, they have definitely been listening.
Threaded BB
Mullet adjust without separate part.
Well executed burrito holder.
two water bottles ( or tool spot)
Headset reach adjust.
Ride 4 (nine was greedy)
regular cable routing
size specific rear center
Stayed with 30.9 seatpost
Reasonable ST angle
lower COG
On paper, hits everything that I want, but that’s not enough to spend right now.
Threaded BB
Mullet adjust without separate part.
Well executed burrito holder.
two water bottles ( or tool spot)
Headset reach adjust.
Ride 4 (nine was greedy)
regular cable routing
size specific rear center
Stayed with 30.9 seatpost
Reasonable ST angle
lower COG
On paper, hits everything that I want, but that’s not enough to spend right now.
Maybe Shimano truly wireless will come out next season, then I might be in.
Serious question. Why?
Why anyone would want a plethora of batteries all over their bikes they need to continually remove to charge or replace versus ONE charging port and internally wired components? honestly baffles me.
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Do you mean as opposed to the current gen of Di2?
Because I usually keep components a lot longer than frames, and it wouldn’t surprise me at all if 27’ and on frames don’t even have cable routing, besides maybe the rear brake line.
Also, the newer Shimano 12 shifts so, so much better for me than the older 11, period. That’s why.
I also move components around between 2 or three bikes, and to say that will be easier is an understatement.
In other words, I have my valid reasons.
Because I usually keep components a lot longer than frames, and it wouldn’t surprise me at all if 27’ and on frames don’t even have cable routing, besides maybe the rear brake line.
Also, the newer Shimano 12 shifts so, so much better for me than the older 11, period. That’s why.
I also move components around between 2 or three bikes, and to say that will be easier is an understatement.
In other words, I have my valid reasons.
Fair Dinkum!
I also keep components a long time. Eg. I don't own a single 12spd component as I think it all represents poor VFM and increased weight with poorer performance.
I don't see that being very likely BUT... Even if it were to happen.. internal electrical cabling is nothing a drill couldnt achieve
Sounds like an affirmation that wires would be even MORE of a PITA, that would definitely void any warranty.
As far as no cable ports/routing…Scott will surely be first.
As far as no cable ports/routing…Scott will surely be first.
Expect it by autumn. They will kill SLX and keep two levels of XTR and XT (pure XC and enduro/trail) and also a wireless/wired Deore. And even a shifterless, batteryless Essa, only configurable via ANT+ and phone app.
Yes, that is my gut feeling as well. (This fall)
I saw the enterprise PPTs a month ago, I know what I'm saying.
Is the new Megatower just the new Slash?
