i already have the bulge on my atlas so i will not notice them on the new ones
Random new bike thread
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Was on an x0 9-speed for 10 years… more recently on an XO 11speed finishing my 3rd season and it’s been flawless. Was fairly disappointed with Shimano when I built up this bike in 2022. Switched it to SRAM (save cassette/chain) and haven’t looked back.Broke a 12spd XTR, went through 2 XT replacements that got so much slop in them they skipped around liken a meth head under the bridge. Went AXS just to keep shifting consistent with the micro adjust, but really not into moar electronics.
Interested in the Madrone, some good ideas in there. Rough time for new bike products though, fingers crossed they make it.
"I got $10 on it!"
And that's great. For you. If you want to try these things.
But at least you're now aware of the issue a bulge on the inside of a pedal causes (some) others .Rather than just sitting going "lalalalalallallallala" with your fingers in your ears
When standing on the platform, there will be no bulge felt under the shoe. Is it really a bulge?
The wide Q factor does not bother me. Pedal bulges even on the DH bike give me no issues. I would give the more sane version they have a spin. Hell I would even give the weird ones a go. Would be interesting to see how they feel underfoot. Would be a bit worried about durability of either model if you live with east coast rox. Time will tell.
damn , already in q2 2025 now, still can’t decide -.-
With all the lycraphobia here. I always thought most were afraid of the bulge. Especially their own.
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Kind of skeptic about the not clogging a valve....when it's job is to clog holes?
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now we're talking
There seems to be a Sight 160 now.
Is it a recent soft launch that went under the radar...or did I simply miss it?
www.norco.com
I think it's the most interesting bike of the whole Norco range. If I was in the market for a new bike, I think it would be this one.
Is it a recent soft launch that went under the radar...or did I simply miss it?
Norco | 2025 Sight C1 160 MX (Gen 5)
Whether you’re carving down a steep loam line, dropping in for an enduro stage, or heading into the backcountry for an all-day epic, this bike performs.
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I think it's the most interesting bike of the whole Norco range. If I was in the market for a new bike, I think it would be this one.
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I heard whisperings about this. Wonder if they'll ditch the Range eventuallyThere seems to be a Sight 160 now.
Is it a recent soft launch that went under the radar...or did I simply miss it?
Norco | 2025 Sight C1 160 MX (Gen 5)
Whether you’re carving down a steep loam line, dropping in for an enduro stage, or heading into the backcountry for an all-day epic, this bike performs.
I think it's the most interesting bike of the whole Norco range. If I was in the market for a new bike, I think that would be this one.
***Edit*** "All Sight models now include the One Up EDC lite tool to have you covered on the trail" Nice
lots of random 3d printed bike stuff
www.mtb-news.de
Alles 3D-Druck, oder was?: Bikes der Formnext Messe für additive Fertigung - MTB-News.de
3D-Druck ist auch im Mountainbike-Bereich in aller Munde. Wir haben uns auf der Formnext 2024 umgeschaut und einige spannende Einblicke gefunden.
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lots of random 3d printed bike stuff
Alles 3D-Druck, oder was?: Bikes der Formnext Messe für additive Fertigung - MTB-News.de
3D-Druck ist auch im Mountainbike-Bereich in aller Munde. Wir haben uns auf der Formnext 2024 umgeschaut und einige spannende Einblicke gefunden.
Jesus the pop-ups on that website...that's one way to not get new readers.lots of random 3d printed bike stuff
Alles 3D-Druck, oder was?: Bikes der Formnext Messe für additive Fertigung - MTB-News.de
3D-Druck ist auch im Mountainbike-Bereich in aller Munde. Wir haben uns auf der Formnext 2024 umgeschaut und einige spannende Einblicke gefunden.
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OneUp has expensive clipless pedals now?
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^got a set on the way. my xt's are well beat & these sound good (on paper); will see what's what.
As a flat pedal rider who tries clips every few years then goes back, I'm interested to hear how true/effective their claims about eliminating the "ice" feel are. Last year I tried clips again - hated XT Trails because of the "dress shoes on ice" feel until you hit the float, but I liked the clip in/out mechanism. I tried Mallets, and with the 0 float cleat I liked the feel, but hated the vague/unpredictable clip in/out. I was told it was impossible to eliminate that greasy/icy feel of SPDs via pin height without impeding your ability to clip out. If I could get rid of that, I could see trying clips long enough that I might get used to them, rather than noping out after a couple of terrifying rides.
Did you try mallets with their metal shims? They make clipping in feel pretty solid and you can hear when you clip in as well.
I find it gets vague when my cleats are really worn out.
I think I was using the plastic shims / 0 float cleats. My issue was that the eggbeater could rotate and was always in a different spot every time I tried to click in. So I would resort to just stomping on the thing and hoping that engaged. But I'm not particularly coordinated.
So has anyone out there ordered and received their Outlier Pendulum pedals? https://www.outliermtb.com/products/p/pendulum-pedal
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I have a few rides on the new OneUp pedals and so far I am super stoked in how they work with a pair of Shimano GE-9's and lightly worn spd cleats. Clipped in but unweighted there is small gap between the sole and pins, but once weighted the pins make contact and help hold the shoe in place, less floaty for sure. Feels more secure than XT/XTR trails (because of that pin contact) and so far, no issues with releasing. YMMV, especially with other shoes. I can't say for sure I may be unweighting my foot a bit when releasing.
So what I gather is you like bulges on you DH bike (I assume seat), you'd probably be down for sideways weird bulges as well . Your open minded to trying new bulges....
Cool, i don't judge...personally I'm a fan of camels feet!! But hey...