New bike from Forbidden spotted at whistler. looks like a longer travel version of the druid.
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I decided to go the budget route for my new frame, but these HSPs are still sexy (at least from the distance of the interwebs).
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Updated With Video: Forbidden Bike Company's New Longer Travel Bike - Pinkbike
The totally new bike is in the final stages of testing.
Also, Privateer recently said their 141 frame is getting close to release.
Not that I am a total fucking dork or anything, but I emailed them about it and they said:
I'm waiting to see how this bike is, the Druid is nice and can be long shocked to 150mm, its high on my list.I decided to go the budget route for my new frame, but these HSPs are still sexy (at least from the distance of the interwebs).
Updated With Video: Forbidden Bike Company's New Longer Travel Bike - Pinkbike
The totally new bike is in the final stages of testing.
Not bad for the price... But another example of a company having pretty much a full drivetrain of one type and then they go and get cheap brakes.
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SISKIU T8 | Mountain Bikes | Polygon Bikes
Polygon SISKIU T8, a mountain bike built with cutting-edge cycling technology, is the best value bike brand in the market.
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First Look: 2021 Polygon Siskiu T - Modern Geometry, Modest Price - Pinkbike
Polygon's Siskiu series of bikes brings a modern design paired to a very modest price.
Not sure if it's still the case, but in my shop days in the early 2000s the one thing most customers asked about was the drivetrain. Didn't matter if the tires, brakes and suspension were shit as long as it had an XT rear derailleur.Not bad for the price... But another example of a company having pretty much a full drivetrain of one type and then they go and get cheap brakes.
SISKIU T8 | Mountain Bikes | Polygon Bikes
Polygon SISKIU T8, a mountain bike built with cutting-edge cycling technology, is the best value bike brand in the market.First Look: 2021 Polygon Siskiu T - Modern Geometry, Modest Price - Pinkbike
Polygon's Siskiu series of bikes brings a modern design paired to a very modest price.
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Looks like a solid platform to build on. I’d rock that purple one.Not bad for the price... But another example of a company having pretty much a full drivetrain of one type and then they go and get cheap brakes.
SISKIU T8 | Mountain Bikes | Polygon Bikes
Polygon SISKIU T8, a mountain bike built with cutting-edge cycling technology, is the best value bike brand in the market.First Look: 2021 Polygon Siskiu T - Modern Geometry, Modest Price - Pinkbike
Polygon's Siskiu series of bikes brings a modern design paired to a very modest price.
That works for me because nobody specs bikes with brakes I want to run anyway so Id rather they just include cheap placeholders to pass legal requirements
Sick!
I don’t think I’ve noticed that tire combo before.
I don’t think I’ve noticed that tire combo before.
BTR have a new DH bike, 10 to be made total, one for the customer who forces their hand in to making the bike, one for Burf (the B of BTR) And 8 left up for grabs.
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In other BTR news, Tam (the T of BTR) has left the company to focus on his family. Seems like it was all cordial.
Keep 'er Sideways on Instagram: "Wasn't till I saw it with mud on that I was finally happy with it. "Again... I cant say how awsome the bike is!! It rides amazing and looks stunning!! It's just soo cool! Can't say how happy I am that you made it in time!!" - @cmutlitz #BTR #KeeperSideways #BTRfabrications #BTRbikes #BTRfamily #BecauseBTR #YouWontBreakaBTR #BicycleRidingFuckYeah #BestDayAtWorkEver #Gasser"
1,411 likes, 29 comments - btr_fabrications on July 13, 2020: "Wasn't till I saw it with mud on that I was finally happy with it. "Again... I cant say how awsome the bike is!! It rides amazing and looks stunning!! It's just soo cool! Can't say how happy I am that you made it in time!!" -...
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In other BTR news, Tam (the T of BTR) has left the company to focus on his family. Seems like it was all cordial.
BTR have a new DH bike, 10 to be made total, one for the customer who forces their hand in to making the bike, one for Burf (the B of BTR) And 8 left up for grabs.
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Keep 'er Sideways on Instagram: "Wasn't till I saw it with mud on that I was finally happy with it. "Again... I cant say how awsome the bike is!! It rides amazing and looks stunning!! It's just soo cool! Can't say how happy I am that you made it in time!!" - @cmutlitz #BTR #KeeperSideways #BTRfabrications #BTRbikes #BTRfamily #BecauseBTR #YouWontBreakaBTR #BicycleRidingFuckYeah #BestDayAtWorkEver #Gasser"
1,411 likes, 29 comments - btr_fabrications on July 13, 2020: "Wasn't till I saw it with mud on that I was finally happy with it. "Again... I cant say how awsome the bike is!! It rides amazing and looks stunning!! It's just soo cool! Can't say how happy I am that you made it in time!!" -...
In other BTR news, Tam (the T of BTR) has left the company to focus on his family. Seems like it was all cordial.
Would bang (a lot)
lots of links and no space for a water bottleBTR have a new DH bike, 10 to be made total, one for the customer who forces their hand in to making the bike, one for Burf (the B of BTR) And 8 left up for grabs.
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Keep 'er Sideways on Instagram: "Wasn't till I saw it with mud on that I was finally happy with it. "Again... I cant say how awsome the bike is!! It rides amazing and looks stunning!! It's just soo cool! Can't say how happy I am that you made it in time!!" - @cmutlitz #BTR #KeeperSideways #BTRfabrications #BTRbikes #BTRfamily #BecauseBTR #YouWontBreakaBTR #BicycleRidingFuckYeah #BestDayAtWorkEver #Gasser"
1,411 likes, 29 comments - btr_fabrications on July 13, 2020: "Wasn't till I saw it with mud on that I was finally happy with it. "Again... I cant say how awsome the bike is!! It rides amazing and looks stunning!! It's just soo cool! Can't say how happy I am that you made it in time!!" -...
In other BTR news, Tam (the T of BTR) has left the company to focus on his family. Seems like it was all cordial.
Build some credibility from a consumer friendly name, only to spill the beans by making an ebike...what the shit is this. this is not the bike i was promised
Seriously, the price hikes we have seen on bikes were only done to subsidize/justify the prices of the ebikes. If you compare both, you're getting the batery/motor for free for a similiar spec.
Wow, that's like a quirky indie band going from having a minor hit on college radio to doing Super Bowl half time duets with Celine Dion in the space of six months.
I understand inflation, but I'm guessing there is some truth to this. A few years ago, there was a reasonable amount of 'value brands' outputting some pretty credible builds in the high $1000's USD to $2500 USD. These were bikes with suspension platforms built of a high end chassis but with the more basic types of damper offering, drivetrain's composing of Deore to in some cases Shimano XT, and for the money reasonable enough cockpits and wheels/tires.
Fast forward to now and I'm struggling to identify any brand perhaps outside of Polygon putting together high value builds and sensible builds.
Don't know what it's like in North America, but without even taking into account the direct to consumer brands, some of the less fashionable companies such as Merida, Cube, Ghost etc. all offer decently speced entry level builds of solid platforms and all of them also make high end specs as well as ebikes. This is a pretty decent deal for 2000€: https://www.merida-bikes.com/en/bike/1973/one-forty-600
Pulse is another one (https://www.pulse-cycles.com/en/). And Radon, YT and Canyon have some sensible build options too. Problem seems to be that people rather want a carbon frame than good suspension or working brakes.
Europe clearly doesn't have the same level of freedum as Murica - none of those brands apart from YT are easily available here.
Tell Simon he's not allowed to buy a motability scooter.what the shit is this. this is not the bike i was promised
looks like that freedom is stopping the invisible hand of the market to provide you with cheap bikes. are bikes also bound to the trump tariffs?
The Complete 2021 Trek Slash Lineup Compared - Across the Pond Beaver - Pinkbike
A full overview of all the models in the 2021 Trek Slash lineup.
Shithouse seat angle still. Knock Block still. Now US $4000 for the frame. But it has snack storage! Sign me up!
That E-bike R&D doesn't fund itself...The Complete 2021 Trek Slash Lineup Compared - Across the Pond Beaver - Pinkbike
A full overview of all the models in the 2021 Trek Slash lineup.
Shithouse seat angle still. Knock Block still. Now US $4000 for the frame. But it has snack storage! Sign me up!
It said the cock block was removable.
But...but...it looks like a Session?The Complete 2021 Trek Slash Lineup Compared - Across the Pond Beaver - Pinkbike
A full overview of all the models in the 2021 Trek Slash lineup.
Shithouse seat angle still. Knock Block still. Now US $4000 for the frame. But it has snack storage! Sign me up!
I never knew you could buy a Terk prebroken. I always that was a DIY self option.
I've only broken my tRek once.
Trek is bringing Giant-level innovation to the high-end game.
Uhhhh....
Less stupid looking link that an evil or gambler....
I'm almost sure a water bottle will fit in the frontest triangle.
Hey @Fool
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First Ride: Privateer's New 141 Trail Bike - Across The Pond Beaver - Pinkbike
The new 141 is designed to be a little more versatile than the brutish 161.
Is this right? https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/The-Bike-Youve-Been-Asking-For-Privateers-141,3953
Seems absolutely wacky to have that much AS throughout the travel.
Seems absolutely wacky to have that much AS throughout the travel.