They could even elongate the slot and make a few different pill shaped inserts to create different sizes.yeah, even a simple swappable / flippable dropout insert would go a long ways to achieving a one swingarm for all sizes fit. some adjustability should be the de facto standard, really.
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First Ride: 2021 Propain Spindrift - 180mm of Travel & Lots of Options - Pinkbike
The new Sprindrift is available in carbon or aluminum, with 29", 27.5", or mixed wheel sizes.
I read the Spindrift article this morning. I really like the look of the Propain bikes, and their price point is great. I was more interested in the Tyhee and did some research months ago, but reviews seemed to indicate it was not very supple and didn't feel great through chatter and chunk. Coil was the recommended way to go due to the progressive nature of the design. I do prefer the new layout with the shock inside the front triangle. Unfortunately I haven's seen any on the the trails to ask for feedback.
i'd be interested to try that spindrift for sure
Someone local is selling a Cotic Flaremax.
I kinda want.
I kinda want.
I think that Spindrift would be more interesting with a degree slacker head angle, but with a starting stack of 643/646 on a large in the 29 front end variants adding an angle reducing headset is going to get super tall. Even more if you want to run a dual crown.
New Summum is sick looking
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Bike Check: Brook Macdonald's New Mondraker Summum - Pinkbike
Brook will be returning to downhill racing at Crankworx Innsbruck.
This bike check remind me how long it has been since Saint was launched. Only spd pedals have been added lately...
Shimano could at least rebadge the xtr brakes with Saint logo
Shimano could at least rebadge the xtr brakes with Saint logo
fun fact: saint is now the shimano groupset that has been on the market the longest without changes (8 years and counting). next closest is Ultegra 9 speed (1997, 7 years).This bike check remind me how long it has been since Saint was launched. Only spd pedals have been added lately...
Shimano could at least rebadge the xtr brakes with Saint logo
Liking the look of the new Troy, numbers are dialed but its seems manufactures are going 29 only for their trail bikes.
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/video-devinci-troy-first-look-2021.html
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/video-devinci-troy-first-look-2021.html
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@rpet - wtf?
i guess i should clarify, the *current iteration* of a particular groupset. saint M820 (current version) was launched in 2012 and hasn't been changed since. the second longest unchaged group was ultegra 6500 (9 speed) which was launched in '97 and was unchanged for 7 years until 2005 when ultegra 6600 (10spd) was released
I was just thinking: it's been more than 7 years since 1997. I don't keep up with Ultegra really.
me neither, but i do have the internet and this info is easy to find.
for anyone curious, the shimao wiki page has nice tables of all groupsets by level / platform / year of release. table for road is first, then mountain.
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Shimano - Wikipedia
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While we are at it, I have been enjoying navigating through https://si.shimano.com/ and https://productinfo.shimano.com/#/com. Had to help a friend to make the jump from 2x10 to 1x11 and those sites helped me sort out some chain line compatibility issues between the new crop of cranks and an old 12x142 frame/hub.for anyone curious, the shimao wiki page has nice tables of all groupsets by level / platform / year of release. table for road is first, then mountain.
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Specc'ed with DoubleDown casings and MaxxGrip. I'd buy those guys a beer. Fuck I hate seeing EXO on anything other than Light duty trail bikes.
Nope, but you get to easily check all of their variations are essentially incompatible with each other.
Okay the new XL Stumpjumper EVO has a 528 REACH. Apparently me talking about their Smurf engineers has finally been addressed. Plus it has 6 adjustments in total I believe with HA, WB and BB adjustability.
2021 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Expert
Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2021 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Expert
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Has the spesch design team been inspired by fluorescent Euro'vibes? 
Anyhow, nice to see more bikes with built in adjustability
Anyhow, nice to see more bikes with built in adjustability
Looks like Devinci may have a new Wilson on the way.
Good because the Wilson was once a very nice looking bike, then they changed the shape of it to where it looked like it got run over by a dump truck.
Not too bad for those with lil ones at home: Giant STP will be available with 26", 24" and 20" wheels in 2021.
Thats the one that looks good.
After that the front mount for the shock was moved to the down tube, which has a huge kink in it. And the seat tube...
I'm sure this can all be blamed on 29" wheels.
hah! i was wondering if that might be the case due to the rear triangle design, but couldn't tell from the other pic. sweet.it's HP! a nod to the big bang of yore?
got a link? It's not on Giant Canada's website yet... Giant's value proposition is always good...Not too bad for those with lil ones at home: Giant STP will be available with 26", 24" and 20" wheels in 2021.
Freeride! 
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First Ride: 2021 Norco Shore - Freeride's Alive - Pinkbike
The classic returns, and it's bigger and burlier than ever.
27,5”?! This pleases the kidwoo.
38 lbs jesus h
