[sethimus]

No sure how accurate their results are but the CX tires have pretty similar rolling resistance to much larger XC tires, I'd imagine as soon as you hit some soft over hard the XC tyre would dominate the gravel tire.
I wish Ritchey would re-release the old 2.1" Moby Bites, they were a bunch of fun on XC trails.

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i rode the old 420g thunderburts all sommer long on my gravel bike. rolls super nice, but is not as supple as a 100g heavier panaracer gravelking sk. those sidewalls are so much nicer

 

[dump]

Pipedream's new Sirius looks pretty decent, you can't ride it on a gravel road though, you'll need a different bike for that.
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No sure how accurate their results are but the CX tires have pretty similar rolling resistance to much larger XC tires, I'd imagine as soon as you hit some soft over hard the XC tyre would dominate the gravel tire.
I wish Ritchey would re-release the old 2.1" Moby Bites, they were a bunch of fun on XC trails.

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Forgot about Moby Bites. My brother had a set of those for road riding circa 1995. Was a blast.

 

[HardtailHack]

Hahaha!

The new Ultra welcomes a fresh generation of riders looking for a modern, versatile steel hardtail that caters those of us that like to get rowdy, go big and rip into no-holds-barred shredding.

Nothing says rowdy like a 68.5deg head angle, welcome to the 90's, Ritchey.

 

[jackalope]

Hahaha!

The new Ultra welcomes a fresh generation of riders looking for a modern, versatile steel hardtail that caters those of us that like to get rowdy, go big and rip into no-holds-barred shredding.

Nothing says rowdy like a 68.5deg head angle, welcome to the 90's, Ritchey.

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To be fair, I think they're trying to mimic bad ass Graveller geo, which as we now know, is the best way to smash the rowdy gnar.

 

[dump]

Hahaha!

The new Ultra welcomes a fresh generation of riders looking for a modern, versatile steel hardtail that caters those of us that like to get rowdy, go big and rip into no-holds-barred shredding.

Nothing says rowdy like a 68.5deg head angle, welcome to the 90's, Ritchey.

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it is what my sov has, with a -1 degree headset in it. That’s 2005 for you! Can still get fairly rowdy with it.

 

[slyfink]

If I were "investing" in a custom hardtail, it would definitely have a gearbox. It would essentially become an any condition, any time, low maintenance machine.

 

[Jm_]

To be fair, I think they're trying to mimic bad ass Graveller geo, which as we now know, is the best way to smash the rowdy gnar.

If it's a 29er wheel, you can't buy the kind of skills it takes to endo a wagon-wheel...

 

[Bikael Molton]

I started mountain biking in the Bay in the 80s, and Ritchey was my $$$ dream bike as a kid.

 

[StiHacka]

If I were "investing" in a custom hardtail, it would definitely have a gearbox. It would essentially become an any condition, any time, low maintenance machine.

The one (and possibly only) thing I like about my hardtail is the pedaling efficiency. Why fuck that up with a gearbox?

 

[HardtailHack]

it is what my sov has, with a -1 degree headset in it. That’s 2005 for you! Can still get fairly rowdy with it.

My 2002 hardtail was 66deg, with a 19.5" ST you knew you were getting rowdy because your spine would start hurting, Hahahaha!

 

[dump]

My 2002 hardtail was 66deg, with a 19.5" ST you knew you were getting rowdy because your spine would start hurting, Hahahaha!

Nice. I recall those days well. My Nicolai was around 65/66 in 5" mode. That was a 2003. Great bike. Why did I sell it?!

 

[rideit]

If it's a 29er wheel, you can't buy the kind of skills it takes to endo a wagon-wheel...

I do not want to talk about this.

 

[Westy]

Dropper posts and modern geometry make hardtails relevant again. I thought a 160mm fork on one would be absurd, but I would call this thing "balanced". I really only take the full squish out when I go for >2.5 hour rides as the hardtail does require more energy.

 

[iRider]

Dropper posts and modern geometry make hardtails relevant again. I thought a 160mm fork on one would be absurd, but I would call this thing "balanced". I really only take the full squish out when I go for >2.5 hour rides as the hardtail does require more energy.

When did this become the "Pointless Bike Thread"? Go away with all this hardcore hardtail talk, it's a stupid niche that shouldn't exist. If you need that slack of a geometry you surely also need rear suspension.

 

[Westy]

When did this become the "Pointless Bike Thread"? Go away with all this hardcore hardtail talk, it's a stupid niche that shouldn't exist. If you need that slack of a geometry you surely also need rear suspension.

It is completely relavent as it also performs well on gravel roads. Also a blast for riding around the city.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

It is completely relavent as it also performs well on gravel roads. Also a blast for riding around the city.

Yeah, but this one goes to 11.

 

[sethimus]

When did this become the "Pointless Bike Thread"? Go away with all this hardcore hardtail talk, it's a stupid niche that shouldn't exist. If you need that slack of a geometry you surely also need rear suspension.

is it still hardcore if you only put a 120 in?

 

[Bikael Molton]

That's mediumcore, verging on boomer.

is it still hardcore if you only put a 120 in?

 

[sethimus]

That's mediumcore, verging on boomer.

good, i‘m turning 39 this year

 

[Happymtb.fr]

Time to repent yourself sinners

Magma DH - The bespoke downhill mountain bike frame

Made in France, extremely durable, with a bespoke geometry, custom finish and an efficient kinematic.

www.kickstarter.com

 

[HardtailHack]

Time to repent yourself sinners

Magma DH - The bespoke downhill mountain bike frame

Made in France, extremely durable, with a bespoke geometry, custom finish and an efficient kinematic.

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That is freakin' rad, I like to run things till they turn inside out then I like being able to chuck everything in to the recycling bucket and know it will get reused.
Steel for the win, the bike world seems to be getting over the lighter is better BS for the fun disciplines.
I wish we still had a rep button.

Nice. I recall those days well. My Nicolai was around 65/66 in 5" mode. That was a 2003. Great bike. Why did I sell it?!

EDIT- This showed up in my Farcebook Mammaries, 37Lb of fun, hahaha!

 

[sethimus]

 

[slyfink]

Off-topic, but related:

 

[WestCoastHucker]

yes please...

 

[jonKranked]

i was hoping he would saw through the ice and drowned.

 

[sethimus]

Off-topic, but related:

 

[StiHacka]

Studded tires: exist.

 

[Andeh]

GET TO DA CHOPPA!

 

[StiHacka]

Off-topic, but related:

The engine sound of the ČZ 250 is very familiar.

 

[sethimus]

raaw jibb

 

[6thElement]

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raaw jibb

@Fool ^^

 

[Fool]

@Fool ^^

Approved.

Their email blast from a week or so ago said a limited number of completes would be available in You're Up only, and hopefully that implies frames will be more widely available. Also said the Madonna will only be available as a frame only for a while since they can't get parts, kinda the opposite approach from our friends at GG.

 

[jstuhlman]

so this is their shorter travel madonna, kind of like privateer's 141 to the 161?

 

[sethimus]

Approved.

Their email blast from a week or so ago said a limited number of completes would be available in You're Up only, and hopefully that implies frames will be more widely available. Also said the Madonna will only be available as a frame only for a while since they can't get parts, kinda the opposite approach from our friends at GG.

sale starts thursday at 12pm cet

 

[6thElement]

so this is their shorter travel madonna, kind of like privateer's 141 to the 161?

Yes

 

[toodles]

Tora Cycles' EVH is a Brooklyn Machine Works Inspired Downhill Bike - DH Bike Week - Pinkbike

The EVH is an ode to the classic Brooklyn Machine Works designs of the past.

www.pinkbike.com

 

[Sandro]

Since it’s out of the bag already I guess I won’t get lynched for posting some more Raaw pics:

 

[Bikael Molton]

I don't jib but the bike looks cool! Are the #s available somewhere?

 

[Sandro]

I don't jib but the bike looks cool! Are the #s available somewhere?

Official release is tomorrow and I don’t have the numbers yet. My friend has been riding it for a few months and said it’s actually fairly close to the Madonna.

 

[6thElement]

/wonders if the seatpost angle is usable or if it's gone past vertical.

I'll happily buy a metal bike as my next trail bike, but I don't think I want a 78deg SA - but full disclosure, nor have I tried one.