It's got better geo than the carbon version IMO. Surely they'll update the carbon as well soon.
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Better suspension kinematics too.
The Ripmo AL weighs 1.5lbs more than the carbon frame. I wonder what the weight difference is on the Capras. I'm in the process of swapping out my carbon Capra frame with coil shock because it's too heavy so I'm not the target demographic but I'm still curious.
in news that should shock no one, shimano is opening licensing to microspline to any hub maker who applies
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Discover the All-New Shimano SLX and XT 12-Speed Drivetrains, Brakes and More
Shimano's SLX and XT groups receive massive updates thanks to the inevitable trickle down of technology. With 1x12 drivetrains starting at $410, there's now a price point for everyone.
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So they were just being a dick early on because they could?in news that should shock no one, shimano is opening licensing to microspline to any hub maker who applies
Discover the All-New Shimano SLX and XT 12-Speed Drivetrains, Brakes and More
Shimano's SLX and XT groups receive massive updates thanks to the inevitable trickle down of technology. With 1x12 drivetrains starting at $410, there's now a price point for everyone.
to be fair they did learn it from SRAM
Until novatec and other OEM second tier hub manufacturers get on board, they won’t crack the ‘on every bike’ oem puzzle.
The Ibis Ripmo AF has an SLX build kit with Ibis branded hubs. I don't know who makes those, but it's surely Novatec or similar.
So yeah, they are now onboard. Maybe shimano thought they could sell a few hundred thousand more hubs, but product managers told them to GTFO?
They're 'upgradable'. It's a feature!
Kind of like the few dumbfuck tire companies that said they made tires ready for cutting. Because just making a good one is too hard!
Wait who the fuck said that? Because that demands shaming and ridicule.
How do we feel about enduro bikes being specced with the non-reservoir versions of shocks just so a water bottle will fit?
Just to be on topic, I don't think I could bear riding an Ibis product.
Just to be on topic, I don't think I could bear riding an Ibis product.
I’ll deal with a lot of budget crap, but for the love of god put decent suspension on it that works well at all speeds, no fox evo/motion control/monarch+ type crap.
The lack of a shock reservoir was what kept me from getting a Ransom last year. Somehow I haven't heard anyone complain about the shock on long descents. In fact, all I hear about its suspension is "they really nailed the shock tune". I've got one on order now and will report back if it fades on my 20+ minute descents. My current DHX2 on a Capra feels perfect so it's got big shoes to fill.
we say fuck that shit, buy a nomad, and have the best of both worlds and one bike to rule them all.
I don't remember specifically. It was when there a bunch of things popping up online about how to make tires work better with some cuts (about the time I was writing a lot of the same thing).
WTB? Continental? Michelin? I don't remember exactly.
Two of the companies I pretty much just ignore because of things like that. If I remembered all the things tire companies did where I just rolled my eyes and then forgot about it, I'd have no space left in my brain.
Everyone? especially on their lower-end builds. Like on my Spec Enderpo.
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I mean, yeah, there are a billion tires out there that would be improved by, say, cutting the transition knobs off. But designing tires to be a choose your own adventure is some bullshit.
Kenda! OF COURSE.
See? I'd totally forgotten that company even exists.
That was definitely one of them.
See? I'd totally forgotten that company even exists.
That was definitely one of them.
In my experience, they had either rock hard or cork soft knobs. IDK if they changed the rubber at some point, but I recall skidding over hardpack as if it was ice.
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I had a blue groove tire that washed out on straight hardpack. All set with those tires, thanks.
Still my favorite tire. I wish they were available in 27.5 x 2.5 wire.
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