[Kurt_80]

here

https://structure.bike/blogs/blog

You know, that's just what I was thinking. I don't know necessarily what DW would add to what seems to be a mature project, but the Schiers dude is carbon wizard, so I could see him in on it.

That bike got rave reviews for performance over on Pinkbike, but the tester, probably rightly too, seemed to think it looked too weird to grab mainstream traction. I've always though though that if I was gonna go the single bike/quiver killer route, something like that would have to be it.

 

[sethimus]

e-motorcycles not selling huge amounts? who knew?

read: expensive electric motorcycles not selling huge amounts if you can get chinese electric motorcycles like the sur-ron for way less

 

[dump]

read: expensive electric motorcycles not selling huge amounts if you can get chinese electric motorcycles like the sur-ron for way less

Never heard about sur Ron until this moment, but they look like e-fat mtbs

 

[sethimus]

Never heard about sur Ron until this moment, but they look like e-fat mtbs

i like their design approach, something in the middle between a dh bike and a mx machine, neets better suspension parts though

 

[Jeremy R]

Not gonna lie, That Sur Ron looks like it would be fun as hell to ride around in the woods around my house.

 

[ianjenn]

It doesn't sound like its a bike.

 

[jonKranked]

It doesn't sound like its a bike.

if it's not a frame, it's a component(s) that goes on a frame. taken from the website "and a new invention that blew our minds when we rode it"

 

[djjohnr]

Definitely sounds like components. From their site FAQ - "Any product in original new condition with original materials, packaging, and hangtags can be returned within 90 days of purchase for a full refund. Give us a call to initiate free return shipping from the U.S." They also talk about "releasing their first solution soon". Not verbage that sounds like bikes/frames.

 

[jonKranked]

Definitely sounds like components. From their site FAQ - "Any product in original new condition with original materials, packaging, and hangtags can be returned within 90 days of purchase for a full refund. Give us a call to initiate free return shipping from the U.S."

hangtags is used for clothing. that they are already selling.

my guess is one of 3 categories:

-a new frame / suspension design
-a new suspension component (shock and or fork)
-components, most likely drivetrain, possibly a gearbox (i think this is a wildcard though).

my best bet would be carbon frame given who is currently listed as involved and they are already working with manufacturers in taiwan.

 

[roflbox]

gearbox would be quite a surprise

 

[jonKranked]

gearbox would be quite a surprise

agreed.

 

[xy9ine]

i found a product photo hidden in the backend of the website:

 

[SkaredShtles]

i found a product photo hidden in the backend of the website:

Seems legit.

 

[dump]

dw's finally going to release that mystery chain device from years back.

 

[Jm_]

163mm rear hub. BAM!

 

[FlipSide]

163mm rear hub. BAM!

Of course with a clever disc spacing and bolt pattern such that Boost and SuperBoost hub owners are S.O.L.

 

[xy9ine]

first official product shot (from their fb):

 

[StiHacka]

first official product shot (from their fb):

looks flexy

 

[Tantrum Cycles]

looks flexy

of course it is. All good bikes have just the right amount of "flexy" designed in these days.

I just add more bearings

 

[rideit]

first official product shot (from their fb):

Isn't that my new Yeti?

 

[toodles]

first official product shot (from their fb):

So they're selling Lahars?

 

[HardtailHack]

my best bet would be carbon frame given who is currently listed as involved and they are already working with manufacturers in taiwan.

Who makes carbon frames in Taiwan?

 

[iRider]

Wow, a Predator bike! Will be tough to find it in the parking lot when you don't exactly remember where you left it. Oh well, a lot of folks on Specialized or Trek can relate to it.

first official product shot (from their fb):

 

[jonKranked]

Who makes carbon frames in Taiwan?

Taiwanese people.

 

[sethimus]

Taiwanese people.

 

[Jm_]

Taiwanese people.

Robots

 

[Tantrum Cycles]

Who makes carbon frames in Taiwan?

citizens of the R.O.C. who are strangely not subject to their laws or communism even though living on an island owned by aforementioned R.O.C.

who are paid good money and live in a democracy that is a U.S. ally and whose goods are not subject to these tariffs.

it's a strange world. Chinese Taipei Olympic team.

 

[HardtailHack]

citizens of the R.O.C. who are strangely not subject to their laws or communism even though living on an island owned by aforementioned R.O.C.

who are paid good money and live in a democracy that is a U.S. ally and whose goods are not subject to these tariffs.

it's a strange world. Chinese Taipei Olympic team.

So Taiwan will be having a boom at the moment?

 

[Tantrum Cycles]

So Taiwan will be having a boom at the moment?

definitely a lot of noise about shifting production back to Taiwan, infrastructure, factories and knowledge there, as well as exploiting (do I mean exploiting?) Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia 3rd and 4th world countries where the minimum wage is actually less than China and there are no tariffs.

Because, you know, cheap wins everything.

I'm heading over next week. A little worried my meager order will lose a little priority....

 

[dump]

How many are you doing this time? Another 50?

 

[Tantrum Cycles]

How many are you doing this time? Another 50?

200

 

[ianjenn]

My friend that worked at Showa for almost 10 years has told me a few times. All the stuff the MTB engineers bring to the table as new and inventive has been done on the MX scene numerous times over. If this is a suspension product and it has a single shaft shock or twin leg fork I would be "shocked" if this still isn't the case.

 

[Tantrum Cycles]

My friend that worked at Showa for almost 10 years has told me a few times. All the stuff the MTB engineers bring to the table as new and inventive has been done on the MX scene numerous times over. If this is a suspension product and it has a single shaft shock or twin leg fork I would be "shocked" if this still isn't the case.

this sounds just a little elitist. Like when people say everything is as dialed as it gets.

Not saying this hasn't been the case, but come on.

 

[jonKranked]

My friend that worked at Showa for almost 10 years has told me a few times. All the stuff the MTB engineers bring to the table as new and inventive has been done on the MX scene numerous times over. If this is a suspension product and it has a single shaft shock or twin leg fork I would be "shocked" if this still isn't the case.

so basically "simpsons did it"?

 

[dump]

Not that I'm actively thinking about it, but I had a dream about this last night. It was a bike, it looked a bit like a streamlined Pong cannondale w/ different wheels and actually working. You heard it here first!

 

[WestCoastHucker]

first official product shot (from their fb):

hucking kitty approved...

 

[KenW449]

he couldn’t talk about it other than “very different” than what is out there.

Or suspension?

-a new suspension component (shock and or fork)

If these guys come out with MY idea of a polygonal steerer, I'm going to be really pissed off...

Remember, Magnetic MTB suspension is my idea!

I’ve got it! A bike with two top tubes!?!

My boss has a TI HT frame with 2 Top tubes. I don't remember the brand.
EDIT: Vassago Mooseknuckle

200

With one being donated to some poor fucker in AZ for a tax right off!
Right?

 

[Jm_]

Will TrustCo™ have wireless charging?

 

[jstuhlman]

Will TrustCo™ have wireless charging?

yes. they’ll be happy to charge your credit card over teh wifiz. just send number and expiration date nao!

 

[xy9ine]

ok, they're being tedious pricks now. what can we surmise from this extra bit of info? the flat bar has me wary: