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7/20/2023 6:03am
Yoda wrote:
New stealth Renthal cockpit found on build kit of the recently released Commencal V5 Meta.  

New stealth Renthal cockpit found on build kit of the recently released Commencal V5 Meta.Renthal 0

 

is it?

looks similar to the one my capra core 3 already came with

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7/20/2023 6:59am

new boxxer deets official - https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/finally-new-rockshox-boxxer…

Damper: Charger 3 RC2 w/ ButterCups

Spring: BoXXer DebonAir+ w/ ButterCups

Wheel size: 27.5”, 29”

Travel: 180mm†, 190mm†, 200mm

Fork offset: 44mm (27.5”), 48mm (27.5”, 29”) 52mm (29”)

Weight: 2,840g (200mm travel, 48mm offset)

MSRP: $1,899, €2,279*, £2,029*

*Includes VAT, **AM Upgrade available, †Travel change kit available.

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7/20/2023 7:07am

Where's the Vivid? I can't be the only one hoping for a big DH product drop, boxxers vivid and the new brake all in one.

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7/20/2023 9:18am
eljefe1 wrote:
 

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Looks like the updated Privateer from a few pages back

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7/20/2023 9:41am
eljefe1 wrote:
 

01C34895-0A45-4AE1-89D6-6CA2450EADBE

 

Agreed, this looks like updated Privateer.  Especially given the bolt on cable clips on the head tube, the external routing for the rear brake, uber steep seat tube, and chonky main pivot bearings.  Looks like a pair of flip chips, one on the seatstay, and one at the rear axle (presumably for CS length).  I wonder if the first is for mullet setup, or just slacker.  Hard to tell if the rear wheel is 29 or 27.5 from that angle.  Must be close to finished because the chainstay protector looks like a finished product (not just mastic tape or VHS like protos get).

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7/20/2023 10:09am
eljefe1 wrote:
 

01C34895-0A45-4AE1-89D6-6CA2450EADBE

 

Camber wrote:

Looks like the updated Privateer from a few pages back

That inverted Horst Link at the back screams Rocky Mountain!

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7/20/2023 12:36pm
eljefe1 wrote:
 

01C34895-0A45-4AE1-89D6-6CA2450EADBE

 

AndehM wrote:
Agreed, this looks like updated Privateer.  Especially given the bolt on cable clips on the head tube, the external routing for the rear brake, uber steep...

Agreed, this looks like updated Privateer.  Especially given the bolt on cable clips on the head tube, the external routing for the rear brake, uber steep seat tube, and chonky main pivot bearings.  Looks like a pair of flip chips, one on the seatstay, and one at the rear axle (presumably for CS length).  I wonder if the first is for mullet setup, or just slacker.  Hard to tell if the rear wheel is 29 or 27.5 from that angle.  Must be close to finished because the chainstay protector looks like a finished product (not just mastic tape or VHS like protos get).

100% the new 161. That's Fergus Ryan's bike, he's a Privateer team rider and currently in Whistler. 

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7/20/2023 12:38pm

Where's the Vivid? I can't be the only one hoping for a big DH product drop, boxxers vivid and the new brake all in one.

Spring 2024 at the earliest. 

Definitely incorrect.

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7/21/2023 6:33am

Where's the Vivid? I can't be the only one hoping for a big DH product drop, boxxers vivid and the new brake all in one.

Spring 2024 at the earliest. 

PJ205 wrote:

Definitely incorrect.

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New Norco plus new Vivid Air out in the wild.

No products listed... yet... https://www.sram.com/en/rockshox/series/vivid-air

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Spring 2024 at the earliest. 

PJ205 wrote:

Definitely incorrect.

chriskief wrote:
New Norco plus new Vivid Air out in the wild. No products listed... yet... https://www.sram.com/en/rockshox/series/vivid-air

cdn-nationals-2023-sweep-main-feature-xl

New Norco plus new Vivid Air out in the wild.

No products listed... yet... https://www.sram.com/en/rockshox/series/vivid-air

Old vivid I guess, as the old vivid coil is pictured right next to it with full description and imperial versions only.

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7/21/2023 7:43am

The new boxxer was out in the wild for ~1.5 years maybe more (iirc) before they finally released it. New Vivid was only spotted this season. I wouldn't hold my breath. Especially with whole industry slowing down and lots of shops and companies overstocked. 

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7/21/2023 8:58am Edited Date/Time 7/21/2023 8:58am

I thoroughly enjoy being employed, just like the other people here who I know also know the embargo date and time.

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7/21/2023 12:50pm

Anyone at Crankworx Whistler? Apparently there is a WeAreOne prototype bike floating around. 

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7/21/2023 9:29pm

Anyone at Crankworx Whistler? Apparently there is a WeAreOne prototype bike floating around. 

The recent “limited edition” release would support that statement. 

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7/22/2023 8:34am
kcy4130 wrote:
The new boxxer was out in the wild for ~1.5 years maybe more (iirc) before they finally released it. New Vivid was only spotted this season...

The new boxxer was out in the wild for ~1.5 years maybe more (iirc) before they finally released it. New Vivid was only spotted this season. I wouldn't hold my breath. Especially with whole industry slowing down and lots of shops and companies overstocked. 

Screenshot 2023-07-22 at 11.32.08 AM.png?VersionId=NU

 Looking pretty finished... hopefully not a 2024 release.

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7/22/2023 10:56am
kcy4130 wrote:
The new boxxer was out in the wild for ~1.5 years maybe more (iirc) before they finally released it. New Vivid was only spotted this season...

The new boxxer was out in the wild for ~1.5 years maybe more (iirc) before they finally released it. New Vivid was only spotted this season. I wouldn't hold my breath. Especially with whole industry slowing down and lots of shops and companies overstocked. 

chriskief wrote:
 Looking pretty finished... hopefully not a 2024 release.

Screenshot 2023-07-22 at 11.32.08 AM.png?VersionId=NU

 Looking pretty finished... hopefully not a 2024 release.

So did boxxer, and we know how that ended up.

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7/23/2023 2:20am

I can relate. Wouldn't notice the joke of I hadn't zoomed in to see if it says mineral oil only to do a double take at what it says 😂

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7/23/2023 5:14am
kcy4130 wrote:
The new boxxer was out in the wild for ~1.5 years maybe more (iirc) before they finally released it. New Vivid was only spotted this season...

The new boxxer was out in the wild for ~1.5 years maybe more (iirc) before they finally released it. New Vivid was only spotted this season. I wouldn't hold my breath. Especially with whole industry slowing down and lots of shops and companies overstocked. 

chriskief wrote:
 Looking pretty finished... hopefully not a 2024 release.

Screenshot 2023-07-22 at 11.32.08 AM.png?VersionId=NU

 Looking pretty finished... hopefully not a 2024 release.

Is that a laser etched padlock on the far side of the the comp assembly? Looks the same as the 23’ SDU I had.

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7/23/2023 7:09am
From the other site. Someone at Sram is having a chuckle ;)  

From the other site. Someone at Sram is having a chuckle Wink

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you vital super sleuths have just won the MTB tech rumors world championships with this bolt. Don't Post to Vital t-shirts coming soon.

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