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anotherbikerguy 11/3/2021 2:00pm
11/3/2021 2:00pm
haen wrote:
New brand Crestline - https://www.instagram.com/crestlinebikes/
Looks like I was right about the frame being bolted together. #validated #internetdetectivepoints

Jokes aside, some interesting construction methods going on there. Don't have time to watch the video ATM but I am curious to know why they went that route and how it compares to other companies who have tried similar framebuilding techniques (e.g. Pole).
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Brian_Peterson 11/3/2021 2:18pm
11/3/2021 2:18pm
So, most ebikes require you to change the wheel size in the system for it to work properly.. Makes changing the wheel a little more difficult..
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Angu58 11/3/2021 4:52pm
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bike_futurist wrote:
rumour has it (on pb forums) that the new megatower is gonna be mullet
Nope. Full 29.
Source - worked at SC dealer this summer.
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iceman2058 11/5/2021 2:21am
11/5/2021 2:21am Edited Date/Time 11/5/2021 9:14am
Well, the cat's out of the bag now, Vital MTB is making the bold move into bike manufacturing and we're coming in hot with the EVO model right off the bat! That's right, we didn't even bother with making a regular model, it's straight to the EVO gnar for us! We're taking name suggestions at present, "Dire Cheesecake" is currently the front runner but "Stern Cupcake" is quite popular with some staffers as well. Get yours while supplies last (aka "before they all snap in half just sitting there in the warehouse" LOL...obviously this is a joke, we're not making bikes, but some Chinese manufacturer ripped off our name)


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TimBud 11/5/2021 3:28am
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Could we all donate a few £/$ so you guys could actually buy one and test it Laughing
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Bob Chicken 11/5/2021 5:02am
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Last two years have sucked, so at least ditch the negativity. "Stoked Cupcake".... Laughing
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Edthorne 11/5/2021 8:09am
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I think we would need to stick with various fried doughs for the sake of parodic accuracy.

So I suggest we call it either the Furious Funnel Cake, or the Churlish Churro
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jonkranked 11/5/2021 8:34am
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Edthorne wrote:
I think we would need to stick with various fried doughs for the sake of parodic accuracy. So I suggest we call it either the Furious...
I think we would need to stick with various fried doughs for the sake of parodic accuracy.

So I suggest we call it either the Furious Funnel Cake, or the Churlish Churro
Cranky Cake?
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iceman2058 11/5/2021 9:39am
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Edthorne wrote:
I think we would need to stick with various fried doughs for the sake of parodic accuracy. So I suggest we call it either the Furious...
I think we would need to stick with various fried doughs for the sake of parodic accuracy.

So I suggest we call it either the Furious Funnel Cake, or the Churlish Churro
jonkranked wrote:
Cranky Cake?
not bad!
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Losifer 11/5/2021 10:59am
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Edthorne wrote:
I think we would need to stick with various fried doughs for the sake of parodic accuracy. So I suggest we call it either the Furious...
I think we would need to stick with various fried doughs for the sake of parodic accuracy.

So I suggest we call it either the Furious Funnel Cake, or the Churlish Churro
I second Churlish Churro.
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Big Bird 11/5/2021 5:24pm
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If that's a real add you should sick the lawyers on them to get your percentage and absolutely get one and put it under a local shredder just for the advertising value so your percentage earns you more. Or alternately, if it snaps on the first ride you should absolutely make them stop. Though I suppose Spec's lawyers are already on the case and there's a cease and desist letter speeding it's way to your office/inbox.
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smelly 11/5/2021 7:45pm
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iceman2058 wrote:
Well, the cat's out of the bag now, Vital MTB is making the bold move into bike manufacturing and we're coming in hot with the EVO...
Well, the cat's out of the bag now, Vital MTB is making the bold move into bike manufacturing and we're coming in hot with the EVO model right off the bat! That's right, we didn't even bother with making a regular model, it's straight to the EVO gnar for us! We're taking name suggestions at present, "Dire Cheesecake" is currently the front runner but "Stern Cupcake" is quite popular with some staffers as well. Get yours while supplies last (aka "before they all snap in half just sitting there in the warehouse" LOL...obviously this is a joke, we're not making bikes, but some Chinese manufacturer ripped off our name)


Snickerdoodle Spomer seems like the obvious name for this thing.

Whatever you want to call it, I second the idea we all pitch in a few bucks and you guys buy one to test it
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Primoz 11/5/2021 11:49pm
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Big Bird wrote:
If that's a real add you should sick the lawyers on them to get your percentage and absolutely get one and put it under a local...
If that's a real add you should sick the lawyers on them to get your percentage and absolutely get one and put it under a local shredder just for the advertising value so your percentage earns you more. Or alternately, if it snaps on the first ride you should absolutely make them stop. Though I suppose Spec's lawyers are already on the case and there's a cease and desist letter speeding it's way to your office/inbox.
Like the Chinese care about Western lawyers...
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badIuck 11/5/2021 11:53pm
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Only been lurking here in the past but saw this prototype looking bike in Liguria yesterday.

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Primoz 11/6/2021 12:31am
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Something new from Gamux?
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AndehM 11/6/2021 7:06am
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My vote for the Vital bike is Serious Danish.
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Mtbforlife4 11/6/2021 7:30am
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badIuck wrote:
Only been lurking here in the past but saw this prototype looking bike in Liguria yesterday. [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2021/11/05/11599/s1200_P_20211105_160710_1.jpg[/img]
Only been lurking here in the past but saw this prototype looking bike in Liguria yesterday.

That thing looks awesome!
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metadave 11/6/2021 8:37am
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badIuck wrote:
Only been lurking here in the past but saw this prototype looking bike in Liguria yesterday. [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2021/11/05/11599/s1200_P_20211105_160710_1.jpg[/img]
Only been lurking here in the past but saw this prototype looking bike in Liguria yesterday.

Extremely forward lower link and hidden rocker pushing the shock? Like a vpp layout or am I wrong?
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badIuck 11/6/2021 1:20pm
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badIuck wrote:
Only been lurking here in the past but saw this prototype looking bike in Liguria yesterday. [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2021/11/05/11599/s1200_P_20211105_160710_1.jpg[/img]
Only been lurking here in the past but saw this prototype looking bike in Liguria yesterday.

metadave wrote:
Extremely forward lower link and hidden rocker pushing the shock? Like a vpp layout or am I wrong?
Definitely two short links and looked like a lot of machining going on.
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