It'll be more of an update than a full revamp from what I understand. No big changes other than the current standard treatment of L/L/S and a travel bump now that the altitude is catching up to it. Maaaaaybe one or two other small changes that I'll keep under the ol' hat for now. But a proper go big bike.
I talked to a couple local specialized dealers about a month ago to get the ETA on the new Cannibal and it wasn't even in their system. Here's to hoping they can get availability going sometime in the next couple months. It was being raced last summer (obviously). We should also expect the e13 Grappler will be available about the same time.
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Saw this on Ed Masters Story. Anyone recognize the frame?
Saw this on Ed Masters Story. Anyone recognize the frame?
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Saw this on Ed Masters Story. Anyone recognize the frame?
Saw this on Ed Masters Story. Anyone recognize the frame?
Definitely an alloy Phoenix; looks like they got rid of the yoke since it has a coil (the current one is said to use the shock as a structural member, or something along those lines, so it transmits too much force to the shock)
The 27" Phoenix had that issue for sure, as far as I'm aware it was said the 29er fixed that problem. But did it?
Plus, the too much force, as far as I'm aware, it was flexing too much and a coil shock would be snapped off. The larger shaft diameters and interfaces (the aircan and all...) make air shock handle loads better. That's how I remember it at least.
Ah macphesrson. While I agree that he tested it a lot, I am uncomfy about making a shock be a structural member of the frame. I’ll continue to use my multi link systems and spherical bearings
I wonder if this one will be easier to service. As far as I've seen, the X2 is a pain to service and the Vivid wasn't much better... I understand the decision to go with that orientation (it's literally replacing the spring with a can), but still... :/
When I picked up my Smash at the HQ back in Sept. I was chatting with Dustin for a bit and he indicated that they'd been working on Revved seat/chain stays for the other models. So maybe Smash, Mega Trail, Gnarvana are finally going full revved like the Trailpistol?
When I picked up my Smash at the HQ back in Sept. I was chatting with Dustin for a bit and he indicated that they'd been...
When I picked up my Smash at the HQ back in Sept. I was chatting with Dustin for a bit and he indicated that they'd been working on Revved seat/chain stays for the other models. So maybe Smash, Mega Trail, Gnarvana are finally going full revved like the Trailpistol?
That would be my guess too. Especially the "half the bike" part - just the back half.
Looks like an air shock at 2:38. Eager to see what happens.
Personally it doesn't seem that many modern bikes have enough progression for a coil...
Looks like an air shock at 2:38. Eager to see what happens.
Personally it doesn't seem that many modern bikes have enough progression for a coil shock when ridden aggressively.
The frames are designed around low volume air shocks that have highly progressive spring rates, probably to hit those catalog weights.
More and more bikes are coming specced with coils these days, and a lot are being designed around them. Some brands (Norco) even say that the bike shouldn't be run with an air shock.
In my personal experience, I've found that bikes tend to come with with springs that are too light for the size. This could have to do with me being a dense boi, and brands wanting to make the bike approachable for less experienced riders. Or if you want to be cynical about it, it might be to make the bikes feel super plush in the store parking lot, and have you need to buy another spring.
Cool video EXT just posted showing their new facilities production and R&D capabilities. Look closely and you might see something interesting.
Cool video EXT just posted showing their new facilities production and R&D capabilities. Look closely and you might see something interesting.
2:35
Edit: if you super zoom in, date on the screen is oct 14. Which means they likely have functional prototypes either by now or on the way in the near future
When I picked up my Smash at the HQ back in Sept. I was chatting with Dustin for a bit and he indicated that they'd been...
When I picked up my Smash at the HQ back in Sept. I was chatting with Dustin for a bit and he indicated that they'd been working on Revved seat/chain stays for the other models. So maybe Smash, Mega Trail, Gnarvana are finally going full revved like the Trailpistol?
2:35
Edit: if you super zoom in, date on the screen is oct 14. Which means they likely have functional prototypes either by now or on...
2:35
Edit: if you super zoom in, date on the screen is oct 14. Which means they likely have functional prototypes either by now or on the way in the near future
Looks like it's new air Storia V3 LOK.
Also, seems like shock has separate positive and negative air chambers. One valve on each side of the air can
That would be awesome if they are able to pack that into a rear shock!
"a unique and innovative patent pending design that boosts an externally adjustable twin air positive chamber, that follows the Era twin chamber +/++ philosophy to maximize linear capacity."
Saw this on Ed Masters Story. Anyone recognize the frame?
Plus, the too much force, as far as I'm aware, it was flexing too much and a coil shock would be snapped off. The larger shaft diameters and interfaces (the aircan and all...) make air shock handle loads better. That's how I remember it at least.
I know what you mean, it was just too good to pass up 😂
Personally it doesn't seem that many modern bikes have enough progression for a coil shock when ridden aggressively.
The frames are designed around low volume air shocks that have highly progressive spring rates, probably to hit those catalog weights.
In my personal experience, I've found that bikes tend to come with with springs that are too light for the size. This could have to do with me being a dense boi, and brands wanting to make the bike approachable for less experienced riders. Or if you want to be cynical about it, it might be to make the bikes feel super plush in the store parking lot, and have you need to buy another spring.
Edit: if you super zoom in, date on the screen is oct 14. Which means they likely have functional prototypes either by now or on the way in the near future
Also, seems like shock has separate positive and negative air chambers. One valve on each side of the air can
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