I say no. The rocker is not the same, it's a lot more bent on the white bike. Looks very Giant like.
The blobs on the rocker kinda look like they could be shaped nuts though (not sure if it's a trunnion shock based on this pic?). Kona had a similar (but completely closed off) rocker on the Operator.
Dang you guys are good! Let’s see how long those photos stay up. Apparently the new EX won’t be released until October, or from another source, next year.
It just makes sense to shape the frame that way from the perspective of loads coming into the front triangle. The rear suspension is easily tuned and doesn't have jarring characteristics if done right, you have bottle cage space, etc.
There's a reason "looks like a session" is a meme. The layout makes sense.
New Schwalbe Tire? Picture was taken in Leogang [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2022/06/13/12603/s1200_56221DF2_DB40_4DB2_AD83_CE2342757A64.jpg[/img]
New Schwalbe Tire? Picture was taken in Leogang
Thats the 2nd different tyre they've been trying, i hope they release these soon so that we will have magic mary alternatives
It looks like it's this bike:
https://theloamwolf.com/2021/01/04/speculations-new-bicycle-rear-suspension-by-specialized/
https://theloamwolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/fig6c.jpg
But, with the vertical wishbone piece removed between the seatstay and chainstay.
Probably the the platform for the...
Exactly, without the scissor link present, it looks like the bike from the patent, except for the part where it looks completely different from it.
I do wonder how the shock is driven. Driving it off the seat stay is something the demo has done in the past. But that was with a triangle. Not having a triangle there makes it a lot more interesting.
Here's a good image of the one of the links on the new Demo
[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2022/06/17/12626/s1200_Screenshot_20220618_070821.jpg[/img]
Here's a good image of the one of the links on the new Demo
I'd guess the Linkages will be very similar to the Kenevo SL.
The blobs on the rocker kinda look like they could be shaped nuts though (not sure if it's a trunnion shock based on this pic?). Kona had a similar (but completely closed off) rocker on the Operator.
Maybe the first built-in Shockwiz in the wild.
There's a reason "looks like a session" is a meme. The layout makes sense.
Edit:
http://instagr.am/p/CeyrQ87l-CE/
Any other shots of the new Boxxer?
https://theloamwolf.com/2021/01/04/speculations-new-bicycle-rear-suspen…
https://theloamwolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/fig6c.jpg
But, with the vertical wishbone piece removed between the seatstay and chainstay.
Probably the the platform for the new Demo and Enduro.
kinda looks like an Enduro.
Maybe a carbon demo?
I do wonder how the shock is driven. Driving it off the seat stay is something the demo has done in the past. But that was with a triangle. Not having a triangle there makes it a lot more interesting.
Speaking of Kenevo.... GOD I hate marketing:
THEY LITERALLY SHOW IT BEING A 4-BAR LINKAGE RIGHT THERE!!!
Pretty different thing in Spesh!
The linkage I think can be like an Norco with an upper link… just a guess
Good eye on the construction. I wouldn't hold my breath for it to make it to production, I'd say its a proto thing.
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