is it just me, or is that SRAM motor cover looking seriously unfinished and unrefined? SRAM spends so much time on marketing, graphic design and arguably aesthetics, it just looks like a big old lump of plastic. Atleast shimano put some fake vents in lol.
If Gasgas don't rebrand to Wattwatt, they will have missed the marketing coup of the year.
Upcoming trailhead conversations:
-Hey, what bike is that?
-Wattwatt!
-Hum...
If Gasgas don't rebrand to Wattwatt, they will have missed the marketing coup of the year.
If Gasgas don't rebrand to Wattwatt, they will have missed the marketing coup of the year.
Upcoming trailhead conversations:
-Hey, what bike is that?
-Wattwatt!
-Hum...
If Gasgas don't rebrand to Wattwatt, they will have missed the marketing coup of the year.
Wonder if SRAM will have plug in ports for their next generation of droppers and mechs, do away with the external batteries. The seat post would...
Wonder if SRAM will have plug in ports for their next generation of droppers and mechs, do away with the external batteries. The seat post would certainly look cleaner.
The derailleur plug-in already exists, but they're so hush-hush about it. Trek and Scott had them on some e-bikes. They apparently have a tiny battery to give you 100 or so shifts in the worst of situations. Dropper is going to require quite a redesign and space is already at a premium at the bottom of a dropper.
From what I was told, SRAM went with the Shimano motor mounting pattern for immediate and easy installation onto existing bikes. Makes a lot of sense to flood the market quickly, especially if there's no real issue with the mounting pattern. Ruh-roh, the idea of a standard!
At some point, wouldn't it be nice to be able to have at least a couple of choices for a motor on a specific frame rather than being locked into one option? I'm not an e-bike owner, but if I were to get one, there are a lot of bikes out there that I wouldn't buy because I'd want a different motor from what's spec.
Wonder if SRAM will have plug in ports for their next generation of droppers and mechs, do away with the external batteries. The seat post would...
Wonder if SRAM will have plug in ports for their next generation of droppers and mechs, do away with the external batteries. The seat post would certainly look cleaner.
The derailleur plug-in already exists, but they're so hush-hush about it. Trek and Scott had them on some e-bikes. They apparently have a tiny battery to...
The derailleur plug-in already exists, but they're so hush-hush about it. Trek and Scott had them on some e-bikes. They apparently have a tiny battery to give you 100 or so shifts in the worst of situations. Dropper is going to require quite a redesign and space is already at a premium at the bottom of a dropper.
From what I was told, SRAM went with the Shimano motor mounting pattern for immediate and easy installation onto existing bikes. Makes a lot of sense to flood the market quickly, especially if there's no real issue with the mounting pattern. Ruh-roh, the idea of a standard!
At some point, wouldn't it be nice to be able to have at least a couple of choices for a motor on a specific frame rather than being locked into one option? I'm not an e-bike owner, but if I were to get one, there are a lot of bikes out there that I wouldn't buy because I'd want a different motor from what's spec.
It's not just the motor though, there's still the battery, the control unit and the cabling that needs to be replaced and it all has to fit then. Not just the motor.
Modular 'main' pivot (for a position with an idler), link mount and shock mount; I love it. (Edit - damn, it's a prototype. Would love to see more of that on production bikes, although Canfield has a patent on the adjustable main pivot point.)
Same visual design - still love it or hate it affair. Otherwise, interesting ideas, although not sure how they can utilize a high pivot with a belt drive…
Same visual design - still love it or hate it affair. Otherwise, interesting ideas, although not sure how they can utilize a high pivot with a...
Same visual design - still love it or hate it affair. Otherwise, interesting ideas, although not sure how they can utilize a high pivot with a belt drive…
Same visual design - still love it or hate it affair. Otherwise, interesting ideas, although not sure how they can utilize a high pivot with a...
Same visual design - still love it or hate it affair. Otherwise, interesting ideas, although not sure how they can utilize a high pivot with a belt drive…
It's BONKERS that GM can feel a 3% difference in stiffness...
if you are basically approaching the limit of something (like flex/stiffness) as a big guy like Greg, small changes can be noticeable. he may not be quantifying it "this is x% stiffer" but comparatively, "x is stiffer than y".
630 & 720Wh battery (integrated or removable options)
250Wh Range Extender sold separately
Top tube integrated Bridge Display
No handlebar-mounted display or control switch options
Display has minimal features. For those who want their ride stats live and on-demand, connecting an ANT+ device is a simple solution
Integrated with Transmission and AXS Pod Controllers (at time of launch only bikes with Transmission are available using Powertrain)
AXS derailleur powered by battery (optional)
Auto Shift and Coast Shift features (uses six magnets instead of one for more accurate, real-time data. Only available with Transmission drivetrain)
Battery life displayed in a percent
Brands launching Powertrain-equipped models in the near future: Transition, Nukeproof, Propain, Gas Gas (fun joke that transition is the only brand using it without a flammable name LOL)
Sram's new Eagle "Powertrain" motor will drop today. Will start being available on four different bikes, including the soon to be released Nukeproof Megawatt.
- 90 Nm, up to 6xxW
- 3 drive modes: range, rally, push (customizable via app)
- Auto shift
- Shifting while coasting
- AXS display for toptube
- No cables in the cockpit, all operated by an AXS shifter pod
- Possibility to connect T-Type derailleur to main motor battery
sram powertrain in a nutshell - we tested it on a transition - https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/sram-goes-e-biking-eagle-powertrain-deep-dive
90Nm Brose motor tuned by SRAM
680W peak power
Two assist modes...
630 & 720Wh battery (integrated or removable options)
250Wh Range Extender sold separately
Top tube integrated Bridge Display
No handlebar-mounted display or control switch options
Display has minimal features. For those who want their ride stats live and on-demand, connecting an ANT+ device is a simple solution
Integrated with Transmission and AXS Pod Controllers (at time of launch only bikes with Transmission are available using Powertrain)
AXS derailleur powered by battery (optional)
Auto Shift and Coast Shift features (uses six magnets instead of one for more accurate, real-time data. Only available with Transmission drivetrain)
Battery life displayed in a percent
Brands launching Powertrain-equipped models in the near future: Transition, Nukeproof, Propain, Gas Gas (fun joke that transition is the only brand using it without a flammable name LOL)
(schroeder mobbing it)
Sounds pretty amazing except for the seat post issue. Sram could’ve come up with a different remote for the left side that would just cycle between walk/range/rally so it would be possible to run the dropper of your choice.
…unless they are finally going to make an AXS Reverb with more sizes…
At this point this bike feels more of Halo project for Specialized and I wouldn't be surprised if they just don't uncover it.
Its a big fat-bottomed, no? Countering the trend of slimmer, more camouflaged drive systems
I would be shocked if they don't also have a "light" e-bike system in the works as well.
is it just me, or is that SRAM motor cover looking seriously unfinished and unrefined? SRAM spends so much time on marketing, graphic design and arguably aesthetics, it just looks like a big old lump of plastic. Atleast shimano put some fake vents in lol.
It seems like the new Spindrift is on its way, although propain really loves cable tourism, other beautiful bike ruined by stupid ideas
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XIi1dett7ok
Sorry that's a bit ugly, the url wouldn't embed.
could actually be the elkano cf with sram motor zooming in
It's BONKERS that GM can feel a 3% difference in stiffness...
...must... resist... juvenile... comment...
You may as well get it out, it's just gonna get infected if you don't...
The derailleur plug-in already exists, but they're so hush-hush about it. Trek and Scott had them on some e-bikes. They apparently have a tiny battery to give you 100 or so shifts in the worst of situations. Dropper is going to require quite a redesign and space is already at a premium at the bottom of a dropper.
From what I was told, SRAM went with the Shimano motor mounting pattern for immediate and easy installation onto existing bikes. Makes a lot of sense to flood the market quickly, especially if there's no real issue with the mounting pattern. Ruh-roh, the idea of a standard!
At some point, wouldn't it be nice to be able to have at least a couple of choices for a motor on a specific frame rather than being locked into one option? I'm not an e-bike owner, but if I were to get one, there are a lot of bikes out there that I wouldn't buy because I'd want a different motor from what's spec.
Pinion Geometron is coming - https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/first-look-geometron-g2-pinion-gearbox-bike-2024
It's not just the motor though, there's still the battery, the control unit and the cabling that needs to be replaced and it all has to fit then. Not just the motor.
this is music to my eyes
Modular 'main' pivot (for a position with an idler), link mount and shock mount; I love it. (Edit - damn, it's a prototype. Would love to see more of that on production bikes, although Canfield has a patent on the adjustable main pivot point.)
No room 4 water bottle. that’s like cable tourism 4 me 🤷♀️
Same visual design - still love it or hate it affair. Otherwise, interesting ideas, although not sure how they can utilize a high pivot with a belt drive…
You need to look at zerode g3
And this bike looks pretty good for the Pierer group! Only the price knocks you off your feet
I’ve seen it - although i’m not in love with it, it’s still better in my eyes than a Nikolai…
if you are basically approaching the limit of something (like flex/stiffness) as a big guy like Greg, small changes can be noticeable. he may not be quantifying it "this is x% stiffer" but comparatively, "x is stiffer than y".
Why are you asking about HP with belt drive then? 🤨
From the lates Dialed, a few riders on a new fork cartridge "only 5 or 6 of them in the world" and Neko on a RAD shock "with bunch of sensors".
sram powertrain in a nutshell - we tested it on a transition - https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/sram-goes-e-biking-eagle-powertrain-d…
90Nm Brose motor tuned by SRAM
680W peak power
Two assist modes: Range and Rally
630 & 720Wh battery (integrated or removable options)
250Wh Range Extender sold separately
Top tube integrated Bridge Display
No handlebar-mounted display or control switch options
Display has minimal features. For those who want their ride stats live and on-demand, connecting an ANT+ device is a simple solution
Integrated with Transmission and AXS Pod Controllers (at time of launch only bikes with Transmission are available using Powertrain)
AXS derailleur powered by battery (optional)
Auto Shift and Coast Shift features (uses six magnets instead of one for more accurate, real-time data. Only available with Transmission drivetrain)
Battery life displayed in a percent
Brands launching Powertrain-equipped models in the near future: Transition, Nukeproof, Propain, Gas Gas (fun joke that transition is the only brand using it without a flammable name LOL)
(schroeder mobbing it)
Sram's new Eagle "Powertrain" motor will drop today. Will start being available on four different bikes, including the soon to be released Nukeproof Megawatt.
- 90 Nm, up to 6xxW
- 3 drive modes: range, rally, push (customizable via app)
- Auto shift
- Shifting while coasting
- AXS display for toptube
- No cables in the cockpit, all operated by an AXS shifter pod
- Possibility to connect T-Type derailleur to main motor battery
Edit: dropped while I was typing
I thought we were moving away from gas tank sized downtubes?
Gotta keep the moto vibes going, after all, they still are motor cycles
(Prepared for the "ItS nOt A mOtOrCyClE" comments, E-bikes are rad, this is only for jokes)
Sounds pretty amazing except for the seat post issue. Sram could’ve come up with a different remote for the left side that would just cycle between walk/range/rally so it would be possible to run the dropper of your choice.
…unless they are finally going to make an AXS Reverb with more sizes…
No Mudslayer tire coming from Maxxis.
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