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2/20/2024 8:42am

Bruni said on "making up the number's" podcast that it wouldn't be in production until 2025. 

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jofish
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Are those solid machined chainstays on the norco dh prototype?! Could be milled out on the underside I suppose?

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ShapeThings
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2/20/2024 1:37pm
jofish wrote:
Are those solid machined chainstays on the norco dh prototype?! Could be milled out on the underside I suppose?

Are those solid machined chainstays on the norco dh prototype?! Could be milled out on the underside I suppose?

IMG 4324

They're hollow/machined on the inside facing the tire. The PB core bike article has a clearer photo. 

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They're hollow/machined on the inside facing the tire. The PB core bike article has a clearer photo. 

The seat stays are but the chainstays look solid to my eyes?

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2/20/2024 2:17pm
jofish wrote:
The seat stays are but the chainstays look solid to my eyes?

The seat stays are but the chainstays look solid to my eyes?

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I'd be shocked if they were solid. Could be machined out from the bottom.

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2/20/2024 2:26pm Edited Date/Time 2/20/2024 2:27pm

it's almost like the thumbnail in the most popular section below of the Mt Saint Anne Pit Bits is having a "oh hey look at me" moment right now. 

they're hollowed from the underside. https://p.vitalmtb.com/styles/full_size_1600/s3/photos/users/94/photos/2023-10/20231004_UCI_DH_WorldCUp_MSA_Z4A8885.jpg?VersionId=GD5PYSm.s_txwueyf0DM.olf8zCbzwjq&itok=2o1SDJV0

 

**edit - one of you cool cats embed that picture.

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ctbiker888 wrote:
it's almost like the thumbnail in the most popular section below of the Mt Saint Anne Pit Bits is having a "oh hey look at me"...

it's almost like the thumbnail in the most popular section below of the Mt Saint Anne Pit Bits is having a "oh hey look at me" moment right now. 

they're hollowed from the underside. https://p.vitalmtb.com/styles/full_size_1600/s3/photos/users/94/photos/2023-10/20231004_UCI_DH_WorldCUp_MSA_Z4A8885.jpg?VersionId=GD5PYSm.s_txwueyf0DM.olf8zCbzwjq&itok=2o1SDJV0

 

**edit - one of you cool cats embed that picture.

20231004 UCI DH WorldCUp MSA Z4A8885.jpg?VersionId=qN.vElKs6KRuWvUJeY4.

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Some serious CNC p*rn going on here.

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2/21/2024 3:28pm

Hearing maven release very soon and first batch is special red splatter only. Claiming can run smaller rotors and still more power than other top brands but wait to see about that

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2/21/2024 3:30pm
therock911 wrote:
Hearing maven release very soon and first batch is special red splatter only. Claiming can run smaller rotors and still more power than other top brands...

Hearing maven release very soon and first batch is special red splatter only. Claiming can run smaller rotors and still more power than other top brands but wait to see about that

the rumour is tomorrow...  

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2/21/2024 4:18pm

That would be super lame if you can only get the red colour to start, any intel when black will be available?

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2/21/2024 5:53pm Edited Date/Time 2/21/2024 8:17pm

*oops, vital's bad. nuked this pic. you'll see it soon enough -gordo

For context, Vital deleted the pic I posted of the maven banner on the site. Looking forward to the full release 

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2/21/2024 8:55pm
hookem34 wrote:

Screenshot 2023-12-07 at 8.30.46 AM

Spotted out on my local trails this past weekend (Feb 17th-18th) looks to be of the new Norco Sight (sorry for the blurry spy shot). Looked to have been being ridden by a shop employee so I’ll see if I can poke some more information as there’s a few Norco shops here on van island. Shares the same design as the purple design above (no changes it looks like from that). Should be dropping really soon as they have the ride aligned sizing / information label printed on the top tube.FF31F945-E2B6-4741-A548-0C3D7816C0D2.jpeg?VersionId=l5VIMMJgumU48oMcWJvqUdCh1rektqx

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2/21/2024 9:05pm Edited Date/Time 2/21/2024 9:06pm

Pretty sure Giant did a kindergarten colouring in competition for the new 2024 bikes 

 

MY24ReignAdvanced1 ColorADigitalBlurpleMY24ReignAdvanced2 ColorASangria CarbonMY24ReignSX ColorASeaSparkle HematiteMY24TranceAdvanced290 ColorAShoreline SeaSparkleMY24-Reign-Advanced-FR Color-A-Rainbow-Sprayed

MY24-Trance-Advanced-29-FR Color-A-Sustained-Grey

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peecee wrote:
Pretty sure Giant did a kindergarten colouring in competition for the new 2024 bikes   

Pretty sure Giant did a kindergarten colouring in competition for the new 2024 bikes 

 

MY24ReignAdvanced1 ColorADigitalBlurpleMY24ReignAdvanced2 ColorASangria CarbonMY24ReignSX ColorASeaSparkle HematiteMY24TranceAdvanced290 ColorAShoreline SeaSparkleMY24-Reign-Advanced-FR Color-A-Rainbow-Sprayed

MY24-Trance-Advanced-29-FR Color-A-Sustained-Grey

Ibis doing the same with their hd6. Don’t tell me u wannabe team black matt or silver. 
 

I like it. But keep the rest simple ☝️

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therock911 wrote:
Hearing maven release very soon and first batch is special red splatter only. Claiming can run smaller rotors and still more power than other top brands...

Hearing maven release very soon and first batch is special red splatter only. Claiming can run smaller rotors and still more power than other top brands but wait to see about that

the rumour is tomorrow...  

I thought today is release of the alloy Atherton. 

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therock911 wrote:
Hearing maven release very soon and first batch is special red splatter only. Claiming can run smaller rotors and still more power than other top brands...

Hearing maven release very soon and first batch is special red splatter only. Claiming can run smaller rotors and still more power than other top brands but wait to see about that

the rumour is tomorrow...  

20th of March, some limited edition red splatter that will come with different size rotors up to 200, they don't recommend 220, 18.5 and 19mm pistons, mineral as we all now, claimed 50% more power than codes, bold statement imo

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New air shock from Formula on Ratboy's bike? 

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New air shock from Formula on Ratboy's bike? 

I have seen a prototype been ridden in Finale at the beginning of the year paired with the Dual Crown Enduro Fork. Looked like a finished product just missing the decals. I asked the rider about it but he was kinda secretive about it.

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20th of March, some limited edition red splatter that will come with different size rotors up to 200, they don't recommend 220, 18.5 and 19mm pistons...

20th of March, some limited edition red splatter that will come with different size rotors up to 200, they don't recommend 220, 18.5 and 19mm pistons, mineral as we all now, claimed 50% more power than codes, bold statement imo

Considering codes have fvck all power I can see that being easily possible 😅

 

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2/22/2024 12:01am Edited Date/Time 2/22/2024 12:09am

Sram Maven Ultimate Stealth Expert Brake Kit – Limited Edition Splash Red - $999.00

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Screenshot 2024-02-22 at 12.08.57 AM

Maven drops at 8:00am PST

Hoping its not just the red colour to start..

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20th of March, some limited edition red splatter that will come with different size rotors up to 200, they don't recommend 220, 18.5 and 19mm pistons...

20th of March, some limited edition red splatter that will come with different size rotors up to 200, they don't recommend 220, 18.5 and 19mm pistons, mineral as we all now, claimed 50% more power than codes, bold statement imo

Robstyle wrote:

Considering codes have fvck all power I can see that being easily possible 😅

 

codes have pretty awful power considering it's sram's DH brakes, the force needed to the lever is always too much to have some decent stopping power at the rotor, Dominions, dhr evo, hope v4, mt7, these are all way more powerful and with a much lighter lever. therefore they need to step up their game with the Mavens 

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mattwright wrote:
Sram Maven Ultimate Stealth Expert Brake Kit – Limited Edition Splash Red - $999.00 Maven drops at 8:00am PST Hoping its not just the red colour...

Sram Maven Ultimate Stealth Expert Brake Kit – Limited Edition Splash Red - $999.00

Screenshot 2024-02-21 at 11.58.11 PM 2

Screenshot 2024-02-22 at 12.08.57 AM

Maven drops at 8:00am PST

Hoping its not just the red colour to start..

i know it's not just brakes, but it's nuts 1k for sram brakes, must be crazy to pay that much for something mass produced, when you can get direttissima brakes, handmade and checked for a tad more, or other options anyway with much higher quality like hope

 

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Let's just be clear, when we are talking about Codes not being powerful... Are we talking about Code R or Code RS(C)? Because there is a world of difference between the two. 

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Primoz wrote:
Let's just be clear, when we are talking about Codes not being powerful... Are we talking about Code R or Code RS(C)? Because there is a...

Let's just be clear, when we are talking about Codes not being powerful... Are we talking about Code R or Code RS(C)? Because there is a world of difference between the two. 

meh you can talk about ultimates as well, still not that powerful.

https://enduro-mtb.com/en/best-mtb-disc-brake-can-buy/

according to this test, all details are in the link, with a given force to the lever equal to every brake in test code rsc were "producing" only 70nm to the rotor, meaning that the ultra powerful maven being 50% stronger would be 105nm, so still less then a direttissima, let alone a maxima. Enduro mtb is working on another of these tests i'm super interested in with the new brakes now on sale.

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