The man on the left has his top of the fork showing. Says Kashima on it.
I meant that in races, riders like Remi and Richie have been running non-Kashima current-model forks. I think the reason these forks are blurred out is because they're the new chassis.
It's definitely funky. Adjustable for wheel size, lower pivot is concentric with the bottom bracket and drives the shock. Also includes in-frame storage and has some nice details like good access to the high speed rebound on Fox shocks from the non-drive side.
I meant that in races, riders like Remi and Richie have been running non-Kashima current-model forks. I think the reason these forks are blurred out is...
I meant that in races, riders like Remi and Richie have been running non-Kashima current-model forks. I think the reason these forks are blurred out is because they're the new chassis.
Seems that top tier guys run non-kash for the off season. Same deal when the 38 dropped
My favorite brake of all time is when I've ridden other guys Hope brakes.
But I have Codes & Guides on current bikes just due to...
My favorite brake of all time is when I've ridden other guys Hope brakes.
But I have Codes & Guides on current bikes just due to "winding up with", not seeeking out.
I'm like Krispy & run my reach adjust fairly close to the bar. Don't like reaching way out to pull a lever in just for "feel or modulation".
Modulation should happen from a half pull and to the bar itself.
The one thing I can't stand about my Codes and/or Guides is that if you're on a ripper running day of laps, at some point either you gotta back the lever out to a reach point that's inconvenient to make up for pad wear & get more throw in to get your power/bite point back.
OR...you get the reach right, the power almost perfect BUT...then you feel the perch and lever flex toward and sometimes touch the grip when you've got a heavy yank.
Maven's sound like a damn nightmare to me. I want to buy/try them. But damn...I do NOT want to pull wheels, try rotors, try the next rotor, then maybe the next one, then go back through trying a different pad with each style rotor and....good lord!
i swiched to mavens coming from code RCSs, still riding 200mm front and rear, only thing i changed was now running organic pads in both ends...
i swiched to mavens coming from code RCSs, still riding 200mm front and rear, only thing i changed was now running organic pads in both ends. tried sintered in the rear same as with codes but wheel locked up too quick for my taste. now with organics on both ends brake is real dream, same feel/modulation as codes but with way more power. lever pull isn‘t any firmer than on the codes. can only recommend tryin mavens. hope that helped
edit: also i‘m on the lighter side with around 165lbs.
Same on all fronts, 200 front and rear on organic pads, but I came from the SRAM Code Ultimate Stealths and Code RSCs before that. Just got back from a trip to Santa Cruz area and finally got to ride mine up there, maybe I got lucky but the lever pull feels exactly the same as my Stealth's did, but the brakes are way more powerful so you can brake later with one good stab of the levers then let off and keep rolling. BIG fan so far...
It's definitely funky. Adjustable for wheel size, lower pivot is concentric with the bottom bracket and drives the shock. Also includes in-frame storage and has some...
It's definitely funky. Adjustable for wheel size, lower pivot is concentric with the bottom bracket and drives the shock. Also includes in-frame storage and has some nice details like good access to the high speed rebound on Fox shocks from the non-drive side.
Doesn't the Intense Tracer also use a BB-concentric lower pivot? It'll be interesting to hear (eventually) if this new Rocky rides like existing VPP bikes, or if they've managed to do something unique... for better or for worse.
It's definitely funky. Adjustable for wheel size, lower pivot is concentric with the bottom bracket and drives the shock. Also includes in-frame storage and has some...
It's definitely funky. Adjustable for wheel size, lower pivot is concentric with the bottom bracket and drives the shock. Also includes in-frame storage and has some nice details like good access to the high speed rebound on Fox shocks from the non-drive side.
Doesn't the Intense Tracer also use a BB-concentric lower pivot? It'll be interesting to hear (eventually) if this new Rocky rides like existing VPP bikes, or...
Doesn't the Intense Tracer also use a BB-concentric lower pivot? It'll be interesting to hear (eventually) if this new Rocky rides like existing VPP bikes, or if they've managed to do something unique... for better or for worse.
I can assure you that the new Altitude rides like like a Rocky Mountain, but better! We wanted that firm feeling again; had to go back to our roots.
VPP patent is now expired so no more licensing fees open up option for brands. Might see the same when the DW4 patent expire.
Same thing...
VPP patent is now expired so no more licensing fees open up option for brands. Might see the same when the DW4 patent expire.
Same thing that happened when Horst link patent expired around 2016? and DT/Hugi star ratchet for freehubs 2 years ago ?
I get that its been expired for a bit, but still, why? Horst link usually rides better, and as others have said this looks like an Intense clone with the bottom access frame storage, concentric BB lower pivot, and short VPP links.
I get that its been expired for a bit, but still, why? Horst link usually rides better, and as others have said this looks like an...
I get that its been expired for a bit, but still, why? Horst link usually rides better, and as others have said this looks like an Intense clone with the bottom access frame storage, concentric BB lower pivot, and short VPP links.
They were trying to lower the center of gravity as much as possible with that one, which they succeeded, that shock is low. My understanding is they worked very hard to keep the poppy feel of the old bike mixed with the VPP style lay out, which usually doesn't work well together. I'll follow up when mine gets here.
I get that its been expired for a bit, but still, why? Horst link usually rides better, and as others have said this looks like an...
I get that its been expired for a bit, but still, why? Horst link usually rides better, and as others have said this looks like an Intense clone with the bottom access frame storage, concentric BB lower pivot, and short VPP links.
Frame storage is not bottom access. That alone would be enough to pick it over the Tracer for me.
The man on the left has his top of the fork showing. Says Kashima on it.
I meant that in races, riders like Remi and Richie have been running non-Kashima current-model forks. I think the reason these forks are blurred out is because they're the new chassis.
Looks like Kashima lowers too
Excited for what comes of it. Love my Era cranks, and I've been looking for a reason to replace my Spank stem.
Why the switch to VPP? Thats a big move from Horst (which I prefer)
This looks incredible. Bravo rocky.
Wonder if its just a normal vpp or they're are a bunch of funky flip chips etc.
Nice EndurMegaMaditude!
It looks like it's using their Ride4 chip at the forward shock mount, and is also using reach adjust headset cup/chips.
It's definitely funky. Adjustable for wheel size, lower pivot is concentric with the bottom bracket and drives the shock. Also includes in-frame storage and has some nice details like good access to the high speed rebound on Fox shocks from the non-drive side.
Chassis are censored because, colors.
Gold lowers for the 50th anniversary makes sense.
I thought Fox forks couldn't get any uglier.
VPP patent is now expired so no more licensing fees open up option for brands. Might see the same when the DW4 patent expire.
Same thing that happened when Horst link patent expired around 2016? and DT/Hugi star ratchet for freehubs 2 years ago ?
Seems that top tier guys run non-kash for the off season. Same deal when the 38 dropped
I ride 4 chips.
Same on all fronts, 200 front and rear on organic pads, but I came from the SRAM Code Ultimate Stealths and Code RSCs before that. Just got back from a trip to Santa Cruz area and finally got to ride mine up there, maybe I got lucky but the lever pull feels exactly the same as my Stealth's did, but the brakes are way more powerful so you can brake later with one good stab of the levers then let off and keep rolling. BIG fan so far...
that link is smoll
Doesn't the Intense Tracer also use a BB-concentric lower pivot? It'll be interesting to hear (eventually) if this new Rocky rides like existing VPP bikes, or if they've managed to do something unique... for better or for worse.
New Norco XC bike incoming?
Probably the new VLT Range that he was riding a few pages back. There is a Sight coming as well.
but where will the dyname engine fit on the powerplay model
I can assure you that the new Altitude rides like like a Rocky Mountain, but better! We wanted that firm feeling again; had to go back to our roots.
I get that its been expired for a bit, but still, why? Horst link usually rides better, and as others have said this looks like an Intense clone with the bottom access frame storage, concentric BB lower pivot, and short VPP links.
They were trying to lower the center of gravity as much as possible with that one, which they succeeded, that shock is low. My understanding is they worked very hard to keep the poppy feel of the old bike mixed with the VPP style lay out, which usually doesn't work well together. I'll follow up when mine gets here.
Blackbox Boxxer too. Naturally it'll be getting 3.1, but what else being so new?
Flight Attendant, you can see it on the top of the right fork leg.
True. Forgive me rumour gods, for I didn't look at every pixel before commenting.
Frame storage is not bottom access. That alone would be enough to pick it over the Tracer for me.
here's a real pic of luca's canyon in a tuxedo
a full-body bike tuxedo could be rad for mechanics. wouldn't have to clean anything. #bringBackForkBoots
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