KJP1230
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KJP1230 dariodigiulio's article
Apr 23, 2024 at 14:46
12 hours
Downhill Bikes of Sea Otter - Part 1
@betobi: Agreed. We'll see!
Frankly, if Specialized could keep essentially the same kinematics as the current Enduro, but reduce the chain growth/pedal kickback and move the weight of the bike even lower with that new linkage.... it's hard to imagine a better bike.
KJP1230 dariodigiulio's article
Apr 22, 2024 at 21:39
1 day
Downhill Bikes of Sea Otter - Part 1
@stephenzkie: Yes, but I saw a video of the suspension cycling on instagram, and the linkage moves up and back (almost like it's extending rearward) as the suspension moves. I bet even at sag it would be much more out of the way than what it looks like when stationary.
KJP1230 dariodigiulio's article
Apr 22, 2024 at 18:00
1 day
Downhill Bikes of Sea Otter - Part 1
@skimtb1: Totally fair. We'll see what happens when the new enduro and demo come out!
KJP1230 dariodigiulio's article
Apr 22, 2024 at 12:58
2 days
Downhill Bikes of Sea Otter - Part 1
It appears that the linkage mostly operates within the radius of the chain ring. Presumably it will be about as protected as your transmission by a bash guard.
KJP1230 dariodigiulio's article
Apr 22, 2024 at 12:56
2 days
Downhill Bikes of Sea Otter - Part 1
It's a ground-up prototype of a new suspension layout, made from either forged or printed metal and carbon bars. And it's strong enough to be piloted by actual WC racers.
I'm skeptical that the new Enduros and Demos will actually look like that bike, but I think the industrial look is pretty rad.
KJP1230 dariodigiulio's article
Apr 22, 2024 at 10:56
2 days
First Look: Deity Releases New Stems, Grips, & Pedals
100% I've been running TMacs on my enduro rig for 4.5 seasons and they haven't needed one bit of maintenance.
KJP1230 dariodigiulio's article
Apr 20, 2024 at 12:17
Apr 20, 2024
Spotted: Frameworks Racing DH Bike with Electronic Fox Shock & Unreleased Enve Rims
I sincerely think the kashima/gold lowers look cool. Fox should drop the signature orange color and start with Gold and Black lowers as standard options.
KJP1230 dariodigiulio's article
Apr 19, 2024 at 12:32
Apr 19, 2024
First Look: Vorsprung's New Telum Coil Shock
I think lots of people will invest in this level of tech. Plenty of reviewers agree that premium suspension like PUSH and EXT makes a noticeable difference compared to Rockshox and Fox products. I've personally chatted with a few people who have EXT suspension on their enduro bikes, and every one of them has said it is terrific.
KJP1230 dariodigiulio's article
Apr 18, 2024 at 8:15
Apr 18, 2024
Review: 6 Months with the New DT Swiss 240 DEG Hubs
@somebody-else: That is, again, a single person's experience published via social media. That person also says within the post follow up that they weigh >220 lbs. I am not saying that failures don't happen. When there are 10's or 100's of thousands of units produced and in the field, you'll have failures and people will talk about it when it happens.
I have nothing against DT Swiss. They make good stuff. My only point is that $499.90 feels like a huge sticker price for the hubs. Especially when you have bling offerings from other companies (of which I9 is but one option) for less.
KJP1230 dariodigiulio's article
Apr 18, 2024 at 7:43
Apr 18, 2024
Review: 6 Months with the New DT Swiss 240 DEG Hubs
@mtbforlife4: Oh please. I've had I9's on my enduro/park bike for 4.5 years and have had zero issues and the hubs have needed to be serviced (new bearings) exactly 1 time. I have multiple riding buddies with Hydras as well and zero issues to date. I've also had DT Swiss which have worked fine. Quit inventing some sort of ubiquitous issue because of an antecdotal experience.
