With the first Slash 29 in 2016. Reason given was shocks were good enough that it was no longer required.^ from the still - when did trek ditch their floater set up? Another case of the homogenisation of big brands.
When did the specialized patent on FRS/Horst or whatever it was expire?With the first Slash 29 in 2016. Reason given was shocks were good enough that it was no longer required.
I think about 2016 - whenever it was that Transition binned their entire range overnight and debuted Horst sprung goodness like the V1 Sentinel.When did the specialized patent on FRS/Horst or whatever it was expire?
So so nice. If only it wasn't superboost....I can't think of another review where a bike was praised any higher:
It must RIP!
Amazing what can be achieved with a single pivot and a good linkage tune (and geo).I can't think of another review where a bike was praised any higher:
It must RIP!
Yeah, similar vibe to the new Sentinel too from what I've read.Aside from the more appropriate sizing, that Antidote Carbonjack review seems to read a lot like the Ripmo. Not an enduro sled, but a proper riding MTB.
IMHO, an Enduro bike SHOULD be a proper riding MTB. The trend for long/low/slack might be all fun for playing and descending fast, but doesn’t lend itself to being a bike you can ride in all conditions and terrain for hours.Aside from the more appropriate sizing, that Antidote Carbonjack review seems to read a lot like the Ripmo. Not an enduro sled, but a proper riding MTB.
You can even show off the engine map app at the post ride cafe stop!
Some mtb’s have gotten dumb.
Be good if KYB start making MTB suspension as well. https://www.yamahabicycles.com/bikes/ydx-moro-pro/So how bout one of these then!
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I was rolling around the Silvan 'Flowduro' race on the weekend absolutely staggered by the size of bike people are riding.IMHO, an Enduro bike SHOULD be a proper riding MTB. The trend for long/low/slack might be all fun for playing and descending fast, but doesn’t lend itself to being a bike you can ride in all conditions and terrain for hours.
One of the main reasons I loved the Revel when looking for a new bike for Felix was the conservative numbers and being designed to pedal and climb really well, while still being a super capable descender.
Pure enduro descending race bikes have their place, as do ploughs, but I think the amount of people able to use them to potential in a race is very limited. TLDR. The Carbonjack did catch my eye. Looks like a hoot.
Why bother racing enduro then? XC is already a thing.Maybe there should be penalties for walking your bike on stages..
I’ve got plenty of mates who would consider or call themselves an Enduro rider, but wouldn’t pedal up a hill to save themselves. That’s fine, I’m not into the whole categorizing of bikes and riding. Don’t get me started on opportunistic wankfest that is ‘down country’. Flame suit on.I was rolling around the Silvan 'Flowduro' race on the weekend absolutely staggered by the size of bike people are riding.
So many people walking 170mm coil-sprung bikes up the hill.
Their regular 'rides' must include a lot of driving/shuttling or walking