Newly Released Suspension & Components General

[beeb]

If we're going to go down the road of electronics on bikes, I'd like some of these please. No interest in three position settings though - I'd like mine setup with just open and (firm) pedal modes sync'd to dropper position. Putting dropper down would open suspension damping, and putting dropper up would firm the suspension up...

 

[kten]

If we're going to go down the road of electronics on bikes, I'd like some of these please. No interest in three position settings though - I'd like mine setup with just open and (firm) pedal modes sync'd to dropper position. Putting dropper down would open suspension damping, and putting dropper up would firm the suspension up...

Ohhh that could be the first over $20k Specialized Enduro..

 

[gillyske]

So will this (electronic suspension) mean the end of privateers ever getting a podium?

 

[kten]

So will this (electronic suspension) mean the end of privateers ever getting a podium?

Because the pro's will have worked out how to divert that battery power via bluetooth to the cranks?

 

[moorey]

So will this (electronic suspension) mean the end of privateers ever getting a podium?

Oh man! I can't afford that stuff. Dreams of glory = ded.

 

[Asininedrivel]

So will this (electronic suspension) mean the end of privateers ever getting a podium?

No I don't think so. A few years ago (2017 or 2018 can't remember) Enduro MTB did a test of all the top EWS bikes. Part of their summary was that Sam Hill was an even better rider than we all thought he was because his Nukeproof at the time was apparently a steaming pile of baby cack compared to the competition.

Point being? Basically that the most talented riders can win on whatever they want. And (probably) that there are bigger barriers to privateers (lack of support, mechanics, money) than a bit of electronic wizardry.

Having said that, a mate had a Lapierre Spicy Team (which was the first one to have that Ei suspension thing) which he raved about. When it worked. But it was French so that wasn't often.

 

[PJO]

Oh man! I can't afford that stuff. Dreams of glory = ded.

Chance are you wouldn't notice it's effects anyway, take it as a win!

 

[moorey]

Chance are you wouldn't notice it's effects anyway, take it as a win!

100%. My old RC Lyrik feel like my RCT3 lyrik feel like my luftcappe debonair lyriks.
I’ve been known to ride locked out and not notice. I’m not their target audience.
Actually, I probably am….Like 98% of riders…I’m just to tight and obstinate to be interested.

 

[Emu1]

100%. My old RC Lyrik feel like my RCT3 lyrik feel like my luftcappe debonair lyriks.
I’ve been known to ride locked out and not notice. I’m not their target audience.
Actually, I probably am….Like 98% of riders…I’m just to tight and obstinate to be interested.

ha, I thought I was the only one.

 

[moorey]

ha, I thought I was the only one.

We’re just the honest 2% who know that our bikes aren’t the issue

 

[HamboCairns]

We’re just the honest 2% who know that our bikes aren’t the issue

Haha

 

[frenchman]

We’re just the honest 2% who know that our bikes aren’t the issue

That’s why people still buy single pivots

 

[Labcanary]

ha, I thought I was the only one.

Me too.
Usually I think "That track was harsher than I remember. Oh..." Unlocks forks

 

[moorey]

That’s why people still buy single pivots

Speak for yourself. I buy them because they’re cheap AF second hand because no one wants them.

 

[frenchman]

Speak for yourself. I buy them because they’re cheap AF second hand because no one wants them.

Yeah but some fucking peanut paid retail for it.

 

[moorey]

Yeah but some fucking peanut paid retail for it.

That reminds me…still got 4-5 of yours I can buy?

 

[frenchman]

That reminds me…still got 4-5 of yours I can buy?

U have issues m8.

 

[moorey]

U have issues m8.

Says the man paying new orange prices….

 

[frenchman]

Says the man paying new orange prices….

That’s exactly wot I said.

Yeah but some fucking peanut paid retail for it.

 

[moorey]

That’s exactly wot I said.

I’m just making sure it’s clear for everyone.

Still always interested in your worthless scraps though.