* * Which one will be your next ALL MOUNTAIN Beast * *

[Iwan Kemp]

but uglier

Cable routing needs a major re-think

[Mr LOOK]

At 120mm doesn't quite qualify as an AM beast. What's the thinking behind the machined aluminum A-stem?

The 920 innovates by incorporating our Direct Drive concept in its MTB version. The Direct Drive concept corresponds to the optimisation of all the steering station’s parameters in the aim of bringing maximal rigidity, reliability and safety to reach a maximum performance level. We arrive at this result through the use of a short and conical head tube 11/2” below and 11/8” above and the suppression of spacers since the adjustment of the handlebars’ height is now done through the use of our A-Stem reversible length setting the sections of which were clearly defined to optimise steering accuracy.

[The Drongo]

Hmmmm.

 

That thaar Turner looks MEAN, mother!

 

But I had to vote for a Mojo. If I ever got me dirty paws on That, in That colour, you'd better not even Look at it funny and you would need plasters.

 

[Iwan Kemp]

The 920 innovates by incorporating our Direct Drive concept in its MTB version. The Direct Drive concept corresponds to the optimisation of all the steering station’s parameters in the aim of bringing maximal rigidity, reliability and safety to reach a maximum performance level. We arrive at this result through the use of a short and conical head tube 11/2” below and 11/8” above and the suppression of spacers since the adjustment of the handlebars’ height is now done through the use of our A-Stem reversible length setting the sections of which were clearly defined to optimise steering accuracy.

Remember the episode of Friends where Joey uses the Thesaurus to write what's their faces' adoption recommendation letter?

 

This is just ridonkulous! Right? To be fair, I kinda like the stealth look. But this is just the biggest piece of BS I've read in a while. Surely the gains, assuming there are, must be at a level where the average guy won't feel or know the difference. Not one single pro will be riding a 120mm bike anytime soon so what's the point? And very, very, VERY few guys riding a 120mm bike will ride it hard enough to experience anything close to all those descriptive words used in the space of three sentences.

 

I have the same beef Giant's Overdrive BS. Stuck in a "standard" (how many are there now?) with no AM stems available in the size and length you want. All this for some negligible gains nobody cares about except for marketers and easily-fooled-by-big-words followers of the-next-best-thing.

 

Rant off.

[Iwan Kemp]

Remember the episode of Friends where Joey uses the Thesaurus to write what's their faces' adoption recommendation letter?

 

http://youtu.be/owSG_o6SVmo

Edited December 15, 2011 by The Crow

[JLDAM]

This has got to count for The Wes...

 

Remy Absalon Takes Win at Reunion Island Megavalanche

 

http://www.mountainbiker.co.za/top-stories/remy-absalon-takes-win-at-reunion-island-megavalanche.html

 

[Hairy]

The 920 innovates by incorporating our Direct Drive concept in its MTB version. The Direct Drive concept corresponds to the optimisation of all the steering station’s parameters in the aim of bringing maximal rigidity, reliability and safety to reach a maximum performance level. We arrive at this result through the use of a short and conical head tube 11/2” below and 11/8” above and the suppression of spacers since the adjustment of the handlebars’ height is now done through the use of our A-Stem reversible length setting the sections of which were clearly defined to optimise steering accuracy.

 

That is a lot of tech talk and specs being thrown about there .... but it is still only a 120mm travel bike, and by today's AM bike status that bike is just a XC bike

[ETXEONDO]

Salsa Horsethief

[Iwan Kemp]

Salsa Horsethief

 

Quick heads up: you accidentally posted this in a thread about AM bikes.

[Iwan Kemp]

Salsa Horsethief

 

And also this from Bikeradar:

 

"Climbs do show up a dramatic amount of bob from the steeply angled rear linkage though, so Pro Pedal is essential for stable upwards progress. The ease with which it eats through the mid stroke also made Pro Pedal our default choice for cornering too, otherwise there was a real ‘3D’ twist feel as the shock bobbled and the back end twisted noticeably under pressure."

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

And also this from Bikeradar:

 

"Climbs do show up a dramatic amount of bob from the steeply angled rear linkage though, so Pro Pedal is essential for stable upwards progress. The ease with which it eats through the mid stroke also made Pro Pedal our default choice for cornering too, otherwise there was a real ‘3D’ twist feel as the shock bobbled and the back end twisted noticeably under pressure."

in short - it's crap

[banna]

in short - it's crap

 

Thought I'd bring the fred back to AM status after all the XC bike posts...

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

I'll have me one of them...

[Iwan Kemp]

Thought I'd bring the fred back to AM status after all the XC bike posts...

 

Seriously though Banna, which one gets your vote?

Edited December 15, 2011 by The Crow

[(Deon)]

Quick heads up: you accidentally posted this in a thread about AM bikes.

 

Too late, I am going to report him!

 

Damn man, what were you thinking posting that toy here??!!

[LazyTrailRider]

No no no! Must. Resist. Blue. Porn.

 

While I'm here.... Banna, how's your steed on bearings? Mine eats them like Lindsay Lohan eats.... wait, nevermind.

 

Had another set (reckon the current ones lasted <1000km) shipped from Rush Sports this afternoon. Ridiculous!