Gear for Enduro 2.0

[Eddy Gordo]

TOPSIDE /// Aluminum

[Eddy Gordo]

COPPERHEAD /// 35/OS

 

 

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/deity-launches-full-35mm-carbon-and-aluminum-handlebar-line.html

[Hairy]

for the #EnduroBro's

 

https://bikerumor.com/2019/03/07/new-leatt-velocity-6-5-bulletproof-mountain-bike-goggles-see-light-of-day/

 

[Capricorn]

SRAM has released an upgraded version of the Guide, SRAM G2. Apparently, the weight of guides with the stopping power of Codes. 

 

edit:not really the same power as codes, only 7% increase in power over current Guides. Codes are still top of the sram brake power pile.

 

Along with the new lever bodies, and calipers, SRAM is releasing a new brakepad compound: Power organic.

 

 

 

The new SRAM G2

The new SRAM G2 is a ground-up redesign, with new calipers, hoses and levers – there’s even a new pad compound. There will be two models in the lineup, the €190 SRAM G2 RSC and the €295 SRAM G2 Ultimate. The more affordable G2 RSC brake features the reach and contact point adjustment and Guide lever feel, combined with claimed Code power. The SRAM G2 Ultimates are the top-of-the-line option, with a carbon lever blade running on a pivot bearing, SRAM claim it’s their lightest four-piston brake.

 

 

 

What’s changed with the new G2?

Most importantly, SRAM claim a 7% increase in power over the outgoing Guides. This has been achieved by producing a stiffer caliper, with a narrower pocket and larger contact surfaces around the body bolts. SRAM claim that even though they’ve narrowed the pad pocket and removed the heat shield, their switch to phenolic pistons eliminates the need for additional cooling methods and the heat management of the new G2 is the same as the outgoing Guides. SRAM also claim to have improved the pad movement, so that the pad gap remains consistent as the pads wear, ensuring the lever feel and bite point consistent too. While the pad shape is the same, the new SRAM G2 brake pads have a new compound, named the Power Organic compound. Standard Organic and Metallic are also still an option and you can fit original Guide pads into the G2’s and vice versa.

 

 

 

Edited March 28, 2019 by Capricorn

[Meezo]

RockShox quietly releases budget '35' fork

 

RockShox may have blown the budget fork market wide open

 

https://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/news/article/rockshox-35-fork-details-53790/

[PhilipV]

RockShox quietly releases budget '35' fork

 

RockShox may have blown the budget fork market wide open

 

https://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/news/article/rockshox-35-fork-details-53790/

I won't mind replacing the Fox32 on my hardtail with something like this.

[stefmeister]

RockShox quietly releases budget '35' fork

 

RockShox may have blown the budget fork market wide open

 

https://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/news/article/rockshox-35-fork-details-53790/

Will probably become the standard spec fork we’ll see R80k carbon bikes.

[Eddy Gordo]

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/first-ride-rockshoxs-updated-lyrik-and-new-deluxe-shock.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Reden]

Not new but still hard to beat the performance for coils.

I used thew DBcoilsCS.

 

 

Edited April 9, 2019 by Reden

[Hairy]

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/first-ride-rockshoxs-updated-lyrik-and-new-deluxe-shock.html

 

p6pb17033733.jpg

 

 

 

p5pb17033755.jpg

That silver / mercury finish really does it for me!

[Eddy Gordo]

 

[Eddy Gordo]

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/new-fox-open-face-dropframe-trail-helmet-spotted-at-sea-otter.html

[Rigardt@Scott]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I just can't buy into this... rather wear a full face!

[Capricorn]

yesterday I noticed these  in the recent SS 2019 Fox MTB clothing release vid. Fox playing coy with me by saying it's 'maybe something new'. Not even Vital or PB noticed it until i pointed it out. #first #onlycountsifyouactuallypostedacomment 

 

 

new lid 1.jpg

 

new lid 2.jpg

 

 

and it's finally revealed at Sea Otter. Great observation there Capricorn!

 

 

DESCRIPTION

THE ALL-NEW DROPFRAME HELMET

The Dropframe helmet is our maximum coverage trail helmet featuring ear protection and open-faced ventilation.

PRODUCT DETAILS

FEATURES

• Dual-density Varizorb™ EPS liner provides improved protection by spreading forces of impact across a wider area
• 8 Big Bore intake vents and 7 exhaust vents keep you cool and aid in moisture management
• The fixed visor is positioned perfectly to channel air through the helmet
• Fidlock® SNAP helmet buckle provides quick entry and exit while wearing gloves

 

 

Fox Racing website

 

No MIPS = lower price? Some reviewer is going to call this good value for money, but since it's a lid with no contemporary measure to mitigate risk of concussion, is cheaper really better? the argument for something is better than nothing is not really a good one anymore, because you don't need to be at risk of cracking your egg to suffer major brain trauma.

Edited April 13, 2019 by Capricorn

[Bos]

and it's finally revealed at Sea Otter. Great observation there Capricorn!

 

 

Fox drop0.jpg

 

Fox Racing website

 

No MIPS = lower price? Some reviewer is going to call this good value for money, but since it's a lid with no contemporary measure to mitigate risk of concussion, is cheaper really better? the argument for something is better than nothing is not really a good one anymore, because you don't need to be at risk of cracking your egg to suffer major brain trauma.

 

Took a Proper Slam on Iron Monkey on Saturday morning. Wind took my wheels from under me on the bigger jump up at the start of DH2, landed sideways and high-sided like I've never been slammed before. My Bell Super R2 chinbar broke in two. And the MIPS looks permanently Skew from the rotation. I've got a slight black eye from the abrasive impact, inside the lid. 

I'm pretty confident that had it been a "proper" full-face, I would have been a bit better off, think they are padded better, but would I have been wearing it? probably not, and If was not wearing the full face at all, Id probably still be chilling up there under a bush. 

 

I think I am now converted, excuse the pun. But going 3/4 of the way above wont save your face when you're really getting tossed.

[Hairy]

Still maintain that we should all be using F/Face lids ... make the more XC focused ones with a little less protection if needed to get the weight and ventilation to a level that is acceptable, but F/Face is the way to go ..... now I need to take my own advice and get one too!