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[Capricorn]

Fox 49er looking very production ready.

 

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According to PB, that frame silhouette looks like a mondraker.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Fox 49er looking very production ready.

 

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According to PB, that frame silhouette looks like a mondraker.

It does. That triangular brace near the head tube...

[Capricorn]

Dirt's feature on Trek Suspension R&D is pulling aside the kimono on what looks like near-term releases:

 

 

What/are there any different challenges balancing a bike that is going faster through rough ground with reference to 29 vs 27.5?

The main thing we’ve found is that you’re able to carry more speed on the 29” wheel and you’re a bit more stable due to the greater self-correcting nature of the bigger wheels, so you can drive in more “monster truck” like. Also, the bump frequency changes a bit when compared to going through the same section on 27.5” wheels. Fast cornering also becomes calmer on the 29” wheel which influences things as well.

 

 

Will we see the Atherton’s on a 29” DH bike this year?

I think I heard your Mum calling you…

Will we see RE:aktiv on a downhill bike?

Better go, I think she’s yellin’ now!

 

 

Does your research show 29 to be faster than 27.5” on a downhill bike in every situation?

When racing the clock, the 29” wheel is basically more efficient, stable and faster. And with today’s geos and component development, such as Boost wheels, great tires and equal suspension, it really all comes down to what bike characteristics the rider prefers. That’s the part which is specific to the rider and there’s no right or wrong. A given rider will always go faster on what they feel the most comfortable on and suits their style best.

[Capricorn]

i wonder if this was aimed at Polygon:

 

 

What is your philosophy on damping/suspension?

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Additionally, balancing the mechanical system (kinematics) with the shock and vice versa is very important for a balanced performance. I’ve never understood how some designers can claim that you don’t need compression damping if you have a certain mechanical system. Dampers are transient devices where a mechanical system is not, meaning that a mechanical system operates the same regardless of type of input/bump whereas a damper is very sensitive to the type of bump.