Guest notmyname Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 There was the Ibis BowTi and the simpler SilkTi from the early 90's.Moots still make the YBB. Hmmmmmm. Moots. Dreamy.
Spez247 Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 Looks like a cool solution. No maintenance on the rear, yet compliant. Win win
BrandonF_ Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 Cutting edge tech, love it. Don't know how it can be compared to something from the 90's?? It would be like comparing a Current dual susser that "appears" to function the same as a Dual susser of the late 90's, based on looks...? Wish I could afford this frame, I'd buy it anytime. leaboy, L46, Danger Dassie and 1 other 4
BenReaper Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 This does look like a good compromise between lightweight and comfort for the racing snakes and weight weenies.I think this just might take off......or history might repeat itself.Guess we'll have to wait and see.
Ampandy Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 Reminds me of the concertina passenger busses.......from the 80's
rock Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 we really need a pro team on Ti bikes to add some spirit to the Ti game again. that Moots........
dirtypot Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 I like the tech behind it, looks like it would work well. But I agree with Marius - it's ugly. And I'm a massive BMC fan, and have a BMC roadbike!The previous TE01 looked dreamy, but this one does not float my boat. EDIT - Maybe it just needs a better colour scheme?
nox1111 Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Love it that they've made plan for xc race frames! that little video showing how it works is mint!Not at all my type of bike, but deffo worth a look.
Shebeen Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 ummm, if Absolon is going to ride it, it will have to work. i'm on the fence.. the look could grow on me
GLuvsMtb Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 I quite like the concept. it seems to provide lateral stiffness and only vertical flex with minimal weight penalty and virtually zero maintenance, which is what you want from a suspension design. I don't think the idea is to replace rear suspension, it is merely an alternative for riders that would prefer something slightly more comfortable than a traditional hardtail. If I was a competitive marathon racer I would seriously consider this bike. BenReaper, arendoog and BrandonF_ 3
BrandonF_ Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Reminds me of the concertina passenger busses.......from the 80's????????????
arendoog Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 I like riding my racing hard tail,.A smoother ride over the rough terrain would make it the ultimate in efficiency ,weight and responsiveness .i also ride a steel hard tail and the extra comfort compared to a racing carbon frame is noticeable .I would love to try this out GLuvsMtb 1
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