Figured it’s time to make a new thread for this as we should see a few big releases in 2021. I shared my thoughts on the 2021 S-Works Epic in an IG Live Q&A last night. It’s long, but if any of you have questions about how the bike compares to a handful of others, what I have changed, what I am pla…

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Comment Gold from the Pinker’s! In response to the Trek Top Fuel “Can’t wait for the UpCountry version”

I have always loved listening to your knowledge about bikes @mcneese.chad . Quick question…I currently have a 2013 Focus Raven (Carbon Hardtail) that I have been using for mountain biking. It is super fast but not the most fun to be on for extended periods. About 8 months ago, I ordered a Trek To…

I don’t disagree, but it’s a bit hard to compare. Any model Evo with carbon rims is an extra $2k over an XT spec TF in Aus. No stock of the Evo either.

[image] 2022 Giant Anthem - Weight Weenies More information on the 2022 Giant Anthem. Good news on the geo. Interesting changes to suspension going 110/100 but losing Maestro. Hopefully they can maintain the excellent capability with the shock tuning. Looks li…

I try to refrain from direct recommendations on how people should spend $$$$$. But in a general sense, I think the 2021 model is the better “racer” in terms of XC and long endurance. The new 2022 bike will be a better “trail” bike and “casual racer” by comparison, IMO. The Supercaliber is straigh…

Hmph! [Does Locking Out Your Suspension Actually Make Your Bike More Efficient? The Science]

The most controversial Dylan Johnson video ever! As a person who hits their climb mode vs. open mode, as much as I hit my dropper, this video makes me feel uncomfortable.

It is a pretty dumb Dylan Johnson video IMO. I’m not sure the IV/lockout is at all relevant based on his methods that measure power at the crank. As I picture it the loss with suspension is that a small percentage of your downward force of a pedal stroke goes towards compressing the suspension rath…

My work here is done, I’ve triggered at least 2 of you. 3 including myself… :joy:

I only watched the “bookmarked” section above, did he have the sections timed? I think I’m faster in traction mode than locked or open, for the same Watts, but I’ve never experimented. I’ve got riding buddies that ride everything that’s not a full on descent in locked mode and I watch them fight t…

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ibaldwin October 11, 2021, 4:13pm 859

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