That old thread was beginning to feel like an old hub standard, am I right? Nothing new, but here’s a primer for anyone needing a quick overview of what I find most interesting in 2022 XC models: [image] First Ride: The 2022 Ibis Exie is Made in USA & Ready to Race - Pinkbike The Exie …

Yep, you can get the box inside the Grace stems as well as in certain models of Newmen and Syntace. My problem is that all of this stems are long (at least 66 mm) and have negative tilt. I can probably live with slightly more length but with the negative tilt the brake levers will hit the top tube a…

You’ve obviously done a heap of research and thought this through:slightly_smiling_face::ok_hand:. One other thought then, are you committed to slammed stem? You probably have a fair bit more than 0.03kg of steerer left there to come off. What I’ve done on my bike is replaced the Syncros headset co…

Yes I admit I spent way too much time online to make this build a special one. The cockpit is - as expected - a little tricky. I not going to slam the stem as even with the positive tilted stem and a 15 mm bar I need some spacers to make the shifter clear the top tube. Thanks for the info on the Sy…

Anyone seen the wireless blips in the wild? I admittedly haven’t don’t any research on these, but is there a way to integrate those? Also, can those be utilized for the AXS dropper? I saw Nino’s bike and it still has wires, so I’m assuming no, but have to ask the brain trust here.

Per SRAM and either Brad Copeland or DangerHolm, they haven’t enabled any Reverb connection as it needs “held down”. It should be possible soon you’d hole given it’s already happening with the blip. Nino is running a Yep Components dropper with mechanical lever. Joystick type that looks awesome

That’s what I get for reading older pinkbike articles. [image] Bike Check: Nino Schurter's New Special Edition Spark RC - Pinkbike Take a look at Nino's sparkly speed machine. Why did he switch away?

I think just purely weight. Might also be to support Swiss, but that’s a stretch. [image] Handlebar control Yep Components JoyStick Blue from €65.00 instead of ... Discover a wide range of products on www.alltricks.com

[image] Nino used the JoyStick in Leogang as well. Looks like a very nice solution. It‘s also available in the r2-bike shop.

What does this do for him? Hump (Never mind, saw the actual post above)

Looking for a new race bike for the local XC circuit. Races are in the 14-24 mile range, about 100 feet of climbing per mile on average. I am teetering between two bike choices… Santa Cruz Blur or Santa Cruz Highball. Both CS models that will be upgraded to AXS & reserve wheels I already have. I …

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commanderobvious June 11, 2022, 12:55am 463

That’s what I get for reading older pinkbike articles.

Why did he switch away?

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