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Prepare for the 650b Wheel-Size Revolution

Dec. 19, 2012, 2:42 p.m.
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Dec. 19, 2012, 2:47 p.m.
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No sense in Dean starting any Enduro/Trail/AM bike thread. Kenny P just destroyed it.

That is a beautiful bike.

Dec. 19, 2012, 3:04 p.m.
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Didn't trust the 1*11 hype about the chainrings?

That is a beautiful bike by the way, but i'm sure you know that already.

Dec. 19, 2012, 3:28 p.m.
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Bike Porn…

Wow, beautiful. Which Hans Dampfs are those? I see the 27.5 is available in 2.35 and 2.25.

Ride, don't slide.

Dec. 19, 2012, 3:35 p.m.
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2.35 / TLR / SnakeSkin / Trailstar

Dec. 19, 2012, 4:15 p.m.
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looks awesome. be cool to know the deets. stem and bars? can't tell ,are those shimano cranks w removeable spider(thought i'd seen new slx's w removeable spider)? weight? angles?

Dec. 19, 2012, 4:23 p.m.
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More deets:

No pedals

Race Face goodness

1x11 (guide is for bash protection and looks)

Flush fit

Specs

Dec. 19, 2012, 4:36 p.m.
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juuust right. props on the 785 sixc spec

Dec. 19, 2012, 4:36 p.m.
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murderlicious

"Nobody really gives a shit that you don't like the thing that you have no firsthand experience with." Dave

Dec. 19, 2012, 6:03 p.m.
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Are there any frames out there that are designed to work as either 26er or 650b. I know there are 26er frames that just so happen to have enough clearance for a 650b wheel and tire but what about something that's geometry is optimized to work well with both. Or something that has adjustable dropouts maybe.

The new Banshee Rune and Spitfire are designed to work with both wheel platforms by utilizing swappable rear end dropout 'chips'.

http://bansheebikes.blogspot.com/2012/12/ks-link-geometry-settings.html

http://www.bikerumor.com/2012/08/20/first-look-at-banshee-bikes-newly-revamped-spitfire-and-rune-trail-bikes/

Pretty cool, eh?

I have a Prime with the new suspension design, and I think it's swell.

Dec. 19, 2012, 6:11 p.m.
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The new Banshee Rune and Spitfire are designed to work with both wheel platforms by utilizing swappable rear end dropout 'chips'.

http://bansheebikes.blogspot.com/2012/12/ks-link-geometry-settings.html

http://www.bikerumor.com/2012/08/20/first-look-at-banshee-bikes-newly-revamped-spitfire-and-rune-trail-bikes/

Pretty cool, eh?

I have a Prime with the new suspension design, and I think it's swell.

The Intense Carbine as well…

Dec. 20, 2012, 1:16 p.m.
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The new Banshee Rune and Spitfire are designed to work with both wheel platforms by utilizing swappable rear end dropout 'chips'.

http://bansheebikes.blogspot.com/2012/12/ks-link-geometry-settings.html

http://www.bikerumor.com/2012/08/20/first-look-at-banshee-bikes-newly-revamped-spitfire-and-rune-trail-bikes/

Pretty cool, eh?

I have a Prime with the new suspension design, and I think it's swell.

Interesting. I was kind of "off" Banshee with all those bushings issues they took an eternity to resolve but I imagine the new ones will be solid.

Cheers and reps to ya!

As far as that Rocky above, I was going to post a thread asking what bikes will look like in 5 years…I think that answers the question right there. The weight too…jesus. Is 25lbs going to be the new 30lbs?
:drool:

Wrong. Always.

Dec. 20, 2012, 1:17 p.m.
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The Intense Carbine as well…

Yeah…I saw that somewhere. Did some searching after I posted the question and Intense was the first thing I saw.

Wrong. Always.

Dec. 20, 2012, 1:23 p.m.
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that's hot. geometry?

Dec. 20, 2012, 1:31 p.m.
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As far as that Rocky above, I was going to post a thread asking what bikes will look like in 5 years…I think that answers the question right there. The weight too…jesus. Is 25lbs going to be the new 30lbs?
:drool:

In 5 years will you have decided what bike to buy?

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