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This! I would like to see them get a bit lighter, better batteries and more efficient and quieter drive units. E-bikes are here to stay and in their current form, I think they are great! My hope is that that the MTB versions stay as they are...if the torque gets much higher that's when issues will start happening. Now, for the commuting versions...that's where I can see things getting faster...but that brings it's own issues...

I am back on Alu now after my SixC's had issues with the pedal insert bonding...but that was after 4 years and I weigh quite a bit more than Vik...but also ride quite a bit less...lol.

WANT!

Thanks, I hope it comes soon! (CK never seems in a hurry about this stuff though).

I have been waiting for this, I was going to go with SRAM but the loss of the trigger shifter was not optimal for me. The one thing I do not like is the spline cassette...I have CK hubs and would had to have to step down to a lesser hub just for this...ugh. I may have to go SRAM after all...NX cassette will work with my regular Shimano splined hub I am already using.

I'll check with my local shop, but I don't find the Vic shops carry much Magura stuff...so usually easier to get online.

I am running a MT5 in the front and MT4 on the rear and really love them, even with the stock pads they feel stronger than the Saints they replaced. I do want to replace the pads, any good links to get them at a decent price?

Me too! Once Finn starts putting it together and getting some confidence he will be all over the podium! Good to see Mark get back up there too, more of that please!

I believe they are fully round, no open ends like the Vittoria. I was interested in the Vittoria ones, but I hear after a while they get a little rattle-ey as the zip tie that keeps them together pulls at the foam and it loosens up a bit.

I am looking at the Rimpact #sendnoodz, they look like a good mix of HuckNorris and Cushcore...the light weight of huck norris and the more robust design of the cushcore. https://www.rimpactmtb.com/

Posted by: thaaad

This is my favorite part about the Velocity plugs

BWAHAHAHAHAHA...WTF!

Love the look of those veloplugs!

https://www.velocityusa.com/product/accessories/veloplugs

I am about to install Rimpact inserts on my bike tomorrow...first time trying anything like it but it's so much cheaper than cushcore it's not even funny and lighter, but from what I have been reading not as durable...so we will see.

I agree, I used to be a full suspension snob like nouseforaname, but the new progressive HT's are pretty amazing.

Here's another one to look at:

https://www.marinbikes.com/ca/bikes/2019-mountain-hardtail-trail-27.5-san-quentin-1

I am riding an XL Chromag Rootdown and I am 6'4" and 260LBS...and it's a ton of fun! But more than you want to spend. Check out the DiamondBack Sync'r ... it looks very capable and not a bad price:

https://www.diamondback.com/mountain-bikes/hardtail/syncr-d42

If you can be patient there are some screaming deals that can be had on the Pinkbike Buy and Sell...but it's slim pickens for big dudes.

Posted by: Hepcat

Formula? Cheap & reportedly good performance.

Those with Magura how's the caliper rub and ease of a perfect bleed these days? I loved my old Maguras but I'm really appreciating Shimano's rub free rotors and 5 minute bleeds. Somewhat inconsistent levers being the trade-off.

Seems every brake has some little niggle.

No rotor rub, and I bought some cheap bleed kit online...super easy.

I finally got to try out an ebike, and holy shit they are fun. Making trails that are usually a grind, more fun and flowy...loved it. I don't think one will be in my stable soon...but it's not something I am going to rule out...a good compliment to my Rootdown for sure.

I think that with the limitations put into place right now, I have no issues with pedalecs. As long as these battery/motor limitations stay as they are things should be okay...they need to work on making the motor and software as unhackable. Having an ebike makes really no difference on the downhills other than the weight...so keeping the limit where it is now (or even lower) would be great.

I am getting tired of the haters using the same arguments as the trail users used to use against MTBs back in the '80s and '90s....c'mon come up with something original people! :P

Magura's. I replaced my Saints with some way cheaper Magura's and am VERY happy about it. Usually, gotta bleed them outa the box though.

Ran the RRP all winter...great product, very happy with the purchase.

Check out the Guerrilla Gravity bikes, they are looking pretty sweet! If you want to stay away from companies who make e-bikes your gunna be stuck with smaller and more expensive boutique brands as most of the majors have jumped into those waters.

Interesting to hear about the Ripmo, that bike is very high on my list.