Ya, a lot going on at youtube and instagram. But mostly because those platforms are ubiquitous, to say the least. I was hoping Bsky would provide a niche (which it did)... But it's clear people have abandoned the platform, outside of just talking politics all day. Which isn't this account's goals.

Interesting. Would love to try both. I know compliance is becoming a thing again since brands don't know where/how to innovate. I'd imagine, at least personally, I'd prefer the carbon for the build/features EVEN though I like a responsive (poppy) bike. Even if just for the chip alone. Canyons slack.

ye mate ive done that but im not seeing where its said better in any way to the carbon outside of the reviewer preferred the part spec, but thats tough cuz its a) just a preference and b) the same shock as the CF7? lol (like is the tune even different?)... and i can appreciate less 'features', but.🤷‍♂️

im so jealous. now seems like a great time of year to escape socal and hit PNW type trails.

Ya, almost none of the resources are perfect... Particularly 99spokes. But Vital should have a decent handle on what 650bz are still around. Can also track the year the industry abandoned them. Between 2022 and 2023! lol ignore all the mislabeled mullets...

But yeah lastly, if you find a mullet with a fairly high bottom bracket, such as YT Capra... You can honestly just de-mullet it stock in high BB mode. And if you want to 'fix' the geometry you can buy a spacer from MRP or Reverse, or try to over fork it (though not sure about 180/190 29er fork)

I do have a list of active dual 27 bikes if you want a full overview of what the industry still has. Obviously Commencal Clash is still valid, but wouldn't be my first pick of bike. I'd be more open to a Propain Spindrift for long travel. I wish the Pivot Shadowcat was cheaper. Good smaller option.

I'm the wrong person to ask I bought a mid travel MX and de-mulleted it into a dual 27! That said, I love it because in high BB mode, it can safely run dual 27, and then I just switch it back to MX for faster/chunkier riding. Best of both worlds! All these 29er to MX bikes are silly, similar feel.

Like... As a value? Why is the cheaper alloy version better when it has one less point of adjustment on the frame? And only one build that isn't miles away from the carbon price.

This has always been known... But our industry needs to prop itself up by selling 'different' things to gullible customers somehow. If roadies, with their tasty sack of cash, can keep my delicate lil MTB companies afloat... They are doing the LORD'S work.

The lack of self awareness complaining about speed on turtle pairs quite well with the garbage ideology. Sadly that guy is probably lost in society, he will never outgrow the issues he has. (As he kinda admitted on camera lol)

It's interesting that Jackson and Loic are so close, as Loic has killed qualifying and Jacko had some fumbles in qualifying early season. They are quite close despite the win numbers. We'll see if it gets more interesting latter half or if the deal is absolutely sealed.

Yes. Not sure what the convo would have been around not doing them in 2024. I know there is a sorta age limit (probably 16), which he would have surpassed. He was doing so well in world cups they probly wanted an overall, and thought better of it. Bu tough to say cuz he's in the mix this year also.