edit: Carcinization is the antithesis of innovation. Maybe we should keep crab talk on the crab talk forum and keep this thread focused on MTB tech rumors and/or innovation.
Just do a custom Vital Crab World Racing jersey. I'd spend 50$ on one of those
Welcome to the first 1000th page! I'm sure sspomer will find some more off-topic posts to delete, so I'll see you on the next 1000th one, my fellow crab connoisseurs.
There needs to be an actual rumor on the 1000th page. I've tried to dig up something, but only found eeb news. Mondraker, Orbea, Norco + others rumoured to launch Avinox bikes this spring.
Come on big brands, this is your opportunity to thank this forum for generating free marketing in the lead-up to new product launches. Give the people something juicy.
There needs to be an actual rumor on the 1000th page. I've tried to dig up something, but only found eeb news. Mondraker, Orbea, Norco +...
There needs to be an actual rumor on the 1000th page. I've tried to dig up something, but only found eeb news. Mondraker, Orbea, Norco + others rumoured to launch Avinox bikes this spring.
Come on big brands, this is your opportunity to thank this forum for generating free marketing in the lead-up to new product launches. Give the people something juicy.
Welcome to the evolution of this forum. Just like bikes, its all crab.
Rumour-ish, but the Transition Spire will not be updated until mid to late next year. Transition focusing on the TR11 (which we know) and some e-bike stuff.
Since the UCI said allowing 32” wheels applies to DH as well as XC. Let’s place bets on which company will be the first to try and 32”/29” mega-mullet DH bike. I’m not saying it will ever go into production or even raced at a WC, but there has to be at least one manufacturer/team that will experiment.
Since the UCI said allowing 32” wheels applies to DH as well as XC. Let’s place bets on which company will be the first to try...
Since the UCI said allowing 32” wheels applies to DH as well as XC. Let’s place bets on which company will be the first to try and 32”/29” mega-mullet DH bike. I’m not saying it will ever go into production or even raced at a WC, but there has to be at least one manufacturer/team that will experiment.
Come to think of it, Devinci will most likely be launching a long-overdue Spartan update this year. Heard it will match the rest of the lineup as a made-in-Canada frame with similar design language. Allegedly, some very aggressive geo as well. Also, new Norco DH bike....
Since the UCI said allowing 32” wheels applies to DH as well as XC. Let’s place bets on which company will be the first to try...
Since the UCI said allowing 32” wheels applies to DH as well as XC. Let’s place bets on which company will be the first to try and 32”/29” mega-mullet DH bike. I’m not saying it will ever go into production or even raced at a WC, but there has to be at least one manufacturer/team that will experiment.
$5 on Gamux x Manitou if Reece stays with those partners. Seems like they're hellbent on trying everything. The thigh-grippers/femoral artery shredder device will need redesigned to fit those 32" wheels though
Since the UCI said allowing 32” wheels applies to DH as well as XC. Let’s place bets on which company will be the first to try...
Since the UCI said allowing 32” wheels applies to DH as well as XC. Let’s place bets on which company will be the first to try and 32”/29” mega-mullet DH bike. I’m not saying it will ever go into production or even raced at a WC, but there has to be at least one manufacturer/team that will experiment.
I for one am tired of all of these fancy suspension designs. when will a company invent a frame without rear suspension? no more pesky bearing service or arguments about chain growth. True progress!
Since the UCI said allowing 32” wheels applies to DH as well as XC. Let’s place bets on which company will be the first to try...
Since the UCI said allowing 32” wheels applies to DH as well as XC. Let’s place bets on which company will be the first to try and 32”/29” mega-mullet DH bike. I’m not saying it will ever go into production or even raced at a WC, but there has to be at least one manufacturer/team that will experiment.
Someone will have to make some 32" DH tires first. As soon as that happens I would expect lots of experiments to happen.
Definitely! Thanks for the solid linked pic as well!Yeah, thats what I am trying to wrap my head around because there's definitely more beneath the surface...
Definitely! Thanks for the solid linked pic as well!
Yeah, thats what I am trying to wrap my head around because there's definitely more beneath the surface on that one... Be freaking cool if its a way inside that they can totally isolate the drivetrain from suspension
Looks like there's not just a pulley on the BB spindle, they've also squeezed a tensioner in there for the second chain.
Interesting that they've taken this approach vs how Pivot handles it with an eccentric axle.
Definitely! Thanks for the solid linked pic as well!Yeah, thats what I am trying to wrap my head around because there's definitely more beneath the surface...
Definitely! Thanks for the solid linked pic as well!
Yeah, thats what I am trying to wrap my head around because there's definitely more beneath the surface on that one... Be freaking cool if its a way inside that they can totally isolate the drivetrain from suspension
Looks like there's not just a pulley on the BB spindle, they've also squeezed a tensioner in there for the second chain.Interesting that they've taken this...
Looks like there's not just a pulley on the BB spindle, they've also squeezed a tensioner in there for the second chain.
Interesting that they've taken this approach vs how Pivot handles it with an eccentric axle.
the tensioner is on the wrong side if you want an ochain alternative!
To celebrate making it to 1000 pages in the Tech Rumors thread, here's some news about the one "innovation" no one asked for:The UCI just communicated...
To celebrate making it to 1000 pages in the Tech Rumors thread, here's some news about the one "innovation" no one asked for:
The UCI just communicated that they will allow 32" wheels for use in XC mountainbike competition for the 2026 season.
Though they very specifically stated only the 2026 season, so here's to hoping they will come to their senses for 2027 and beyond.
For the 2026 season this will probably mean lots of frankenstein'd 32" prototypes at the races.
So glad all those 6'8" UCI XC riders can finally fit on properly sized bikes!
You need to get out more….
Just do a custom Vital Crab World Racing jersey. I'd spend 50$ on one of those
What's the 6-7 thing?
youth brain rot
Welcome to the first 1000th page! I'm sure sspomer will find some more off-topic posts to delete, so I'll see you on the next 1000th one, my fellow crab connoisseurs.
It relates to 6-bar and 7-bar link suspensions, sixfinity and sevenfinity for example.
Who uses a 7 bar suspension system???
Technically I think it’s only 5, maybe 7 at the brake caliper 😂
In on P1K
I should rename my projects to "crab edition" for my 4-bar versions of everything lol ( I have both 4 & 6 bar versions of my bikes I wanna get made)
If only we could see this on a downtube🤣
Contributing nothing, but want to be on the 1000th page.
There needs to be an actual rumor on the 1000th page. I've tried to dig up something, but only found eeb news. Mondraker, Orbea, Norco + others rumoured to launch Avinox bikes this spring.
Come on big brands, this is your opportunity to thank this forum for generating free marketing in the lead-up to new product launches. Give the people something juicy.
Welcome to the evolution of this forum. Just like bikes, its all crab.
OK boomer...
To celebrate making it to 1000 pages in the Tech Rumors thread, here's some news about the one "innovation" no one asked for:
The UCI just communicated that they will allow 32" wheels for use in XC mountainbike competition for the 2026 season.
Though they very specifically stated only the 2026 season, so here's to hoping they will come to their senses for 2027 and beyond.
For the 2026 season this will probably mean lots of frankenstein'd 32" prototypes at the races.
Rumour-ish, but the Transition Spire will not be updated until mid to late next year. Transition focusing on the TR11 (which we know) and some e-bike stuff.
Since the UCI said allowing 32” wheels applies to DH as well as XC. Let’s place bets on which company will be the first to try and 32”/29” mega-mullet DH bike. I’m not saying it will ever go into production or even raced at a WC, but there has to be at least one manufacturer/team that will experiment.
Aon Racing for sure, they love to get weird.
Come to think of it, Devinci will most likely be launching a long-overdue Spartan update this year. Heard it will match the rest of the lineup as a made-in-Canada frame with similar design language. Allegedly, some very aggressive geo as well. Also, new Norco DH bike....
$5 on Gamux x Manitou if Reece stays with those partners. Seems like they're hellbent on trying everything. The thigh-grippers/femoral artery shredder device will need redesigned to fit those 32" wheels though
Since we talked about the Demo yesterday
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/specialized-patent-reveals-demo-two-chain-drivetrain-layout.html
awesome to understand a bit more about that bike!
now... release it please
Mega-mega mullet, 32/26
I for one am tired of all of these fancy suspension designs. when will a company invent a frame without rear suspension? no more pesky bearing service or arguments about chain growth. True progress!
Someone will have to make some 32" DH tires first. As soon as that happens I would expect lots of experiments to happen.
Looks like there's not just a pulley on the BB spindle, they've also squeezed a tensioner in there for the second chain.
Interesting that they've taken this approach vs how Pivot handles it with an eccentric axle.
the tensioner is on the wrong side if you want an ochain alternative!
So glad all those 6'8" UCI XC riders can finally fit on properly sized bikes!