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Can we make a list?
Forbidden Druid V3 - minor updates (tire spacing, headtube angle) - 75% chance
Banshee Bikes lineup - minor/major updates (dropouts, seat tube) - 75% chance
Transition Bikes lineup - major updates (suspension platform) - 90% chance
Ibis HD6 (and Ripmo) - minor/major updates (dropouts, geo) - 75%(50%) chance
Yeti ST - major updates (sus platform, geo) - 50% chance
Santa Cruz Megatower - minor updates (geo, suspension tune) - 90% chance
Santa Cruz 5010 - major updates (sus platform) - 25% chance
Specialized Enduro - major updates (sus platform) - 35% chance
Trek Top Fuel - major updates (geo, sus tune) - 50% chance
Trek Fuel - minor updates (to visually/hardwear align with Ex relaunch ) - 75% chance
Whats missing?
There was a post here that a Forbidden bike (non-motorized) was spotted with the vertical shock / HP layout that their ebikes have, getting rid of the tunnel. I could see that. I'm over shock tunnels personally, make setting rebound a PITA and limit dropper insertion.
I'd bet $3.50 forbidden moves to the ebike suspension layout for druid/dread going forward.
What update are you expecting from transition? I'd be a bit surprised to see they move away from the horst link. That said i have zero insider knowledge.
There is a significant change in suspension platform for a number of Transition bikes.
The yeti DH bike could be for sale in 2027
Traditionally the Genius has followed the Spark by a year. Scott probably can't afford to waste any time undoing the damage, either.
Come on 5010. I need you. I don't even care if you're not VPP.
More bars & bolts?
A few bits I've heard from my LBS, and dealer reps at a recent demo event:
New transition lineup coming next year. Will involve flip chips for wheelsize to consolidate frame SKUs. Smuggler going. Patrol/spire replacement coming first.
Ibis IB7 next year, along with an avinox ebike.
Specialized enduro replacement finally happening before bike park season next year, alongside a new levo.
New Forbidden's as in the above posts.
No megatower replacement.
Nukeproof potentially bringing out some new pedal bikes, definitely an avinox gigawatt.
Norco sight update? Going away from the high pivot layout?
Banshee has a new Legend, got to check it out this summer under Team Buell Bros.
Updated geo and kinematics, no more imperial shock sizing, and more adjustability. Looks like another solid option for an alloy DH frame.
You'll see some new things from specy and transition
I wonder if we'll see a new Giant Reign with the new Maestro link from the E-Reign and similar geo?
With the dropper post insertion depth seemingly becoming more of a matter (a.k.a. USP), I wonder if Propain and Mondraker will follow. As seen on latest Orbea, Cannondale, Yeti, SC (Tallboy). Rumour here around next gen Forbidden counts, too
I don't understand why it's taken so long for so many brands to receive that message
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