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Poleczechy Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/24/2026 12:27pm
The Pivot is definitely a bit of a surprise, considering I don't think they have ever specced a bike from the factory with RockShox.
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longroadtonowhere Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/24/2026 12:27pm
Gotta say, while not a huge specialized fan, there was a while there where i had to be like, don’t love em, but no denying they are doing good shit, but i think the stumpy and all their recent e-bikes have really missed the mark. I’m sure the new demo will be good, but that was developed back when all the good shit was being developed. Wonder if there were big changes over there, or they just missed.
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CNutt Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/24/2026 10:06am
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/shop/bikes/mountain-bikes?search=turb… 9K base build LOL
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RiderMikeCheck1 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/24/2026 10:05am
This is the DH family release day. The new Zeb with all this tech is coming. Just have to wait until March or early April (definitely by or before Sea Otter).
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dwhere Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/24/2026 7:42am
I need me a butter wagon.
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alannz Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/24/2026 7:42am I think the answer is probably since I believe a Zeb has already been spotted numerous times with the new LinearXL AirAnnex visible. If they carry over that feature to the Zeb they will probably carry the ButterWagonTech (lol wtf) as well.
sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/24/2026 7:39am
@Jason_Schroeder is on all the new RockShox and SRAM stuff. Find the details and reviews here. 2027 RockShox Boxxer and Vivid Coil https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/first-ride-2027-rockshox-boxxer-and-v… SRAM XX DH Transmission https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/sram-finally-made-wireless-electronic… https://youtu.be/-DfDmJooZCg SRAM Maven B1 Swinglink Brakes https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/make-em-easier-pull-sram-maven-b1-swi… https://youtu.be/QWlL1CzbD3o
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/24/2026 7:39am
new mondraker summum w/ sram goods - https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/mondraker-launches-new-summ… new pivot phoenix w/ sram goods - https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/pivot-introduces-special-ed…
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Mo(n)arch Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/24/2026 7:39am
"BUTTERWAGONTECH" lmao🤣
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majorjake Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/24/2026 7:38am
3.2 Charger upgrade kit is up, seems like only for Boxxer at this point.
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Mr.Nally Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/24/2026 7:38am
super interesting to see that even though they kind of acknowledge that a super refined high-tech DH transmission is semi-pointless. They are clear that Dh is the pinnacle of gravity, so the pinnacle of their marketing efforts and it's also a big flex, 'cos they CAN build and sell this drivetrain. Unlike their competitors they have the money/tech/want to make it happen. Interesting.
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alannz Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/24/2026 6:25am New Maven B1 variants are listed now too: https://www.sram.com/en/sram/mountain/collections/brakes/brake-collecti… Re-designed SwingLink architecture for smooth power delivery and lighter engagement for a broader range of ergonomic preferences 18-millimeter pistons for best-in-class power (instead of 18 + 19.5 on the A1 versions)
CNutt Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/24/2026 6:20am
New boxxer info is up https://www.sram.com/en/rockshox/series/boxxer Maven Lever tuning https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/db-upk-lvr-a1
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Jof Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/24/2026 6:20am
was digging around on srams website just now and came across this
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ORTOGONAL555 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/24/2026 6:17am
From the latest Specialized Gravity YT video it looks like the riders are going to use the airbag. Meyer-Smith was using it at hardline which probably wasn't just a one-off thing then. I wonder if they will develop a DH-specific deployment algorithm.
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kokokorokokoko Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/24/2026 6:16am
So they're shaving the turd instead of polishing it then.
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Eoin Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/24/2026 6:16am
I don't think anyone realized there is a market for such a bike, because there just might not be one! A 130mm ebike is already really niche, but if I had a lot of money and space I would consider one as a 2nd ebike. But that thing would have to be light and affordable, which most likely is not at all the case here. Let's see in a few hours...
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alannz Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/24/2026 2:04am That’s a good analogy, and I didn’t realize there was a viable addressable market for this kind of bike. I wish Specialized success 👍🏽
DylanJM Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/24/2026 2:00am
In fairness the Specialized I don't think they have designed this thing around taking on chunk or anything steep. I think people should look at this as the ebike equivalent of an Epic Evo.
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alannz Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/24/2026 12:40am Agreed, and I’m curious to hear other reviewers’ perspectives on how the lighter weight component choices (Fox 36 SL, SRAM Motive brakes, trail tires) fare in a heavier duty application. The terrain in the video review shared above seems very mild (mostly smooth and flat) at best, and this bike is either going to struggle in steeper and chunkier terrain...