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feel bad for LMS maybe not getting the credit he deserves for putting well over a second into 2nd on a track that has many riders apart by only a tenth. like you have to go to... 9th place from 2nd? to get the same time gap LMS put on 2nd. nearly the same gap from 2nd to 10th. as he put from 1st to 2nd. damn

Big congrats to Neko Mullaly for everything he's done. Frameworks up there battling the big dogs and he Seems to be the perfect mentor for Asa. Great listening to him on the Downtime podcast and when he was in the commentary booth last season

Imagine what a let down the whole race would be if Asa didnt qualify because of something like a puncture and the overall was decided . It wouldn't irk me so much if qualifying was broadcast and we could see why elite riders are eliminated. But to check the results and see Gwin and Dak Jackson and loads more out is a bummer. Massive props to the underdogs who shine on the day they deserve their spot.

This thread is funny. Not sure if this will be my last post here, but those looking for my thoughts (and accompanying AI generated thumbnails) you know where to look. Cheers.

Anyone else rooting for Jordan Williams to pip Goldstone by .001 for the win? As good a story as a Canadian winning would be, that’d be even better.

Just do a custom Vital Crab World Racing jersey. I'd spend 50$ on one of those

In honor of the 1000th page, we should vote on the best meme of 2025: 👍🏻 for “Crab” 👎🏻 for “6-7” 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.

I appreciate what you have to say, but being a moderator doesn't mean wielding a club to bash people when they post something when they think it is wrong. It is a larger picture that must be taken into account. And I am sure there are times when the moderators of these forums want to say something, but are unable to in order to keep the peace and not disrupt the flow that takes place within these digital pages. Being moderator is a horrible position to be in as you have to answer to ownership, management, and the consumer. In...

As others have shared in this thread, the unknown six bar bike was spotted all the way back in 2023, before the newest Yeti bikes with the latest cable ports launched. To my eyes, the cable ports on that new mystery prototype are a dead ringer for those old SB165 cable ports. SARCASM MODE ENGAGED: Did you even read the thread before posting? Disappointing.

They need to keep the v2 drop outs. The e-bikes are a step backwards

Looks like the Madonna might get the Yalla V2 adjustable dropout soon. Found these on mtbnews.de for a an industry event with everyone attending bike setup pictured https://www.mtb-news.de/news/bock-auf-ballern-2025/

I re-read this post and couldn't understand what you were trying to say. Not to mention your response seems filled with unnecessary vitriol over someone just mentioning a persons name. Judging by your response I can only assume that you're harboring some deep seeded PTSD from him crushing you at the local beer league endubro. Which I do personally feel like that might be worth seeking some help for as it's never good to cary such such a burden mentally. All that besides, I'm glad you feel like Evil's 435 rear center is what you want in a size XL...

435 chainstay across the board... Brian Cahal has left the chat

Thanks for the chatter. Medium with 450 stays ordered. I figured if it could be a lighter, more playful version of the Range, then it’s a huge win. The fact that it is mullet, lighter, and not high pivot but it starts with very similar length chainstays and has low AS, means I should like it a lot. Now to wait until spring… I’m a fan of having competent, intuitive bikes that allow you to have fun while going really fast. Probably a result of where I ride and my skill level.

Sure thing. That said, I appreciate @mickey raising the broader implications. We all know there’s no crystal ball when it comes to geopolitics, even the most experienced and “in the know” get it wrong. I’m less interested in what Joe or Palmer specifically think and more interested in the overarching impact, which I believe was the real tie-in to this thread. You could debate the “if” and “when” of this topic for days, citing Jeffrey Michaels, Bonnie Glaser, Oriana Skylar Mastro, and a dozen others... and still come to no meaningful conclusion. Also, calling Palmer a “mediocre electrical engineer” is...

I heard it's increasing to 40 for the men.

Oh ok sweet as, so you have an issue with them following a completely normal distribution model? Were you planning on shipping it back to canada for a service every time as well? I normally wouldn't engage here but needed to clarify - The european distributors are the ones carrying shocks, parts and tools to make sure you're looked after in a reasonable time frame and the pricing is often dictated by certain things outside of their control. If that makes them too expensive for you then thats cool - you're welcome to get something locally produced if saving money...

This thread is reminding me of that one time Brian Cahal put 12spd and an axs dropper on his Phoenix for some enduro races

Cam just put up a post with Adolf! So relieved to see him smiling