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collinmcballin Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1 day ago hey Blake. stay tuned on this, hopefully later this year. I'll try to make announcements. if you follow my youtube/instagram you'll know I've been trying to shut up bikes for 10 years LOL final stages of design making my way to first prototypes this month 😀
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
6/9/2026 9:29am
30+ years ago bullet bros was trying to solve the same problems.
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Blake_Motley Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
6/9/2026 9:28am
It’s SPD compatible but they market it as Proprietary. Probably a similar deal to the OneUp SPDs from last year
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collinmcballin Added a reply to Derailleur Drama
1 day ago a tip for shimano derailleur peeps out there. I think I have tried every grease in existence for that clutch including the Shimano specific stuff. the only grease that does NOT stick-slip is motorex and park tool high performance grease. (motorex bike grease/ fett 2000 / long term grease 2000) all the same. just get a couple shots in while...
ballz Liked a reply to forum topic Derailleur Drama
6/9/2026 9:20am
Alternatively, Madrone describes how to remove slop from the B-bolt assembly with new o-rings/washers. You don't need to buy their kit, they list the specs in this page and you can source them locally: https://madronecycles.com/collections/sram-upgrade-rebuild-products/pro… Side note: 11sp X01, XX1 (and I think X1 as well) have the "Configuration A" B-bolt mentioned in the Madrone page.
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hardbash Liked a comment about product review TESTED - Shimano Saint Flat Pedals PD-G8040 | Unsuspectingly Gri
5/15/2026 9:56am
I am most interested in the long term durability since they now use bushings instead of their so well performing cup and cone bearings
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collinmcballin Added a comment about product review SAINT PD-G8040
5/15/2026 9:55am
i double dog dare someone to take them apart and see what the insides have to offer in terms of service..
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collinmcballin Added a comment about feature G-Out Project - 2026 Pro Downhill Series Mountain Creek
5/14/2026 2:03pm
my goodness.. the chaos of drivetrains. absolutely wild...
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collinmcballin Added a comment about bike check Chromag Arcturian
5/14/2026 1:59pm
whats up with the hubs? that's a bummer.... what color is it? i have these onld ones they used to do, kind of a textured gunmetal metallic. love em
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collinmcballin Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
5/11/2026 11:26am oh heck yeah. i don't mind waiting!
chriskief Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
5/11/2026 11:25am
Love to see it. Hope you took advantage of their custom paint program.
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collinmcballin Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
5/11/2026 11:11am about to order two Rallons.... 🤪 wife & I couldn't be more excited. other than that the brand never really stuck out to me much . but the innovation is un-avoidable delicious from my perspective
FAIRbicycle Liked a comment about bike check Deviate Claymore MX - "The Last Claymore"
5/1/2026 1:44pm
REALLY hoping this comes to a good end, the value in the bikes is there, for sure!! Wishing you all the best.
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collinmcballin Added a comment about bike check Deviate Claymore MX - "The Last Claymore"
5/1/2026 1:43pm
shimano clutches always be off
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FerrousBueller Liked a comment about bike check Deviate, moreClay
5/1/2026 1:40pm
Missed opportunity to call this Clay Matthews
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Uncle Cliffy Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/6/2026 1:58pm
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hamncheez2003 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/6/2026 1:27pm
Let's just bring back the lefty
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collinmcballin Added a reply to Matching Brand Suspension
4/6/2026 10:51am probably aesthetic reasons. I've had the same bike going on 4 years, between a 24' Float X2, 24' DHX2, and 26' Float X2, and Intend Hover; the fox shocks felt the most dramatically different. while the intend felt most like a fox coil shock. so yeah.... whatever works best @carlinojoevideo
carlinojoevideo Liked a reply to forum topic Matching Brand Suspension
4/6/2026 10:47am
I run which ever works best. In my opinion I do not think there’s one brand with the best fork and shock on the market. Different brands that make the best shock and best fork.
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collinmcballin Added a reply to Modern Inverted Single Crown Forks
4/6/2026 10:40am i messed with mine a few times at big bear. i was just curious to see any difference when purging air from altitude. fork felt exactly the same, only thing i noticed was top-out went away. Flash 35 is already a little finnicky with top out (depends on your riding style) congrats on the fork! you'll never regret it, my...
