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Trocko Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/13/2026 7:13pm
Basically an electronic hammerschmidt. Classified hub but at the bb/chainring. Like primoz said, running a 6spd and having electronic alternate shifting between the hub and derailleur each shift would be a cool concept. Even cooler if it could be done at the bb/chainring
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kant weight Liked a reply to forum topic Specialized Downhill Team Dynamics - Jordan and Finn Winning with Loic Absent
7/12/2026 6:23am
He often remarked how mind games were something he observed by Greg Minaar. Is Loic a bully behind the scenes?
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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/7/2026 1:11pm
Slow clap. Part of the reason why road bikes came with 19-23mm tires pumped up to 120+ psi is because they felt faster than bigger or softer tires, and because of flawed test methodology (testing tires on smooth steel drums in a lab vs. testing on real asphalt). I've heard a lot of people in the tire forum say that radials roll slower, and they certainly might. But until I see actual test results using a methodology that makes sense, I'm going to assume that no one knows the answer to that question.
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dantecusolito Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/6/2026 9:20am
All the reviewers who rode that bike (Priority) said it was a slog to ride, but got slightly better over time with miles put on so the gears break in. I wonder if there's a reason that Pinion doesn't pre break-in their gearboxes before shipping them out. It would likely make the consumer experience much better.
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maximumradness Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/6/2026 9:19am
I think it’s important to remember in the tech rumors forum that we all have dope bikes, tailored specifically for where we ride, and that it’s never the same everywhere for everyone and that minion DHF is still the best tire ever always
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Ride00 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/6/2026 9:19am
Long time lurker… longer than I’ve been an ‘official’ member… Phoenix local here… DH tires. Cushcore.. and a Neo Shock. I ride a 2023 Rocky Mountain Altitude and the Neo- has been an absolute game changer for me. I pedal a lot.. and it has made my enduro into a ‘trail-duro’ it’s been a huge innovation for me. DH tires and cushcore so I don’t get stranded in the desert heat and can bash the rocks back.. Neo to pedal all day. I’d recommend it for the type of riding I have out the front door from the house.
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MrDuck Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/6/2026 8:47am
I'm thinking more about the perception than implementation. After owning a box and belt for 2 years now, I'm convinced the downsides are way overblown while there are many advantages no one even considers or mentions.
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LePigPen Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 La Thuile World Cup
7/5/2026 11:38pm
So... In terms of triple headers, this has got to be the best venue on the UCI MTB circuit right? The downhill track is sick, the XC track nearly looked like an enduro track I saw dudes gapping rock gardens on 120/120 bikes... And the enduro looked gnarlier than the DH including a night stage (on maybe the hardest section). Not sure how many other triple headers there are, or even double headers for that matter... But wow this new venue seems to have done everything 'right'
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Red Number 3 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 La Thuile World Cup
7/5/2026 11:38pm
Antoine Rogge was also heli'd off the mountain and might have been unconscious for a while. He apparently has not much recall of the wreck, from his IG: Not what i was expecting for my birthday weekend 💔 From what i’ve been told I took a massive slam in Q1 on one of the fast part of the track.. I’m not able to remember anything for the next 3 hours.. they found a broken vertebrate on my back, i’ll double check at home and let you know what’s next
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BGoldstone Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 La Thuile World Cup
7/5/2026 11:37pm
Good to see Jordan keep it up right off the last drop. Healing vibes to Oscar Griffiths who had a bad one off of it in qualies. According to Ollie M on the downtime podcast he’s in ICU but stable, they will know in a few days.
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kant weight Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 La Thuile World Cup
7/5/2026 11:37pm
Interesting how finn and Jordan have stepped up in brunis absence Incredible battles for the win every week. Evidently downhill is now no country for old men
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Red Number 3 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 La Thuile World Cup
7/5/2026 11:37pm
New Men's Elite leader: Amaury Pierron moved into first by 12 points over Finn Iles. Other movement in the Men's standings: Big gainers: Goldstone (up 6 spots to 9th) and Pontvianne (up 6 to 12th). Despite an unfortunate 26th place finish, Angel Suarez Alonzo moved up 8 places to become the highest non-factory rider in the standings in 26th place. Vermette: Finished 2nd but dropped a spot to 4th because Williams pulled off the double (Q1 and Finals wins) and moved up to 3rd. "The Other Alran" - Till - enters the top 10 while Max drops a spot to...
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bizutch Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 La Thuile World Cup
7/1/2026 8:59am
Straight down powder? Bode Burke to the white courtesy phone. Mr. Burke...destiny calling on line 3!!!
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jma853 Liked a reply to forum topic Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
6/27/2026 5:56pm
$2000 for 6% extra braking power
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comatosegi Liked a reply to forum topic Coil Shock Shootout
6/27/2026 1:23pm
I think it's just a byproduct of going to a monotube with a shimmed base valve, less adjustment range than a twin-tube. The base valve needs to be matched properly with the main piston tunes. New aftermarket 26/27 DHX2 comes with CL70 compression tune, which is middle of the road. Most of the factory OE tunes I have seen seem to be softer. You can definitely feel more oil moving through the system, than the older twin tube DHX2.
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Pappas717 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
6/25/2026 10:15am
As a person in the bike indusrty for 30+ years, Owned a bike store for 6 years, And has owned 5 Yeti's one of which is still my favorite bike my 2021 SB 160E still going strong. Today was eye opening! The MGU and CVT is real. DJI is not a copycat, And will eat the big 3 bikes brands lunch now. And the sixfinaty Yeti pedal bike is around the corner. Weird day..
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RoJo1 Liked a forum topic Magic Mary Radial vs Assegai: 15 Timed Runs
6/25/2026 10:12am
I think this has made my front tyre choice for bike park season pretty easy. I finally tested the Magic Mary Radial Gravity Ultra Soft against the Assegai DoubleDown MaxxGrip. The Mary was much smoother in the rough, had huge braking confidence, and came out 2.86 seconds quicker in my 15-run comparison. What surprised me most is that I do not think it gives anything away in rolling speed either. It was already edging ahead on the smoother, flatter opening section before grip really became a factor. It is going straight onto my DH bike for the season. I just...
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easton Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
6/25/2026 5:55pm History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes
Skunk Works Suspension Liked a reply to forum topic Coil Shock Shootout
6/24/2026 6:27am
Maybe this example will clarify; If you have a PUSH SV8, and a Fox DHX, it is easier to change the base valve tune on the fully shimmed DHX, and there are many more options available, than the poppet system of the SV8. The base valve on the DHX is comprised of 1/4" ID shims, which are very abundant and easy to source. In addition, a ring shim could be added to provide a pre-loaded setup, again with multiple levels of preload available. The number of potential base valve tunes is numerous; straight stack, preloaded stack, even a cross over...
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kperras Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
6/22/2026 10:43am
You'd be surprised. The Surrons around here are decked out in Fox factory, EXT, etc suspension, anodized MTB parts, TRP DHRs, etc. The overlap in customers is significant.
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