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I own a v3 Hightower and have ridden it a ton in the last 2.5 years. I can confirm it pedals extremely well. ive done 6-7 hour rides on it and it pedals so efficiently it's wild.by far the best all arounder bike ive ever ridden. ive taken it to the bike park a few times and it definitely lets...

Bobsmothersbrother Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread

10/31/2026 2:31pm
There’s a smaller margin for ‘out there’ that is also ‘good’ as opposed to weird and quirky, so it gets gobbled up fast, ripped off faster. The Chinese direct brands can offer good support and scale it fairly fast to maintain sales, partly because their margins are so high, and tech is now making the chasm between language and expectations so small. Even light bike have come a long way with their rims. You don’t need some intermediary who will rebrand and tell you it’s a magic product anymore. Last time I ordered tons from lightbike they didn’t list a...
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1llumA Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread

10/30/2026 2:33pm
In some ways Bike 4.0 is already there for carbon rims and wheelset, Light bicycle, Farsport and many more xiamen factories are now well known reputable brand that people have no qualms buying from.
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic 2027 Race Talk

10/30/2026 2:16am
rumors are there could be additional races dropped into the existing calendar (hypothetically a DH in the SLC area and XC in vancouver area, making the last two rounds doubles). let's hope so!
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nskerb Liked a reply to forum topic 2027 Race Talk

10/30/2026 2:16am
No DH race in the US is crazy work.
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t.odd Liked a reply to forum topic 2027 Race Talk

10/30/2026 2:10am
pushing Whistler into October?! Seems, bold.
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casey79 Liked a reply to forum topic 2027 Team Rumors

10/29/2026 1:17am
Ella Svegby has shared her battle with anorexia and why she hasn't raced over the last two years, signing off with a planned comeback to racing next season.
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NWRider425 Liked a reply to forum topic Heavy Weight Pants

10/28/2026 1:33pm
NF DP5. Not crazy heavy but durable af
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drakefan705 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

10/27/2026 1:31am
I don't like coming here anymore
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Red Number 3 Liked a reply to forum topic 2027 Team Rumors

10/25/2026 3:30am
Actually, I have a degree in accounting but fortunately it opened other doors for me and I have never had to work as an accountant.🤓
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CamNeelyCantWheelie Liked a reply to forum topic 2027 Team Rumors

10/23/2026 1:02pm
Tight budgets, high barrier of team entry and only 30 riders in a final makes team thread a dull boy.
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Jotegr Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread

10/23/2026 1:01pm
speaking of Orbea, remember how I was talking a few weeks ago about how Trek was dropping A-level dealers in BC? It turns out they talk to each other and a bunch of them are all talking to Orbea, who in return is naturally very excited at the opportunity and has promised increased support in Canada if a bunch of them come on board.
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dwhere Liked a reply to forum topic Favorite Gear Bag

10/23/2026 1:17am
I got a bucket.
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Uncle Cliffy Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

10/22/2026 1:40pm
“Superboost” “32” enduro bikes”
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lloyd506 Liked a reply to forum topic 2027 Team Rumors

10/22/2026 1:17am
Sugarloaf in NB they have been there the past two summers. But adding Maine in would be sweet for the east coast.
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One Ghost Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread

10/21/2026 1:43pm
Came here to drop this as well. 😳😢
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M4RTO Liked a reply to forum topic 2027 Team Rumors

10/21/2026 1:18am
Troy on new Ironhorse team. Confirmed!
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Evil96 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

10/19/2026 4:38am
Probably don’t want to carry unnecessary weight (400gr) around given the race bikes are already heavy af in such a long and physical race
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Outlawed Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

10/18/2026 1:28am
It is (if someone from Devinci sees this, I accidently found an unlisted page, I dont know if someone oopsied so I am not going to share the link/s) Spring 2027 was the date
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