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Maples on Frameworks is a fairly good guess I would think but I wonder how much Neko had spend to get Asa signed up for a another 3 years . Might be that he replace Angel suarez with Maples , Angel seems to be one of the unluckiest riders out there with injuries and just not quite getting the results his talent deserves. As for Dak I'm sure if he's off Mondraker he'll have no problem finding a ride but if all the YT riders are after teams as well , there might not be too many fully factory supported...

You can destroy 3 GX DH derailleurs or 4 Zee derailleurs for that price 😆

https://reverse-components-usa.com/collections/chains/products/reverse-… For all you free riders. Looks amazing but a bit steep of a price.

On the Downtime pod they were saying that for a practice day at worlds, Amaury was following Max and getting his lines, and having to push to keep up. The biggest name on one of the biggest teams following a junior is definitely a sign of what's to come when they get to elites. Those juniors are insane.

I find it hard to root against Jackson for a bunch of reasons: 1. He's obviously a generational talent on a bike. 2. He looks like he has fun every time he gets on the bike, whether it's practice, in a race or at the local dirt jumps. 3. (Maybe the most important to me) He seems to be stoked for everyone. He placed 16th in Les Gets and is reposting Ronan's winning run. He's almost always at the finish line, waiting to congratulate his competitors. He might be one of best riders on a bike, but he hypes up...

Loic is a nice dude. Jackson is a nice kid. We’re generally lucky in this sport.

This is a messageboard, Pinkbike has comments on their articles. Zingers over there, dear diary and super breakdowns over here.

I am not finding it hard to root for him. Now if he keeps going next year or two like this it will change maybe. I am enjoying his taking it to those who had been dominating.

I wonder how many people freaked out when Kaz said something to the effect of, "It's funny when people in the chat refer to Vital as the other site.. Like you can't say their name here.. We don't care if you visit more than one site. In fact, you should. Get another opinion before spending your money..." This was on the podcast within the last few weeks.

Does anyone seriously believe that 99% of the people in this thread aren’t also in the PB comments. The irony of claiming PB is filled with virtue signalers, while simultaneously saying Vital is better than PB. Both sites have their differences and are staples.

I ride my 29er spire at the park as well. I really wouldn’t worry about any otb difference. That said if you can afford a newer bike (especially long term) there ain’t too much of a reason to not get a v10. The current session or demo may be an easier find used as they are popular rental bikes.

That's the spirit

any and all relationship drama and discussions can be started in a new thread in the OFF THE BIKE forum area, NOT The Hub - https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/VitalMTB/Off-the-Bike,3 - any topics like that started in The Hub will be nuked. any more relationship drama and discussion in this thread will be deleted.

i deleted screenshots.

Rumor here is that WB wanted $750000 for MSA to host in 2026 and previously the cost to host was significantly lower.

That's a seriously classy goodbye from Eric. Such a bummer to see sponsored athletes who are so intertwined with a specific brand have to part ways due to the current situation.

p-tucky (eric porter) off diamondback after 15 years.

Given the instability of the tariff situation, i can't say I blame them..

Back to rumors, is the Syndicate riding OneUp Proto Grips?

While none of are likely to buy the $20k bike, it's got us all talking about it... Mission accomplished...