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I think we nerds sometimes get lost in our bubble. For 99.9% of the riding public, press releases and bike launches simply don't matter and doesn't drive buying behavior. Plus, historically, there have always been a gagillion press releases around new product this time of year (Sea Otter). Way back in the day Interbike drove the same kind of thing. TL;DR, it doesn't really matter.

And poor Kona trying to release a backpacking hardtail on this day. I guess they didn't get the memo.

Top tube humps are a death knell

its everyones brothers mother pissing and moaning at each other about brake fluid. that was almost entirely all the comments

$2,300 Giant Stance Trail Bike announced - https://www.giant-bicycles.com/global/stance-range

Ptucky (Eric Porter) on Canyon Cllctv Canyon Bicycles Welcomes Mountain Bike Legend Eric Porter to the Canyon CLLCTV Canyon adds renowned adventure rider, storyteller, and family ambassador to its global athlete roster. CARLSBAD, CA — April 2, 2026 - Canyon Bicycles today announced that adventure rider and mountain bike icon Eric Porter has joined the Canyon CLLCTV as the brand’s newest ambassador. Known for his dynamic riding style, engaging storytelling, and passion for sharing the sport with riders of all ages, Porter will bring his signature blend of adventure, creativity, and family-focused riding to Canyon’s global community. For more than...

Arc'teryx has entered the mtb space, because you know, there just aren't enough premium brands trying to sell $350 riding pants and $500 jackets. lol (For real, though, even though all of my Arc stuff is the best fitting stuff I have, 0/10 would not pay those prices for it. The only riding pants I'm willing to spend full price on is NF. 10/10 worth it)

Well, opinions are like (you get the drift...) so take mine with a grain of salt. I think longer travel bikes are a better platform for comparing shock performance then shorter travel in general. As far as the nomad goes, the frame construction is well sorted to ensure no side loading of the shock and it does not change feel with a difference in shock construction (ie 10mm shock shaft vs 15-18mm, think previous gen to current gen dhx2). It has a middle of the road (moderate) amount of frame progressivity (linear progressive) and a rather middle of the road...

I wonder if the kids today know what A.D.I.D.A.S. means 😁

Norco and adidas official ADIDAS AND NORCO UNVEIL MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE TEAM IN NEW MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP The partnership unites Norco and leading sports brand adidas with the newly-formed team Norco adidas Race Division as they prepare to compete this season. Through the partnership adidas will provide the team with performance footwear and off-bike lifestyle wear while Norco draws upon its 60 years of craft to deliver world-leading bikes used by racers including Gracey Hemstreet and Danny Hart. The Norco adidas Race Division will make its World Series season debut in the Republic of Korea this May. Herzogenaurach, March 31, 2026...

TR11 is official - https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/race-bike-people-new-transi…

Somehow, the orange looks even worse on the Podium

Some clearer shots of the prototype Norco freeride bike in Lucas Cruz’s new reel on IG: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWcrUanj2bv/?igsh=MTU1dWZ4ZW42OW1tMQ==

crazy what a little bit of undiagnosed autism can do

He's Canadian, that's a hockey puck.

Okay detectives. Who can get a positive ID on the lip pillows Remi is packing?