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Eoin Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
4/16/2026 9:41am Somehow the frame looks visually nicer with 170mm of suspension, but when you see $9k for a new 25kg carbon ebike, it just doesn't feel like you are getting your money's worth. (I know spesh have amazing customer care etc)
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Eoin Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
4/10/2026 2:09am Personally, I would say especially with the 2 new frames: Yes, Amflow is definitely competing even with the Boutique brands. I've seen the PX in person yesterday, beautiful frame, better looking than virtually every other full power bike and competing with the SLs. At 7k if I were looking for a 20-21kg trail bike it would be pretty high up...
Eoin Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
4/9/2026 3:37am Feel like the orbea might be the banger from the lot (absolutely no info but i saw a rallon in person last week and my jaw hit the floor). Hard for me to not just grab an AMflow PR and upgrade as i go. €4500 for a full carbon bike with ok specs and geo adjustment is incredible...
Jason_Schroeder Liked a forum topic Avinox M2 & M2S Drive Unit - Discussion and Details
4/9/2026 3:33am
This forum is for discussing anything related to the Avinox M2S and M2 drive systems. Feel free to ask questions, leave helpful tips for setup/tuning/service, or provide notes about how the motor has performed for you. Avinox debuted its M1 drive unit with its own AmFlow bikes in 2024. The M2S and M2 drive systems take things up a notch, offering more power, less noise, more efficiency, and similar weight. The systems are also being specced on an increasing number of bikes (list below!). Key Updates ▪️ Increased power: - M2 - 1100W and 110 Nm of continuous power |...
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ShapeThings Liked a reply to forum topic E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
4/9/2026 3:31am
Wasn't expecting that Amflow PR price point.
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Uncle Cliffy Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/5/2026 11:48am
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Eoin Added a reply to Who rides in pants that aren’t specific MTB pants?
4/2/2026 1:26pm I have 4 pairs of decathlon hiking pants that cost €30 each. They are lighter than a fox flexair, have 4 zippered pockets and are extremely stretchy. I can have a phone in one pocket, snacks in another, car keys in another and still have a spare pocket. I do bug rides all year long and haven't worn a backpack...
Eoin Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/1/2026 1:24am For about 3 seconds there I was genuinely excited
Eoin Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
3/30/2026 11:56pm From my point of view: 150Nm is going to wreck drivetrains and 1000W is going to empty batteries at a ridiculous rate. I'm most likely upgrading to Avinox next month, but mostly with the expectation to have a much lighter system (new 700Wh battery, effectively confirmed) or much higher range (940wh battery, no leaks but feasible). I'll mostly ride in...
Eoin Added a comment about video Holeshot Fast Flow Valves - Fast Flow Show Ep.1 - Ratboy
3/13/2026 2:04pm
What an edit, oh to have trails like that and be able to ride them even half that smoothness
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WynMasters Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Race Talk
3/12/2026 6:29am
I had a phone call with the CEO and there were no other options on the table than that to leave. Worst part was that then following that they folded the team but I guess if I had of kept racing they wouldn't have. Anyways I think it happens more often than you think I know personally of some other riders who went through the same thing unfortunately.
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Eoin Added a reply to 2026 Race Talk
3/12/2026 1:16am I think this happens more than you might expect in MTB. I know of a pro rider that didn't properly understand his contract and ended up having to personally buy out of his contract to leave a year early. The real scummy part was that the contract was with the team manager directly, acting as his "agent". So just one...
Goober622 Liked a bike check Specialized Status DJ/Slopeduro
3/8/2026 11:05pm
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LTrumpore Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Component Pricing
3/6/2026 7:44am
You're not going to find someone who knows more about the granular details of manufacturing than Darren, and he is correct here as well. I'm currently looking at cost breakdown of several part I'm having made with a supplier in Taiwan and it tracks with his experience outsourcing certain processes in the US. The additional costs related to surface finishing and machine time are fairly small. Color anodizing only adds about $1-1.50 to the COG. For the current project the difference between the cheapest possible option (basic machining, utilitarian appearance, black ano) and creating a more premium looking product with...
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Eoin Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
3/4/2026 12:08am Let's not rewrite history, virtually everyone I know with a gen 3 levo that rides hard needed to replace the motor every 6 months. Bosch have not been hassle free, but it was mostly motor and battery mount issues rather than full motor replacement.
Eoin Added a reply to MTB Component Pricing
3/3/2026 11:58pm Related question: is there any real difference between the factory cost of production of low/middle end suspension vs high end? Like say a Zeb select vs an ultimate (Usually a damper change and external adjustments).
Eoin Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
2/26/2026 12:33pm For 170mm or more: Crestline, teewing flux, and the announced today thomus: https://bikes.thoemus.ch/en/oberrider Not sure why I'm bothering to answer, we are all the same people from emtb forums having the same conversation as over there anyway 🤣
ntm95 Liked a reply to forum topic E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
2/26/2026 12:26pm
I'd wait for the 25+ bosch version to go on sale and snag that. I basically paid half price for one... Having ridden several dji bikes at this point, the bosch gen 5 is still as good or better than the m1 dji, particularly for noise. Only downside is aesthetic of the downtube being built to accept the fat 800wh bosch battery. Great geo and kinematics on the crafty. Never dreamed I'd prefer to ride a 150mm rear travel e-bike at the bike park rather than any of my acoustic enduro bikes, but here we are.
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Eoin Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
2/26/2026 7:44am Personally not pulling the trigger on anything until the Avinox flood begins in a month. Even if none of the avinox bikes fit my needs, everything on sale now is surely going to go on firesale. It feels like soon Trek dealers will be handing out free Trek exe's as a gift when you buy over $50 worth of bontrager...
Eoin Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
2/26/2026 6:09am Sethimus has the same list I could think of, but others could be announcing with the M2 update (e.g. mondraker and Orbea are unnofficial but credible leaks). If you havn't seen the Megamo Reason (air for the 140mm version), most builds of the 140mm bike are under 20kg with an 800wh, looks like an SL, and starts under €5k in...