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seanfisseli Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/19/2026 8:17am
It’s almost as if the chainstays are proportional…
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veefour Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Race Talk
3/16/2026 3:09pm
Man, that's a hard photo to look at. So tough for her.
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Dirtyburger Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/16/2026 8:14am
I will put it plainly. Big people on little wheels -> frames can accommodate their size => no practical advantage Little people on big wheels -> frames cannot accommodate their size => practical disadvantage There is a fundamental physical advantage for bigger wheels relative to smaller ones in mildly bumpy terrain (XC like). Smaller riders cannot practically access this advantage. There is no disadvantage to small wheels if everyone is on the same wheel size. This is the issue. UCI has regulated road bikes (and others) for decades, sometimes just to keep the classic bicycle aesthetic. It’s funny that they...
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Ervin321 Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/14/2026 10:29am You have to consider absolute power as well, not just W/KG. On the road teams have talked about using a “compound score” which is W/KG * 5 minute power. Pidcock for example who is tiny and has greats W/KG gets outclimbed by guys heavier than him all the time and gets destroyed on flatter sections if he’s hitting the wind...
29 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/14/2026 10:21am
Filippo Ganna, the current holder of the hour record, is 193cm.
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iRider Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Race Talk
3/14/2026 9:34am
Jenna mentioned in her vlog that 4 girls got hurt: Ellie, Ursula, Erice and Sian I think she said.
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iRider Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/14/2026 9:33am
I would say no because you can get an optimal geometry (bar height, TT length, etc.) for all riders easier when you do not have to deal with packaging issues for being able to fit larger wheels into a XS frame.
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jasbushey Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/13/2026 1:52pm
This is what companies want. You need a new bike bag, a higher price train ticket, a new car, and a new house for your new 32” bike. The Consumerism dream.
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Ervin321 Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/11/2026 11:28am Front and rear center are horizontal measurements. Doing the math it’s a 2-3mm difference if they were measured the way you suggest
Ervin321 Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/11/2026 10:54am Weight is probably the main reason on this bike. And personally I think it makes sense, a lot of short travel bike coming out now with frames weighing as much or more than 150mm bikes like Stumpjumper
marzbomber888 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/10/2026 11:16am
You mean the Jerry who would yell at other Jerry’s on blue trails?
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G.R._Fielding Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 Red Bull Rampage
3/3/2026 12:05pm
Not going to lie, my heart dropped a bit reading that yesterday. Fingers crossed these last steps of reattachment take and he can make as full of a recovery as possible.
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ShapeThings Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
3/1/2026 3:01pm
Speaking for the US only, cycling infrastructure is terrible across the country with only a few bright spots. I have commuted by bike for twenty years and have had so many near death experiences. Public transit in the US is also woefully underfunded and underdeveloped. That’s by design since the US political system has been corrupted by petroleum/auto money for nearly a century. (also add in distance and weather realities) And I could go on…
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wethepeople Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/1/2026 12:32pm
Spoken like a boomer core lord. That’s what the viral forums seem to have become though. Dario is actually a breath of fresh air in mountain bike media, same as Jason. His perspective is a welcome change from the usual safe, generic industry takes the rest of the media recycles time and time again.
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Slavid666 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/27/2026 1:39pm
For a while, half the people I rode with were on one Forbidden model or another, and honestly, those frames have some of the worst QC and overall design execution I’ve seen in that price range. Unless it’s the bike’s very first ride, they creek like crazy, and the suspension pivot hardware is borderline laughable. A buddy of mine—who posts here pretty often—ended up getting his frame replaced under warranty after endless battles with headset creaking. Forbidden eventually admitted the carbon had ovalized. No, Specialized isn’t the most exotic brand out there, but I definitely wouldn’t put Forbidden anywhere near...
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neologisticzand Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/26/2026 9:35am
The thing is, I'm not sure they are releasing "duds" per say. In my main riding group, about 1/3rd of people are on current gen Epics. I also see a large number of SJ15s around the trails, too. And then when I start counting e-bikes, Specialized is the brand I see the most of at my local trails. Even when I traveled to bike recently, saw some more SJ15s and a Levo. Edit: when I was back visiting my parents last month, I saw a group ride with 8 people and to my recollection, all but 2 were on Epics...
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Goupil Liked a reply to forum topic Affordable bikes?
2/25/2026 3:45pm
That's a lot of em dashes and disruption you got there
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Loche Liked a comment about bike check Purple Reign S-Works Stumpjumper 15
2/24/2026 7:12pm
Can't believe that dork disc is not carbon. Sick build otherwise.
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FlyingButtress Liked a reply to forum topic What does “flickable” mean to you?
2/24/2026 6:10pm
Despite the downvotes, I can appreciate your questions on this, as they are inquisitive and are interesting to think about. People complaining about terms like poppy and playful make wonder why they ride bikes at all. Don’t get me wrong, there’s the challenge aspect for plenty of us, but isn’t riding supposed to also be about having fun? Or did you buy your $5k+ bike just as a form of conspicuous consumption? Also poppy is not solely a metric of mountain biking. Many snowboard companies actually grade their decks on how poppy they are. Skateboard companies too have experimented with...
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ebruner Liked a reply to forum topic Affordable bikes?
2/24/2026 1:41pm
A sub 1k full suspension bike isn't worth riding... especially so in 160/160 format where you can't hid poor suspension behind a firm feel with limited travel. The last FS i test rode in this bracket was a giant stance at ~1,600 dollars a hard tail would have been my choice in that price range. As @ervin321 mentioned... There aren't great examples left of niche markets being able to sustain affordability. Hell, same could be said of groceries. The path forward for bikes is relatively clear, just like it is if you're into cars, motorcycles or other gear based hobbies...
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