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@sspomer when is bikes unaffiliated leaning into typical podcast discussions of wild conspiracy theories? I mean how can the HT guy not be a plant by WBD to turn the whole fan base against privateers. It's obvious they are a safety hazard...

Nonsense like that is going to ruin it for the actual privateers trying to make it happen.

I dont think there will be many bikes where ochain is used running 32 inch wheels in the back, they limit movement too much on downhills

The prototype rotors also look stamped and not machined, which is the biggest problem I have with Shimano rotors. At least it means that 2.3 mm rotors from anyone else will be a clear upgrade. Edit: And it looks like the pads would line up perfectly with the braking track if only the rotor was say 3 mm larger...

is 750d gonna be fast and comfortable but not fun ? That would match the bmw 7 series of the same name !

the comment section proves humanity is doomed.

New Bikes Unaffiliated is up. Watch (why would you?) or listen below Schroeder, Spomer and Lars get back together to discuss big wheels and weird bikes taking over. 00:00 Reflections on Sea Otter 2026 09:59 The Future of Wheel Sizes 13:09 What's In and What's Out 34:52 Innovations in Mountain Bike Technology 42:09 Health Scares and Personal Stories 44:00 - Neko Mulally and his Sea Otter Winner 32" 59:15 Exploring the 32-Inch Wheel Debate 1:05:04: Reece Wilson's Setup 01:19:56 World Cup Predictions and Insights 01:23:09 Logistics of Racing in New Venues 01:25:03 Vital DH Fantasy Poll

Making way for a TQ system to slot into there ?

I predict they will sell every one they make.

While I’ll never own one, I have to give credit to specialized for creating this. It’s giving me nostalgia vibes from the late 90’s/early 00’s when there was a lot of weird and wacky experimentation in DH. The fact that after 3+ years of development, this is an actual production frame (regardless of cost) is pretty cool.

2026 and you guys are still complaining about motors on bikes. Please find a different thread.

I will never understand the “it’s a whole separate sport” thing. I ride my ebike exactly like my analog bike just do more laps. Literally every other person I know with an ebike does the same and is not going out and climbing up downhill trails in boost. I see plenty of e-bikes on the lift at the bike park being ridden like analog bikes. The innovation is happening in the motor and battery because the “bike part” of the tech has plateaued. Amflow proved this by making a decent riding bike out of thin air.

Just a hunch, but I doubt Santa Cruz is letting YouTubers/Instagramers test out new stuff... especially with Specialized tires. Willing to put money that's just a XO RSV Bullit with a wrap on it.

“Radial tires” “The plies are placed at a 65 degree angle” Both of those cannot be true. And, is this 65 degrees from horizontal or vertical?

That Adidas x TLD collab was so fire. Still run that Jersey.

I'm thinking it'll be more like this:

Norco team for track walk this year