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Jason_Schroeder Liked a reply to forum topic PIT BITS - World Cup 1 - South Korea
4/29/2026 8:00pm
Quick scroll thoughts: Does the e2e on the Gamux shock look wildly long?? AON Racing = Team I-Beam Racing Bruni on ODI grips after running DEITY the past season or two Looks like Jordan Williams has the previous gen AXS shifter, not a POD. The Maven lever on the Commencal looks short, no? Bar ends are so freaking in On Tahnee’s bike, it looks like there is a screw head recessed in the spindle. Maybe it’s more weight? Anyone know what chainring Trek is running with an Ochain? Doesn't look like the new XX chainring. New Shimano rotors look cheap...
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jeff.brines Liked a forum topic DJI's E-MTB Play: Avinox, Amflow and the Future Business of eebs
4/28/2026 9:28am
Why this thread exists The Bikeconomics megathread keeps getting derailed by DJI/Avinox/Amflow chatter so I'm spinning it off. Goal here is one place to talk about the DJI ecosystem, where it's headed, and what it means for the rest of the industry. Business, technology, regulatory, and the inevitable trail access tangents are all fair game. Try and keep the broader bike industry economics stuff in the megathread . The setup, for anyone just walking in I wrote a longer piece on this over at my substack, but the short version: DJI is a roughly $11B Shenzhen tech giant that decided...
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mnp6 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Race Talk
4/27/2026 11:22pm
Put this shit on the Travel Channel. Stoked for future episodes.
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noideamtber Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/26/2026 8:02pm
Good to see Them dropping Swat box. Now to get more brands to do the same.
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Eae903 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/26/2026 9:26am
Nominal tire diameter vs rim diamater baby
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mattj16 Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
4/24/2026 10:19pm
So we can self shuttle in the Summer and "heli ski" in the Winter? 600kg/4=150kg. Myself plus harness, ropes, avi gear, board and winter layers aren't even close to 1 drone's weight limit. You don't even have to come out of your bindings. I also love the mental image of people seated on their bikes, clipped in even, flying to the top of a DH run. Mr Jeff Brines, your CAST (amazing product btw) bindings are going to be obsolete.... Wait, now are the kite skiers and surfers going to complain about e-assisted kite skiers accumulating more hang time on...
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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
4/24/2026 9:25am
I clicked that video for a laugh and a trip down memory lane, but yo Laurie is straight up destroying on that old bike and flat pedals. Super impressive and entertaining riding on any bike. RIPPING.
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dolface Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/24/2026 7:40am
That's why they are releasing this now: "Hey boss, can we start teasing the new goods? Not yet, gotta wait until thegromit orders the current version...."
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PeteHaile Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
4/23/2026 9:24pm
@jeff.brines, heres a bit of feedback/ encouragement. I believe the story on the clash of an escalating e-bike power war, the rise of the e-moto, the battle for land access, and how governments might seek to regulate it all has the potential to reach well beyond the our small niche here and into the broader media landscape. I believe you're the perfect person to tell the story. I think the topic influences everyone. I believe it's a story that extends well beyond the interest of mountain bikers and would engage a large swath of the thinking public. Particularly the topic...
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Secondfavteacher Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/23/2026 9:22pm
Having ridden bikes from several major brands, my SC Megatower has easily been the best I’ve owned when it comes to product support, parts availability, and clear, reliable customer service. I used to make fun of people who had an SC, but after dealing with repeated warranty issues on other bikes, I get it now. The Mega is a sick bike, the VPP suspension rides great, but honestly, it’s the overall ownership experience that really sets Santa Cruz apart. I'm in the market for a shorter travel ripper, and SC is at the top of the list, even if it's...
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segamethod Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/23/2026 9:20pm
End of switch infinity more likely
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storm.racing Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/23/2026 9:20pm
Would be wild if this finally meant the release of the DH
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Race Talk
4/20/2026 1:37am
Neko Mulally won Sea Otter DH on his 32 freak bike
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Uncle Cliffy Liked a reply to forum topic Sea Otter Classic - 2026
4/18/2026 8:19pm
Bro had to raid the spare parts bin from three different shops to find all those stem spacers.
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ctbiker888 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/18/2026 8:03pm
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.
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kperras Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/13/2026 8:30pm
You need to design an impact zone for the fork bumpers otherwise, yes, the head tube area can get crushed during crashes.
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RaggedEdge Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
4/12/2026 7:34pm
Wow, good for Coast out of BC. The glasses they make are great.
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Mr.Nally Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
4/12/2026 7:34pm
Loris on Coast Optics now..no official announcement that I've seen and I don't actually know anything about coast optics. But nice to see another brand making gravity orientated products. And as we discussed in here a good few pages back, seems Oakley have gutted their MTB athlete roster. Loris was previously on Oakley while riding fit syndicate and then on 100% while in Trek. Followed by one year on Oakley at Commencal
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Lacanuck24 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 South Korea world cup
4/11/2026 11:02pm
Yeah, it can be a headache. Korea is crazy convenient once you're in the digital ecosystem. Often a nightmare if you're not. In other news, course inspection with medical teams and WBD today!
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RiderMikeCheck1 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/9/2026 8:05pm
90%+ of SRAM's (and Shimano's) sales are to OEMs, not Aftermarket/enthusiasts. So 90%+ of their direction in products is focused on OEM sales. Not guys on the VitalMTB forum, sadly.
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