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Primoz Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/10/2026 10:30pm Not sure what the patent situation is like with Cannondale's lefty forks, but they use needle bearings because they need them. Leftys only have one stanchion and they need something to prevent rotation, thus the needle bearings. As for why not use it on conventional forks, it incredibly expensive compared to classic forks. While precisely grinding the insides and outsides of an aluminium tube is anything but easy I'd imagine, additionally grinding three (Ocho, previous Cannondale forks had four) flat surfaces that have to be smooth for the needle bearings and have a tight angular tolerance (as close to 120°...
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FlyingButtress Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/9/2026 11:44pm does cannondale have a patent on their fork leg system? Otherwise I don’t understand why other companies don’t use it on their inverted forks
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FlyingButtress Added a reply to 2026 Team Rumors
4/8/2026 3:46pm Yeah, when I liked that track suit, I hadn’t noticed it was korn related. I endorse the track suit but not the nümetal
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FlyingButtress Added a reply to bring back vitalbmx forum
4/3/2026 7:43am no offense to those that frequented vitalbmx, but I favored bikeguide over it. Felt like the people were more knowledgeable. Still miss bikeguide and that’s a major reason that I’m here now, though I will admit that doesn’t quite scratch the same itch
bikelurker Liked a reply to forum topic bring back vitalbmx forum
4/3/2026 7:40am Lets do vitalmotobunka.com then, pretty please It was fucking tragic to see that one go, it was loaded with info and resurces, and the vibe was helluva good most of the time. i cannot even realize how fuckin sad should asking gemini what offset forks to get feel... ...just to get and answer like "naaaa man, they are just fucking forks, get whatever, you'll get used to them"
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sethimus Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
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RadAxSmirch Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
4/3/2026 7:35am It's a portmanteau of the brand founder's abbreviated name: Adolf Dassler #ackshully #funsponge #kornaresomid
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Buckets Up Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
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fartsack Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
4/3/2026 7:34am I really hope adidas leans into stylish bike wear, not just another round of standard tech gear. Combining performance with real style would actually move things forward. Still don’t get why there hasn’t been a collab with Vero Sandler. She represents exactly that mix of riding and style.
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johnvalley666 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
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4/1/2026 12:42am European retailer just leaked new Marin downcountry bike. Marin TAM XR - 2026 – Simple Bike Store Not the prettiest frame I've ever seen but with the rumored death of the Chisel I'd say there is space for an aluminum DC rig. 130mm front, 65 degree HTA. Release date looks like 4/17 according to the Marin website.
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