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I’m dying of thirst over here

Favorite thing is he’s always claiming no hype, but then everything he does is hyping up his own products without anything backing that they’re better. I’ve ridden a banshee with his link in shock and then one that was stuck, and there was not a massive difference and I thought the one with what I like.

I feel like you answered your own question when you said " a ton of people already do it for SXS, boats, and motorcycles." If the SXS, boat, and motorcycle people are making money by financing their overpriced toys, why would high-end bike companies not want to get in on the action with their overpriced toys? Yes, financing a high-end shiny ebike is completely unnecessary, unwise, financially imprudent, all of that. But so are cigarettes and gambling, and they're doing great!

I just got a little queasy

Doping is always a step ahead, only the dumb dopers get caught

Don't feel bad. Life is political. Politics isn't some small aspect of existence that can be sequestered into a couple days just before elections. It is literally everywhere all the time having huge impacts on people's lives. Bike materials are political. Trail access is political. The ability to afford a bike - and therefore the folding or flourishing of the mountain bike industry - is political. The existence of rural hospitals is political. Ebike motors are political. The efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle plastics is political. Is there any sort of innovation in that lane brands should be looking...

I started a new thread to keep the conversation going around TPC’s without bogging down tech rumors. Discussions around metals are also welcome! Materials and Processes for Cyclists

Sucks to see this. Knolly https://www.bidspotter.com/en-us/auction-catalogues/maynards-can/catalo…

Feels like that's the bitter end, right? Administration/receivership/bankruptcy is one thing, but it can lead to restructuring. Selling off all the physical assets via auction is another thing entirely. Although I suppose YT went through the auction process and they're back again.

I believe that plan was scrapped early this year.

Perhaps our countries aren’t so different after all

Remember folks we don't have to stand for this. We can report this inappropriate content. 😆

Report from Orbea's annual General Assembly: --------------------------------------------------------------- ORBEA CONSOLIDATES SALES AND PROFITABILITY IN 2025 IN A CONTEXT THAT REINFORCES ITS VALUE PROPOSITION The cooperative consolidates a model focused on balancing value for riders, profi tability for distribution partners and sustainability across the entire system It also launches an Impact Plan aligned with its purpose and values, going beyond regulatory requirements On May 9, Orbea held its annual General Assembly, highlighting a model built on profitable growth and the creation of long-term value. The cooperative strengthens its position thanks to strong commercial performance, protection of margins and a continuous commitment to...

I love that zink is doing this shit his own way— long live different and unique bikes that rip.

I think you meant “kind of FUN geometry”. As a person who gets more than 100 bike park days a year, this is way more in line with how parkrats of all ages enjoy riding… ymmv

Squeezed every buzzword into that suspension design

Keep an eye on the China Cycle Show