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kperras Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/12/2026 12:16am
Unfortunately that is not correct. RC, FC, and WB are all horizontal measurements. CSL is the point to point measurement from center of BB to rear axle, and there's no name (or need) for the equivalent version at the front.
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amaranth Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/12/2026 12:09am
My 2020 Norco Optic looking great still with all these new short travel bikes...
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Goober622 Liked a bike check Specialized Status DJ/Slopeduro
3/9/2026 1:32am
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Losifer Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
3/7/2026 4:46pm
I worked on advocacy for the 15 minute city concept, and can tell you that literally no one has actually proposed restricting travel. That idea is a "bUt OuR fReEdUmB" talking point aimed at people who do their own "research".
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ShapeThings Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
3/7/2026 4:45pm
To be pedantic, the dumpster should be bigger in 2024. Less units sold = bigger dumpster fire
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pinkrobe Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
3/7/2026 4:45pm
I like how the dumpster is slightly smaller in 2024.
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whitesq Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
3/7/2026 4:45pm
Fixed
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maximumradness Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/7/2026 10:46am
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maximumradness Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/7/2026 10:46am
Marin email claims new top secret bike at 24hours of Pueblo: downcountry or xc chassis? Flex stay?
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Evil96 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/7/2026 2:19am
The sidewall logo looks like an AI conti
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TomJones Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/6/2026 2:56am
That is also not a factual statement. Specialized Control World Cups are less than 1000g's WITH tape and valves. https://www.specialized.com/us/en/roval-control-world-cup/p/1000218374?…
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MikeyMT Liked a comment about Press Release 6 Years Later, Transition Releases the Spur V2
3/4/2026 5:54am
Catalog bike for a top tier brand price…woof. Bummer where the industry is.
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FullSend Added a comment about press release 6 Years Later, Transition Releases the Spur V2
3/3/2026 10:56am
I really like what they have created here. But those prices are just completely unattractive. If they haven't suddenly and drastically improved their production quality, Transition frames are barely above catalogue-frame levels of quality. No way I'm spending $3600 on something like that.
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1llumA Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/3/2026 10:49am
Canfield jumped the gun of their own release by posting the V3 Lithium in the product section of vital ? https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/frames/canfield/lithium-v3-74006
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hardbash Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/28/2026 4:13pm
Their current gen Reign aluminium frame doesn't hold up either. The chainstays have a little hole where the shifting cable should enter. That's where they like to start cracking. Also the quality control is bad on these frames in my opinion. Not cleanly pressed in bearings leaving edges in the bearing seats, bad alignment. They have stuff to improve on for the next generation, that's for sure
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Slavid666 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/28/2026 2:55am
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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lloyd506 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/27/2026 2:55am
I haven’t used the genie shock, from out of the box I put an EXT Storia coil on it. I bought a mid tier alloy (no alloy frames available) and built up with parts I had swapped and got some new. It isn’t light, but I don’t care, the ride quality and durability are more important to me.
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neologisticzand Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/26/2026 4:43pm
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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Brian_Peterson Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/26/2026 4:43pm
I think a lot of people look at a bike now and if they don't like it, it's a dud.. Even though Specialized might sell out of the bike, someone will say it sucks. Every one has different tastes...
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Yoda Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/26/2026 4:41pm
As others already pointed out it's perfectly placed for the average Levo 4 buyer. In addition, it's likely a genius move to churn through pre-committed manufacturing volumes, components, motors, and get these all out before the ultra-hyped next gen amflows arrive. Even if you don't like the product, I suspect it'll help Specialized move on to the 5th gen Levo much faster...
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