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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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lloyd506 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/26/2026 4:41pm
Totally agree and I have a stumpy15. It was on my list, but not near the top. I was very hesitant to buy a ‘middle of the road’ bike. Well fuck that because not only is it extremely capable and a great all around bike it is the best put together bike I’ve worked on. All bearing and frame spacers are well thought out. It is one of the only bikes I’ve had that has t eaten bearings and had linkage loosen. That’s after a full year of riding in all conditions. It has been put away wet too many...
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FullSend Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/27/2026 2:42am I don't think there's any way how you could reasonably argue that anything in Specialized's current line-up is a "dud". On the contrary, everything they released within the last couple of years has been very well received. The Epic is considered to be the de-facto benchmark in its category - even by other manufacturers. The Stumpy 15 has won multiple...
MBMF Liked a bike check Purple Reign S-Works Stumpjumper 15
2/26/2026 8:48am
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sprungmass Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/26/2026 2:36am
RAAW addressed this issue by using modular dropouts. They first did it with their Yalla DH bike which has now trickled down to their Madonna v3.2. This is what the DH industry might head towards to accommodate UDH. Also can we take a moment to drool over how the black and silver SRAM design works with the RAAW frames 🤤
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anotherbikerguy Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/23/2026 12:24pm
That looks even more like a Specialized Epic than the previous photos suggested.
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Carter Bilawchuk Liked a bike check Euler Bikes Project: Trail Prototype
2/23/2026 10:03am
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FullSend Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/23/2026 4:09am Stunning new UK-made 120mm bike by Hope, called the HB 912. More details over on the red website (- photo also shamelessly stolen from there😁)
Bobalong Liked a bike check Norco Revolver, one serious bit of kit!
2/21/2026 9:50am
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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/20/2026 3:39pm
Man I've got some terrible news for you about mountain bikers and the word "loam:"
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FullSend Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/20/2026 10:20am My Specialized contact says no new Epic any time soon. And why would they. It's widely considered to be the benchmark of its class.
AgrAde Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/19/2026 7:02am
Mountain bikers HATE that four bar doesn't mean what they think it means. horst? 4 bar. DW? 4 bar. VPP? 4 bar. Maestro? 4 bar. linkage driven single pivot? 4 bar. Delta? 4 bar. First gen Yeti Switch? 4 bar. It goes on. It's a pointlessly generic term to use and if you use it then nobody is really sure exactly what you mean. It's like calling your tire a wheel. "but mountain bikers use the term differently!"... Differently than what it means? Cool...
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drakefan705 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/19/2026 7:01am
I'm sorry this is pedantic but every VPP and DW link suspension design is already a four bar linkage
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FullSend Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/18/2026 3:03am From that angle it looks surprisingly similar to a Scott Spark from 2017
FullSend Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/18/2026 3:00am There's a bunch of new models on the horizon: -New Propain Tyee (apparently it's going mid-travel, with 145mm of suspension travel) -The new Norco is indeed the new Sight VLT (150 mm e-bike, features the TQ-motor) -New Giant Stance E+ (entry- to mid-level e-bike with 140 mm of travel) -New, different version of the Specialized Levo, called the Levo 4...
CptObius Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/18/2026 2:46am
Internationales de chelva: New lapierre proto beneath anne
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