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saskskier Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
11/21/2025 1:56am
So glad all those 6'8" UCI XC riders can finally fit on properly sized bikes!
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FullSend Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
11/20/2025 7:12am To celebrate making it to 1000 pages in the Tech Rumors thread, here's some news about the one "innovation" no one asked for: The UCI just communicated that they will allow 32" wheels for use in XC mountainbike competition for the 2026 season. Though they very specifically stated only the 2026 season, so here's to hoping they will come to...
MrDuck Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
11/20/2025 2:37am
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
11/19/2025 11:25am
VERY rough notes from the insta Q&A Markus says yt usa will comeback, claims yt usa was completely independent and not effected by insolvancy - they purchased bikes from company at cost of goods and sold them. He says they ran into their own problems "why did he sell, will he sell again?" After 12 years of hustle he sold in 2020 to get something out of it. Unsure if he’d sell company again, “sees raw diamond in front of him, wants to develop brand but can’t promise he wouldn’t sell again, but says not his plan or intention to...
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brash Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
11/18/2025 3:00am
What colour will Markus' next Porsche be I wonder. What a shitshow
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LePigPen Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
11/18/2025 2:59am
First Electronic Arts now WBD? HASH TAG MARKETING MENTOR. HASH TAG BUSINESS BULLS more like business bullshit lol At this point I hope they just buy up more and more and reveal how fragile (and / or spineless) the economy is and how much we are willing to sell our souls for the almighty dollar. Although at this point I don't think you could do anything to get the average citizen to care. (gestures vaguely at the state of things) I see how boycotts don't work. I see how people line up to buy limited edition trinkets (tiny trader joes...
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jeff.brines Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
11/18/2025 2:59am
Oh boy. It will be interesting to see how this goes. I did some digging and I obviously don't speak German nor am I well versed in German bankruptcy proceedings but what appears to have happened is the old YT Industries (HRB 8353) is in an insolvency proceedings with debts parked there and the new YT (12277) is controlled by Flossman and is taking over the brand and operations. This most certainly means the creditors take a (big) haircut, equity (of prior company) is completely wiped (private equity marks the company to 0) and the "new" company is buying assets...
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FullSend Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
11/18/2025 5:40am By and large, this is a pretty accurate assessment. Unfortunately I have way too much work to do right now (- ya boy got hired) to do the promised legal deep dive into this. Genuinely curious as to where things will go from here. A couple of months ago I would have doubted that anyone would be willing to lend...
kperras Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
11/18/2025 2:44am
Speaking from experience, YT has a tall order ahead of them to ensure smooth continuity of operations with suppliers. Suppliers do not care about the legal differences between "YT" and "Young Talent". Additionally Marcus being the face of the old company and now the new one will further narrow the issue. There are only two paths forward: pay the suppliers in full or walk away from them and work with new suppliers. Option 2 isn't ideal given the size of the industry nor the lead times associated with moving your supply chain.
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jeff.brines Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
11/18/2025 2:22am
What is wild to me, when I head to the other site the top comment is quick to scapegoat PE as the problem. While it very well may have been part of the issue, we can all agree it was not all of the issue. Looks like the PR tour is off with a bang...
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bigbrett Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
11/18/2025 2:03am
Anyone have any updates on the release timing for the new Banshee Titan? And feature speculation? BotD made me think of it.
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SilentG Liked a reply to forum topic Dumb Bike Problems
11/16/2025 3:33am
I feel this in the, uh, feels. I have several wheels that I'm in the process of rebuilding right now and the existential dread that comes with the tubeless shuffle is like a dark cloud hanging my garage each time I finish a wheel.
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ARonBurgundy Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
11/16/2025 3:07am
"The Bentonville of Mountain Bike Media"
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pamtbr Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
11/16/2025 3:06am
Don't forget, this is brought to you by the same people as the Design & Innovation Awards, the self-proclaimed "Oscar of the Bike & Outdoor Industry." A judged contest that is free to enter, but 3,450 Euro (plus VAT) to claim if you are the lucky recipient of the precious award. Need more cash, just add more categories for brands to enter, and then select (extort) winning products most likely to pay the ransom.
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Dave Waugh Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
11/16/2025 3:06am
Mixed in with some advertising "guru's".
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FullSend Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
11/14/2025 4:29am Anybody know or have heard anything about an update to the Santa Cruz Blur? The current Gen. 4 model was released in 2021, so it might be scheduled for an update. Granted, it's still a perfectly contemporary XC race bike. I'm really not sure what they would even update.
AvgMTBEnjoyer Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
11/13/2025 3:33pm
I think it might be the use of AI. A lot of people hate it, me included.
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1llumA Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
11/13/2025 3:30pm
Looks like the Madonna might get the Yalla V2 adjustable dropout soon. Found these on mtbnews.de for a an industry event with everyone attending bike setup pictured https://www.mtb-news.de/news/bock-auf-ballern-2025/
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