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I'm probably repeating myself but I still see more electric full suspension MTBs on footpaths around the lake rather than in the hills because they're a good way for well-heeled retirees to get out and about in comfort. The balance has been noticeably shifting over the last year or two, though.

I hate everything about 32" wheels, but after losing the battle over the word "loam" I just don't know if I have any fight left in me.

It’s interesting that at a time in which the mtb industry is aggressively trying to reduce costs by reducing the number of distinct parts they make, we see 32ers on the horizon. As a previous 29er asshole who now owns 3 mullet bikes I’m not sure I see this making it out of the XC category. The top 2 complaints with modern bikes are: too heavy and too expensive. This flies directly in the face of both. IMO the only “innovation” consumers will want for the next 5-10 years is lower prices. (unless it’s more energy density for an ebike...

Rebound baseline should be the pressure, not the weight recommendation. The spring stiffness (so the pressure) is what pushes back on the rebound circuit and is what defines how much damping you need. If you'll be running a lower pressure but the "recommended" rebound setting it will be way too damped. FWIW I always ran pressures (Rock Shox) well below the weight recommendation.

I think you are also missing the point that while prototype bikes might not reach the full fruition as we can see them tested on the circuit, they can still heavily influence any other products of the company. We are pretty lucky to have WC DH as a test field...

imho the biggest problem they have right now is an ebike with a motor nobody wants and another that’s ancient compared to the rest of the market. and they are still german centric but have not the right product mix for the german market

Haven't seen this posted anywhere. From a Japanese site. Hello, this is Kayaba Corporation. Introducing the new suspension we've developed for e-Bikes. Rough roads, wet roots, rock-strewn trails, no matter how harsh the environment, Kayaba's new e-Bike suspension gives the rider peace of mind and enables them to ride as they wish. This product is based on motorcycle suspension technology and has a design optimized for e-Bikes. By precisely controlling friction and damping force, the tires grip the trail firmly and provide high traction performance in all conditions. It uses low-friction oil seals and bushings made in Japan, and the...