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I think it goes without saying that the torsional stiffness of a fork on a whole is a function of many things. The only point was that, assuming the same material, there isn’t a magic 15 mm axle that’s stiffer than a 20 mm axle. Yes the hub adds to the torsional rigidity of the axle. If you had the same exact hub layout, the 20 mm version would add more stiffness than the 15 mm version. The rigidity of the hub is limited by axle preload and coefficient of friction at the various hub interfaces. Proper axle torque would...
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johnvalley666 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

4/1/2026 5:27am
Germans acting silly, world look out!
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One of the problems with Forbidden I keep hearing about is seat post insertion depth. Those pictures dont look too promising for much of an improvement. Looks like a sick bike otherwise. if I hadn't just built up a smuggler this would probably be near the top of the list.

seanfisseli Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

3/6/2026 6:10am
Someone does and they don’t even know it yet
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Brian_Peterson Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

2/17/2026 5:27am
Six piston brakes for the Surron crowd?
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owl-x Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors

2/3/2026 4:55am
“Marzbomber888 parts ways with Tetro.”
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boozed Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

1/21/2026 5:46am
Polygon continuing to treat suspension linkages like pokemon?
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sethimus Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors

1/8/2026 1:51pm
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

1/2/2026 7:33am
thank you all who participated in this tech rumors thread! i'm going to lock it now, but we're carrying on with annual tech rumors - find the 2026 tech rumors thread here (starting on page 7 at the time of this post). YEW! https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/hub/mtb-tech-rumors-and-innovation-long…
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GRM50 Added a reply to 2026 Predictions

12/31/2025 5:49am
1. Brands will start to move away from a high pivot platform especially on their enduro bikes 2. There's going to be a resurgence in the trail/all mountain bike category (120mm - 140mm) 3. Enduro racing will continue to fade at a World Cup level but will still thrive at the National level 4. DH Racing will continue to be...

moonsaballoon Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors

12/30/2025 4:58am
I dont really watch much of the YouTube stuff anymore , used to watch BKXC stuff and Mctrail rider and the odd video of some of the others but it feels like from a sponsorship perspective there are a lot less YouTube riders with bike brand deals now .
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NoahColorado Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors

12/23/2025 5:32am
Greenland to Frameworks?
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TheFBI Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

12/22/2025 7:58am
Anyone with a CNC could make a Gamux Sego too if they REALLY wanted to
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