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ryan_daugherty Liked a reply to forum topic Sea Otter Classic - 2026
4/16/2026 3:14pm
I thought that Frameworks bike was some whacky trail bike at first. Then i zoomed in and got stink face.
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1llumA Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
4/15/2026 10:42am
Michelin still make the Wild Enduro rear that is pretty close to being a semi-slick in a tough casing.
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hardbash Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)
4/15/2026 2:43am I agree. There are no more gravity friendly semislicks being produced as far as I know, and I miss them. So fun in the summer on harder soil. I guess they didnt sell very well
andyjr77 Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
4/15/2026 2:41am
Bring back the OG Rock Razor Super Gravity but in a true 2.4 or 2.5. Or a Slaughter in Grid Gravity. I miss that era of tough, fast rear Gravity tyres!
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jasbushey Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
4/14/2026 5:51pm
Based on what you described, it seems a gravity diagonal is built for you. The radial is being marketed as a tool for natural terrain. Steep loose berms aren't that. The Continental has what you are looking for in my experience. I'm personally interested as 90% of my rides on are singletrack hand built or pack tracks never built for mountain bikes and I'm curious to hear how this changes performance. There are some berm / flow trails being built but they aren't the ones I ride most.
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hardbash Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)
4/14/2026 6:33am Looks like a perfect winter tire in the front. A little slower clogging than a Mary but not as all out mud spikey like a Dan or Shredda F. I also waited for the release of this tire since I first saw the prototype. Anyways, there are soo many options on the market right now, you can find something similiar...
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4/14/2026 6:30am Okay, thank you! Will the Dirty Dan get the new Ultrasoft compound for the diagonal casing? I think I saw the Dan as a Gravity Pro somewhere in an overview of the new tires
schwalbai Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
4/13/2026 3:19pm
Happy to help breakdown all the new tech. We've been excited about this drop, lots of new changes to communicate! All new Gravity Pro casings have been updated. This is indicated by the blue "Pro" label. Previous versions of the Albert, Mary, Shredda F/R have the previous design.
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schwalbai Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
4/13/2026 3:18pm
Dirty Dan has no immediate plans to go radial. If you want a radial tire for deep mud, i'd recommend a GRAVITY Mary or Shredda F or R (many DH riders have been using these). Trail casing has not been revised in this update afaik.
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hardbash Added a comment about press release Shimano Releases New Saint and Deore XT Flat Pedals
4/13/2026 10:46am
Show us the bushing/ bearing setup please. Is there no exploded view?
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hardbash Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/13/2026 10:44am In static cases that is true, in dynamic cases the stiffness influences the peak force that is transmitted.
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4/13/2026 10:30am Max Hartenstern mentioned the same about Schwalbe tires iirc. They need all the support in the casing
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4/13/2026 10:29am Will the DirtyDan come in the radial casing with new ultrasoft rubber on time for next autumn/winter season? The DH casing dans were harsh if you were not hauling ass in the mud as soon as you hit some roots or rocks, so I think there the softer casing would help quiet a bit for slower scnearios. Also, did the...
hardbash Added a reply to PIT BITS - iXS European DH Cup 1
4/12/2026 7:06am Yep, they look exactly like the variable hubs they used for their 32 inch wheel stiffness study https://www.newmen-components.de/32-Zoll
sspomer Liked a forum topic PIT BITS - iXS European DH Cup 1
4/11/2026 10:59am
The first round of the 2026 iXS European Downhill Cup is taking place in Portugal this weekend. With World Cup #1 just around the corner, there are some Elite heavyweights getting their last cobwebs shaken among a field of regional racers. Rick Schubert cruised the pits to see if there was anything interesting. Lo and behold, there was. A lot of the bikes and brands aren't super familiar to us stateside, so drop your knowledge in the comments.
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hardbash Added a comment about feature MTB Product of the Year - Long-Term Review of Shimano's 12-Speed Deore Group
4/10/2026 10:37am
Why are there no mileage and altitude numbers together with measured chain wear in this test? It's a long term test, so chain wear is a significant factor for long term cost
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hardbash Added a reply to THICK grips
4/10/2026 5:27am I ride Odi Rogue grips gloveless and I love them. Great damping, take a long time till they are worn down. I also liked Esi Chunkys for their damping, but they wore quickly and if you crash, they tear easily.
hardbash Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)
4/9/2026 2:01pm Like you say in the linked comment, the difference of compounds is much more significant than the difference in casings for enduro tires. So if you don't need more grip in the rear, go for a rear tire with a hard compound for sure. It will be much faster. From maxxis, there are sadly not many Dual tires with DD...
hardbash Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)
4/9/2026 7:24am Bullshit reasoning. 200 miles is nothing, if you are not constantly riding dh trails or keep on skidding the tire on asphalt
john_likes_bikes Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
3/31/2026 3:33pm
Anyone know when Vee is making their RAD core stuff available to purchase?
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