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iceman2058 Started a new thread Eurobike 2026
13 hours ago Eurobike is back on this week, albeit with some big changes announced: as of 2027, it will be held every other year, and it will be heavily focused on B2B. The 2027 edition will run from September 1 to 3, and will occupy a smaller part of the Frankfurt Messe fairgrounds. This comes as no big surprise, as the show...
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iceman2058 Added a new video DEITY: NIGHTCRAWLERS with the Vale Crew
14 hours ago Not all crews are created equal! The VALE squad are far more than a collective of riders… they are a creative institution that is foregoing the industry norms, marching to their own beat, and quickly becoming the “rider’s riders”. Compatibility is key to us and to be by their side as they pursue their goals is an honor. To celebrate the launch of the new DEITY Nightcrawler Grips, O.W.T.H. Railed Saddle, upcoming Hypergrip Railed Saddle, and 50mm rise Blacklabel and Racepoint Handlebars, we have teamed up with VALE to bring you the latest DEITY production, ‘Nightcrawlers’! Enjoy good times and...
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Updated a photo album Vital Bike of the Day June 2026
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iceman2058 Added a comment about bike check Allied BC40
6/24/2026 8:15am
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iceman2058 Added a reply to Eurobike 2026
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15 hours ago Here is what Mondraker has to say about the Avinox MG program, along with a look at a prototype they are showing at the Avinox booth: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At this year’s Eurobike, Avinox and Mondraker will present a unique collaborative project: the MG Concept. The Mondraker MG Concept represents a shared commitment to innovation, exploration, and technological leadership. Built around Avinox’s...
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15 hours ago New dropper from KS just dropped (pun fully intended): --------------------------------------------------------------------------- KS Launches All-new Rage-i 2.0 AIR PRESSURE TUNING VIA SCHRADER VALVE → adjustable return speed. Designed for demanding trail conditions, the Rage-i now adds adjustability. A Schrader valve under the head allows riders to tune internal air pressure and return speed to suit their preferences and terrain, transforming what was...
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15 hours ago The most interesting news breaking this first day of the show has to be the arrival of motor-gearbox units from Avinox and Gobao. Names that until a year ago didn't mean anything in the mountain biking world are now set up to disrupt the market once again, and from where we're sitting, it's hard to imagine them failing at this...
iceman2058 Added a reply to Hope Introduces 6-Piston Brake for Big Bikes Only
1 day ago Yes.
iceman2058 Added a reply to Hope Introduces 6-Piston Brake for Big Bikes Only
1 day ago Yes of course, friction is a big one, as well as the mechanical leverage developed by the lever blades (which compounds with the hydraulic leverage).
iceman2058 Started a new thread Ride 886 Introduces TopHat, a Modern Dual-stage Air Spring System for Fox and RockShox Forks
1 day ago Combine the sensitivity of a coil spring with the tunability of air. Increase comfort and traction without compromising support and control, or tune your fork for hard charging without adding harshness. TopHat's dual-stage air spring system allows for lower initial operating pressure for a supple feel off the top, while the secondary spring provides tunable support and bottom out resistance...
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iceman2058 Started a new thread Amflow Goes Touring with the TL Carbon
1 day ago Hot on the heels of Specialized turning their Levo 4 into an overlander of sorts, Amflow has done the same. Their new TL Carbon is powered by the Avinox M2 motor, which pumps out 125Nm of torque and 1100W of max power, paired with a removable 800Wh battery and a new, 480Wh secondary battery that should allow you to drag...
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iceman2058 Added a comment about bike check Grave Digger Kona Process 153 G3
6/23/2026 1:23am
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iceman2058 Added a reply to Hope Introduces 6-Piston Brake for Big Bikes Only
1 day ago Hope hasn't told us anything else, those are the known numbers at this moment. As for the piston area comparison, we'd also need confirmation of the master cylinder piston diameter of both brakes to be able to compare apples to apples, and as far as I know, SRAM has not publicly stated what that is for the Maven (for the...
iceman2058 Added a reply to 2026 Race Talk
6/22/2026 7:02am Amidst rumblings of the UCI potentially outlawing the 32-inch wheel for racing as of 2028, Canyon is clearly convinced of the potential of the bigger wheels and they are pushing the issue to a head, developing a radical new prototype which they may submit to the UCI for approval: CANYON DROPS ‘LUX ERA’ MOUNTAIN BIKE CONCEPT TO FIRE THE STARTING...
iceman2058 Started a new thread Hope Introduces 6-Piston Brake for Big Bikes Only
6/22/2026 5:20am Hope's history with 6-piston brakes for mountain biking goes back to 2003, when the one-piece Mono 6 Ti was first introduced. It had a relatively short life, dropping from the catalogue in 2007 as 4-piston brakes become the norm. Hope also brought a 6-piston prototype to the World Cup with Adam Brayton in 2017 and 2018, but it never made...
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iceman2058 Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
6/22/2026 3:50am More details here: https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/hub/hope-introduces-6-piston-brake-big-….
iceman2058 Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
6/22/2026 3:49am Read all about it! https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/hub/hope-introduces-6-piston-brake-big-…
iceman2058 Added a reply to 2026 Lenzerheide World Cup Downhill
6/22/2026 2:42am Race highlights and full race replays for the juniors. Elite Men Highlights Elite Women Highlights Junior Men Full Race Junior Women
iceman2058 Added a comment about bike check Candy Sweet
6/22/2026 1:54am
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