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iceman2058 Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
4/16/2026 6:32am A LOT of news about to hit this thread today...here's an appetizer from Norco to start us off: new Sight VLT Alloy with Bosch PX motor delivering 90Nm of torque, 700W max power, and 400% support starting at $4,799 USD. https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/your-invitation-emtb-new-no…
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iceman2058 Added a comment about press release Brembo Now Makes Brakes for Mountain Biking - Introducing the GR-PRO
4/16/2026 5:29am
They don't count 😄 (but you are correct...)
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iceman2058 Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
4/16/2026 5:09am A fine Stephen King quote, have I detected a fellow Constant Reader? :-)
iceman2058 Added a comment about press release FAST Suspension Introduces the DC3 – the Ultimate Drop-In RockShox Upgrade
4/16/2026 3:46am
No, the Yari doesn't have an internal Charger damping cartridge (it uses the lowers directly). The DC3 would have nothing to fit to.
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iceman2058 Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
4/16/2026 2:39am Unno updates the Mith with Avinox M2S: LIFE, TURNED ON - THE NEW UNNO MITH Let’s get this out of the way first. Yes, the new MITH makes 130Nm of torque. Yes, peak power hits 1300 watts. Yes, there’s an 800Wh battery and a 508W GaN fast charger that’ll take you from dead to 75% in 90 minutes, full in...
iceman2058 Added a comment about bike check Specialized Epic 8 "Semi-Pro"
4/16/2026 2:10am
Bike of the Day April 16, 2026!
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iceman2058 Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/16/2026 1:28am Brembo has officially arrived in mountain biking: https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/brembo-now-makes-brakes-mou….
iceman2058 Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
4/16/2026 1:27am Brembo press release here if you want to read a bit more: https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/brembo-now-makes-brakes-mou….
iceman2058 Added a new Press Release Brembo Now Makes Brakes for Mountain Biking - Introducing the GR-PRO
4/16/2026 1:25am
Bergamo (Italy), April 16, 2026 – Global leader in the design and production of braking systems, Brembo expands its presence in the off-road cycling segment with GR-PRO, a complete braking ecosystem...
iceman2058 Added a new Press Release FAST Suspension Introduces the DC3 – the Ultimate Drop-In RockShox Upgrade
4/15/2026 4:49am
F or riders looking to improve the compression damping performance of their RockShox forks, FAST Suspension is proud to introduce the DC3, a drop-in compression block upgrade that features 3 distinct...
iceman2058 Added a comment about bike check Terra Aria Singlespeed Park Bike
4/15/2026 1:22am
Bike of the Day April 15, 2026!
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iceman2058 Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
4/14/2026 9:06am This one DOESN'T have an Avinox motor. It does have a press release citing [UNDISCLOSED] Nm of torque though! https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/ibis-launches-all-new-oso-h….
iceman2058 Added a new Press Release Ibis Launches the All-new Oso HD, Oso TR, and Oso S
4/14/2026 9:03am
O ne e-bike frame, three personalities. The new Ibis Oso is offered in HD, TR, and S travel classes and is built on a fully modular platform that adapts with your terrain and riding preferences. The...
iceman2058 Added a product review for iXS Carve 1.0 Open Face Helmet
4/14/2026 - 5:14am
First Ride: All-new iXS Carve 1.0 MIPS Helmet
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iceman2058 Added a comment about bike check UNpaved Victor XC, steel full suspension
4/14/2026 2:29am
Bike of the Day April 14, 2026!
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iceman2058 Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/14/2026 12:13am It's been all but fully revealed by the sleuths already, but here's the officially official word on the new Nomad: https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/2027-santa-cruz-nomad-here.
iceman2058 Added a new Press Release Renthal Introduces V2 Apex Stem and All-new Top Cap Spacer Kits
4/13/2026 5:23pm
Renthal are proud to introduce a full update to our trail stem range, with the V2 Apex. Improving on the race proven, EWS winning, Apex stem range, the V2 updated stem combines freeride strength...
iceman2058 Added a reply to Suspension Component Technology/Functionality Discussion
4/13/2026 2:33am New coil/air hybrid shock from Intend just dropped: https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/intend-launches-hybrid-rove….
iceman2058 Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/13/2026 2:30am It's probably less about the extra forces a dual-crown puts on the frame these days, I think you're right about that. The one important issue to keep in mind though is that the stanchions will bump against the head tube junction area, and if the frame is not built to take the resulting direct force in that particular area you...
iceman2058 Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/13/2026 2:24am Info on that new coil/air hybrid shock from Intend here: https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/intend-launches-hybrid-rove….
