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iceman2058 Added a new video EXTREME WAYS - Finn Iles Rides the Old Andorra World Cup Track
5/28/2026 2:36am
An afternoon of high speed, flat out, berm smashing riding and filming in Andorra. Produced by City Boy and DJ Prods
iceman2058 Added a comment about bike check 2026 Frameworks Enduro
5/28/2026 1:35am
Bike of the Day May 28, 2026!
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iceman2058 Added a comment about bike check Bad Habit
5/27/2026 5:03am
Bike of the Day May 27, 2026!
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iceman2058 Added a new video Blood, Dirt, & Devotion: The True Story of Building the Fastest DH Bike Ever | Demo 11-Creator Story
5/26/2026 11:21am
Behind every podium is a thousand unseen moments. The story behind the new Specialized Demo 11 downhill bike begins years ago with secret prototypes fabricated in our Morgan Hill innovation center, race feedback, and total devotion to downhill speed. This film takes you behind the scenes with Loïc Bruni, Finn Iles, and the R&D team as they chase breakthroughs and overcome challenges in pursuit of the next generation of downhill performance. “Everyone involved was like, ‘We don’t care what it takes. We want the fastest bike.’ It was super cool to be part of this process.” - Loic Bruni “It’s...
iceman2058 Added a new Press Release Mondraker Introduces the ANARK Freeride Bike
5/26/2026 10:39am
The all-new ANARK enters the Mondraker gravity line-up for 2026, designed with a fun-first approach it slides straight into the bike park and freeride category. ANARK brings modern geometry...
iceman2058 Added a comment about bike check Parkduro
5/26/2026 9:05am
Bike of the Day May 26, 2026!
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iceman2058 Added a comment about bike check DH-gnaR 180
5/25/2026 12:34am
Bike of the Day May 25, 2026!
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iceman2058 Added a comment about bike check Tora EVH Downhill Bike - Retro Modern Build
5/24/2026 1:42am
Bike of the Day May 24, 2026!
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FrontRangeFriend Liked a reply to forum topic Are downhill bikes worth it if you're not racing?
5/23/2026 9:26am
Im glad everyone understood the assignment that I needed help with my mental gymnastics lmao
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iceman2058 Added a reply to Are downhill bikes worth it if you're not racing?
5/23/2026 6:58am No other justification needed than this. If you can get one, do it. Doesn't matter how burly you build your enduro bike, it never REALLY feels like an actual DH bike. The other points mentioned in the thread so far are great for talking yourself into the purchase (sturdier parts, less hard riding on the enduro bike etc. etc.).
drakefan705 Liked a reply to forum topic Are downhill bikes worth it if you're not racing?
5/23/2026 6:54am
Rent or demo a downhil bike and you'll quickly realize there's nothing quite like it.
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iceman2058 Added a comment about bike check Stooge MK8 ss
5/23/2026 4:07am
Bike of the Day May 23, 2026!
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iceman2058 Added a new Press Release Canyon Launches New, More Powerful Strive:ON
5/22/2026 5:38pm
Today Canyon rolls out a new version of its award and race-winning Strive:ON e-MTB. The new Strive:ON receives several major updates including a massive boost power and torque (to 750w and 120nm...
iceman2058 Added a comment about bike check Marin Quake
5/22/2026 5:23am
Bike of the Day May 22, 2026!
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jgaube Liked a reply to forum topic FOX Float X Live Valve Neo Review and Discussion
5/22/2026 4:55am
I've run Live Valve on both an Epic Evo and a Spec Enduro. I think they both have a good place. On the 170mm Enduro, I really like the ability to setup the shock for the best downhill performance. For me this means running a slightly softer spring rate (coil), less compression, etc. that might normally feel pretty bad for climbing but Live Valve takes care of that. I've yet to feel any harsh transitions from open to close but on the Enduro run a slightly softer firm mode. I think the real benefit here, even on downhills, is running...
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iceman2058 Added a reply to FOX Float X Live Valve Neo Review and Discussion
5/22/2026 4:55am They weigh within 2 grams of each other (22 grams for the Shimano battery, 24 grams for the FOX). The form factor is a bit different, the FOX battery is more elongated.
iceman2058 Added a reply to FOX Float X Live Valve Neo Review and Discussion
5/21/2026 10:37am I think it would be great there, depending on how your bike is set up you might find that the opening and closing of the valve is a little bit more noticeable in certain scenarios than what I experienced on my 130 bike, but I doubt it would be drastic. I suspect it gets trickier to find a good set-up...
iceman2058 Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
5/21/2026 9:15am Faced with criticism regarding the power output of its latest motor system, Avinox has recently put out the following statement (which is essentially the same messages they provided in our forum hotseat on e-bike power a few months ago): ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In mountain biking, power is often misunderstood. For some, higher motor output raises concerns about safety, trail impact, or component...
iceman2058 Added a reply to Suspension Component Technology/Functionality Discussion
5/21/2026 7:44am Here's our fresh review of the FOX Float X Live Valve Neo, tested on a short-travel trail bike (hint: we really like it...): https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/hub/fox-float-x-live-valve-neo-review-a….
iceman2058 Started a new thread FOX Float X Live Valve Neo Review and Discussion
5/21/2026 6:40am This thread is dedicated to the FOX Float X Live Valve Neo, we'll kick the discussion off with our review, feel free to add your own experience, observations, and questions to bring it alive! Tested: FOX Float X Live Valve Neo A t the end of 2024, FOX launched the Neo generation of Live Valve shocks . Based on FOX’s...
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