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yzedf Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/15/2026 9:06pm
Ridden enough 12 speed stuff that I’ve “downgraded” to XT 11 speed on one bike and X01/GX 11 speed on the other bike. These days my ego can deal with going 2 teeth smaller on the chain ring. If I still had the legs for it I would scrape together 10 speed XTR again….
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storm.racing Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/14/2026 1:31pm
Considering your bike has a ratio of 1.93 which is quite very very high, that makes sense. You need to be way lower and over the front for any traction on that bike. This in an XL is 1.82, therefor, low stack will just be a load more front end weight through geo than you are used to. Thats where the higher stack would aid in a better feeling (subjective) riding position and still maintaining good front end weight. You don't NEED to ride over the front as heavily anymore because the geo already naturally is giving you more front...
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matmattmatthew Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/14/2026 1:29pm
Somewhere, Brian Cahal is popping Champagne.
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hamncheez2003 Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
7/13/2026 7:04pm
Open bath dampers, short wheelbases, baggy clothes, things were better in the past
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codahale Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Andorra World Cup
7/11/2026 2:32pm
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jones007 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/10/2026 8:54pm
Sure, but folks were suggesting that bikes might not use a belt if it weren't for the Gates prize. Zerode, as an example, was using them 4 years before Gates offered up the prize, so clearly, not the driver for them. As mentioned a few times before, I think GBs and belt drives are an interesting solution for gravity sports. Unclear, in my mind at least, if they are definitively better than conventional drive systems, even in that area. It's pretty tough to decipher all of the politics and contractual obligations that might prevent some of the winningest DH teams...
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Trocko Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/10/2026 8:54pm
Ext aria v2 coming soon.
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maximumradness Liked a reply to forum topic Why do you CARE so MUCH about new bikes geo?
7/10/2026 3:10am
New bike came out today. Vampire Ti DH bike with a pinion. Checks a lot of boxes for me. Reach is too short, FOR ME. I could run a mullet, I could run a bespoke small maker, I could happily ride a metal bike in the park, seems like the perfect place for a gearbox too. But I’m coming off a session with a similar reach and stay length and suspension design. And I’ve cupped it and still want more. So that’s WHY I CARE. But of course, I know a guy, so maybe I can just whip up a...
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brash Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/9/2026 3:57am
I'll be dead before new saint drops.
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iceman2058 Liked a forum topic POC Introduces a DOT-certified DH Helmet That Weighs Just 1040 Grams
7/8/2026 3:16pm
D ownhill racing has always been dangerous of course, but as the sport progresses, so too does the speed and thus the risk associated with crashes. Modern bikes and the proliferation of lift-accessed riding will also expose amateur riders to the same dangers, outside of the racetracks. We’ve seen protection companies produce helmets that certify to increasingly higher standards, but so far, no brand has managed to really combine features like MTB-specific ventilation and low weight with actual moto-level safety certification – until now, that is. When perusing the specs of the new Barocon Carbon, it seems like business as...
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maximumradness Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/8/2026 3:14pm
I love that chris Canfield is dropping weird bikes all the time now . Titanium DH bikes with gearboxes ? I’m Here for it.
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maximumradness Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/8/2026 3:14pm
Spesh moto coming in hottttt Cranks optional.
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storm.racing Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Andorra World Cup
7/8/2026 3:08pm
Why is the older and more preferred track not raced anymore?
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bigbrett Liked a reply to forum topic E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
7/8/2026 4:05am
Did they mention if it still looked like a pregnant whale and weighed 1000lbs?
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
7/8/2026 4:04am
would it fit? : )
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CamNeelyCantWheelie Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/7/2026 12:52pm
I have both a singlespeed and Zerode Katipo with 12spd analog Pinion gearbox. Constant drive lines FTW. Never having to worry about maintaining, hearing or shearing off a derailleur is far worth any drag compromise. Any noticeable "drag" is on gears higher than 6-7, plus shifting from say 5th to 2nd gear is instant, not a massive clunky chain moving event. That said I don't see current gearboxes being relevant for anything less than enduro or heavy duty trail bike applications. /2c
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Riipper Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/6/2026 7:43pm
I have a semi reliable source claiming the Norco Team DH bike is embargoed for the weekend of the Whistler WC.
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piratetrails Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/6/2026 4:00pm
On gearboxes, I don’t think the average rider cares as much about efficiency as we think. We’re seeing this play out with radial tires. Less efficient, more grip. Everyone wants them. We forget bikes are products, not some B2B contract deliverable that has to meet a spec sheet. What tech could realistically convince everyone who has an amazing bike now (and probably got it on sale) to drop $6k+ on a new bike? Maybe it’s gearboxes, maybe it isn’t, but there’s no denying they’re in the running. If the industry wants to sell me a new park/DH frame to replace...
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maximumradness Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/6/2026 4:00pm
with significantly expanded access to various outside the norm construction techniques.... will more small boutique makers be able to ramp their mfg capacities in the shrinking market? combined with inflationary affects and DTC sales, it seems like we could see a bunch of weird bikes being better available int he coming years, if the economy doesn't kill the makers and designers off..... wound carbon, epoxy and printed lugs seems like I could do it, and im an idiot.
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