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jalopyj Added a comment about bike check ANGLE BIKES
1/30/2026 10:54am
absolutely stunning
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GO-RIDE Liked a comment about Feature Orbea's Rallon RS - An E-Bike That's Not for E-Bikers
1/27/2026 3:19pm
I've been riding a yet to be released eBike with the TQ60 system, but I set it up much like you have on the TQ40. Mode 1 is set to +100 watts at a 1:1 assistance and Mode 2 is set at +200 watts with a 1:1 assistance. This bike is a bit heavier than the Rallon RS, but has a 580Wh battery. I can pretty much ride all day on that battery if I use Modes 1 & 2. I still have mode 3 at 350 watts and a 1:1 assistance. I'm loving this bike on technical high desert...
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jessemelamed Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/22/2026 10:35am
Yea, not a Pivot.
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timkrueger Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/21/2026 7:55am
Tim at Esker here. You are correct sir, it's not us. The only thing I can say is that every guess in this whole thread is flat out wrong.
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63expert Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/21/2026 7:49am
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CascadeComponents Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/21/2026 7:49am
If designed to the same max load, a 35 mm bar is approximately 10% stiffer. The required cross sectional area of the 35 mm bar is also smaller, so it would be lighter. Below is an example where the bar is evaluated as a basic cantilevered beam where the length is 400 mm and the load is 450 N. r1 and r2 correspond to the 35 mm bar and r3 and r4 correspond to the 31.8 mm bar.
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Secondfavteacher Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/19/2026 7:05pm
Ibis is planning to release a Ripley SL in a 120/130 configuration. Will lean more XC than the current Ripley (130/140). Release is expected around April, from what I've heard. Was unable to find out if the HD6 was going to be offered as an all-29 option.
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Barney Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/18/2026 6:12am
Ladies and gents i give you....the NEW Pivot Firebird spotted on the north shore today
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Rhetti_2_Ride Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
1/16/2026 9:03am
LinkedIn posts and I worked at Trek HQ up until last week. I decided to leave on my own terms for a new opportunity. I wouldn’t be surprised if there was an article on Bicycle Retailer soon.
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ebruner Liked a reply to forum topic Modern Inverted Single Crown Forks
1/15/2026 4:08pm
I just picked up a fox podium as a loaner for a month to try out. I just got my first ride on it this morning. Initial impressions are quite positive and I was pretty surprised by how sensitive it was, bordering on how my 38 with v2 smashpot feels in terms of willingness to move under small chatter. I'll post more of my impressions as I spend more time with it. Initially I would say that there are grip benefits for off camber corners situations and extremely chunky sections. If I had to boil that down to a number...
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trex84 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
1/9/2026 5:33pm
I think the other racers could learn a thing or two from Aaron with how he conducts himself. this interview is a prime example of a professional athlete getting the news out about new deals, and letting us in behind the scenes so to speak of how these deals come together and how it can work in a race season. Kudos to Aaron, Frameworks team and Vital for providing this. Good luck on the season ahead!
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Buckets Up Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
1/8/2026 10:12pm
I just want to bump this for posterity. 😘
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
1/8/2026 3:53pm
schroeder and i had a good hour-long podcast with gwin this morning. it'll be up tomorrow morning. he speaks pretty freely about everything and how it all works.
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
1/8/2026 7:45am
Aaron Gwin on Frameworks is official. We have some cool pics from test camp and exclusive interviews with Gwin, Neko, and Aaron's mechanic, James McAllister here - https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/aaron-gwin-joins-frameworks-racing-tr… #USDH
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ARonBurgundy Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
1/7/2026 11:58am
Bruh, we got soooo much new stuff coming this year, y'all better hold onto yer butts! Not sure why @RiderMikeCheck1 keeps calling one of the new-news the DHF2, though. That ain't it and it's a substantially different tire than the HR. However, he is right that a lot of people are gonna like it! Stoked to see more folks trying out the HR in some varying conditions. I think your point about wanting help from your tires when things aren't ideal is so spot on. Personally, I rode our more open treads like the DHF/DHR than the Assegai prior to...
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jalopyj Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/6/2026 1:24pm This is very shock specifc, but if you run a Fox DHX2, you can get a mullet specific eyelet for the shock. I ran this set-up for sometime on my previous bike without issues.
Jason_Schroeder Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
1/6/2026 12:52pm
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brash Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
1/4/2026 2:05pm
Jacks announcement took a few of us by surprise last night. It's sad that one of the best riders in the world, arguably the most charismatic too is unable to secure a ride for next year and in some ways, coerced into retirement. I hope he finds a role somewhere, he would be a fantastic "face" of a company. The content would be top level. Jack is majorly responsible for MTB in Australia spreading so far, his influence on youngsters and his personal approach to grassroots racing that I have seen first hand is commendable. He truly is one of...
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jalopyj Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
12/29/2025 9:58am A few thoughts on switchgrade. I also agree when gradients are mellow (non-granny gear climbs), it doesn't prove much benefit (or too much of a benefit). But the biggest reason why the switchgrade has been worth it for me was to alleviate back pain. My hips and spine are in a much more neutral position and whether it's causation or...
jalopyj Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
12/24/2025 11:11am Aenomoly coming out with an updated switchgrade with 8 steps and ability to use limit screws to define rotation limits.