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Scontoni Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/19/2026 5:45am
How about lets 4-bar our way back to Rumors and Innovation More bars here: https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/hub/it-4-bar
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iceman2058 Liked a reply to forum topic What are people's favorite true trail bikes in 2026?
2/19/2026 5:43am
It's not all about climbing speed and fitness though, the 120/130 bikes FEEL very different on the trail. You get a lot more direct feedback and much more "snappy" behavior, which can be very rewarding if you ride them on trails that suit them. Even a light build on a capable 150 bike doesn't get anywhere near that same feeling. Of course it all depends on the terrain you ride. If you take your shorter travel bike on essentially the same kind of steep and rough trails that your 150 bike excels on, you'll just beat yourself and the bike...
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kcyeeto Liked a reply to forum topic What are people's favorite true trail bikes in 2026?
2/19/2026 5:43am
I have had a 2023 optic for a year or so. It’s a really fun, versatile bike. Probably the best bike I’ve ever ridden on flow trails because of how supportive the suspension feels and how easy it is to carry speed on flatter sections. It is a really good jumper for only being 125 mm travel. I’ve also raced local XC races on it and have been completely fine and wouldn’t hesitate to race a local enduro on it (Midwest enduros aren’t super gnarly). I will agree that the stack height does feel pretty low and does benefit from...
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Evil96 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/18/2026 12:36pm
There’s also a 4 bar Tallboy with updated frame storage 130/140 coming And the new V7 nomad 170mm, Mullet
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jasbushey Added a reply to What are people's favorite true trail bikes in 2026?
2/18/2026 10:24am I had a Switchblade, and then went with a 5010 and quite happy with my decision for what I consider a trail bike. I loved the switchblade, but for all around riding I prefer the 5010 (greens through black trails). Pumping and jumping its so fun, but still handles tech super well. FWIW I run it in high. If you...
FrontRangeFriend Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/18/2026 10:14am
Can’t you just use a regular car tire patch?
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Uncle Cliffy Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/17/2026 8:15pm
Because nobody is going to patch a tubeless tire on the side of the trail. Especially with an insert…
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bigbrett Liked a reply to forum topic Modern Geo Talk: Chainstays, Stack, Reach, and Bitching About It
2/17/2026 6:01pm
No comments on chainstay length, you just wanted a video of flickable. So found u one.
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seanfisseli Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/16/2026 1:08pm
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seanfisseli Liked a reply to forum topic Modern Geo Talk: Chainstays, Stack, Reach, and Bitching About It
2/15/2026 6:46pm
I clicked through really thinking I might find a thread over there about mountain bikes lol
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Brian_Peterson Liked a reply to forum topic Modern Geo Talk: Chainstays, Stack, Reach, and Bitching About It
2/9/2026 7:54pm
I always thought that the idea behind the RAD measurements were to get s similar cockpit feel between different bikes..
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iknoweverything Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/29/2026 1:44pm
New overpriced crank from Atherton https://www.athertonbikes.com/a-gr-ti-crank.html?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm…
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Onawalk Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/28/2026 8:41pm
Hear me out, If you want a slightly shorter reach on the XL, and more stack, well sweetheart, just run 30mm of spacers under your stem and youre there.... Then you can get over your angst of high rise bars on a mountain bike
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Trocko Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/27/2026 7:20pm
Mo awesome hiding something from transition. Has a 34sl and the cable insertion is not the same as the current spur
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Onawalk Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/25/2026 5:43pm
The lightest hand of moderation would be wonderful to keep us all on track sometimes
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dolface Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/25/2026 5:43pm
Soooooo, anyone got any rumors or should we rename the thread to "Hot takes and arguing"...?
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shreda Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/24/2026 4:48pm
You mean low QI 😉😂😂😂
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/23/2026 10:49am
handlebar diameter thread started - https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/hub/mtb-handlebar-diameter-debates-31-8… take the discussion there, please.
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krabo83 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/23/2026 10:49am
so, after CS length war this turned into 31,8 vs 35 bars discussions… can we please keep it tech RUMORS/INNOVATION in here?! maybe open up a new 31,8 vs 35 thread if such doesn‘t already exist.
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