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I thought those brakes were cable actuated when I first looked at the picture.. I used to own a 2010ish Giant STP with cable disk brakes, and that bike did stoppies easier than my enduro bike with Codes and about equal to my other bike with Saints. I don't even know why bike OEM's bother with lower spec hydro brakes from legacy companies after riding that bike, to be honest. That Chinesium Sender is tempting with a capital T!

Swedish slopestyle phenom Alma Wiggberg signs with Red Bull:

Cartert Bilawchuck is a 16-year old who made his own bike, it ended up looking incredibly polished - and rad ( it was a lock for Vital BOD of course too)! This deep dive edit is full of insights into the trials and tribulations behind pulling off such a project, I figure it should be of interest to the followers of this thread:

I love that it's Neko Mulally doing this. Nobody else would get out alive.

G-Out Project Pro DH Mountain Creek - https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/g-out-project-2026-pro-downhill-serie… and one of neko's 32 for the sake of triggering

Asa vs. Amaury South Korea race runs.

Remember folks we don't have to stand for this. We can report this inappropriate content. 😆

updated full bike pic

If it’s faster: it’s faster.

did they sleeve extended dropouts over a standard 40 casting? thats... adventurous.

ugh, not this again.

neko doing laps at mtn creek with a 32" front wheel and cialis-sized FOX 40. pic by luca cometti the sniper.

One of the guys that got us here: RIP Mert Lawwill 09/25/1940-05/06/2026 Mert Lawwill the mountain biker.

New SC Tallboy dropping May 19. 4bar, more travel, lighter. Seems like to align with 5010.

Keep an eye on the China Cycle Show

Leaving South Korea today just wanted to say thanks to those that gave advice in this thread was really helpful. South Korea is amazing will definitely be back hopefully with a bike next time. Chatted to a few Americans at the race so not sure if your on here but this is me if you recognise me.

Lawlor come through with the first episode of The Weekend, 2026 following Luca Shaw, Matt Walker and Remi Thirion this round.

I came here to share the delight of my inner twelve year old as a result of the gratuitous zoom in on male genitals for EVERY SINGLE RIDER. Has there ever been a more high profile dick drawing broadcast around the world ? Probably , but good on ya lads Also , I beat Asa once… to the top of a hill on our local paved river trail in Durango …. Because I was on my townie e bike and he was chatting with a friend on regular bike . Take the wins you can get gents