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The new TLD open face helmet https://www.racecompany.fr/fr/casques-jets/4599-28087-casque-troy-lee-d…

Tilly Melton on Yeti. PR below Yeti / FOX Factory New Rider Announcement – Matilda Melton (“Golden, Colorado”) – Yeti Cycles is proud to welcome the arrival of young talent Matilda “Tilly” Melton (USA) to the Yeti / FOX Factory World Cup Downhill Program. Matilda “Tilly” Melton has had a quick progression from her days racing BMX to her Junior Downhill World Cup podiums. As a former Junior National Downhill Champion, Tilly captured multiple Junior World Cup podiums in 2025, against some of the best up-and-coming talent in the world. Melton is poised for success in her first year of...

Crestline Speedshop team announced https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/crestline-speed-shop-dh-tea…

Also: Ryder Lawrence, Connor Knipscheer, and Zack Harper all announced as part of SpokeX / Mondraker Factory Development Team. Assuming they will be focusing mainly on domestic racing and Monster Pro DH Series with Clay's kid on the team, though Ryder was getting some good DHI results toward the end of the season (5th at Lake Placid and 5th at MSA).

Don’t think I’ve seen this here yet, but looks like Dunlop is making some MTB tires.

At least they haven’t devolved into a discussion of if Dario’s chainstay is the right length.

Are you guys actually arguing about if a guy that works at a different website reviewing stuff is cool or not? 🤣

Sexy

All I see is a huge stack of pallets... when's the bonfire????

What's up with Minnaar's front rotor? Re: him wearing Fox clothing. Adidas doesn't have riding clothing, yet.

@Jason_Schroeder is on all the new RockShox and SRAM stuff. Find the details and reviews here. 2027 RockShox Boxxer and Vivid Coil https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/first-ride-2027-rockshox-boxxer-and-v… SRAM XX DH Transmission https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/sram-finally-made-wireless-electronic… https://youtu.be/-DfDmJooZCg SRAM Maven B1 Swinglink Brakes https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/make-em-easier-pull-sram-maven-b1-swi… https://youtu.be/QWlL1CzbD3o

new mondraker summum w/ sram goods - https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/mondraker-launches-new-summ… new pivot phoenix w/ sram goods - https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/pivot-introduces-special-ed…

super interesting to see that even though they kind of acknowledge that a super refined high-tech DH transmission is semi-pointless. They are clear that Dh is the pinnacle of gravity, so the pinnacle of their marketing efforts and it's also a big flex, 'cos they CAN build and sell this drivetrain. Unlike their competitors they have the money/tech/want to make it happen. Interesting.

@jessemelamed rules

Just saw this from Jakob Jewett https://www.instagram.com/jakobjewett/p/DUoJT1GAQop/?hl=en I saw this guy win 1199 at Whistler a couple years back beating out both Dak and Luca Shaw but didn't see much of him last season, I guess this explains why. When this guy is on he's up there with the best. Some of the best style out there as well. I hope he can come back from this.

Hoping Finn can return to form this year.

Can we put the wrap back on?