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johnvalley666 Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1 day ago F1 AND aerospace technology on a same product, that's one fast shock!
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TimBud Liked a bike check Transition Sentinel - Ace Bicycles
7/8/2026 3:04am
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dantecusolito Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
7/7/2026 2:23am
On the Downtime Podcast, Chris Hall, Neko Mulally, and Olly Morris were speculating that Specialized can give just that little extra support. They only have so much budget to allocate, and when Loic is on the box every week, it makes sense to try and keep him there. Also, Jordan and Finn have both independently said that their mentality just sort of clicked this year. Finn finally got a strong training offseason this year after chronic pain in years previous. He then got the confidence to know he could do it. Jordan said he had some mental struggles previously, even...
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jones007 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/4/2026 2:33am
I think part of the problem is that "MTB" covers a really diverse range of riding styles, and for the different styles, a variety of engineering requirements and interests. It's easy for people (myself included) to only consider the style(s) of riding they do when they promote or bash posts. I agree that there might be interesting trickle-down technology from the latest "moped" innovations in MGUs for predominantly gravity-driven forms of pedal MTBs. While the idea of a gearbox that is comparable in weight in efficiency to a conventional 1X drive train is exciting, from the engineering side of things...
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FullSend Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
7/2/2026 12:18am
and most people don't care. They just want the best thing at the best price. Again; and this is where I'm pretty sure your assessment doesn't universally apply. Over here, people sort-of do care and it will take companies like XDS years if not decades to lose the China-stigma - even if they offer a good product at a good price, backed by perfect after-sales support. You need real product management, strong engineering, credible distribution, at least some kind of dealer or service network, and a serious effort to show customers that you are going to stand behind the product...
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AndehM Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
7/2/2026 12:16am
I think you've got rose colored glasses on regarding the Amflow frame. The v1 got a lot of criticism for being very flexy, particularly in the rear end. It had the dubious design choice of a yoke-driven trunnion shock (Vorsprung says in their suspension design manual that if you end up with that design, you should "put down the bong and start again"). Slapping Fox suspension and Transmission drivetrain on it isn't some genius product manager move - almost every bike out there does that these days. The wheels, hubs, bars, and stem are all in-house products and not exactly...
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AgrAde Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/1/2026 11:05pm
Shut the fuck up about drivetrain efficiency. Holy shit. Go find a different thread.
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Big Dos Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
6/30/2026 1:39am
Cannondale isn't niche at all. If PON cans it that is a huge loss to cycling as a whole. Cannondale is one of the most storied (and interesting!) brands across road, DH & XC.
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thresh Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
6/30/2026 1:37am
Lost me at > aluminum nipples
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romainolmos-momos Liked a bike check Production Privée Shan 6
6/28/2026 1:22am
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johnvalley666 Added a reply to 2026 Team Rumors
6/24/2026 9:07pm Blame Warner is a really bad take on this, Pon is shutting their factory down and cutting 120 jobs, Warner have nothing to do with this.
johnvalley666 Added a reply to 2026 Race Talk
6/22/2026 12:01pm Canyon sure is fixated on those two level handlebars that are 1) ugly as hell 2) stupid 3) some other adjective
johnvalley666 Added a reply to PIT BITS - Lenzerheide World Cup DH
6/19/2026 1:53pm To make your BB absolutely creak free, Australian mechanic bee_kay77 made this method ”popular”.
slimshady Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
6/14/2026 12:01am
Excuse my French, but could we fucking please stop calling bikes "analog", "acoustic", or -the worst I've heard- "bio"? Bikes are bikes. Ebikes are something else. Now get off my fucking lawn you punks!
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Brian_Peterson Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Race Talk
6/12/2026 11:32pm
Am I the only one who thinks the fact that we've seen some big name not make the show this year makes things pretty exciting?
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Mr.Nally Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Race Talk
6/12/2026 11:31pm
Incoherent. We have. More independent media than ever. Better insight from vlogs and socials than ever. A live broadcast. Insanely fast young racers, more new tracks than ever and 9-10 races per season not including Worlds. And yet. It's a "bad direction"?
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WhatsUpCountry Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
6/12/2026 1:15pm
I've even heard rumors that Red Bull doesn't actually make helmets either
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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
6/12/2026 12:49am
Yeah they don't seem too worried about a cease and desist letter, huh?
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metadave Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
6/11/2026 11:47pm
A properly supported Angel on a winning bike is someone who has been able cross the line in the green in the past. Angels had some rough luck over the years with weird team dynamics, teams folding, and injury. I'd love to see 2-3 seasons of that guy healthy and supported.
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Brian_Peterson Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
6/11/2026 11:47pm
Angel gets a paycheck, gets to keep racing, and I would imagine helps with developing the next Aventon ebike. What's the problem?
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