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Yes it has indeed been the worst year of "rumours" and tangents my favourite was: Camile Balanche to Pivot cos there is a photo of her wearing a Pivot tshirt, A post or two later, someone says, you now that's a photo of Emiline who works for Pivot not Camile.

For those playing along at home, here’s where we stand with the most ridiculous rumors so far… #3 - Phoebe Gale off FMD, going to Reece Wilson’s new AON team, after being prominently featured in the Orbea FMD press release. #2 - Aaron Gwin back to mentor the kids on lower budget Trek Factory after becoming a partner in Crestline bikes last year. #1 - Old man Dan Atherton returning to stomp $$$ DH podiums on a prototype belt drive after his most recent 57th at a 2018 Crankworx stop. There’s a few others close to the top 3, but...

Not DH but looks like Lucy VanEesteren is riding for Specialized now. https://www.instagram.com/p/DEpxYAPO0DA/?igsh=MWNiOXV1Zm5nc3R6dA==

Blenki might not have had a WC result for a while but he’s winning at something. For better or worse the Warner Bros deal really feels like it’s ushering in the end of a classic era for DH.

Dan wouldn’t even be able to qualify for a final. Being a fast rider at your own bike park you ride everyday is completely different from racing world cups.

" look at the Gen 6 slash, The damn thing has better efficiency than their new top fuel, just doesn't have weight on its side & arguably a minimal amount of drivetrain drag."" what are you on about 😂 so untrue i coud dislike the comment twice

Enduro is not dead. World Cup enduro is dead, enduro was and always will be for the common folk like us.

With the arrival of 2025 and big changes underway, here's a quick look back at how team and rider numbers have evolved over the years. All data pulled from the UCI website (https://www.uci.org/riders/mountain-bike-riders-teams/1V5hGPnEvXzbIqkjU…). The number of teams peaked in 2023 with a total of 184 (128 standard, 56 elite). 2024 saw the second highest number of teams on record with 163 (112 standard, 51 elite). The bike bubble bursting was already beginning to have an effect going into the 2024 season, even with the upcoming Olympic games. The growth in teams from 2021 (119 teams) to 2023 (184 teams) likely...

Well it's 8.25am January 1 in Sydney, I have a belting hangover. Expecting to see 300 post with new signings, rumours confirmed, ratboy to ride a 3 shocked cannondale. Instead we get Sam Hill riding for his local shop. back to bed

Some thoughts on the radial casings: -Weight: 147lbs -Front: 29, Radial Magic Mary, Ultra Soft, Trail -Rear: 27.5, Radial Albert, Soft, Gravity Have ridden the tires on about 10 rides... 1. Started at 26PSI and quickly brought it down to 21-22.5psi, front and rear (note that I have different casings front/rear) 2. I've pretty much only ridden in wet, 40-58deg F conditions. 3. Not overly impressed with Soft compound in terms of grip on wet roots (climbing, etc.) Felt like worn T9 compound I had on previously was better. Schwalbe doesn't offer 27.5 Radial tires in Ultra Soft yet. 4...

Curious why you needed a bullet tool to put the air cartridge back together. Did you remove the piston from the shaft? My negative spacer had a split and removing it was super easy. Agreed with both of you that the fork does run deeper in it's travel without the negative spacer. I had to increase my air pressures about 15-20 PSI in both chambers to get a similar feel but felt bottom outs during heavy compressions on steeps. My fork is so plush that the difference with or without the spacer is super minimal. This winter I plan on...