johnvalley666

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jeff.brines Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread

5/29/2026 9:54am

As I noted a few posts back, GoPro disclosed they are now a "going concern". I dug into what exactly happened and posted it to my substack for those interestd. The short version won't surprise anyone in this forum... -DJI kicked their ass from the top -Smart phones kicked their ass from the bottom -They never really were a technology company, more of a lifestyle company masquerading as a technology company -There was some arrogance, especially when it came to their tangle up with DJI in 2013 (which you guys will hear on VitalMTB pod soon) -They became memetic as...

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john_likes_bikes Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)

5/29/2026 9:53am

The next radial?

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johnvalley666 Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

5/28/2026 2:29pm

That's a really dumb move by Canyon (unless new strive is coming), that's a bike no one want's to pedal. Released today and size M & L "coming soon in September-October", so they sold out those sizes in release day? Yeah right.

Fred_Pop Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

5/27/2026 12:12pm

I want long chainstays on all bikes except BMX and Dirt jump bikes or trials bikes. For mtb it's better at climbing and keeps the bike more balanced.

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Skunk Works Suspension Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

5/20/2026 1:04am

Frame kinematics that require stuffing air cans full of volume spacers and are a big no-go for coil shocks? Hmmm, I feel like we have been here before.

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Eae903 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

5/20/2026 1:04am

That sounds an awful lot like they actually didn't get the leverage curve they wanted. Nothing wrong with designing a frame to work with the natural progressivity of an air shock, but if you use all the volume spacers in the air shock you spec stock, you probably would be better served with a more progressive leverage curve.

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Eae903 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

5/20/2026 1:01am

Lots of talk about how it's 300g lighter, but in nearly the same XT di2 build, the intense spider is .2 lbs lighter than the Tallboy and 1400 dollars cheaper.

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GreenCowman Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

5/20/2026 1:01am

This seems like such a ridiculous thing for RMU/Dave to lie about when anyone can just take an image of the frame and plot the points with reasonable enough accuracy to check it. The CS grows ~6mm at sag when measured horizontally and ~14mm when measured diagonally.

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johnvalley666 Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)

5/19/2026 12:31am

Sticky rubber combined with open tread pattern throws stuff at you and that T9 rubber collects all the rocks and pine cones it can find. So a harder compound and lower knobs is the solution.

Between The Tape Liked a reply to forum topic What frame brands are nicest to bearings? Should bearings and service be a consideration when buying a bike?

5/16/2026 9:12am

I think Raaw frames are exemplary when it comes to bearings: All bearings feature sealed caps on each side to keep dirt out They are easy to change There are no tiny bearings (smallest size is 28mm) They are interchangable between Raaw frames Raaw has an online web shop which makes it easy to source bearings, caps, replacement seals and a bearing press Anecdotally, I've had three Raaw frames and never had a single bearing issue.

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mx31 Liked a reply to forum topic Should You Reverse Your Stem? - Reece Wilson Setup Analysis

5/15/2026 12:01am

I can comment on these setups. I have posted on vital MTB a little before and felt there was a closed mindedness to this kind of a-typical stuff... That seems to be changing in MTB circles. I am not here to change any minds. I have my own opinions, coming from the moto side of things and the trends in MTB just do not feel right in terms of front wheel grip and rider / body position. I post regularly on VitalMX and have been a motocross racer for most of my life at the amateur / expert level. June...

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Mtn-Goat-13 Liked a reply to forum topic Should You Reverse Your Stem? - Reece Wilson Setup Analysis

5/14/2026 11:57pm

Surely not every bike fits everyone, but I do think people freak out over mere millemeters when the fact is - you can get used to just about anything. Its just fucking bikes. I've got an XL GT Fury with 515 reach & 70mm bars: best DH bike I've ever had in 20+ years... a 2019 YT capra with 480 reach and 50mm bars: super fun, still going strong. A size L 2023 Marin Alpine with 490 reach and 35mm...no 50mm... no 80mm bars. Super fun. I move around on these bikes, jump them all mercilessly and continue to get...

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Between The Tape Liked a forum topic Should You Reverse Your Stem? - Reece Wilson Setup Analysis

5/14/2026 11:46pm

If you haven’t already, check out Vital’s latest PIT BITS for a quick overview of Reece’s particular setup. While there is a lot of interesting tech on Reece’s bike, one defining feature is the prototype raised reversed stem manufactured by Be More Bikes. Reece combines this stem with high rise bars to create a tall stack with reduced reach. This allows Reece to extend at the hips more, creating a tall, upright riding posture. However, doing this causes his center of mass to shift backward, disrupting the front-to-rear weight balance on the wheels. To counteract this and redistribute weight back...

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Bobsmothersbrother Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

5/12/2026 11:51pm

One thing missing here is the fact that with the proliferation of composite know how, there are more people around able to safely repair a wider range of issues. Rather than pretending we are recycling carbon bikes I’d love to see more frames designed in ways that facilitate repair. Repair is verifiable in a way that recycling is not, it is cost effective for everyone concerned, and it is as close as you’ll get to good for the environment. It probably flows on to other design decisions to ensure repair is viable (like bearing placement, etc etc), but designing bikes...

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Eae903 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Race Talk

5/11/2026 11:37pm

Might be one in the minority here, but I always like having a bit narrower field of view for videos like this. Having the nearly 180 degree vertical fov and extreme fish eye affect because of it is off putting to me, and part of the reason I hate 360 degree cameras being used for pov shots. Great riding and love the follow cam for the stage though!

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Jotegr Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

5/11/2026 11:36pm

No way we love that shit here. It's a Tech Rumours mainstay. You still get an upvote for requesting a new thread, however.

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johnvalley666 Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment

5/11/2026 12:16am

The screw is tightened to max already from factory, what many of us tried is this Page 11, but it doesn't work, the dead throw in dominions is part of the brake and cant be altered.