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jonkranked Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/13/2026 6:36am it will be interesting to see who rolls up to the start line on them in May
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jonkranked Added a reply to Enginerding: Inverted Forks and Front Hubs
3/11/2026 6:58am theoretically speaking, what would be the ideal/optimal hub / axle system interface configuration for an inverted fork?
PUSH Industries Liked a reply to forum topic Enginerding: Inverted Forks and Front Hubs
3/11/2026 6:56am
The system as a whole determines the performance. Hub interface, bearings, axle, lugs. Each plays a role in an inverted fork. Darren
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jonkranked Added a reply to Enginerding: Inverted Forks and Front Hubs
3/11/2026 5:44am this is the kind of content i'm here for. great work folks.
TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic Enginerding: Inverted Forks and Front Hubs
3/11/2026 5:42am
This is great @PUSH Industries!!! I really enjoyed our conversation about hub designs, but my review was already at 6000 words and I had to make the tough call to leave a lot of this hub talk out of it. Stoked to see you wrote this up yourself, and I hope this info can help hub buyers and manufacturers going forward.
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jonkranked Added a reply to NH bike trail debate
3/10/2026 11:07am and an interstate at the foot of the mountain.
jonkranked Added a reply to NH bike trail debate
3/10/2026 10:34am Sierra club meets ai slop
Clownshoe Liked a reply to forum topic NH bike trail debate
3/10/2026 10:33am
There's some great trail names in this slide. "Zone of Fear" "Area of Influence" "Silent Scare" "Invisible Footprint"
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jonkranked Added a reply to MTB Component Pricing
3/6/2026 8:15am a few things to add here: certain processes - like anodizing - are generally outsourced because of the high cost / capital it would take to try and set up that kind of process in house. for the companies that do specialize in something, again using ano as an example - the high capital means they typically need to keep...
jonkranked Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/5/2026 12:33pm what makes these stand out over eewings (to me at least), is that they are rated for DH use. (worth noting here I own 2 sets of eewings)
iceman2058 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/5/2026 12:26pm
Impressive new cranks from Atherton just dropped: https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/atherton-bikes-launch-addit….
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pinkrobe Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
3/5/2026 6:06am
I like how the dumpster is slightly smaller in 2024.
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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/4/2026 6:05pm
That's the one! Still available for sale if anyone's looking to cement their position as the most prepared buddy in their riding group:
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Dogboy Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/4/2026 12:54pm
On the Cane Creek website
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WhatsUpCountry Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/4/2026 12:53pm
Clipless pedal pedants are in absolute shambles
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jonkranked Added a reply to MTB Component Pricing
3/4/2026 6:28am the chassis no, just different paint ops (typically). the difference is in the cost / complexity of the dampers. more complex = more time = more cost.
Primoz Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
3/4/2026 6:26am
And the floor is not 0, it's 2 million. God I hate graphs that are misleading by nature...
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/2/2026 11:19am
Minnaar 17 questions. He answers about running the Bosch anti-lock system Questions asked 1. How many times have you asked Jordi for setup advice at the FOX camp you’re at? 2. Since you’re retired and all, what percentage of your rides are on an ebike now instead of a pedal bike? 3. Loic basically said that 29-inch wheels arriving in DH saved your career and helped you earn more titles. Thoughts? 4. Do you think you’ve earned more money than Loic? 5. Who do you have winning DH World Champs 2026…Elite Men and Women? 6. As a tall rider, are...
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jonkranked Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/2/2026 9:20am
jonkranked Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/2/2026 8:41am IIRC the WP valved forks / shocks were supposed to be OEM only for the gasgas ebikes, but when that business got dropped, DVO had inventory to unload.