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k2fx Added a reply to Whats the cheapest place to live and mountain bike
10/28/2026 8:48am Roanoke is where I'm at 
it does have a lot, and a burgeoning rider community that recently put in quite a bit of work on a local spot to make some jump lines that wouldn't look out of place at Kanuga. You still have your typical issues with a smaller community, not as much available work to keep up...
it does have a lot, and a burgeoning rider community that recently put in quite a bit of work on a local spot to make some jump lines that wouldn't look out of place at Kanuga. You still have your typical issues with a smaller community, not as much available work to keep up...
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k2fx Added a reply to Whats the cheapest place to live and mountain bike
10/25/2026 6:56am Yeah I think you gotta consider that wherever you go there's (usually) gonna be an inverse ratio for cheapness and quality of trails. Finding that sweet spot is difficult and depends on what you value more. That being said, there are loads of spots in the Southeast that are pretty great. If you're ok with ~an hour of travel for...
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9/1/2026 6:25am
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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic Two bike garage dilemma
7/31/2026 9:42am
A 170 with burly everything and a 120 or 130mm true trail bike with medium-weight everything. If I can have one more, it's a dirt jumper, and if I get four I'm adding a DH bike. But medium is as light as I can go. I can't have light things because I break them.
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Goupil Liked a reply to forum topic What are people's favorite true trail bikes in 2026?
6/15/2026 3:52pm
What in the word salad happened , I think the image broke my first attempt at this post As I said: Couldn't make up my mind on what I wanted, got scared of the Spur bearing seat issues with no warranty, missed a deal on Fourstroke LT, almost bought a Scor 2030 but couldnt get myself to spend 2k€ on a bike with NX/SR Select... Ended up pickiuing up a 2023 C1 Optic with Duke Crazy Star/Hope Pro 5 wheels for the same price ! Fox suspension so it does have a lock-ish-out. , unlike the Super Deluxe version. Will...
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Big Dos Liked a reply to forum topic What are people's favorite true trail bikes in 2026?
5/5/2026 7:08am
What spec model was it? I just pulled the trigger and put a float SL on my optic. I need to play with it a bit more but got it in the ballpark pretty quick. Lsc all the way on, 25% sag. I'll go out one day and do some bracketing of the fork and shock to work on the balance between the two, as the fork is still running settings I had dialled in for use on my hardtail. The lockout is great and much welcome on the road etc. Bike feels a little less sure footed through tech...
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sollie Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/24/2026 9:33am
"10 Years Raaw" sounds more like a special edition paint job than a new bike, but fingers crossed for an XXL downcountry bike.
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Znarf Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/24/2026 9:32am
The rocker looks different. Much lighter
Raaw XC bike? Madonna SL?
Raaw XC bike? Madonna SL?
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sethimus Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/20/2026 10:59pm
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iceman2058 Liked a reply to forum topic What are people's favorite true trail bikes in 2026?
4/10/2026 11:23am
I now have some time on my latest trail bike build (I got it after you started this thread), and I'd have to throw the new Propain Hugene into your mix here. 130 rear, 140 fork (I run mine with the Öhlins RXF36 m.3), it's a super fun bike that is a bit more relaxed and eager to take on rowdier trails than the numbers would suggest, while still feeling pretty snappy on the pedals. It sounds like it hits the mark exactly for how you formulated the question that started this thread (stepping down in travel from a Stumpy...
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Big Dos Liked a reply to forum topic What are people's favorite true trail bikes in 2026?
4/10/2026 11:22am
Word from the horses mouth is that the Optic Gen2 and Revolver have a fairly similar kinematic, and as such Norco has recommended running a Float SL with the same tune (CM, R10) as what currently comes on the Revolver.
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jones007 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/10/2026 9:17am
Just found black XX1 chains for $60
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k2fx Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/8/2026 11:41am I was literally just typing up a bitter old rider style drivetrain rant. I just want cheap(ish) durable chains guys. I'm not throwing down $100 for a chain, ever. I'm glad I've got a few ~$65 X01 chains in rotation, they'll last till I get so mad I throw up my hands and just replace everything with a Microshift drivetrain...
seanfisseli Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/8/2026 11:39am
Crap, I changed my mind. I’m thinking now about the majority of their business being b2b and thinking about what comes specced on bikes, and what new bike customers are looking for in a bike. That GX/XO1 mashup customer just doesn’t exist in bike shops, it’s all forum nerds. People tended to fall into “let me buy the cheapest bike” or “let me get the nicest bike.” The riders in the middle don’t really seem to sweat drivetrain, they were moreso just looking for better suspension/brakes I guess? Kind of just like the upgrade bike without having all of their...
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robrixon Liked a reply to forum topic What are people's favorite true trail bikes in 2026?
4/8/2026 5:43am
Here’s the info on the Float X on my Gen 2 Optic. Not sure which elements are available aftermarket. Part number: 979-84-019 Description: 2023_22, FLOAT X, P-Se, A, 2pos-Adj, Evol LV, Norco, Optic 1-2, 190, 45, 0.5 Spacer, CL+SS, RM, Rezi LMB3, Standard, Neutral Logo I started reading/posting in this thread to get ideas for replacing my Gen 2 Optic, and it seems like Gen 2 Optic is the leading candidate.
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k2fx Added a reply to What are people's favorite true trail bikes in 2026?
4/7/2026 6:46am I guess it couldn't hurt to reach out directly to Norco? They did start speccing that bike with different shock options after the initial launch so I bet they'd be able to help you out (though it was a Float X). Either way, hope you love the bike! I'm about to take mine on a ridiculous race next weekend (100k...
Big Dos Liked a reply to forum topic What are people's favorite true trail bikes in 2026?
4/7/2026 6:38am
So this happened. While I can't afford a Reya or Spur, a second hand Optic frameset will do nicely. All the parts off my beloved N+1 hardtail. I'm still tossing up what shock to get between a Float and Float SL (RS shock is not mine) if anyone has any advice? 13.4kg as it sits in these photos and a bucket load of fun!
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k2fx Added a reply to What are people's favorite true trail bikes in 2026?
4/2/2026 5:22am I swear I saw somewhere that the aluminum Sight frame was ~9 lbs. It's a beefy boy. I think they had it listed when it first came out and stopped showing it on the later MY releases. I'd wager the carbon version is ~7 and probably similar numbers for the current Optic. That being said I'm scared to weigh my...
k2fx Added a reply to What are people's favorite true trail bikes in 2026?
3/27/2026 8:36am Hilariously I own the new gen Sight as my 2nd bike. Sometimes I wish it were a heavier duty bike, but unless I were living closer to Snowshoe I think it makes sense to have something that feels a little better to pedal (I have been thinking about trying it in the 170/160 MX setup but I don't wanna buy...
robrixon Liked a reply to forum topic What are people's favorite true trail bikes in 2026?
3/27/2026 8:33am
Excellent thread. Looking at exactly this question the last few months. Ironically, as an upgrade from a Gen 2 Optic. To the Optic owners: do you have another longer travel bike to complement it? It's such a fun bike 90% of the time but in a few situations it would be nice to have an extra 20mm front and rear. And there's not really a weight penalty when the Optic is already built with a Float X, 36, enduro wheels and tires...
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