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sollie Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/12/2026 8:26pm
If true, Classified could release an XD Slim Powershift hub and we could end up back at 2x6 drivetrains.
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Secondfavteacher Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/12/2026 7:30am
So, to preface what I'm about to say is that I am not anti-e-bike and that I'm ready for the downvotes. I don’t disagree that adding a motor is a huge innovation; my point is more about where the innovation energy is going and how uneven it feels right now. When I say “analog bikes lack innovation,” I don’t mean there’s none. Things like improved materials, better tolerances, frame designs, wireless shifting, etc. are all real advancements. But compared to the explosive pace of e-bike development, it feels like the entire industry’s R&D gravity has shifted dramatically toward electrification and...
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bigbrett Liked a comment about bike check Rocky Mountain Element, Intend, 10.8 kg
2/10/2026 9:01am
WAP
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Splayleg Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Red Bull Hardline Tasmania
2/8/2026 10:21pm
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Losifer Added a reply to 2026 Red Bull Hardline Tasmania
2/7/2026 7:16pm Definitely wish there was more communication, but with the sheer size of some of the features I’m glad they’re being super cautious.
Losifer Added a reply to 2026 Red Bull Hardline Tasmania
2/7/2026 7:06pm Came here to say this
owl-x Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/4/2026 10:36am
My 2023 Optic is purple.
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Losifer Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/4/2026 8:12am If only that sweet purple paint job wasn't an extra $1000
sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/3/2026 2:45pm
2026 Frameworks DH and Enduro frame information and details https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/frameworks-launches-2026-do…
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CamNeelyCantWheelie Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/2/2026 4:07pm
Yeti ASR (2 martini) Lunch Ride Incoming... Piggyback air shock, 34mm stanchion fork and EXO Minions/stock. Full downcountry syndrome.
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eshew Liked a reply to forum topic Grassroots Enduro... Where Should It Go?
1/31/2026 7:49am
If you want to build a base of riders who love Enduro it's clearly time for a miniduro. Limit the races to half the distance or less with half the climbing or less 12.5 miles, 2-2.5k elevation. For a little more action and condensed spectating and celebrating also have a hill climb competition or two mixed in, find a section of trail that is unclimbable, give points to the top 3 riders who make it the farthest, no dabs, no trials hops, no break in pedaling for over 5 seconds.
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Losifer Added a reply to 2026 Team Rumors
1/31/2026 7:46am Here for any Tippie/ Brage collabs.
Losifer Added a comment about bike check Devlin Demon XC - full steel 120f/120r
1/30/2026 5:01pm
That's really beautiful! It's amazing that you've gotten a steel frame down to the weight of the Specialized Chisel. Any rider weight limits?
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DevlinCC Liked a bike check Devlin Demon XC - full steel 120f/120r
1/30/2026 4:32pm
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Losifer Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
1/30/2026 7:22am I mentioned Geek Warning, but wasn't explicit about that being a podcast. So many great ones- Iain's "Rabbit Hole" podcast about Greg Lemond being shot was one of the best things I've ever listened to. And the COVID boom/bust was a great listen too.
pamtbr Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
1/30/2026 7:20am
RE: Trek, the owned retail is a massive problem. I know that Trek owned stores in the EU numbered 32 in 2021, 62 in 2022, was planned for 112 by end of '23, 162 by end of '24, and 212 by end of '25. I don't know how many they actually acquired or opened, or how many remain open. I have to imagine the numbers in the US are considerably higher.
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ZAKBROWN! Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
1/30/2026 7:19am
Pretty sure there are international discount codes, Escape has tons of members in Australia and Europe. Nobody has even mentioned their podcasts, which to me are worth the price of membership alone.
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kalle5987 Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
1/30/2026 7:18am
So very true. Been a member since it's inception. Real Journalism. The UCI really hates that publication. They have a five episode podcast about the Covid-boom that is really eye opening.
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metadave Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
1/29/2026 5:10pm
I have extremely high expectations right now of a throw back theme bike between Brage, Norco and Marzocchi......
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Losifer Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
1/29/2026 5:06pm ^What @dolface said.^ I started racing on the road in 1990, and while I don't ride asphalt road anymore (except to get between dirt sections) I'm still a fan of the sport so I'm a bit biased. There's probably less than 30% coverage of XC and gravel in race and equipment coverage, but Geek Warning has a bit more. The...