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matmattmatthew Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/22/2026 6:49am Jesus, sorry I asked about a coil shock on the new Tallboy.
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matmattmatthew Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/20/2026 6:40am In Push’s defense, the Specialized bikes with the Clevis design were not kind to Coil shocks so I wasn’t surprised they didn’t want to make a one-off for me. I really only had the idea to ask them after I saw they made a baby 11.6 for the Revel Ranger.
matmattmatthew Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/19/2026 10:08am Haha, I asked Push if they would make me a 11.6 for my Epic Evo a few years ago. They also said No.
matmattmatthew Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/19/2026 9:51am Thanks! I know I’m in a the extreme minority, wanting a shorter travel coil bike, but coming from a DH background (back when there weren’t any DH air shocks) I’ve always loved the feel of a coil on almost everything other than XC bikes.
matmattmatthew Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/19/2026 7:57am Anyone know if the Tallboy 6 could run a coil shock? It looks like a few SC riders have it built up with Super Deluxe flight attendant, so it appears it has the clearance for a shock with a piggy back. They said this new frame is less progressive, so I’m not sure if it would jive with a coil...
matmattmatthew Added a comment about press release Antidote Solutions Enters World Cup DH Racing with AS05 Sports-Prototype
5/18/2026 2:04pm
This is the Ying to Framework’s Yang.
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matmattmatthew Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/18/2026 7:50am I remember back in the RideMonkey days (dating myself), there was an Evil Undead thread full of guys that loved the bikes but were having QC/warranty issues. Todd Seplavy (Ska Todd) chimed in and was very candid about that Shipment of Revolt frames. He said when they opened the shipping container, everything looked great. But as they pulled the frames...
matmattmatthew Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/13/2026 8:11am This is one of the reasons I ponied up the money to have a custom steel hardtail made a few years ago. I’m not getting invited to Greta Thunberg’s sailboat or anything, but I liked the idea of having at least one bike that I will keep forever.
matmattmatthew Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/22/2026 2:37pm Maybe this will clear a few things up
matmattmatthew Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/21/2026 10:08am While I’ll never own one, I have to give credit to specialized for creating this. It’s giving me nostalgia vibes from the late 90’s/early 00’s when there was a lot of weird and wacky experimentation in DH. The fact that after 3+ years of development, this is an actual production frame (regardless of cost) is pretty cool.
matmattmatthew Added a reply to Sea Otter Classic - 2026
4/16/2026 3:25pm @sspomer Any pics/details of the new Revel?
matmattmatthew Added a comment about press release Brembo Now Makes Brakes for Mountain Biking - Introducing the GR-PRO
4/16/2026 8:26am
While I agree that they seem "off." I'm sure the Brembo Branding/marketing department wanted these brakes to mimic what they have in the motosports world. In the same way, you can see the bright red Brembo brakes from 100 feet away on a sports car; they probably wanted the same impact with these brakes.
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matmattmatthew Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/16/2026 8:21am New Maxxis 32'er tires. I think it's safe to assume if Maxxis is confident enough to create 5 new molds, 32'ers will be somewhat "mainstream" in due time.
matmattmatthew Added a comment about press release HotBars Introduces the World’s First Heated Bicycle Handlebar
4/15/2026 4:12pm
No, these guys have nothing to do with the guy that took my $100
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matmattmatthew Added a comment about press release HotBars Introduces the World’s First Heated Bicycle Handlebar
4/15/2026 7:46am
This product is triggering for me. Years ago, the one and only thing I ever funded on kickstarter was heated handlebar inserts that can be removed and recharged. The guy had a slick video and prototype. I ponied up the $100 dollars for an early adopter and waited. The guy strung us along for months and eventually stopped returning emails and ghosted us on kickstarter. That was the 1st and last time I ever used kickstarter.
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matmattmatthew Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/15/2026 5:39am That’s awesome to hear. I know the 1st gen sidekick had a few reliability issues. I’ll probably wait to see a few real world reviews of the 2nd gen before pulling the trigger.
matmattmatthew Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/14/2026 10:10am I have to admit, the new Sidekick hub has me really interested. Looks like they made a lot of tangible improvements. I wish they had included a sound clip of the hub coasting. Onyx hubs have spoiled me over the years.
matmattmatthew Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/9/2026 1:50pm I’m pretty sure the guy that has the I-track patent lets anyone use it as long as they put a sticker on the bike. What is bullshit about that? Genuinely curious.
matmattmatthew Added a comment about feature TESTED - Zink Bikes Vacay: A Trail Bike with Freeride Intentions
4/5/2026 4:50pm
420mm chainstays!!!! Has anyone checked on Brian Cahal?
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matmattmatthew Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/19/2026 8:20am This is what I use. I don’t keep it filled, I keep it collapsed then fill it from a stream/river then transfer the filtered water into my bottle then collapse it back down and stash it away. I’ve done 5-6 hour rides with no pack, just refill my water bottle 2-3 times over the ride. Works great for me.