maximumradness

About Me

I miss the weather in the PNW.
Colorado changed how I ride.
My kids are so rad.
Found a shred babe, gonna keep her.
Gratitude is the meaning of life.
I used to own my own bike shop.
Now we are making stuff
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maximumradness Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

7/8/2026 9:57am

Spesh moto coming in hottttt Cranks optional.

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

7/7/2026 6:48pm

Skill Issue, try harder.

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

7/7/2026 6:48pm

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maximumradness Added a reply to Why do you CARE so MUCH about new bikes geo?

7/7/2026 1:38pm

Mountain bikes really are so damned cool ….but we are trying to also have a good time, get a good workout and still feel flowy luxurious highs , so of course we are gonna find fit issues. Iam very sensitive to reach. And before that it was top tube length and seat angle, over the years I’ve had some success...

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

7/7/2026 1:27pm

Stoked to see what kinda analog gearbox yeti and shimano can come up with

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

7/7/2026 1:26pm

It wont this year. They made the mistake of designing it without a gearbox. Scrapping the whole lower half of the bike.

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

7/7/2026 1:26pm

“”This stuff is complicated, which makes it hard to properly test and show and explain. People want to hear that such and such tire is the best ever bar none, but in reality the answer is always going to be: it depends. There’s just a lot of nuance“” Wrong. The best tire is a MINION DHF. Always. Long live Colin...

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

7/7/2026 1:24pm

I have both a singlespeed and Zerode Katipo with 12spd analog Pinion gearbox. Constant drive lines FTW. Never having to worry about maintaining, hearing or shearing off a derailleur is far worth any drag compromise. Any noticeable "drag" is on gears higher than 6-7, plus shifting from say 5th to 2nd gear is instant, not a massive clunky chain moving event. That said I don't see current gearboxes being relevant for anything less than enduro or heavy duty trail bike applications. /2c

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

7/7/2026 8:06am

But, but, but... To do that you have to stand up to climb, which apparently is too hard for people to do nowadays.

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

7/7/2026 8:06am

Wild that shimano would long play something - anything for so long …

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

7/6/2026 4:21pm

The New Norco DH bike dropping at Val di Sol is the rumour... I'm keen to get the geo and some more details

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

7/6/2026 1:24pm

I agree . I’m really really really sick of the constant work I have to do on ALL THE DRIVETRAINS in my family of four’s garage. Yeah they work, 12 speed is good for us, and all brands have little things to help them run better but it’s a heavy wear item and a high cost paddock over here at...

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

7/6/2026 1:18pm

Single speed is still relevant really. Like racing rally locally and drinking beers on the podium. Or just having a big day out alone. Stripped down to nothing but the machine and the quads. Shits brilliant. Wonder when we see some really shiny new single speed drops. Trek used to have one every year. But why wait for the big...

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

7/6/2026 1:01pm

I mean did they change the arm at all? it looks like the same super dialed indestructible shape and finish ( not indestructible) as before. just spider less. but when oh when will it come spec'd on a session or yeti dh bike?

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

7/6/2026 12:59pm

with significantly expanded access to various outside the norm construction techniques.... will more small boutique makers be able to ramp their mfg capacities in the shrinking market? combined with inflationary affects and DTC sales, it seems like we could see a bunch of weird bikes being better available int he coming years, if the economy doesn't kill the makers and...

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

7/6/2026 12:49pm

https://youtu.be/D6dVxVffoPA they actually say: ""stay tuned"" to the lead out question... do I take the bait and think a warehouse of (very old) enduro frames miraculously burns to the ground and there is a "new Enduro" in production?? Would we even like it? there is admitted drag in the OTBB system here ....

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

7/6/2026 12:40pm

seems like new saint is ready to go, anyone have an eta? will it drive a Shimano gearbox? (I jest) did they change anything (besides the Direct mount) about these cranks at all? and has Shimano lost the thread when they take this long to release something?