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AndehM Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
4/14/2026 11:24am
I'd be a lot more tempted to try radials again (from any brand) if they were available in a lighter casing but with good sidewall support. Full downhill protection & weight are unnecessary for my trails, but I need lateral stiffness for cornering. It seems to me like it should be able to achieve that with a stiff, mid-height bead insert and less layers under the tread. EXO+ or Conti Enduro casing is just fine for my riding, although I do appreciate the dampness of DD/MG.
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
4/14/2026 11:23am
Specialized Radials are here - https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/specialized-goes-radial-new…
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hamncheez2003 Liked a reply to forum topic E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
4/14/2026 7:52am
Categorizing full power ebike riders as "low effort" doesn't reflect reality. The best dh riders in my area ("retired" moto racers) go hard on the ups and downs. They absolutely charge, and want a 45-50 pound bike anyways for the dh. They also kill it on the climbs
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RiderMikeCheck1 Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
4/13/2026 11:30am
Yes, the Conti DH casing changes a ton as you ride it. (More noticeable that other brands) If you like it still and firm, you'll like it fresh. If you want it softer on the hands and more supple, you'll like it after 15k+ of descending.
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FrontRangeFriend Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
4/13/2026 9:05am
As a mere mortal I found I liked the Continental DH casing more after it “broke in.” It was too stiff for me when they were new.
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megastoke Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
4/12/2026 8:34pm Hard disagree. I use my e-bike to self shuttle up fire roads and down DH trails where the motor doesn't even kick on when I don't have time for a multi-hour epic on the pedal bike. In that context more power is in fact more better.
Brian_Peterson Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
4/11/2026 8:56am
Evil having some fun.
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ebruner Liked a reply to forum topic Clear riding glasses
4/10/2026 9:30pm
I use some way too expensive smith photochromatic glasses that I like, but are absolutely not worth the price. They were a bro-deal years ago, otherwise i would absolutely not pay full price. I got caught on a recent bike park trip with some rain days and didn't have clear riding glasses because it was a full face heavy trip. I picked up some milwaukee safety glasses from the hardware store and thought they were fantastic for the purpose. https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-49-17-2050-MK2050-Glasses-Anti-Fog/dp/…
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ARonBurgundy Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
4/10/2026 8:48pm
An updated Minion SS in a 2.40” was on my suggested projects list for many a company meeting…
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Fox Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
4/10/2026 7:18am
Funny you should mention the Edge 22. I tried one about 16 months ago. That tire has phenomenal cornering traction and it rolls fast and brakes just fine as well. The dual row of long and stout but not that tall side knobs hook up really well for turning. The rubber compound was a bit hard and it had a weird way of slapping the ground when it hit the ground from being in the air and the casing was not very supportive but the tread pattern works very well in spite of its odd appearance.
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Suns_PSD Liked a reply to forum topic E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
4/5/2026 6:19pm
Gee, I feel so old fashioned with my outdated Bosch Wild. I slapped it together last night, but all the set-up is yet to be completed and in fact I think I disconnected something when running new brakes as the motor won't power on now. Will try and get that handled in a couple of days when I get some time again. It's showing 49.2#s ready to ride now with pedals, with dual coil suspension (Avy front and rear), dual DH rims, dual DH tires, electronic dropper and electronic shifting, Size L with CXR and 600wh battery. still need to...
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Evil96 Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
4/5/2026 2:15pm
i'd say it depends, they feel slower on smooth terrain, road climbs, as you get to roots, rocks they're faster as they "hug"the obstacle rather than wasting energy going around it by bouncing on it, that's my experience while climbing, downhill i'm faster as they track better and grip more while being more comfortable
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BGoldstone Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
4/5/2026 8:00am
You buying on a proform doesn’t necessarily affect their margin. they sell a $300 jacket to a shop that will retail it for $600. If you go online and use your pro code it will be off the retail price. 50 off is back to what they sell it for anyways.
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FullSend Liked a reply to forum topic 32-inch Wheels and Mountain Bikes
4/2/2026 8:14pm
Wheel- and component manufacturer Newmen has some interesting, fact-based opinions on 32" wheels after doing a lot of lab testing: https://www.newmen-components.de/en/32-Inch They insist that 32"-wheels are over 30% less stiff than 29"-wheels and that 32"-wheels thus require a different hub standard with wider flange spacing. Thicker gauge spokes or increased spoke count apparently unable to solve the stiffness problem.
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iRider Liked a reply to forum topic 32-inch Wheels and Mountain Bikes
3/29/2026 12:15pm
Super mullet enduro bike from Alutech with Dissector front tire.
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FerrousBueller Liked a reply to forum topic 32-inch Wheels and Mountain Bikes
3/24/2026 6:11pm
I've said this elsewhere, but for the anti-32 crowd...it's well understood that geometry is the single most important aspect of bike fit and function. Wheel diameter is the geometry of wheels.
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ex-ballz Liked a reply to forum topic Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
3/20/2026 5:40pm
It should not be this complicated.
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PeteHaile Liked a reply to forum topic 32-inch Wheels and Mountain Bikes
3/13/2026 9:32am
I just read through this thread and wanted to bring up a few points I haven't read yet. This is kinda nerdy, but I believe this is the place for it. There's a widespread idea that the bigger wheels accelerate slower due to a higher moment of inertia, but what is forgotten is larger wheels don't need to rotate as quickly due to their larger circumference (and therefore a lower RPM at a given speed). While there is a real overall increase in mass from a bigger wheel/tire which will impede acceleration; it's not because the wheel is getting bigger...
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Blake_Motley Liked a reply to forum topic E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
3/8/2026 9:50am
> Have to Wonder when shimano is going to update their motors to stay relevant It’ll take 10 years and whatever they release will already be outdated
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jeff.brines Liked a forum topic Feedback Wanted: Strava-Like Racing App
3/7/2026 6:34pm
Hey VitalMTBers I wanted to solicit feedback from the community to see what (if anything) you'd want to see in a GPS based racing and navigation app. I've spent the last few months building pnnd, a checkpoint based race app for my dirt biking buddies. I'll be expanding these features to be a little more mountiain bike centric in the coming weeks, and am really focused on allowing users to create races, of all types, to run among friends. Races can be public, invite only, or club based, run on a particular day, a range or in perpetuity. Privacy controls...
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