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I don’t think there have been many solid clues until now. But there was never any doubt that this crew would come through once there was decent material to work with.

This is the kind of sleuthing the thread has been lacking for a while.

God I love you nerds...

Huge favor, but can you all screenshot and hard post instagram stuff instead of linking. Especially if it’s an instagram story? Some of us don’t have any Instagram and can’t view the links. Plus if it’s a story, it’ll be gone in 24hrs even if you can view it. Cheers mates!

HR3 would be ideal for what you’ve described. I still love the MM, but the side knob flex can be sketchy if you’ve got any amount of firmer dirt mixed in with loose over hardpack. The stability of the HR3 side knobs is its biggest strength. I’d stick with the TC in summer though as it def rolls faster and is better on majority hardpack.

I mean that they require more finger power to deliver the same stopping power. To compare it to other brakes, the Advocate has by far the shortest free stroke I have tested, and also the overall stiffest feel to the system (meaning that there is hardly any movement of the lever when you squeeze it past the bite point, the hoses are super stiff and will not allow for any kind of lever sponginess). They have good initial bite and are easy to modulate. When you really need get braking heavily, I would put their power above the Code RSC...

It’s already started happening a bit but I think we’re going to see a big growth in “2 in 1” bikes like the new Orbea DH/Enduro bike. Bike companies can cut down on SKUs and tooling costs while marketing the hell out of the “multiple bikes in one” angle.

And then they can make UDH3, which is the same as UDH1 but uses a slightly different thread pitch for no reason.

Worked on multiple AEs ( which are the only one I rate being so cheap ) and LHT/LHP I believe the quality is a joke for the price, lever anodization disappearing within months, bolts just falling out, masters leaking, master from new full of black particles stopping the fluid, half a caliper discoloring, don’t hold bleed, I’ve seen so much in just like 5 sets alone that is honestly impressive to see people burning real cash for these When you change pads they NEVER align and need the hole to be bigger, what’s the point to use V4 shape if...

Neko Mulally to Frameworks? You read it here first.

I hope he wins a World Cup DH

He clearly did not leave by choice. Hope Mondraker forever regrets letting him go. Really hope he finds a company that will provide him with a great bike that is already "finished" and not another team developing for years just to drop out when the Bike is finally done. But more than that I hope he gets Paid! and I really hope has a great season.

Given there was a B Practice podcast where he talked about not having something lined up at that time doesn't make it seem very likely Dak left by his choice.

thank you all who participated in this tech rumors thread! i'm going to lock it now, but we're carrying on with annual tech rumors - find the 2026 tech rumors thread here (starting on page 7 at the time of this post). YEW! https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/hub/mtb-tech-rumors-and-innovation-long…

Maxxis also saying goodbye to Dak. Is Scott on Schwalbe?

I read that post with Niko's voice in my head. Typical honest, straightforward, somewhat dry presentation. I assume he wrote it.