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onxx Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)
4/6/2026 4:13pm It depends on which versions you are asking about. The Magnotal grip is close to the same speed as the ground control T7 (assuming the "T7" compound is the same in both GC and purgatory etc). The magnotal I think is more of a hardpack/loose over hard tire. I haven't ridden it on the front, but I do have it...
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onxx Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/6/2026 1:41pm Looks like the new master cylinder is mounted at a shallower angle to the bars, like the sram brakes are now. Also looks like a new bar clamp and they moved the door for the bladder to the inside, facing the bars.
adamsiuda Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/4/2026 4:25pm
Last year, for one of my engineering classes I did a simulation in Ansys titled “The influence of the axle diameter on the torsional stiffness in an USD bicycle fork”. It was an exercise more focused on Ansys, not on being scientific, but still the results were interesting. Here’s a link to the presentation . TLDR: 20mm was only 4% stiffer
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onxx Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/4/2026 11:45am In reality though, torsional flex is coming from where, braking forces, and steering? Darren from push has talked about how there is little actual ground reaction torque from steering. I get that the front wheel sometimes gets trapped between some rocks, or in a rut, but it's pretty rare right? I guess I'm just wondering how the braking forces might...
hamncheez2003 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/4/2026 7:41am
Let's just bring back the lefty
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onxx Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/3/2026 6:51pm I think with these inverted forks, the issues people are talking about with regard to axle stiffness is the ability of the legs to move independently. The hub and axle are the main thing keeping the lower legs moving together. The only other real issue I’ve heard of, is of some of the more XC intend forks having some twist...
Evil96 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/2/2026 9:06pm
DJI pivot incoming
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Jotegr Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/2/2026 2:06pm
They were very careful to announce this on March 31st and not yesterday.
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phillemaistre Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/27/2026 2:37pm
Ok, but what shade of red is that fyah mani? 💅 #slayqueen
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onxx Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/26/2026 6:34pm 200mm post mount makes sense because then you can accommodate 200mm or 203 rotors with just a couple of washers.
Finkill Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/26/2026 6:25pm
Graphite powder is a very common lubricant used in lots of places, nothing to say it can't work on some parts of a bicycle. I am a little sceptical about it being able to penetrate the chain rollers in the way a liquid would.
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seanfisseli Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/19/2026 2:52pm
A few points that I consider: if you follow the fc/rc convos most riders who are saying they need a longer CS are taller riders. The debate has mostly ended up with a desire for proportional stays, not necessarily longer stays overall. I think that mediums tend to ride pretty darn well from what I hear, and I think the ratio will probably attest to that… From a business perspective i kinda have to applaud them. They seem to understand where they have an opportunity not only overall but even down to a size-specific market share opportunity. Smaller sized frames...
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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/19/2026 2:49pm
I know this is dangerously close to a chainstay derail, but I love that Forbidden made a 120mm bike with a 464mm chainstay in the XL size. That's real long, but if you don't like it you can buy literally any other XL lightweight 120mm bike. Curious how it rides. Could be sick. [Editor's note: I THINK THIS COUNTS AS AN INNOVATION]
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onxx Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/19/2026 2:35pm A lot of people use these kinds of bikes for XC races. Some races like XCOs probably no one carries anything. Other races like Moab Rocks probably most people are carrying something on at least one of the days because the risk of a flat tire is so high racing mostly blind with XC tires in Moab. Other races like...
sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/26/2026 7:01pm
new mondraker summum w/ sram goods - https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/mondraker-launches-new-summ… new pivot phoenix w/ sram goods - https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/pivot-introduces-special-ed…
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/26/2026 7:01pm
@Jason_Schroeder is on all the new RockShox and SRAM stuff. Find the details and reviews here. 2027 RockShox Boxxer and Vivid Coil https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/first-ride-2027-rockshox-boxxer-and-v… SRAM XX DH Transmission https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/sram-finally-made-wireless-electronic… https://youtu.be/-DfDmJooZCg SRAM Maven B1 Swinglink Brakes https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/make-em-easier-pull-sram-maven-b1-swi… https://youtu.be/QWlL1CzbD3o
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jessemelamed Liked a reply to forum topic I want some useful data. How long have you owned your ebike with no failure/warranty? (And which ebike MOTOR/battery did have failure/warranty?)
2/17/2026 5:41pm
Bosch Gen 4. 200km? System turns off randomly after 10 minutes every time I think I've solved the issue. I'm assuming it's a faulty overheating sensor but I've had 3 Bosch techs plug in and say nothing is wrong. Haven't been able to get a warranty so It's been a nice tease for the last two years in my garage.
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Pappas717 Liked a reply to forum topic I want some useful data. How long have you owned your ebike with no failure/warranty? (And which ebike MOTOR/battery did have failure/warranty?)
2/17/2026 5:41pm
Wait, YOU could not get a warranty!?!? Lmao. Yep, The bike business is cooked!
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onxx Added a comment about video Asa Vermette & Mikey Delesalle Destroying Telonics
1/26/2026 5:12pm
We need to ban pros from riding that trail. I was just beginning to forget last years videos showing how slow I am on there! Every year it’s like this! 😭
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thejake Liked a comment about product review The Wild and Wonderful New FOX Podium Inverted Fork
6/25/2025 8:26am
I’m curious why they didn’t go with a Ti axle. Good place to save weight and this isn’t a budget product, I don’t think any potential consumers would not buy if it was $100 more
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