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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic Rear Axel Randomly Seized
7/25/2026 9:29pm
This is an Axel: This is an axle:
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phof Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)
7/23/2026 2:15pm IF DH front tires are all you're concerned with, this guy has done some interesting work: https://www.youtube.com/@RoJoDH
Froman1331 Liked a reply to forum topic Washing helmet in dishwasher?
7/23/2026 12:41pm
Hi my name is Abe and I’m a sweaty guy. My wife got me a subscription to the Vital gear box (bring it back once a quarter) one year for my birthday, and I have used the molecule helmet spray ever since. Keeps things fresher and not stinky. On sequential day rides I use it lightly, on very warm days maybe an extra spray.
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jessemelamed Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/7/2026 8:59pm
I could give this a go, would back to back race sim laps be enough to provide accurate results? At least in a way that it is consistently one way or the other?
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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
6/25/2026 9:42pm
I also read 52 books last year! Well, I didn't exactly read each book all the way through. But I read the title on the spine, and if it sounded promising, I looked at the pictures on the cover and read the rest of the book jacket.
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Fine Tune Cycles Liked a bike check Grave Digger Kona Process 153 G3
6/23/2026 11:30am
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Trocko Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
6/15/2026 10:21pm
I’ve been running them since they came out. Really enjoying them after starting to ride again from a partial tear in my bicep and battling tennis elbow off and on. They say not to run them with outside lock ons and I’m not sure why they don’t just make a set that would work over the lock on. but I’ve been running them with my Rev grips with no issues. Sure, I might not be getting the full benefit but I run my hands on the outside of the bar anyway and something is working with them. Definitely recommend for...
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Yoda Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
6/15/2026 5:48am
Downtime mentioned how widespread the breeden bar ends are becoming, with people like Bruni, Pierron and many many others using them. Owning a pair, having recovered from 2 broken hands (left then right) in 3 years, I've found they definitely live up to the hype and really helped with arm pump and security of my weak hands on the bars. The bar ends are a much more interesting innovation than I originally expected, because they significantly change the biomechanics of the upper-body while riding. Stopped by the Orbea pits this weekend and they've cut grips down (pretty sure it was...
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Blake_Motley Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
6/7/2026 6:20pm
Fallacy or not, if our domestic manufacturing capacity is contingent on wreaking havoc in the Middle East and the global south then I want nothing to do with it. Based on the tidbits shared above, it sounds like our domestic production capacity only exists because the ruling class can’t afford to outsource defense manufacturing without the risk of it being used against them (see Westmag drones) but they’re happy to sell us out for everything else. It may support the workforce but that’s just happenstance as evidenced by them actively trying to replace human labor with AI without any plan...
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codahale Liked a reply to forum topic Modern Geo Talk: Chainstays, Stack, Reach, and Bitching About It
6/5/2026 10:36pm
I’m sorry, if we can’t get mountain bikers to use “loam” correctly, I don’t think you’ve got a chance of educating the masses on “flickable”.
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Bobsmothersbrother Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/12/2026 5:13pm
One thing missing here is the fact that with the proliferation of composite know how, there are more people around able to safely repair a wider range of issues. Rather than pretending we are recycling carbon bikes I’d love to see more frames designed in ways that facilitate repair. Repair is verifiable in a way that recycling is not, it is cost effective for everyone concerned, and it is as close as you’ll get to good for the environment. It probably flows on to other design decisions to ensure repair is viable (like bearing placement, etc etc), but designing bikes...
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chriskief Liked a reply to forum topic PIT BITS - World Cup 1 - South Korea
4/29/2026 11:17pm
The V10 XL is 29" stock. Are you sure this isn't converting it to a 27.5"? The axle position suggests it's raising the rear end up to compensate for the smaller wheel.
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280driver Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/27/2026 6:48am
Epic 9 looks about like I expected. I’ll bet it’s a better XC race bike than the E8. Having said that, I’m glad I bought a E8 Evo as its probably a better all around bike for what I do and I like the in frame storage.
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
4/24/2026 6:38pm
it's almost as much as your megatower.
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JankyEric Liked a reply to forum topic Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
2/17/2026 3:19pm
Hello brake nerds. I subjected my partner and best friend to a year of brake swaps to get their opinions. We made a low production value video talking about our thoughts. I would also like to contribute some brake info because I actually took the time to disassemble and measure the master cylinder diameters. Really interesting how different the Lewis and Hayes feel with identical hydraulic specs. Lever geometry, leverage curve, return spring rate, seal friction, and pad compound all add up. Also I feel like formula would make a few running changes and be competing with the top dogs...
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phof Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)
2/9/2026 12:23pm That's a downhill casing, supersoft compound, but the Fr is "optimized for front wheel"
Ambushell Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/30/2026 6:31am
current speculation on MTBR is that the Mega and Nomad will be merged into one model with a flip chip to convert between mullet and 29. Makes me kinda sad to see the Megatower nameplate die as an owner of gen 1 and 2. I want to add to the Transition quality discussion: they have some of the worst paint I have ever seen on any bicycle, ever (worked in a shop for 6 years). Absolutely terrible. I like a lot of what their brand does but dang, get better paint please.
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Losifer Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
1/29/2026 2:13pm
Here's a gift link: : https://escapecollective.com/layoffs-overstock-retail-decline-and-debt-… If you value some really great (albeit primarily road focused) cycling journalism, you should totally support Escape Collective.
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Onawalk Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/28/2026 10:38pm
Half degree slacker-65.5 with 130mm travel up front as standard, 625mm stack on medium, 1 degree steeper SA, guided cables, snacklebox or some such thing, 2 bottles on a medium, and hear me out, flip chip to run it as a mullet .....and lets throw in a reasonable price if we are making a wish list...
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