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Rick26 Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
6/13/2025 12:57pm I was happy when I saw that Shimano made a specific LinkGlide 11 speed Di2 derailleur, but what a let down when I saw that they basically locked it to OE market and force you to wire it. What kind of decision is this ? Leave it wireless and give the option to wire it for power if you want...
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Evil96 Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
4/26/2025 5:24am
Really don’t get the dumb dislikes on the previous post, the black ones ( I got 3 all in full black with the last 3 warranties ) are the latest stock apparently, and after some torch inspection no, there’s no extra seal around the pins, so they will keep failing with moisture staying trapped causing the spring to corrode or something.
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sethimus Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
4/18/2025 10:47am
https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2025/04/16/specialized-an… TIRED OF WINNING YET?
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Rick26 Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
4/9/2025 1:04pm This administration is lacking clarity when making announcements, but I'm pretty sure I read that a lowered 10% baseline tariff would still be in place for all countries during the pause. USA-China trade war will be painful for americans if it's not short-lived, China will never back down from this fight and they can actually afford more pain than the...
Rick26 Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
4/7/2025 10:38am USA just added an additional 50% tariff on China effective April 9th just to add a little bit more pain and uncertainty to the story. 20% initial tariff + 34% reciprocal tariff + 50% retaliatory tariff on China's retaliation = 104% The short term pain is going to be pretty painful I guess ?
NoahColorado Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
4/3/2025 11:49am
As a former recipient of the award, I hereby nominate TEAMROBOT for 2025 VitalMTB Commenter of the Year.
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Rick26 Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
4/2/2025 5:09pm China is actually 54%, they confirmed the 34% was stacking on top of the existing 20%. I have no words for what's going on. Will the USA bankrupt some of their own companies if this is long term ?
longroadtonowhere Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
3/28/2025 7:40am
Man, Santa Cruz has the nicest paint in the business, but chooses the ugliest damn colors on everything.
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Rick26 Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
3/27/2025 2:12pm I was looking at the new 2026 Santa Cruz Eagle 70 & 90 builds released today and saw these black Mavens on the spec list, they're the new base version of the Mavens. This new version has a DirectLink lever instead of the SwingLink we all love, does anyone know if the lever feel was updated or if that mushy...
Rick26 Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
3/27/2025 8:34am At the request of Fox, we have edited this post which contained leaked pictures featuring embargoed product. - site admins
Rick26 Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
3/26/2025 1:52pm Looks like the 2026 Turbo Levo is set to release on April 8th.
chriskief Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
3/26/2025 7:35am
The shock pictured is not a 2026.
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Outlawed Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
3/26/2025 5:38am
how did everyone miss the most important release of the year!? https://www.giant-bicycles.com/global/pre-rcarbon
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Rick26 Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
3/25/2025 12:53pm
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3/25/2025 12:47pm New pictures of the 2026 Fox 36.
Rick26 Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
3/25/2025 7:46am 2026 Unno Mith with DJI Avinox drive system. They're hiding the motor area in all of their pictures, but the top tube display is DJI.
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Added bike check 2024 Giant Reign E+1
3/21/2025 7:46am
Rick26 Added a reply to Dropper Post Insertion Depth, Length and Frame Compatibility Discussion
3/19/2025 10:34am Your bike explains it all as the Capra has the longest seat tube out there that's why you're getting away with a smaller dropper. This bike is often getting criticized for its very long seat tube that is getting in the way.
Rick26 Added a reply to Dropper Post Insertion Depth, Length and Frame Compatibility Discussion
3/17/2025 11:12am Running 150mm on XL bikes ? This is complete madness, there's no way this is safe to ride on steep stuff. I'm also 6'3'' and 200-210mm is the minimum to have proper freedom of movement on steeper trails.
Rick26 Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
3/12/2025 8:16am It would be sad to see WAO go, there goes your lifetime warranty... Canada just announced retaliatory tariffs on $30B worth of US goods effective from tomorrow in response to the US aluminum & steel tariffs. This is including sports equipements so most likely bicycles will be affected, but not confirmed yet.
