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Any info on this damper from ohlins? Still haven’t heard about the new shock.

Loving this, more of this please.

After life happened I’m currently on a 3x9 GT avalanche. 26”. Literally pulled out of the scrap metal bin from a family member. The old shimano hydraulic disc brakes didn’t even need a bleed. Only needed the front quick release axle. First bike I have after being off bikes for over 4 years. After 25 years of riding. First of all, be glad that the front derailleurs are gone. 2nd, bikes are fun. Period. Yes, I wanna be on a full swish bike again, 29” or mullet. But I have a bike. When I swap to skinny tires it works...

Why don’t DGI just spec electronic suspension to cancel out the inefficiency of gearboxes, are they stupid?

I stopped riding my ebike and rode the natural short travel trail bike every day this week. It's just more fun. Less decent for the same amount of time. It's been glorious.

I'm mostly a sea-level XC rider these days, and mostly ride fast tires. My trailbike came with Minions, and I took it on a trip to Tahoe when it was new. Did a loop in the Tahoe-Donner area that was about 35 miles with 3500' of climbing with a lot of black. That was punishing. I swapped out the Minions for Forekaster/Rekon for a trip to Sedona, and that was a much more enjoyable experience. Steep braking performance with the Minions is pretty insane though.

For what it's worth: I'd still rather have all my tech rumors in one place instead of having to subscribe to a new thread for every new rumor. The current concept of one, singular annual tech rumors thread would work beautifully well if everyone just stuck to posting actual tech news and rumors. The problem is the guys endlessly talking themselves in circles or posting e-bike content (-for which there is a separate thread) or starting completely redundant discussions (like the 78th discussion on the feasibility of gearboxes). Maybe, what this thread needs is a more hands-on approach to moderation...

my attempt at a palete cleanser to get this forum back on track. Scott XC team is wearing some new interesting looking helmets. Caught my eye is this weekend. Is the black piece another attempt at the canyon breakaway helmet, is it just a fancy sunglass holder, maybe aero? Couldn't find a great photo but its odd looking.

"Among the highlights of the collection are the Centric RC MIPS and Cadence RC MIPS helmets, two models already established within the SCOTT range but updated to remain the brand's reference for competitive use. Both models feature the MIPS protection system, designed to reduce the rotational forces transmitted to the brain during oblique impacts. They also include a specific goggle holder (Centric RC only) and features designed to maximize aerodynamic performance." Source: https://en.brujulabike.com/the-scott-sram-team-debuts-new-gear-shoes-an…

I think it’s important to remember in the tech rumors forum that we all have dope bikes, tailored specifically for where we ride, and that it’s never the same everywhere for everyone and that minion DHF is still the best tire ever always

Very few normal people do pedally rides on DH tires. Only a few vocal people on forums, certain reviewers, ex-pros, and all these folks have crazy high fitness. I guess maybe people in Phoenix where the rocks are razors and the rides are short. Bike weight matters a whole lot less than tire efficiency, especially for us humans who are bigger than average. For people I ride with, in the PNW, we're always struggling to keep up with one or two friends who seemingly float up the climbs. Pedaling efficiency still matters for bike enjoyment, a lot. E-bikes are where...