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Maybe when a bike fits you so poorly that you need a custom handlebar…moving on is good?

^ this post just got better and better with each paragraph, hats off to you @Skunk Works Suspension you are truly a steely-eyed words man. Also, OOF. That sounds like a shitstorm of a year for Purgatory.

Honestly, who knows at this point. The new ski lift installation, which was the reason for the bike park being closed last summer, did not happen. The timber harvest that was supposed to fund the lift installation, that closed the bike park last summer, did not happen The permit for the lift installation, that was supposed to be paid for by the timber harvest, that closed the bike park last summer, was denied due to zoning issues. And lastly; the lift that was already purchased and has sat on the ground for many months, which had it's permit denied, which...

Because its fucking cool looking

Since this has been one of the most prolific threads on the site, thanks for anyone who got things going, kept us informed or on the hook, or tossed everyone off the scent of that's was really happening until it did. And thanks for the Vital crew for switching to a yearly thread like team rumors.

Whelp, that rounds out a crappy year for me. And so the year finishes by hamncheez posting something that I actually agree with!..... Fuck. 🤯

tech rumors forum update - you've spoken and have been heard we'll lock out this thread at the end of the year (no matter what, it's just too darn big now), and will carry on with yearly tech rumors threads that will be stickied for easy participation. the 2026 thread is already underway here (not yet stickied) i just want to thank everyone for their feedback and insight on what this piece of the vital community means.

Lozza back to his old home… Maples on Pivot

I'm stuck at work on Christmas Eve, so here are some random thoughts that aren't impossible. Some I like, some I hate: Scott - I have no interest in every owning a Scott bike and not sure if it's the right fit, but the everyone seems to love the Gambler and their freeride team is kind of killing it. Brendog, Vinny T, Vaea (remember her Rampage bike?!?) and a bunch of others. Cool collab opportunities. Specialized - out of principle, I kind of hate the Big S, but it would probably get Brage the biggest paycheck and most opportunity for...

would love to see Brage on transition due to how they have been focusing on a lot of free ride lately. I know this is unrealistic because I imagine that's a big price to pay for him (which I totally understand) dude absolutely shreds.

Specialized is slowly pulling out of the apparel game. From the rumblings I’ve heard, future design and production of clothing is done, but the stuff that is already made/in production will hit the market. Also, Maples will be on Pivot Factory Racing, not Frameworks nor any other Commencal team. Stamp it.

(breathing heavily) 'plz be a real brand, plz be free ride relevant' i've had anxiety about where Brage goes since GT paused. having to wait an entire year has NOT helped. have to imagine his stock allows him to go anywhere basically. having no inkling of a guess doesn't help either cuz he's such an independent entity. he doesn't hang out specifically with any particular group. just a self-sufficient viking... looking for a new Karvi

I’ve had the opportunity to watch her race in western Canada in the Dunbar Summer Series, Canadian Nationals, she’s a ripper! With the right support she could be our next Canadian woman at WCs

Who would down-vote this genius piece of sleuthing mastery???

Greenland to Frameworks?

2026 USAC National Champs calendar here - https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/hub/usa-cycling-2026-national-champions… - DH returns to Big Bear at the end of July.

Race Talk please, not pointless left vs. right talk. You've got enough social media platforms elsewhere for that. ~Vamos

At least this administration doesn't keep an auto-pen available for anyone to use for their own benefit.

I look forward to Jesse having more time to dedicate to trolling all of us nerds. His former teammate Remi seems to be doing well over at quarter hp. Hope he's happy with whatever he ends up doing. He legitimately seems like one of the nicest guys in mtb racing.