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Snakes Added a comment about press release Propain Launches the TYEE CF/AL TRAIL
2/20/2026 1:12am
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Snakes Added a reply to MTB Handlebar Diameter Debates - 31.8 vs 35 and more
1/24/2026 1:21am What to use/how to shim carbon handlebar? It is a genuine question, I have one 31,8 bar precut to my preferred length but the stem is 35mm.
Snakes Added a reply to Stroke increase on Superdeluxe air with HBO
1/12/2026 2:21am How do you know that it doesn't apply to the air shock, are you sure? Usually dampers are very similar between air and coil version of the shock. In case of coil shock I know that you should NOT only increase the stroke without also changing bottom out bolt because it would hit and damage the damper.
fartsack Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 Race Talk
9/10/2025 3:30am So I’m on the “hard to root for Jackson” team. Not because of his winning streak, and definitely not because of his talent—on the contrary, his riding style and speed are incredible. I just don’t vibe with the loud jocks who feel the need to push themselves into the spotlight at every opportunity. I always found Gracia super annoying, think BK is cringe, and Thanee also gets on my nerves. Meanwhile, the more reserved riders like Vouilloz, Chausson, or Sam Hill—who were just as talented and fast in their time—I find extremely likable. That’s also why I get along better...
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 Race Talk
9/6/2025 10:11am
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D.Max Liked a reply to forum topic Modern Inverted Single Crown Forks
8/27/2025 11:34pm Darren, I feel like you probably already know this, or at least you should already know it, but this is a ridiculous claim and isn’t a defensible patent based on prior art. There are multiple previously existing fenders for inverted forks have attached the fender to the stanchion guards. Off the top of my head: 1.The Manitou Dorado has had fender a fender that is integrated into the stanchion guards since at least 2019. 2. The EXT Vaia Has a similar type of fender that attaches to the stanchion guards. 3. There are a multitude of motorcycle forks the have...
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Snakes Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
8/27/2025 6:55amSnakes Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
7/30/2025 10:59pm Last page or two is boooring 😏 Wasn't there a dedicated topic for chainstay lengths etc? Here you go: https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/hub/modern-geo-talk-chainstays-stack-re…
sethimus Liked a reply to forum topic FOX Podium Inverted MTB Fork - Questions, Answers, Reviews
6/28/2025 2:11pm now do the 2022-2024 x2 shock re-read every review of the shock when they came out and then compare that to rider census.
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Snakes Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
6/5/2025 11:14pm New Mahle M40 motor: https://mahle-smartbike.com/m40/ No ebikes with it so far?
Snakes Added a comment about press release Orbea's Updates the Occam SL and LT With Adjustable Geo and Non-Headset Cable Routing
6/5/2025 7:38am Since when is classical non-through-headset internal cable routing named external cable routing 😏. What is proper external routing then? All in all, very happy that more and more bikes are back on non-headset routing. If only they would also put rear brake line out of the frame...
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Snakes Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/17/2025 12:51pm It looks like that second to last and last photo are photos of the same bike, an e-bike 😉
Snakes Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
4/22/2025 11:37am New link configuration on Demo, links are not exposed as much as before, they are no longer below BB. Edit: screenshot is from latest video: https://www.instagram.com/ohlinsracingmtb/
Snakes Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
3/24/2025 4:27am We get it, nothing new, Orbea has been using split pivot for years.
Snakes Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
1/3/2025 12:47pm Not sure if it was already mentioned, but after canceling an order I found out that German shop Hibike is " in the middle of an insolvency proceedings".
hwizzle32 Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 Team Rumors
12/1/2024 12:15pm
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krabo83 Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/25/2024 12:17am
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kperras Liked a reply to forum topic Rimpact Chain Damper
10/10/2024 1:40am Trying to visualize myself gliding through the woods with my e13 hub, rimpact spider, and STFUs strapped to my 30a durometer wavy chainstay protector...
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Snakes Added a comment about press release Santa Cruz Launches the Vala—a Full Power eMTB Without VPP Suspension
10/1/2024 3:10am
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Snakes Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
7/23/2024 6:09am According to a few IG posts, the new Maxxis Highroller III is officially out. Also, Pinkbike has published an article.