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Primoz Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/29/2026 1:31pm
I just want to back up the claims regarding wax. It's amazing. Clean and does wonders for longevity of a chain. I mentioned this a few times, I was on a ~yearly chain cycle before switching over to drop-on wax, the first waxed chain lasted well over twice what the ones before it lasted. All XX1/X01 Eagle chains on the same drivetrain. As the chainring and cassette were shot (cassette was missing two teeth on the 50T, front chainring was like an old grandma's mouth, barely had any teeth left), I didn't check the stretch. After retiring the bike, it...
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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/29/2026 1:30pm
I've been to Primoz' neck of the woods and would like to add that: You should absolutely go to that neck of the woods to ride if you get a chance. Primoz raced cross country for years before switching to longer travel bikes, and was fitter than me when we rode together. He's a great host and I cannot recommend Bled Cream Cake enough. However, I would not recommend eating it right before a 87 F/31 C mountain bike ride with Primoz. Primoz, I'm still right about heavier tire casings and softer compound. Fight me. Most power-based training plans emphasize...
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sprungmass Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1 day ago Things get a little tricky when you step down to 30T using OChain and especially the adjustable models. They don't have a symmetrical design like some of their fixed versions. There is a hump on top that needs to be cleared. Sure you can take a Wolftooth ring and use a Dremel to get that clearance or buy something that...
Primoz Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/29/2026 10:25am
Been through this many times, as always, you are welcome to come to our neck of the woods and show that you don't need anything less than a 32T ring 🙂
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terrasmak Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
4/29/2026 10:23am
Maxxis DHX just mentioned at the DH World Cup
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marzbomber888 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/28/2026 12:37pm
Nothing i9 has made in a LONG time has been bombproof. Love them but they are not even close to bombproof
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Jason_Schroeder Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/28/2026 7:47am
More deets on new Ochain B1 - https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/chainrings/ochain/r-chainring-sp… TLDR: SRAM has taken over manufacturing and has improved the tolerances and sealing of the system to keep stuff from getting in, increasing service intervals. They’ve also introduced an external travel adjust upgrade kit to convert internally adjustable models. And the new B1 models are only available for SRAM 3/8-bolt cranks and Bosch’s CX5 motor. No more Shimano/Race Face models. I’ve ridden one for almost three months and it has faired way better than any Ochain I’ve had in the past. No creaking, no need to clean it out yet. The elastomers...
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AndehM Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
4/26/2026 10:13pm
I got a good ride in on the Tacky Chan Gravity Pro. These finally are the radials for me. They roll fast, brake well, dig into loose dirt, and don't squirm on hardpack or smashing berms. In the new Grav Pro casing, the radial effect seems less than when I tried the Albert or MM, but I think that's for the better. They feel kinda slightly more muted than a normal casing most of the time, but if you hit roots they conform really well rather than pinging off. Really pushing hard into berms or loose corners, they deform and...
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280driver Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/26/2026 6:58pm
From Pinkbike. Also, the reach and stack a bit longer than the Epic 8. No mention of an Evo version. I’m thinking the new bike is a mix of the best attributes of the current Epic 8 and the discontinued Epic WC.
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Finkill Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/24/2026 3:02pm
Quoting measurements to 0.01mm on an aluminium mountain bike frame; they are very very over confident in the manufacturing capability of the factory.
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dolface Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/24/2026 8:40am
That's why they are releasing this now: "Hey boss, can we start teasing the new goods? Not yet, gotta wait until thegromit orders the current version...."
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thegromit Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/24/2026 8:40am
I just got my madonna..........
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Kusa Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/23/2026 9:01pm
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Big Bird Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/22/2026 1:18pm
Page 100 folks. Already a tenth of the way to the third version of Tech Rumors!
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sethimus Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/21/2026 6:53am
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Evil96 Liked a comment about bike check Evil Offering V4 - Project Overboard
4/20/2026 12:34pm
Thanks! Strong spokes and other bits made it braver than expected but it needs to be strong more than light 😅
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sprungmass Added a comment about bike check Evil Offering V4 - Project Overboard
4/20/2026 7:06am
Killer build and impressive weight!
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Evil96 Liked a bike check Evil Offering V4 - Project Overboard
4/20/2026 7:03am
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scoff Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
4/19/2026 9:44pm
Did Niko just win Sea Otter on Aspens??
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
4/19/2026 9:44pm
sure looks like it! chatting w/ him a fair bit before the race, he figured rolling speed was the biggest factor in doing well at sea otter. the side knobs of the aspen were "good enough for the corners" (large contact patch seemed to hold well) and the only sketch braking on the track was really short (after the uphill). apparently the strategy worked.
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