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majorjake Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/22/2026 9:49am
New Forbidden Ti hardtails.
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iceman2058 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/22/2026 6:16am
RAAW just dropped updates to the Madonna and the Jibb LT with interchangeable dropouts for more adjustability: https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/raaw-updates-jibb-lt-and-ma… .
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Secondfavteacher Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/20/2026 6:13am
Ibis is planning to release a Ripley SL in a 120/130 configuration. Will lean more XC than the current Ripley (130/140). Release is expected around April, from what I've heard. Was unable to find out if the HD6 was going to be offered as an all-29 option.
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sprungmass Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
1/19/2026 5:10pm Having owned both Code Ultimate stealth and Code RSC with carbon levers, I can attest there is no performance difference. Just a stupider hose routing design in the stealth series.
bigbrett Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
1/19/2026 9:49am
Don’t forget the critically important and informative TR for “tubeless ready”. To very helpfully differentiate it from all the non-tubeless ready mountain bike tires that currently are flooding the market
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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
1/19/2026 9:45am
Maxxis Digestor Maxxis Denominator Maxxis Minotaur Maxxis Mennonite Maxxis Legal Retainer Maxxis Domesticator And my personal vote: the Maxxis HRDHRMX3 Classic I also hope the sidewall tech on the new batch of Maxxis tires in 2026 brings with them an exciting new three letter acronym too, like SDC (Super Defense Casing), so I can run the Maxxis HRDHRMX3 Classic SDC 29x2.5 3C MaxxGrip as a front tire and save the Maxxis DHR2 DH 29x2.4 3C MaxxTerra as a rear tire. But that's just me.
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saskskier Liked a reply to forum topic Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
1/18/2026 7:36pm
Good call on the tape to keep an eye on things. The boys at the shop got a little creative and I think we managed to figure something out. Ultimately, the zip ties along the chainstays are a little looser and we've got a bit of extra line routed by the BB to allow a bit of movement. I'll have to keep an eye out to see if rubbing becomes an issue. All that being said, made it out for another ride yesterday afternoon. The GR4's feel amazing. I love the adjustability in the levers. The trail I rode is...
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sprungmass Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
1/18/2026 9:40am Yikes. That's just how the Madonna is designed unfortunately. You have to remove the shock and cycle the linkage to make sure it doesn't tug on the rear brake line under hard compression. RAAW build video shows this pretty well. I measured 3 times before finalizing the position and also used electrical tape to make sure the hose doesn't creep...
TayRob Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/18/2026 7:29am
The rumor I was told was that every Maven lever is getting a retooling of the “swing link”, since they got so much guff for having a heavy lever feel. If anybody in here has put hands on the latest 13 speed road and gravel stuff, you’ll know Sram can achieve an extremely light lever throw. In other brake rumors, I’ve been told the other S company that makes brakes is ditching Ice Tech, going 2.2mm thick rotors, and abandoning 203mm sizing. Also, that bleed block you’ve been bleeding your 8220 brakes with? It’s wrong. It’s meant for the thicker...
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saskskier Liked a reply to forum topic Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
1/15/2026 7:32pm
This isn't anything other than a "Hope Evo GR4s are the sexiest brakes out there" post with a little side of "Profile makes the best sounding hubs". There is some dry dirt and warm temps in southern Alberta and I've got the day off tomorrow, so will report back on how they perform.
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CascadeComponents Liked a reply to forum topic Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
1/15/2026 8:30am
I have tested stainless castellated pistons with a 1.5mm wall thickness back to back with phenolic. If your goal is to insulate the calipers from heat, the phenolic is better. No contest. Pretty much instantly 10% lower caliper temp in comparison. From a manufacturing standpoint, stainless is easier to deal with. All you need is a mill or lathe and you’re good to go. Phenolic pistons have additives to increase max temp and strength. They are compression molded and then ground to their final OD. Brake pressures can get quite high. I’ve seen 3500psi from a code lever. That’s a...
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ARonBurgundy Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/14/2026 5:49pm
Naur.
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sprungmass Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/10/2026 8:32pm Transition Smuggler? Loved mine
Jason_Schroeder Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
1/9/2026 12:06pm
That tire was in the back of my mind a lot during the HR3 vs. Argotal test. Could be the best of a lot of worlds. Reminds a bit of a Specialized Cannibal which I loved for mixed and moderately deep conditions. Surely we will see the new Maxxis tire in production this year @ARonBurgundy ??
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dolface Liked a reply to forum topic Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
1/7/2026 10:11am
Apologies for the pedantry but you should use a micrometer, not a caliper as many worn rotors have a bit of lip above the brake track and caliper arms will rest on that giving an inaccurate reading. You can also use a dental tool called a Boley Gauge which are often cheaper than micrometers
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RiderMikeCheck1 Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
1/6/2026 6:58pm
@Jason_Schroeder You're going to love the new DHF2, as will many, many others. A High Roller 3 with just a bit more transition and better braking.
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piratetrails Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
12/29/2025 8:49am
It’s an upgrade that gives you free watts on steep climbs and makes your bike look super cool when parked with it tilted back. What’s not hype about that?
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mike_dee Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
12/21/2025 5:27pm
Pantone 144c New logo is shit though.
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