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sprungmass Added a reply to DT Swiss DEG DF
3/16/2026 11:41am I have two sets of Reserve wheels with DEG DF hubs. One carbon frysauce and one AL SL. One is on my 180/170 Madonna with the 20 degree setting and one is on my 160/140 Trek Fuel EX in 10 degree setting. I have also had OChain on the Madonna so I can compare the two. Climbing: DF in 20...
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JerseyMojo Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/16/2026 6:19am
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thegromit Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
3/15/2026 7:16pm
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sprungmass Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/15/2026 8:30am Possibly the a Forbidden e-dreadnought 180/170 with Avinox m2 motor and new Zeb. Also the Reya XC bike.
jasbushey Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/13/2026 11:54am
This is what companies want. You need a new bike bag, a higher price train ticket, a new car, and a new house for your new 32” bike. The Consumerism dream.
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whitesq Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
3/13/2026 10:54am
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pinkrobe Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
3/13/2026 10:54am
I like how the dumpster is slightly smaller in 2024.
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amaranth Liked a reply to forum topic Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
3/13/2026 8:03am
@TEAMROBOT I have an older Intend blackline edge, happy to lend to you guys if you require. Also have an extra set of trinities.
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Masjo Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/12/2026 8:52am
To go along with this, John Karrasch has been doing a lot of tire testing (via Chung method) and recently posted this one for free on his Patreon. 32" Aspen STs over rough cobbles were ~6% faster when you include rolling resistance (9% faster) and aero drag penalty of the larger wheel system. More 29” v 32” Aspen testing… Rough Cobblestones ✅ | Patreon
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sprungmass Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
3/12/2026 6:12am TRP R1s 2.3mm rotors are close to $50 CAD around here and are a killer option. Silent, rust treatment on the rotor spokes and a wear indicator.
TannerVal Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/11/2026 7:38pm
I wonder how fast the Santa Cruz V10 would be with Aspen STs
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kperras Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/11/2026 2:27pm
Unfortunately that is not correct. RC, FC, and WB are all horizontal measurements. CSL is the point to point measurement from center of BB to rear axle, and there's no name (or need) for the equivalent version at the front.
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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/11/2026 11:20am
Great question. You'd think so, but no. Because the BB sits below the axles, and because FC and RC are measured from the center of the hub axle to the center of the BB, the FC and RC don't form a straight line. They form a slight "V" as they both dip down to the BB. Then you consult Pythagorus to get the exact difference in length. [Editor's note: This is wrong. See @kperras post below for full and correct explanation]
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sprungmass Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/11/2026 11:24am Exactly. Also throwing these numbers in https://madscientistmtb.com/bike-geometry-compare/ you can figure out the rest and check the math. Chainstay length is 450.96 for that BB drop and RC length. Effective TT: 619.29, BB height 328 Fun fact: I bought their Heathen and had to use the same calculator to figure out chainstay length so I can cut the t-type chain properly...
Ervin321 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/11/2026 11:02am
Weight is probably the main reason on this bike. And personally I think it makes sense, a lot of short travel bike coming out now with frames weighing as much or more than 150mm bikes like Stumpjumper
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JCL Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/11/2026 9:53am
Apparently the effective is 77 degrees.
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HeatproofGenie Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/11/2026 8:33am
Love the numbers on the Reya. Going to have to put my Epic 8 Evo up for sale I think!
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midwest_gnar Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/11/2026 8:33am
It doesn't seem that low. New Spur has 39mm drop in high and 47 in low. Epic 8 evo also has it around 40 in low. Maybe they also spec 165mm cranks because they are focused on the downhill vs just being a quick climbing xc bike. At least for this bike, probably want to keep the bike light, so no adjustable chainstay.
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bigbrett Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/11/2026 7:12am
Oh man oh man I want to see the weight on that reya. 450mm CS on a truly light bike would be insanely advantageous for tech climbing and huge backcountry missions. That said, quite bummed they chose to make the BB so low. Really should not be a thing on a bike in this class meant to shine on climbs. Gonna be offsetting some of the benefit of the long chain stays on tech climbs. Sad.
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Exedos Liked a bike check Evil Following V3 (build video)
3/11/2026 5:53am
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