sspomer
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sspomer Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
10/8/2026 7:39am two e-bikes using scottish-made intradrive gearbox powertrain have launched. deets and discussion here (our e-bike forum thread) - https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/hub/e-bike-talk-not-tech-rumor-derailme…
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kperras Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
10/8/2026 7:38am
Hey look: we have a forum topic for e-bikes!
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sspomer Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
10/8/2026 7:37am 2 models with the Scottish-made Intradrive Gearbox Powertrain launched - Alutech and new Obscur brand. A big takeaway is that 12 other manufacturers are testing it. We were able to take a spin on a one-off 4-bar frame with the Intradrive at Sea Otter and it was pretty neat. I'll load up the pics first with the PR below. -----------...
sspomer Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
10/8/2026 7:18am Van Rysel 32" XC bike - https://www.vanrysel.com/en-GB/c/lp/van-rysel-mountain-bike-rcr-xc FRÉJUS, FRANCE – October 8th – VAN RYSEL, the high-performance cycling brand born in Lille, today announces a major turning point in its history at Roc d'Azur. Renowned for its excellence on road, gravel and triathlon, VAN RYSEL takes a new step towards its goal of becoming the world's number one cycling brand...
sspomer Added a reply to Red Bull Rampage 2026
10/8/2026 7:08am let's hope weather holds for saturday. not sure how accurate the google summary is, but it looks like it could be pulled off! it's always so hit-and-miss, micro climate-y there. w*** (doing it for you, simcik) and precip forecasts below. STOKED for women's round today!
sspomer Added a reply to Red Bull Rampage 2026
10/8/2026 6:55am mikayla, hannah and janelle last practice vids
sspomer Added a reply to Red Bull Rampage 2026
10/8/2026 6:54am MBA has put out some good, no-frills vids. here's yesterday's practice
sspomer Added a reply to Red Bull Rampage 2026
10/7/2026 6:27pm some new vids from today rob warner's latest vlog kirsten van horne's cam zink
sspomer Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)
10/6/2026 9:51am New Ripper trail tire from Kenda - https://shop.kendatire.com/collections/trail/products/ripper-mountain-b… 2.4" and 2.6" 27.5 x 2.4 - 915g 27.5 x 2.6 - 955g 29 x 2.4 - 955g 29 x 2.6 - 1025g Features: - Neutral-void tread pattern for all-around trail versatility - Fast-rolling design with predictable handling characteristics - Large, broad-based knobs for enhanced braking and cornering traction - Dual-layer compound...
sspomer Added a reply to Red Bull Rampage 2026
10/6/2026 9:03am from perfect to "seriously?" - rampage weather - maybe it will actually work out. wind didn't look bad, but a front moving through like that could be rough.
iceman2058 Liked a reply to forum topic Red Bull Rampage 2026
10/6/2026 9:00am
The men are getting their tires dirty too now, TVS looking dialed already:
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sspomer Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
10/6/2026 7:59am @Between The Tape with a really thorough handlebar flex / comfort test https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/does-handlebar-compliance-actually-im…
sspomer Added a new News Story FINAL RESULTS - World Cup Downhill Lake Placid
10/4/2026 1:12pm
The 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Series Downhill season has concluded in dramatic fashion among the beautiful autumn colors of the Lake Placid region in New York. In terms of racer participation, the...
sspomer Added a reply to Lake Placid World Cup Downhill
10/3/2026 4:40pm Start lists for tomorrow's final. Get your Vital DH Fantasy bets in before Juniors drop! Junior Women FAYOLLE Zoé LOGAR Raina MCLARNON Mary LOGAR Zanna ZIERL Rosa PROULX-ROYDS Tayte DEAVOLL Indy PEIZERAT Cassandre BOADLE Tilly OSTGAARD Aletha Junior Men BERGEN Lenn MALLEN Alex KNIPSCHEER Connor HULSEBOSCH Cole SCHNEEBERGER Raoul GILARDINO Filippo ETHERTON Nick RUTHERFURD Camden BRYANT Boston NÄF Yanis DE...
AndehM Liked a reply to forum topic Lake Placid World Cup Downhill
10/3/2026 3:08pm
I changed my team to not include Asa, in hopes that he does well and wins the overall.
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sspomer Added a new News Story RESULTS - Qualifying, Lake Placid World Cup Downhill
10/3/2026 12:52pm
The final stop of the 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Downhill narrowed down the final racers with qualifying today. Following a torturous first day of practice in goopy mud with the lower features...
dantecusolito Liked a reply to forum topic Lake Placid World Cup Downhill
10/3/2026 12:50pm
Update: yes the rut turned to dust and blew out. Some missed the poles. Some pushed up but a couple just kept going and hoped nobody noticed because their chances were over anyway.
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sspomer Added a reply to Lake Placid World Cup Downhill
10/3/2026 12:49pm 5th thru 13th in Elite Men Q2 between 3:23.458 and 3:23.870! so crazy how close the racing is.
sspomer Added a reply to Lake Placid World Cup Downhill
10/3/2026 12:39pm revised jr. men results came in with - felix griffiths DSQ. rough end to season!
sspomer Added a reply to Lake Placid World Cup Downhill
10/3/2026 12:34pm qualifying results post with everything in one place - https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/news/results-qualifying-lake-placid-world… how INSANE is it that q1 and q2 is not broadcast? literally the most exciting/dramatic part of every weekend w/o fail. richie to gwin