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SteveClimber Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/30/2026 2:00am The road/gravel world are surprisingly hesitant to innovation and change, and the UCI really lock down formats to prevent development. Minimum weight has been the same for 15+ years (6.8kg), bikes still have to be dual triangle etc. For a while roadies went down narrower tyres falsely believing they were more aerodynamic and rolled faster. I think it would take...
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SteveClimber Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
1/29/2026 1:35pm Wish I could read the whole article. Thanks for the link. It's still staggering just how many people though people would buy 2x the amount of bicycles per year indefinitely during the COVID boom, and purchase rate wouldn't return to the long run average.
SteveClimber Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/28/2026 3:43pm Yeah but you have to remember, someone will see 120mm hubs and decide their next fork also needs a better bracing angle etc, and then go ultra boost in the rear to match and it's 2016 again and none of your wheel sets are relevant anymore and your short on gas money to get to the bike park and then.....
Jotegr Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/28/2026 3:39pm
Rims aren't forever, but some Chris King and similar quality hubs sure feel close.
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SteveClimber Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/28/2026 12:00pm It's using a 110mm boost hub which is nice. I'm fearful that the new 32" wheels will move to uber boost or some bullshit
SteveClimber Added a reply to MTB Handlebar Diameter Debates - 31.8 vs 35 and more
1/23/2026 3:04pm Pick a handlebar diameter and be a dick about it
SteveClimber Added a reply to 2026 Team Rumors
1/23/2026 12:44pm I think it's safe to say that Red bull are prioritising athletes that make content. Laurie and Remy have been pretty quiet over the last few years, despite being amazing riders. Whereas Matt Jones keeps his because he is constantly making content for them
SteveClimber Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/21/2026 9:56pm I think 2 Chainz might be more efficient than a high pivot idler setup. The small chain has excellent wrap and chain line so it really wouldn't be much efficiency loss, leaving you with a normal drive train (assuming the chain line isn't much worse because of it).
sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
1/21/2026 2:13pm
fwiw, last year was the first year we ever had to pay to get lawlor his creds at a world cup. $3k for the races we attended. it's not a budget killer for us, but $3k goes along way on other projects for us.
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davetrumpore1 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
1/21/2026 12:51pm
Hi, long time WC media guy here (14 years long).. I'm also very curious to hear some names and facts about this from you But in the meantime let me share some of my own. Each team is allowed to register photographers and videographers (each team then receives a set number of photo and video bibs for the season). if someone doesnt work for a team they can register as independent media once they have letters of assignment from a verified media outlet. there are little to no restrictions as to what can be shot/posted. This hasnt changed since the...
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SteveClimber Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/21/2026 12:48pm Was the photo taken in BC? Does anyone know, all the guesses are NA brands so I think that excludes anything from Europe. Also that seat tube top tube gusset is farking horrendous, looks like they found a random piece of stock lying around and just slapped it in there
SteveClimber Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/20/2026 5:00pm Pinkbike and EnduroMTB(?) did handlebar roundups recently where they tested the bars to have a gander at.
SteveClimber Added a reply to 2026 Team Rumors
1/20/2026 11:30am Why are you being such a narc? Quite a few people in here can't post the concrete information they know as they could be identified as the leaker. Leave the dude alone, it's called rumours for a reason.
SteveClimber Added a reply to 2026 Team Rumors
1/19/2026 4:48pm Huh, I thought i always thought it was from Independent trucks (skate).
SteveClimber Added a reply to 2026 Team Rumors
1/18/2026 12:46pm Nope. I asked and they considered it. But said it's a significant step, they're happy doing protection for now.
SteveClimber Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/18/2026 12:45pm Maybe I'm mistaken, but before the current Firebird released (after the Phoenix) we saw photos of a carbon prototype of a 2 chains Firebird, that obviously they didn't continue with. This is either and old prototype, or another brands bike in my opinion. @Trocko I think people are staying away from aftermarket Phoenix parts seeing how the frames are doing...
SteveClimber Added a reply to 2026 Team Rumors
1/16/2026 11:46pm Wait? Which hardline? This is the real team rumours were all here for
SteveClimber Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/16/2026 1:13pm A huge benefit for electronic derailleurs is service time. Which is also a big reason why SRAM have pushed electronics to begin with. For mechanics it means everytime they do a rebuild/bearing swap it means no derailleur shenanigans.
SteveClimber Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/12/2026 5:32pm Tucking isn't the best guide to go by, as there are often sections where you would want to tuck, but can't as you have to pump or absorb bumps etc. If you imagine aero farings on a bike, the leogang motorway. Ft bill motorway and the lake placids lower section would all be faster with a more aero setup. By...
SteveClimber Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
1/9/2026 1:10pm Time patented ATAC in 1998, that would have expired by now, so I'm presuming anyone can make a similar system? As a time pedal user I'm surprised more people haven't copied it. It works so well. But I guess it does have more natural float than an SPD