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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Whistler World Cup Downhill
9/22/2026 12:31am
haven't confirmed (maybe someone here can?) but have heard that garbanzo gondola closes wednesday for the season, so accessing the course/race by riding down isn't an option. creekside gondola won't be open for riding (it may already be closed?) and single-ride lift tickets for spectating to hike down are $27. we'll try to find out for sure, but if anyone here already knows, please add the intel.
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
9/16/2026 10:52pm
to everyone bummed on the discussions and derailment, there is that novel idea of starting unique threads for unique topics.
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j0lsrud Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
9/16/2026 10:52pm
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdRn56HCRmw/?stkn=bHh1cmVxaWx4em9s Something new from Magura in a couple of days
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Big Bird Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
9/16/2026 10:51pm
Carbon design and warranty issues and Bickering About it. Now back to Tech Rumors!
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lowpivot Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
9/16/2026 10:49pm
Can we just cut to the chase and pre-emptively ban Dougal? I thought this place was the last safe haven from his bullshit. The schtick of poo-pooing everything on the planet is old as dirt and he ruins every conversation he butts in on. Doogs, you spend an awful lot of time on forums for someone who claims to be so busy. Go farm downvotes somewhere else.
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Evwan Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
9/16/2026 10:46pm
Whistler parking lot 1 reporting in - I just saw @Jason_Schroeder roll past on a very production looking norco DH race bike 🤘
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JustinFox Liked a bike check Cannondale Super V Active 3000
8/2/2026 10:39am
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straightline Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/8/2026 10:40pm Please fish for some info about the possibility of using the new suspension layout on a pedal friendly bike. Not ebike. I still love my old enduro and still think it is an amazing bike, albeit a few geo numbers slightly out of date. Or maybe they have given up on the long travel non assisted pedal friendly bikes altogether...
Buckets Up Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/22/2026 11:37pm
It’s a satire page. Once you’re aware it’s great entertainment.
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straightline Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)
4/14/2026 12:45am Interesting. I off course realize that this stuff doesn’t matter much for us “happy to be out riding” crew, but in the world of incremental improvements it would be interesting to hear from the World Cup pits if they have some protocol for when tires typically perform best and details around the process
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4/13/2026 6:16am I agree with you. But do you think brand new tires require a bit of "run in" to function optimal in DH as well?
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4/12/2026 10:30pm But do we think those imperfections influence grip for a couple of runs before they wear off? I was thinking in the context of World Cup racing with incremental gains that it could matter. Just saw video from Paris-Roubaix as well and the mechanic took a sandpaper over brand new tires to ensure no release agent is left on the...
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4/11/2026 11:52am Question to all tire experts in this forum. When you have a lot of rubber hairs from production on the tire like the one Finn has on his bike, will that influence the grip a bit before they obviously fall off at some point. Also seen a rubber centre "mohawk" on some tires from production as well and one should...
sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
1/8/2026 6:18am
Aaron Gwin on Frameworks is official. We have some cool pics from test camp and exclusive interviews with Gwin, Neko, and Aaron's mechanic, James McAllister here - https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/aaron-gwin-joins-frameworks-racing-tr… #USDH
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
12/28/2025 8:05am
tech rumors forum update - you've spoken and have been heard we'll lock out this thread at the end of the year (no matter what, it's just too darn big now), and will carry on with yearly tech rumors threads that will be stickied for easy participation. the 2026 thread is already underway here (not yet stickied) i just want to thank everyone for their feedback and insight on what this piece of the vital community means.
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Evwan Liked a reply to forum topic Shimano/TRP Maven - S-tier braking (Shaven/Traven)
12/14/2025 11:19pm
I hit the steeps in Santa Cruz today with the shaven brakes and I’m pretty blown away with how powerful they are. It feels like a >50% increase in power from xt with MTX pads. I’m using the stock organic maven pads and it’s by far the strongest brake I have ever used. I had more control than I’ve ever had on the steepest trails. I’m a big fan of the maven calipers after today. Unfortunately I have also confirmed that the XT wandering is due to the lever. On sustained DH, the lever does pump out just a little...
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PUSH Industries Liked a reply to forum topic Suspension Component Technology/Functionality Discussion
12/8/2025 11:08pm
@TEAMROBOT @WalrusRider the system in the Ohlins fork is a fixed adapter attached to the damper and provides a reduced lower leg air spring volume on the right side of the fork. It could be used in both an air and coil version of their fork. The Sub Chamber found in our NINE ONE is integrated into the spring system and, as mentioned, can be toggled on and off externally by the rider via a switch on the top of the fork leg.
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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic Suspension Component Technology/Functionality Discussion
10/21/2025 10:59pm
Just looked at the graphic on the Diaz site, and while it took me a minute to figure out exactly what I was looking at, dang that's smart. The lower chamber ramp in a Zeb is a real bummer, and I think (if it works as advertised), the Diaz Lower Runt looks like a great idea to fix it. Bravo.
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Jason_Schroeder Liked a comment about Feature Racing Four World Cup Winning Downhill Bikes - Vital's Summer of Downhill
10/17/2025 2:21pm
I disagree. I don't think after months and months of testing we would have uncovered more about the bikes that would offset the extra time/cost we'd have put in. To be clear, this was not a scientific test. Also, I'm not sure what kinda budget you think we got over here but it does not include months of testing in a bike park. The goal was to put down a timed run on a familiar track after we had each bike setup and feeling comfortable to see how times compared against how we felt on the bikes. And to help...
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Johnboy Liked a reply to forum topic Suspension Component Technology/Functionality Discussion
9/17/2025 11:43am
I have also done a lot of Alice in wonderland research and will machine something up next week when I'm back in the office.
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