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sweaman22 Added a reply to DT Swiss DEG DF
5/18/2026 7:17pm Few more days now on the Deg DF including a couple of days shuttling. I like it and it's made a noticable difference to the ride. The DEG hubs are noisy and for some reason they seem to have got louder with the DF installed. I don't know if it's that other stuff is quieter or just fresh service but...
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sweaman22 Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
5/14/2026 4:25pm So episode one is free and the rest is subscribers only. I found it on Spotify under overnight success by escape collective.
sweaman22 Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
5/14/2026 2:46pm Escape collective has just released the first (of several) follow up podcasts on the state of the industry. I've only just started the first but if it's like the previous set they'll be worth a listen.
Kanista Liked a reply to forum topic E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
5/13/2026 11:30am
75nm is a light ebike now. Wow i need to process this
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sweaman22 Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/13/2026 10:46am In Western Canada Roberts composites is good. I've used them twice; both times service was great and you can't tell there was a repair. https://robertscomposites.com/
sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/13/2026 8:56am
political posts and responses deleted. take them to " off the bike"
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sweaman22 Added a reply to DT Swiss DEG DF
5/12/2026 8:48pm Just fitted a DF hub to my Patrol. It's in the 10deg setting and it's made a noticable difference through some of the rough trails we have here (Canadian Rockies). My previous bike was a V1 Druid and whilst I didn't miss too many things from it when I moved to the Patrol I did notice the increased feedback at...
sweaman22 Added a reply to Incredible life span
5/9/2026 4:43pm Are those the same as Nobl? I have a set, maybe slightly younger and not DH... Stiff as a board...
sweaman22 Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
5/9/2026 3:00pm Re: Specialized I think the availability is interesting. I'm potentially in the market for a lightweight e-bike (before they apparently go the way of the dodo) and they are one of the only companies any.of my (Canadian) LBS actually have in stock. I've tried hunting for other options (Trek, Devinchi, Yeti) and there's not a lot on the shop floor...
TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
5/9/2026 2:56pm
An absolutely brutal read to slog through. Sorry! What I meant to say was that the subject matter of Orbea's deep dive failed to fully resonate with the intended audience, yielding a suboptimal reading experience, and failing to deliver a holistic win-win for big-picture strategic partners in the greater bike industry ecosystem.
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Carraig042 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/7/2026 11:43am
This is going to grind some gears... taken from Lewis IG Story.
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Secondfavteacher Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/5/2026 3:49pm
Just spent 10 minutes reading about freehub preferences… Not sure if I can explain to a regular person how much entertainment value this holds for me🍿
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sweaman22 Added a reply to World Cup racing- line spotters
5/1/2026 6:04pm Can't find the original thread. Is this during practice or are they getting live updates during qualifying and finals? Whilst Jackson's POV implies he's got the spare bandwidth (for what of a better term) to listen to instructions whilst also pinning it I'm skeptical it's common......
bikeboardorblade Liked a reply to forum topic Would you rather have too much "Engineered Compliance" or not enough?
4/29/2026 6:09pm
I just want to be like some of my friends who don’t analyze every detail of their bike. They just smoke me, while I’m obsessing over brake lever angle, +/- a PSI and if I’m getting enough carbs per hour.
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dancingwithmyself Liked a reply to forum topic DJI's E-MTB Play: Avinox, Amflow and the Future Business of eebs
4/29/2026 6:34am
I'm really, really concerned about the level of power and assist and what it's ultimately going to mean for the trail system I founded (and still chair) specifically and trail access in general. I think the TQ50 is where ebikes should have started and stopped, but what Avinox is putting out is far beyond anything and totally irresponsible and unprincipled. F*ck them. I know some bike manufacturers may feel like they have to adopt Avinox or go out of business. That's a tough decision, but if you decide Avinox, then please please us any further pandering of any rider-owned, we-care-about-the-sport...
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sweaman22 Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
4/28/2026 7:25pm Because as the line between mountain bikes and electric motor bikes continues to blur there are potentially considerable knock-on effects especially (IMHO) wth respect to access and what companies are investing or trying to sell.
sweaman22 Added a reply to Ochain R and t type sram chainrings.
4/28/2026 5:01pm Rumours on NSMB that a 30 might be bodged in... Either way SRAM only means I'll be looking at Sidekick/ DT DF
AvgMTBEnjoyer Liked a reply to forum topic Is Leatt the only game in town for convertible helmets
4/25/2026 6:22pm
The MET Parachute MIPS saved my brother from a really bad TBI so I have to recommend it. I also run it and it's nice to only have one helmet for everything
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Primoz Liked a reply to forum topic Is Leatt the only game in town for convertible helmets
4/25/2026 6:22pm
Not sure if it's still available or if it's available in Canada, but I've heard a few people loving the Arbitrator from Sweet: https://www.sweetprotection.com/eu/en/arbitrator-mips-helmet-matte-blac…
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kperras Liked a reply to forum topic 30.5 VS 32s- People actually on board… Duke it out
4/25/2026 10:15am
These segmentation activities are just what the bike industry needed after emerging from post-covid inventory challenges and begin to enter supply chain pressures caused by the gulf war.
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