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For what it's worth: I'd still rather have all my tech rumors in one place instead of having to subscribe to a new thread for every new rumor. The current concept of one, singular annual tech rumors thread would work beautifully well if everyone just stuck to posting actual tech news and rumors. The problem is the guys endlessly talking themselves in circles or posting e-bike content (-for which there is a separate thread) or starting completely redundant discussions (like the 78th discussion on the feasibility of gearboxes). Maybe, what this thread needs is a more hands-on approach to moderation...

This may be the first yeti that has interested me in a long time. Better start selling organs now.

Just seen a post on anther site about New trek ebikes coming on 26th(au) Could be the new TQ's??

Genuine question - does Orbea making custom UI, bike battery powered electronic dropper, and custom controls factor into which bike you buy, and if so how high is it on the list? My answer is I give precisely 0 fucks about how the UI looks like as long as it's not shit, and I couldn't care less about electronic droppers being powered internally by the bikes battery or not. This is what I assume Jeff means by "meaningful IP". Imo, such things Orbea are innovating on are likely not high on a buyers checklist, in which geo/weight/ridefeel/power/price&value are much more...

Lynskey has been a failure since day one. They have been regularly selling frames below the market price of raw materials for more than a decade. They really need to hang it up and leave making Ti bikes in Chattanooga to literally, everyone else in that town doing it better.

@CascadeComponents right now...

But those are great fantastic choices in bikes.

Saw this in the background of an Instagram story, must be the new tall boy going away from VPP

A LOT of news about to hit this thread today...here's an appetizer from Norco to start us off: new Sight VLT Alloy with Bosch PX motor delivering 90Nm of torque, 700W max power, and 400% support starting at $4,799 USD. https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/your-invitation-emtb-new-no…

It's always been true that for 'just a few pounds more' you could have a more capable bike, that often ends up being less fun in the real world. Even though I just bought a full power, I quite like the SL category and where it's going. Also the Amflow weights are sort of fantasy. The Avinox motors really never pedal that naturally from everyone I've spoken with. Yes, the reluctor ring provides great traction and a slow ramp up in power, but it still never feels that connected to the rider's input. Furthermore, once the builds are proper, they...

There are some people (including me) who do not want full power tho. I just bought my first e-bike, and after trying the CX5 motor, it was clear to me that full power isn't remotely interesting to me. Where I tried the bike, after 1h of riding I had completed all the trails (6 laps), I wasn't motivated to keep on riding and didn't feel tired (except upper body hehe), and the bike felt like a tank while descending. Not super fun. I'm on the TQ60 (edit: Sight VLT TQ, for those wondering) now and it seems like it the...

I believe you, and I’m curious if any >200lb riders have tried the HPR60 and if has any of the overheating issues during climbing (especially in warm climates) that the HPR50 had for heavy riders? I’d definitely prefer something that feels more natural and is lighter weight, but I shied away from the HPR50 for my first ebike because I’m a chungus and ride in SoCal summers 🐖