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slimshady Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
6/1/2026 7:14pm
The local brand manager showed us some release schedule along with some model data here at the product launch, earlier this year. Fluid will be the budget Al model line, Optic will return to be the higher tier one, with a slightly higher main pivot (Fluids are optimized for a 30t chainring, Gen 4 Optics will be for a 32t IIRC), but no idler. As someone else said, it'll be a return to the Gen 2 ways. I run my Fluid the way most Norco employees do, with a 210x55 shock (~143mm of rear travel) and a 150mm fork. You...
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Uncle Cliffy Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
6/1/2026 7:14pm You can overshock an Optic to 135…? I’m in!
AgrAde Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
6/1/2026 7:04pm
My gen3 optic + dvo diamond 36 is the same weight as the status 160 + fox 38 it replaced lol. I wouldn't call it a useless bike. It's niche as fuck, but it's excellent at what it does. It's super jibby and the suspension performance is incredible for only 125mm. It's quite stiff and very burly, and rides like it's meant to be ridden at enduro bike pace on enduro bike terrain if you can hold on to it.
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Uncle Cliffy Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
6/1/2026 4:35pm Definitely been curious on trying a gen-3. I’m guessing they’re gonna be pretty affordable soon.
Big Dos Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
6/1/2026 4:34pm
Yep new Optic later in the year, more like Gen2. Gen3 idler version was cool in theory but kinda a useless bike in the real world. It will be interesting to see what they do with the Fluid as it would bring those platforms closely aligned again. Noting that the Revolver also has more travel now, their short(er) travel space is fairly congested.
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Uncle Cliffy Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
6/1/2026 2:30pm Heard a while ago that the Optic is going to go back to a more traditional non-idler design. I also heard they were coming with O-chains… 🤔
thresh Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
6/1/2026 2:26pm
Me: Can we stop and get a 6-bar suspension from Yeti? Mom: We've got 6-bar suspension at home: For older Amflows, but I suppose the new ones might be supported as well: https://www.mklinkage.net/
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Poleczechy Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/29/2026 11:26am
"So, you're telling me that Pivot came all the way to Golden Colorado, a mere 1.5miles from Yeti's HQ to telemetry test one of their bikes?"
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trytochaseme Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/29/2026 11:25am
I made custom crowns for some dorados a few years ago doing the same thing
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Poleczechy Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/29/2026 11:25am
Haha, yeah that was me! I saw it again two weeks ago, it was full of telemetry devices this time. I asked when it was coming out and the guy tried to tell me it was a Pivot this time 'round. Can't imagine how it doesn't get released later this summer/fall as a '27 model considering how tidy it currently looks and the fact they are riding it at high noon on the most popular trail network in the Golden. Might need to just post up in the bushes with a camera next time...
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/29/2026 11:24am
nukeproof DH bike from pit bits that will be fully live soon
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maximumradness Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/29/2026 11:24am
Transition has the dank taco truck thing going on Everyone in Bellingham works for transition or evil or Kona Santa Cruz marketing was absolutely tempting transition to post that photo on purpose Becasue the embargo was like a week away and the bike was ready to ship We got them all looking for ways to sneak the obvious and make it look sneaky or obvious Nobody got fired and many Tallboys have been sold Smugglers still heavier and spur geo Is conservative compared to tb Tacos. It’s all about tacos.
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ChuckDBQ Liked a bike check Tora EVH Downhill Bike - Retro Modern Build
5/24/2026 11:43pm
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ebruner Liked a reply to forum topic E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
5/21/2026 2:06pm
I appreciate your perspective as a motorcycle and car nut from age 13 on. I just want to point out that one of the key difference between vehicles being overpowered and bikes being overpowered... is that when you get a speeding ticket, disorderly conduct ticket (display of power) or wreck your car, they don't close off access to the roads to everyone. They just take away your license, impound your vehicle and/or throw you in jail. There is no mechanic for that in the trail space and thus what happens is that the easy answer is to just remove the...
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Uncle Cliffy Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
5/21/2026 1:39pm I’m sure this access thing is going to be different in whatever area we are talking about. Different land managers, and perspectives. Here in Southern Oregon there are E bikes everywhere. Hikers and other groups have complained about them, but the forest service and the city of Ashland don’t have the manpower or the resources to enforce any of it...
hamncheez2003 Liked a reply to forum topic E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
5/21/2026 12:12pm
Hot take: I agree with them. Keep the 20mph mode? 700 watts, 1200 watts, it's a non issue. Bikes with throttles can be an issue for <20mph, but DJI doesn't make one.
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jalopyj Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/19/2026 7:48pm
@CascadeComponents right now...
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Eae903 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/19/2026 7:48pm
That sounds an awful lot like they actually didn't get the leverage curve they wanted. Nothing wrong with designing a frame to work with the natural progressivity of an air shock, but if you use all the volume spacers in the air shock you spec stock, you probably would be better served with a more progressive leverage curve.
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Skunk Works Suspension Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/19/2026 7:48pm
Frame kinematics that require stuffing air cans full of volume spacers and are a big no-go for coil shocks? Hmmm, I feel like we have been here before.
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amaranth Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/19/2026 1:47pm
Came to echo this...EXT is amazing - they offered to send out a new at the time e-storia at a discount for fitment verification on the Norco Range v1.1 FT while Push said "It doesn't fit". Shrug. Maybe they verified on the FT1.1, or maybe they just didn't want my business. Will never know.
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