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For me, it's not so much the power, but the packaging. I was not using ALL of my Bosch power or even my EP8 juice when I had them. However, given that the newer Avinox bikes are providing full power in a size/weight configuration getting closer to a DH/enduro bike... Why not? To me, the Ebike is more of a commodity than a Trail/Enduro/DH. Kinda sad but true. The other issue is service and resale. Due to the fact that this market is commoditized, at least in my head, I want to future-proof as best as possible. As long as...

I think DJI is going to be really hard to beat long term. They have such an advantage on application and user interface development that their product is going to seem more refined. Beyond that, the access they have to cutting edge, and less regulated battery production and technology is going to make it much easier for them to push that envelope and create custom cells and bespoke battery solutions. The advantage they have with 3 phase motor design, efficiency and development goes without saying... and that is a huge advantage in this space. I also think you're bang on...

Wait? Which hardline? This is the real team rumours were all here for

American Dream Team

Hoping Maxwell all the best in her reset / recharge. Women’s XC has been so sick the past few years and she’s a huge part of it. Glad she’s being as honest with herself as she seems in her interviews.

I agree that this should be celebrated as far as someone doing what’s best for her and has a support network that is sticking with her. I do think that the “sad” part (though I don’t think sad is necessarily the best descriptor) would be that she’s coming off her best season results wise but clearly there are underlying issues that she’s experiencing with either burnout or mental health that have left her needing to make this decision. Only time will tell, but if she emerges on the other side and returns to form or, conversely, doesn’t return to form...

Very sad news indeed.

Very sad news, but so great that she can take a year out. So many top woman of recent years have come and gone. Loana Lecomte. Jenny Risveds comeback. It's so tough at the top of the woman's XC. Top level racing it racing so will anything change, I fear not, but let's hope for best.

This! The vital fangirling over Dak is a bit over the top, yep he's fast, yep he seems like a good guy but so do most other riders and lets face it the riders 10 years his junior are faster or just as fast. Plus is results on the Scott bike are anything to go by it could be a step backwards and it doesn't seem to be working for Benoit Coulanges

Yep.... I don't want to see another Erice first elite year thanks!

Prince andrew to pivot?

If Waite is off Yeti then Yeti have problems. Jonty did great last season but Cami and Tyler were the consistent performers. Will yeti replace Waite?

Pads are not magnetic, the pistons are, and that’s something I believe every brake should have, the spring system is just dumb, magnets are so convenient, and you can run your pads rattle free without thinking about adjusting those springs ( like you need to with ice tech pads making noise )

They might well be copies, but they're not claiming to be Trickstuff brakes, so they're not counterfeits. If no patents have been infringed then fair game as far as I'm concerned. Every other piece of mechanical or electronic technology is practically identical these days, why are we funny about bike parts?

I'm gutted for Bernard Kerr. He wanted it so bad. More inspiration for next race I guess...