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Jack‘s starting to sell YT bikes on his instagram. Not that it would surprise anyone but I guess this is proof that he is up for grabs as well

My hunch is that to fund Dak's 2026 on Frameworks racing, you'd have to crowdfund at least $250,000 to cover his salary, mechanics salary, travel, food and accom for both plus extras. Big question rumor wise though, are Frameworks looking to expand? More American talent, a junior to replace Asa? Another elite male?

Hmmm ... after analyzing these 62 different lacing patterns I can conclude the wearer prefers a "Straight European Lacing" method, which, as everyone is well aware, is known for its having a clear benefit for sporting use: The upper horizontal sections of shoelace can be quickly cut through with a knife or scissors in order to more easily remove a boot from a broken, sprained or otherwise injured ankle or foot. So CLEARLY this is someone who is a Euro and has suffered a foot or ankle injury, and it makes it so blatantly transparently obvious who this is, I...

I thought it was very brave of Ebruner to be vulnerable and share how many bikes he and his wife have. It can be tough to come clean. We’re all active or recovering bikes addicts here, and this is supposed to be a supportive community for recovery. Or enabling rationalizations and fostering codependency, if that’s what you’re looking for. Both, really. JUDGEMENT FREE SPACE

It sure would be interesting to know which catalogue wheel this is, because the way the sticker radius doesn't match the rim screams "we bought these at 200$ and are selling them at 800$" I know this thread isn't supposed to be about opinions but come on at least match the radii

Not sure if these guys have come up yet, but I just got to pop around on one. The DJI motor certainly blew my hair back a bit more than I expected, but the bike itself felt extremely dialed. https://www.velduro.com/products/velduro-rogue-r-emtb?srsltid=AfmBOooMB…

Most of the DT 15mm Boost hubs in circulation can't be converted to 20mm. They make a DH version of the 240/350 that is 20mm Boost and can be converted down to 15mm, but most of the hubs out there are the smaller 15mm version that can't be converted up to 20mm. This is dumb IMO, and I was shocked OneUp did something similar, but they don't even make a 20mm version. I assume it's to save a few grams with smaller shell/bearings. Others that will convert include Spank Hex, Hope, and RF Vault.

Elliot may well be on his way to shoot images with Sven Martin this weekend....on a Nukeproof...

@clivegosling I had a 297 AL Dissent for just a few months, had to sell it due to towns/jobs change. What a rig! Would love to get back on it next year. Raw frame-only would be mint. Otherwise: Vivid coil and Boxxer Base, DT FRs, SRAM GX and Base Mavens for under 4K 🥰

Maples and max stay on muc off and till goes to les orres. Unless they set their contracts as a package deal kind of thing. Till has shown promise but not nearly as much as max, and maples has put in a really good season considering his injuries and being on an all french team by himself.

Lotta love for 31.8 bars today, I thought it was all about the 35's! I ride OneUp carbon normally so plenty of flex but I hear you on alloy bars, great feedback all, thanks.

Alloy Giga would be sweet again, thanks for the feedback.

The Vital MTB forum Law strikes again 😂. - "given sufficient time all threads descend into Tech Talk"

Some 50mm rise 31.8 Horizon bars please.

Those bars with the 9⁰ back-sweep 🙏. Burgtec do them but only in a 35mm clamp, the HZN ones have a 31.8mm clamp and better compliance. Oh also I would love to see the Giga back but with an Alloy version, maybe hopping on the trend of super-enduro bikes that have modular bits and can be converted to DH?

I've discussed it with Pagey but it's hard to go racing without sponsorship support and the appetite to go Enduro racing from brands is at an all time low. We can't do everything, DH gives you great coverage across not only World Cups but Hardline, Cerro Abajo etc etc but if we do do an Enduro team, Pagey would be an obvious choice but he's also got a new shop to get up and running so lets see...

I will bet $10, hell maybe $20, that they are.... 1. Going to lose their pants 2. Actually a money laundering scheme.

Hi all, I'm the 'Gosling' being referenced in the Bikeradar article. I had meetings in Les gets with five teams, YT being one and I'll start by saying that Gunnar Franke (Team Manager) is one of the best guys in the pits running a great team with awesome riders and staff. However we (Nukeproof) don't have the budget to go from 'no team' to one of the best, and highest budget teams in the pits when today we are not even selling any bikes. I also feel that we are not the type of brand that wants or needs one...

There is something really odd about the way the announcing style juxtaposes to the weight and gravity of what is happening. Yelling into microphones like overly excited 14 year old boys feels strange when its punctuated by silence of life changing crashes. I have tons of respect for the riders but I did not enjoy watching the little bit I watched this year. Ugh. Gnarly.

This is definitely the last time I watch Rampage live, I really hate seeing crashes and this year was particularly gnarly.