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Aug 23, 2026 at 5:33

Aug 23, 2026

Video: Elite Men's Winning Run from the 2026 Les Gets DH World Cup

The left right at 2:20 was insane. The forces on the bike woudl be huge let alone the the brain processing speed. Max's style looks effortless, kind of like Jett lawrence (wiyhout really wanting to compare). I get the feeling we are going to see a lot of Max collecting the chocolates at the WC level.

devlin-cycles edspratt's article

Aug 22, 2026 at 9:11

Aug 22, 2026

Harriet Harnden & Max Alran Win Chaotic 2026 Les Gets DH World Cup

@nateb: that's why they should talk more openly. It's funny how in some sports it's openly discussed but some sports shut it down. My take is the sports thet shut it down are the ones skimming off what they shoudl be paying the riders but that is purely conjecture on my part.

devlin-cycles stephanepelletier's article

Aug 11, 2026 at 18:30

Aug 11, 2026

First Look: Moots Updates the Womble Titanium Hardtail

@fred-frod: problem is the range of material properties for carbon is very broad so generalising like you have doesn't work. Yes, in a defined structure when strength for weight is the number one performance metric, then carbon will always win but bike frames are more than just the weight. There are lots of subtle differences that go into designing a frame and all the materials have pros and cons. If you want the lightest bike, go carbon. If that's not your priority then the other materials have merits to use them.

devlin-cycles stephanepelletier's article

Aug 11, 2026 at 18:20

Aug 11, 2026

First Look: Moots Updates the Womble Titanium Hardtail

That's a design or fabrication issue, not an inherent material issue. Ti is 'notch sensitive' compared to other materials used for frame building, so designing without stress risers is important. Most Ti failures I've seen are from very stiff structure straight into thin walls or undercut welds and cracking starting at the toe on material that sees bending/torsion ie. down tubes. Those issues exist for all materials to be fair though.

devlin-cycles pinkbikeaudience's article

Jul 29, 2026 at 21:38

Jul 29, 2026

Rumor Roundup: Things That May or May Not Be Happening In the Bike Industry

@Hsawaknow46: straight from Zoltars mouth!

devlin-cycles pinkbikeaudience's article

Jul 29, 2026 at 18:30

Jul 29, 2026

Rumor Roundup: Things That May or May Not Be Happening In the Bike Industry

Saint will be second half of 2027 at earliest. Not confirmed though.

devlin-cycles Dario-DiGiulio's article

Jul 25, 2026 at 8:32

Jul 25, 2026

5Dev Launches "Shredville" Cockpit, Bridging Drop and Flat Bars to Skirt New Leadville Ruling

@jgainey: they are a sensitive bunch

devlin-cycles mikekazimer's article

Jul 23, 2026 at 8:16

Jul 23, 2026

5 New SPD Trail & DH Pedals Tested: Can Anyone Beat Shimano?

I know it's a SPD article but Time FTW and I will be a dick about it! (with Shimano SPD a very close second)

devlin-cycles Dario-DiGiulio's article

Jul 22, 2026 at 0:19

Jul 22, 2026

Specialized vs Santa Cruz vs Carbon Wasp - We Review Each Other's XC Bikes

XC is not such a hard category of bikes. You can go from elite XC race through to big day of climbing in the mountains. That starts to merge XC in to short travel trail but would still be considered XC. YMMV.

devlin-cycles Dario-DiGiulio's article

Jul 22, 2026 at 0:16

Jul 22, 2026

Specialized vs Santa Cruz vs Carbon Wasp - We Review Each Other's XC Bikes

Damn, PB is a super tough crowd today. The boys were just having a bit of fun. They weren't trying to pass off XC race bikes. These are everyday XC bikes for more all rounded type riding.

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