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michael-douven mikekazimer's article

Nov 7, 2026 at 17:26

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First Ride: Trek's Unreleased 32" Superfly

Ok, but once everyone has them in the field the advantage is zero to racers... this is just forced products to bail a struggling industry.

michael-douven edspratt's article

Oct 16, 2026 at 10:01

Oct 16, 2026

30.5" Wheels to Be Raced at the 2026 Enduro World Championships

Here we go again the 2018 - 29 vs 27.5 vs fat - the loser is the shops and the customers

michael-douven mattwragg's article

Oct 13, 2026 at 10:12

Oct 13, 2026

First Look: Van Rysel RCR-XC 32" Prototype

My worry with all the aero talk on mountain bikes is we will move back to less tech racing. boo!

Selling

Sep 17, 2026 at 13:30

Sep 17, 2026

Like New Light Bicycle Turbo 50 wheels 1300 grams!

$1,350 CAD

Bought in March 2026 - In great condition - only 1300grams comes with extra spokes, stickers and upgraded 48 tooth free hub for faster engagement and ultralight rim. Buyer pays shipping. Does not come with tires, and other componets shown in picture. Selling to get deeper version of the same wheel.

Added 3 photos to Buysell

Sep 17, 2026 at 11:21

Sep 17, 2026

michael-douven mattbeer's article

Aug 6, 2026 at 11:43

Aug 6, 2026

Built Not Bought: André Plarre's Balfa BB7 Inspired Trail Bike

Balfa was ahead of the game for years and these are beautiful. Well done.

michael-douven dean's article

Jul 24, 2026 at 12:02

Jul 24, 2026

Video: Dean Tennant Rides Classic North Shore Trails on a 2002 Norco VPS Launch

I had that bike. They were so short and heavy.

michael-douven stephanepelletier's article

May 29, 2026 at 20:41

May 29, 2026

Video: Dylan Tremblay Preps 10 Vintage Bikes for the BC Bike Race

I bet that FSR still rips

michael-douven mikekazimer's article

Feb 11, 2026 at 12:02

Feb 11, 2026

32" Wheels Aren't Going to Save the Bike Industry

When we were in the 29/plus/27.5 time 2015-2020 being a consumer was horrendous and we can clearly see what the plan is here. Sure, there might be some advantages but more than anything it's just more cost to the consumer in an already tapped out market. Look at road for example. Same wheels forever and the only real change was disc brakes but you can still rock rims if you want as their are plenty of parts around.

michael-douven edspratt's article

Jan 30, 2026 at 20:36

Jan 30, 2026

[UPDATED] Shimano Exits Eurobike 2026 as Troubles Continue for Trade Show

I work in another sport related industry and I was just saying I give it 2 years until we are not doing trade shows anymore. Pre-covid you could barely walk around due to how many people there were and now.. ghost town with only a few vendors keeping things alive.