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neons97
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neons97 edspratt's article
Jul 3, 2026 at 10:56
Jul 3, 2026
Video: Rae Morrison & Ronja Blöchlinger Preview the New La Thuile XC World Cup Course
Rae: "I want an ebike"
Ronja: "No! That would be so lame"
Sponsors won't be happy with that honest opinion.
neons97 jessie-mmorgan's article
Jun 26, 2026 at 10:15
Jun 26, 2026
Jessie-May's Day 2 Randoms - Eurobike 2026
Where can I buy Nuton parts? That cassette looks amazing. Nothing shows up on a google search.
neons97 Dario-DiGiulio's article
Jun 26, 2026 at 8:14
Jun 26, 2026
First Look: The Orbea Wild TR eMTB Targets a Wider Audience
@willshw123: my take is that they weren't sure which drive system would prevail in 2026...so when they started designing these 2-3 years ago, they played it safe to have at least 1 of each of the 3 major players.
It also is good business practice to not put all your eggs in one basket. Let's say one of those suppliers goes belly-up...or has significant production constraints...that can limit your sales/production due to a single source component. Time will tell if this was true or an issue at all. But we probably all know that anyone spec'ing a shimano 801 motor in 2026 is likely dead out of the water from a sales perspective. They wouldn't have known that 3 years ago.
neons97 stephanepelletier's article
May 14, 2026 at 7:50
May 14, 2026
Frames from $150: Knolly’s Canadian Headquarters Up for Public Auction
This really isn't a "bankers" problem. The business put themselves in a position where they owed far more money than they were able to pay. This is purely on the management of the business (likely brought on by current economic conditions and state of the industry, and the management not having the foresight, strategy or capacity to adjust accordingly).
neons97 stephanepelletier's article
May 14, 2026 at 7:48
May 14, 2026
Frames from $150: Knolly’s Canadian Headquarters Up for Public Auction
Why the heck are people bidding so early? There's 11 days till auction end. #1 rule of auctions...bid in the last few minutes!
neons97 mattbeer's article
May 13, 2026 at 13:19
May 13, 2026
First Look: The Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay 3 Gets More Power and a New Suspension Layout
If this was listed at 55% lower MSRP...I honestly think the comments would be different. They'd be saying: "Wow, it doesn't look amazing, but that's a great e-bike for that price." The fact that it's still $12.5K in the top trim with very outdated powertrain (DJI have really disrupted and changed consumer expectations) is definitely part of the problem here.
neons97 stephanepelletier's article
Apr 14, 2026 at 7:07
Apr 14, 2026
Revel Bikes Launches Concept Labs to Showcase Experimental Development
Making your own in-house prototypes is clearly a unique advantage. Doing it in Ti just makes it the most expensive possible way to execute that competitive advantage.
neons97 raceface's article
Apr 6, 2026 at 9:33
Apr 6, 2026
The Same But Different: Race Face Releases New Turbine Stem
I own 3 of these in my fleet now. I've probably owned a dozen of them in various lengths and colours over the past decade. Not a single one bought at MSRP. Most purchased for 40-50% off new in box. They go on sale very often.
neons97 raceface's article
Apr 6, 2026 at 9:31
Apr 6, 2026
The Same But Different: Race Face Releases New Turbine Stem
Black or Champagne gold colourways...the stem was nice then, and still nice in its final days. I've probably owned a dozen over the years in different lengths and colours. 3 of my 4 bikes still using the Turbine R stems. Can't beat them for function, design and value...especially when they cleared them out at the end for 50% off. Bought 2 of them.
This one brings so little to the table. Very very subtle changes. Fasteners that don't corrode as quick is a big win. The Turbine R fasteners corrode quick despite being black anodized. But those are easy to change out.
neons97 jam-collective's article
Apr 2, 2026 at 6:05
Apr 2, 2026
Ortovox Introduces First Mountain Biking Collection
^This!!! 50% off is my starting point when I actually need a new piece to add to my wardrobe. 70% off and I'll probably impulse purchase something I didn't really need. But $575 USD cycling jacket.. even at 70% off, I wouldn't be lured into an impulse buy.
