Feels like, aside from the Epic 8, everything else is very long in the tooth. Anyone know what we can expect next year? Trying to decide between standing pat with my 2021 Orbea Oiz and waiting…or updating it with Flight Attendant…

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Looks like a few mm here and there + or -, really really close at least for my size M frameset.

new Canyon Word Cup CFR launched today, already on Canyon’s site

Wow, nice bike and well specced for my tastes. I did not have a great experience with Canyon when I had to warranty my road bike or when I had to replace the stem (non standard steerer), so I’m not sure if I’d buy another one…especially a MTB, but I’d consider this. I can’t find rear travel anywhe…

I read that the new Lux is a 120/110 bike. Think it was on escape collective.

[image] Canyon’s new Lux World Cup gets slacker, lighter, and smarter The new Lux World Cup pushes Canyon’s XC race bike into the modern era with updated geometry, more travel, and an adjustable anti-squat system to fine-tune suspension.

Saw a post with some shots of a new Spark out testing on course. https://www.instagram.com/p/DXwT0m5jKuO/?igsh=Z2Z5ZnExdXptMjV4 [IMG_2423]

Looks like they are doing something interesting with the shock position.

Also spotted/reported today on Escape Collective: [image] Spotted: Scott-SRAM is on a new Spark RC The team was seen riding a bike with a revised rear suspension platform in the first practice session of the 2026 Mountain Bike World Cup.

I think it’s interesting that the two-point-pivot shock layout from the Canyon Lux has been adopted (though inverted) by Giant with their newest Anthem, and now Specialized with the Epic 9. :thinking:

What new XC MTBs are expected in 2026?

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jakobhansen888 May 1, 2026, 9:11pm 343

That was the comment I made a few days ago. I have no crystal ball. But I am getting an Epic 9

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