Top Cycling Tech and Trend Predictions for 2026

TL;DR
Dario predicts that cross-country mountain biking will become more popular and stylish, with 32" wheels challenging traditional sizes, bike travel will continue to increase across categories due to tech improvements, adventure racing will grow as a fresh, escapist alternative to enduro, and AI will increasingly influence the bike industry, mainly in operational areas.
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