Recent content by arTNC

Yes, but it's kind of disappointing how much control "they" want to inflict when we're talking about off road mountain bikes. Seems odd when compared to dirt motorcycles where you can do just about whatever to change the tune, get more power, and go faster. I realize they have a bit of a...

I'm still mystified as to how Bosch is detecting these tuners. I think it must be something in the software updates and the later, more sophisticated display systems. My Gen 2 Rail 7 with the antique Purion display and a VOLspeed tuner have worked flawlessly from day one back since February or...

What's a tube? :unsure:

This is what our bike shop recommends as a general rule. When I first started using it, it seemed a little too wet for off road use...maybe prone to attracting too much dirt/dust...but that has turned out not to be the case. It doesn't look like it, but there's a fair amount of wax suspended...

This is a common issue in the U.S. and may be common elsewhere. There don't seem to be a lot of young people wanting to go into jobs where they get their hands dirty or solve mechanical problems. Technology can only get us so far. Real diagnosticians are getting in short supply. Kind of sad.

Man, that is such a great resource to have so close to you. No "brown nosing" here...I think that outfit knows their stuff when it comes to these ebike motors. Reading Bearing Man's responses to many of these posts is always informative, and you can tell they've done their homework.

On the need for a ramp may depend on the design of the hitch rack. I mentioned earlier that if you have a rack that will clamp the front wheel, you can pull the rear brake and stand the bike up on its rear wheel. Walk the bike on its rear wheel up to the rack and set the front wheel in the...

Yes, you're right to consider weight, but the 26' toy hauler pictured here has been towed by a 1/2 ton 2012 Ram since 2014 all over the U.S. coast-to-coast over many trips since we've been retired since then. The Ram does have a hemi which helps, but if you're judicious about the weight of the...

On your future RV selection, I highly recommend the toy hauler...and I don't necessarily mean the huge, 5th wheel monsters. I've had different pull-behind RV's over years, but the best choice I ever made was a medium sized toy hauler. Now, while I'm also a motorcycle guy, the beauty of the toy...

Good points. I think my situation will likely be "the ideal" example of how long one of these G4 motors can last. In west Texas and Moab, it's about as dry as you can get, and intentionally and with absolute dedication avoid all water and mud...period. I know you folks in wetter climates...

Agree...I think my OEM chainring on my Trek Rail 7 is a 34, but the 116 link Linkglide chain still had several links requiring removal. Most any time you buy a new chain you'll need to remove links. Besides, one should always have a simple, light chain tool and a spare quick link in their pack...

What a shame. You're missing the fun. :LOL:

Probably just me, but I don't really get the necessity of a carbon frame for a full power emtb.

I believe you'll need 203's with the DB8's, correct? They seem to be out from that location, but surely they're available elsewhere?

I don't know all the technical and regulatory issues that would be involved, but in both of your videos, that terrain could eventually be massaged a bit to turn into a really hoot of a trail. Having been involved in my region where we started with raw, unfriendly terrain, hardcore places can...