Recent content by Bhutanbob

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    Need advice on post hip surgery

    There you go, every person is different! In my case it was expert advice from experienced professionals and the timing was my actual experience.
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    Need advice on post hip surgery

    Recovery depends on the person, their prior fitness, pain tolerance and the surgical technique used. I had a hip replaced in March 2021. I was a avid hiker, runner, road and mtb' er. After my hip failed I kept fit knowing it improved surgical outcomes. My hip was replaced using the anterior...
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    Newbie member from Tasmania with Orbea Rise M10

    I have ridden a lot of ebikes and a Specialised Levo SL in boost would be just as good as a Rise on Trail setting on Kunanyi. I wouldn't rent my bike, too much hassle with insurance. Those dates don't work for me anyway sorry.
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    Newbie member from Tasmania with Orbea Rise M10

    What dates in Jan?
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    Newbie member from Tasmania with Orbea Rise M10

    Missed this sorry, yes I could have seen you near the reservoir on Pilchers, we ride as a group on Thurs nights. After daylight savings ends it meant using lights. I have used 2xMagicshines for more than 10 years. This year last month, all my riding groups are now retired so we start earlier...
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    Newbie member from Tasmania with Orbea Rise M10

    My bike shop, Cyclingo, say there are now more than a handful in Hobart, mostly Alum frames.
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    Levo Gen 2 Alas another stolen Turbo Levo thread-Please Help.....

    City of London Police have a great video covering bike locks on youtube. I suggest you get acquainted with it and research lock pickers to understand how much security each bike lock provides and research how to correctly use a bike lock to lock to posts and railings. In summary, most cable...
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    Shimano XT M8120 Brake pads

    Hi how did these pads go? what sort of riding do you do?
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    Newbie member from Tasmania with Orbea Rise M10

    Wow good place to live in the winter too! Its mainly Mt Wellington and foothills, Meeghan Range and of course Maydena up the road here. Still you are only 3hrs up the road via one of my most fav roads trips; the "Great Eastern Drive"
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    Newbie member from Tasmania with Orbea Rise M10

    My significant other agrees too!! I think she wants one as well now....
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    Newbie member from Tasmania with Orbea Rise M10

    I am in Hobart, there are another in the South I have heard. It is an M20
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    Orbea Rise M10 and Ride Wrap protection

    Has anyone installed a bike protection product for an Orbea Rise with a carbon frame. I have Ride Wrap. The instructions say to remove any removable stickers and any existing protection installed by the manufacturer. Has anyone removed the protection layer located on the downtube near the motor...
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    Newbie member from Tasmania with Orbea Rise M10

    Sick of being at the back of a bunch of my Thursday night riders group and trying to keep up with all of the ebikes, I finally took the plunge. Amazing looking bike, hope it lives up to all the hype and reviews. Have some great trails here to test the bike out!!
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