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    2024 Pivot Shuttle AM

    The Shuttle LT is getting an update, I couldn’t pry any details out of the “source” other than it will be Bosch powered. It's not, only update is new EP801 and lower prices.
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    So, did you keep or sell your non eMTB? Any regrets?

    I have acustic HT to ride with kids and I love it. And still have Status which I have used for bike parks but I`m selling it and do bike park laps with my next emtb.
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    Buying locally vs online

    I have bought all my bikes from LBS. Components I usually by online but bikes and clothing from LBS, I appreciate the service. My Levo got new motor last autumn, after the warranty had expired, but I got it anyway under warranty. My Focus got new Bosch motor 1 and half years ago. Both were...
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    Muddy rides. To wash or not to wash?

    I wash my mtb (e)bikes after every muddy ride with hose, brush and muc off cleaner. Bikes are always in mint conditon.
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    How many km/ before changing a chain and drive train?

    My Levo had a SLX drivetrain. First two chains were in 0,5% after 1000km, third a broke after 150km. I used muc off lubes. Then I changed to Peatys and fourth chain had 1200km and it wasn`t even 0,5% but I changed because I had extra chain and I sold the bike. Huge difference just because of...
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    Shimano Deore XT LINKGLIDE

    Just ordered 11 speed linkglides to my ecommuter. Could have gone 10 speed but it wasn't available from where I wanted to order. I have 11 speed deore, nothing to complaint except cheap deore rear derailleur doesn't like salty winter weather. And hard to find those two smallest sprockets as...
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    The left crank arm just fell off

    This is correct, grease to the bolt and then correct torque. It's almost impossible to get ISIS crank to fall off if this is done right.
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    specialized warranty

    Anything could have happened there, if you didn`t change gear at the time it snapped? Maybe some branch or rock hit it or something. Or maybe it`s just bad quality, in that case Specialized will change it under warranty.
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    Did you change anything after fitting shorter cranks?

    I changed from 165mm to 155mm on Levo and raised seat around same 10mm. On a emtb there`s no need to change chainring. On a acustic bikepark bike I changed from 170mm to 165mm and didn`t do any changes because there`s no sitting and pedalling on a park..and I have dh gearing…😀 Huge benefits on...
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    What ya riding? Pictures thread!

    It`s too cold to ride emtb (-20 celsius) so analog ride today
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    Studded tires on a mountain bike? Trek rail 9.7

    That`s right. I was once riding with a guy who had these. I can tell you that our performance on soft snow was different level because of the tires. But if you are happy with these, I don`t arguee with that.
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    Which drivetrain?

    I have SLX on my Levo, now done over 3000km`s. Replaced chain every 1000km`s. Only problems so far crashing one derailleur and one hanger. If I had to replace whole drivetrain, I would go to XT linkglide because of price and would be able to change gear under load.
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    Studded tires on a mountain bike? Trek rail 9.7

    I have Suomi Tyres Piikkisika 29”x2.6” on my Levo. Probably best spiked tyres for mountain bikes, I mean riding and traction wise, quality is crap, they are thin, hard to get tubelles and lot`s of quality issues. Do not buy 2.25” ice spiker pro for a mountain bike riding, it`s totaly useless...
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    Studded tires on a mountain bike? Trek rail 9.7

    I just put 29” Wratchilds to my analog HT, they were about same size than Bontrager 2.6” XR 4`s they replaced. Can`t say about how good studs will hold but I have 45NRTH Kahvas on my daily Focus Aventura commuter and maybe one stud has come off in three winters 😀. Probably 3000km`s winter riding...
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