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    Decisions, decisions...

    Hi guys been a while since I've been here but looking for some advice/ opinions ,after 2 years with my 2021 turbo levo I'm thinking about changing ebikes. Have narrowed it down to the Orbea Wild ,Mondraker crafty R or a Focus. I want a Bosh motor with 750wh power pack . Can anyone through any...
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    Cannock riders warning they're at it again 🤬

    IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ AND SHARE. We have been made aware of increased bike thefts on Cannock Chase trails, mainly Upper Cliff… one as early as 6am this morning! Their tactics are to flag down a rider asking for help then stealing their bikes. 😡 POLICE ADVICE: If you are asked to stop, don’t...
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    Unanswered ebike specific chains in the UK.

    Pez i have just ordered the same chain as the bike came with from amazon 23 quid just a SRAM NX EAGLE which bike was delivered with so thought gona be good enough
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    CANNOCK CHASE “ the never ending saga”

    used to be a pub in the 80s called the white house great place to go back then
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    Cannock Chase in the heat - Tues 19/07@0930ish

    did the chase today sunday 16th was on the chase by 930 wasnt to bad but by 1030 it was bloody hot under the tree canopy was murder riding from section to section was nice due to the breeze especially on the ebike . recon tuesday will be crazy if we get what they say is coming .. on a good not...
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    What did you buy your ebike this week?

    just this morning i pulled trigger on a dual guard from sicomtb rear guard and a Maxxis dfr2 for the back wheel recovering after a minor opperation at the min so cant ride so thought it was a good time to get the few bits i needed and try get them all fitted before i ride again in a few weeks
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    Foam tyre inserts ?? Are they worth it

    Yes I have read that about cushcore but are they not supposed to be the bar all others aspire to reach some good reviews on them
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    Foam tyre inserts ?? Are they worth it

    I have the nukeproof tyre inserts in my levo I swopped a tyre out today butcher over to assegia and was all sorted in 5 mins . If your trying to get the tyre off just try to push the insert up a little to allow the bead to pop over the rim and also this needs doing to re fit a tyre. Being 96kg...
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    What tyres? The Ultimate Tyre Thread

    hi Guys forgive me if this has been raised a thousand times before . But how many of you use standard tyres as opposed to stronger side wall tyres or downhill specific tyres . The whole different types of tyres and casings just gives me to much dicision making issues :):)😂
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    Levo SL Gen 1 Levo SL - Motor Overrun

    this is interesting any one had it on a turbo levo . I have only just noticed that in turbo mode the bike will still surge forward once peddles stopped looks like something I need to keep a look out for it getting worse . Also notice a little more noise from motor in eco mode if i am spinning...
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    Let’s Be Careful Out There - Cannock Chase Mugging

    I ride cannock a lot and tbh the amount of bikes we see just left alone out side cafes shops and toilets is unbelievable. If I ride alone I am normally early morning on ebike or after work on my non ebike never leave bikes alone . Normally when on ebike we never ride normal trails and hardly...
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    Hello all - total e-bike newbie from Cannock Chase.

    About time you crossed over now get it done and come out to play
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    Brake swop and hose flushing

    Think i will stick with SRAM that are fitted 😂😂😂😂
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    Brake swop and hose flushing

    i have the Guide re 4pots nothing i dont really like about them i suppose just the reputation and reviews of magura that are tempting me .
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    Brake swop and hose flushing

    Hi Guys have any of you changed brakes but kept them same hoses . I am thinking of changing my levo sram brakes to magura but fully understand that the fluid used is poles apart . Can the the original hoses be used after flushing out with something as i have watched the Yorkshire bike...
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