Recent content by Hawk13

Loving it. Have racked up over 200 miles so far including a few trail centers. I still want a workout so quite often ride with no assist on flat or small inclines and use eco (in standard settings) to compensate for weight of bike on climbs....knowing that I have extra shove if I need it and...

I like to support my LBS and would always go to them first. I am even willing to pay more if I have used their services - for example test rides or trying on helmets. I think it is rude to use a physical shop to check things over / test fit etc. and then but online. If we don't support them...

Yes Trek removing ML threw me a curve ball as well as that was what I have previously owned. I am 6ft (I know this is actually a meaningless reference and leg / arm / body lengths vary) and chose a medium when I bought my Fuel Exe. I was lucky that my LBS lent me a medium and a large so I was...

Range extender and spare battery arrived today and charging in the garage. Thank you C2W.

@Greg Watts what are the advantages and disadvantages of changing my 150mm air spring to a 160mm air spring on a RockShox Lyrik Select+

@Greg Watts I know that tyre choice is super subjective but in your opinion, what tyre would you choose if you were me (and I'm not gonna tell you what I currently have). I am approaching 100kg fully kitted and ride an 18kg Trek with a TQ motor. I am also too lazy to change tyres for the...

As a fan of SL bikes and peddling, I'm just not sure this brings enough to the table. I bought a Fuel Exe that now weights in at just over 18kgs with pedals. Standard 150 140 suspension can cope with most and tweaks to 160 150 is easy. or @Rob Rides EMTB has built a 19kg enduro rig Trek Fuel...

Hopefully you paid by credit card? If yes, speak to card company and demand a charge back (i.e. refund)

Welcome -nice rigs

If you are in UK be very careful about considering - laws differ. In UK assistance stops at 16mph so you need to grind manually to exceed that. I regularly ride tracks / tow paths when I am linking routes with motor off and you can get above 16mph on flat but it is hard work and you notice...

No mudguards on any of my bikes and I ride all year. Getting muddy is part of the fun (and I have never found any that really work!)

I really wouldn't worry about it using the main battery - how much do you really think it is going to use? My Trek runs the same way - says it has approx. 300 shifts in reserve when the battery is showing as empty. Which I guess could give me an extra metre of drive :)

Welcome - which Mondraker?

New saddle to replace the Bontrager arse axe that came with the bike. Had a Fizik Alliante sitting in garage so have put that on. Strictly speaking it is a road saddle but was comfy on the XC bike so though nothing to lose.

Appreciate the input - will take a look at those as well.