Recent content by Jeffsy29

I second the Osprey Raptor series. I use the 10. Great storage, helmet anchor, ventilation and bladder options. I much prefer the wide bladder opening and just find their system more robust and smartly designed.

@Tomash. If you've not yet watched it, you might get something out of this And another great channel overall (Roxy Rides):

@Binhill1 - Glad the shorter cranks help - what size did you end up running? I use standard OE 165mm cranks, which are shorter than my non-ebike and they're fine. Were/are you running air or coil? I was 270 lbs. kitted up and switched to coil w/ Ava custom damping tune. I rarely have...

@Tomash - I've had my share of falls myself...usually with every new bike I get, e-bike or not! If anything, I'd caution that the more wide, flat, flowy trails can bite you as you'll be going MUCH faster than your brain usually would calculate on your standard analog-bike ride. At least on the...

@Binhill1 - See my reply to Labrador29 above... I suspect it's got nothing to do with motor failures. In my experience, what sees to matter most to avoid pedal strikes: Tie for 1 & 2) Technique & Sag, 3) The rest... (geo, crank arm lengths, etc.).

@Labrador - Make sure you have your sag set up properly. Gear up with hydration, jackets, etc. when measuring; then even check your sag after a few weeks of riding or double-check your PSI. May drop significantly if you require a lot. I severely underestimated the PSI needed for proper sag on...

@Prime - Congrats on your purchase! I wrecked and tore 3 of my rotator-cuff tendons on my maiden voyage on my YT ebike when I first got out on the trails. You easily underestimate your speed on an emtb and it takes some time to adapt to any new bike. In hindisight, I didn't have my air shock...

+1 vote for Timberbell. There's not much substitution* for pre-warning in low-visibility sections or fast descents when you don't have time to react and think "oh....I should ring my bell now" + reaction-time of the recipient which takes way-longer than you'd imagine. Caveat on the Timber: I'm...

+1 vote for Timberbell. There's not much substitution* for pre-warning in low-visibility sections or fast descents when you don't have time to react and think "oh....I should ring my bell now" + reaction-time of the recipient which takes way-longer than you'd imagine. Caveat on the Timber...

I use this one. Light Aluminum chassis. Sturdy enough. Easy to fold up and lean in a corner when not in use. https://feedbacksports.com/products/ultralight-bike-repair-stand?variant=44214811296042

Indeed the specs seem to be incorrect. Worse still, this review claims it comes with 220mm rotors! Overkill for most folks for street use.... I've reached out to Orbea Support to see if they can verify 1) is it possible to do 180 safely and 2) if so, what adaptor.

@Spangoolies - I'm assuming the mfg. is Orbea...they call it "Orbea Vibe Carbon Fork" on the spec. sheet. I guess I'll try their tech support. I didn't think about fork strength as a limiting factor but I suppose the torque has to come from somewhere.

Magura Caliper adapter needed upgrading from 160 PM on Orbea Vibe I know the Vibe isn't an mtb, but hopefully some of you folks with Magura experience might know the answer. The Vibe is Orbea's urban bike and comes with a post-mount caliper and 160mm Magura rotor. A little weak for my mass...

I used Avid/SRAM Disc 40mm Post-Mount Adaptor Sku: BR2041 UPC: 710845714450

Someone mentioned saddle rake, and I’ve found nose-up really helps keep weight off my bars. Flat seems like I’m sliding off the nose for whatever reason and I’m pushing back in the bars just to stay on saddle. Nose up a bit seems to take that pressure off the bars just enough