Recent content by MarkB

I've got the 200mm towards the battery holder cable. I bought it with my bike and that's what the shop supplied. I use the lower battery \ bottle mount bolts and I think I could use a shorter one as the cable does a bit of an s bend but it fits fine.

I've got a new 4pot xt caliper for the rear (only 2pot xt fitted as standard) and the hose needs shortening too so I was looking to time the bearing replacement with that as well 👍

Unfortunately I don't think there is as the frame has been specifically designed to take the Acros angle adjust bearing cups. This is why I was investigating longer lasting and better sealed bearings so that I only have to disassemble and bleed my brake once.

I think they were originally designed for food production machinery. They use a lube injected polymer instead of a cage in the bearing https://www.airevelobearings.com/product/mh-p16-slt-bo-slt-headset-bearing-40-x-52-x-7-45-45/

I have an internally routed angle adjust headset on my Cube AMS Hybrid and unfortunately can't change it for a more sensible headset like an Easybikeparts one Has anyone used solid lube bearings in a headset? They would seem to be a good long lasting alternative to the original bearings. The...

I've got the SLX version and absolutely love it. Just clicked over 2200 miles in the 15 months I've had it. It's my first emtb and, for me, perfect for the trail and xc-ish riding I do. I use a powermore 250 for really big rides and get well over 30 miles and more than 1500m of elevation. Enjoy