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    Yep I have emtb set at 5 assist 3 dynamic , 95nm and 600 watts.......and use that for most of any ride. I have cleaned every climb and...
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    I have to admit that ripping around on the new bosch setting of 120nm 750w is addictive and If I want to stand a chance of keeping up...
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    Mikerb replied to the thread Nbd...Whyte ELyte EVO RS.
    I will! Let me know any info you need if you decide to go for this bike. I ride a large E160 RSX and the reach is about the same but...
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    Mikerb posted the thread Nbd...Whyte ELyte EVO RS in Whyte.
    Just bought the above and had my first ride on it so thought I would give some feedback. I am 6ft (183 cm) and I am about 70kg rider...
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    Mikerb replied to the thread Knee Replacement.
    I cannot comment on knee or hip surgery and recovery because at 75 I have no problems with either. I thought it might be worth pointing...
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    Mikerb reacted to Greg Watts's post in the thread Bosch 2.0 updates for gen 4 cx. with Like Like.
    @Mikerb - that's a cracking first real-world report on the 2.0 update, cheers for writing it up properly. Your traction-control theory...
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    Mikerb replied to the thread Bosch 2.0 updates for gen 4 cx..
    Today I did my first forest ride on my Whyte E160 RSX updated with the latest Bosch 2.0. I have always mainly used EMTB mode on this...
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    I find 85 or 90nm with 400% assist the sweet spot for the optimum balance of power and control on all my rides. It suggests to me that...
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    Most emtbs have a low stand over and if the bike also has a dropper post then seat to pedal distance is far less critical. I only ever...
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    Emtb is a relatively small niche in the overall bicycle market and pricing for both complete bikes and components has always been...
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    Mikerb replied to the thread More power, more torque?.
    The battery consumption on that first ride was ridiculous....assume that is a 800 w/h battery? My recent ride of 24 miles used 50% of a...
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    Mikerb replied to the thread More power, more torque?.
    Here is a thought for those with pre power upgrade bikes. I use a gen 3 Levo Comp for country type rides......bridle ways, by ways...
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    Mikerb replied to the thread Loading bike into the Van..
    That will not be stable but worse still the bike will not be secure in the event of an accident. For a single bike your best bet is...
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    Mikerb replied to the thread Saddle Up!.
    Auto purchase for me on every bike is the Ergon SM E Mountain
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    Mikerb replied to the thread More power, more torque?.
    Yep I know it was tongue in cheek but just to point out I only use the motor to get back to the top of a downhill and then it is all...
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