Recent content by Underblu

I wouldn’t consider any of the better eMTBs built in the last 5 or so years obsolete. Have there been improvements to various designs and components -sure -but that doesn’t necessarily make the predecessor obsolete. An M1 or M2 MacBook Pro is a several generations behind the latest and...

Mine is the thicker through axle with a lever on the end

I’ve noticed a little bit of lag when going from freewheeling (coasting) to pedaling. I also hear something of a clank when re-engaging the pedal under load. I’m thinking maybe it‘s the DTSwiss hub (I believe the 370) that came stock on my 2021 Santa Cruz Heckler MX-S. I’m looking for a hub...

Thanks again everyone for all the helpful feedback! I checked the front tire and the calipers look to be in alignment. The back too. I’m wondering if it could be a hub. What I know it that it really squeaks or creaks. Sounds like an out of tune horn. It is rpm dependent and somewhat...

Thank you for this additional info! I guess my next move is to get a bike stand as I am not sure if this can be done without one

Thank you so much for your insight. I will try that.

I had Code RSCs installed on my Heckler MX and ever since that time I’ve gotten brake squeak when moving forward. Oddly, when I move the bike backwards there is no squeak. I can tell it’s the front break because when I squeeze (engage) the front break the squeaking stops. Could it be a...

Thank you Dan and Astro for the reply. Now I’m thinking perhaps my charger does work but for some reason it’s just not connecting to the battery.

I’m trying to trouble shoot why my Santa Cruz Heckler as the battery isn’t charging. I’m hoping it’s just a bad charger. When I plug my shimano charger in to the outlet the LED does not light up. It does not light up when connected to my bike. I forget if the LED lights up whwn plugged in...

I suppose for those doing more DH rides, the new Heckler geometry makes sense but where does the Bullit fit in. It become almost redundant imho. It seems that the trend is longer and slacker with more travel but does everyone need a DH bike. I have the original Heckler MX-S and love it. The...

I have the eco on my M20 set to the minimal boost and NM. Like I said, it‘s a very natural and responsive bike which is in part due to its light weight. I can detect a slight difference between eco and off but the EP8 mated to the M20 never feels intrusive or artificial. I suppose in eco, the...

I can’t really say because I ride almost exclusively in eco.

Imho, you can’t go wrong with either. Like I said, I love my 45lb Heckler MX-S which I believe has a similar weight and battery capacity to the H15. Afaic, midweight (around 45 lbs) and lightweight (around 40 lbs) are the way to go. One of the deciding factors for me buying the Heckler MX-S...

I have a Rise M20 and a Heckler MX-S. The Heckler is similar in weight to the H15 and has a similar sized battery. While I love both the Heckler and Rise equally, the weight differential makes a difference. The Heckler feels more plush while the M20 feels more poppy for lack of a better...