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    Shimano E8000 derestricting options

    My Wheelsize 29x2.25 --->Circumference 2313 2313 x 0.621=1436 What is the actual speed that my motor will assist up to? How do you calculate it? BTW, thanks for your advice!!
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    To clip or not to clip

    Magpeds are the best pedals I've ever tried!
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    Shimano vs Bosch tuning

    Unfortunately, Canyon doesn't ship to my country. Also this is not a Shimano battery. I need a 100% Shimano system (motor & battery) for warranty purposes.
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    Shimano vs Bosch tuning

    I've recently used the STunlocker app to increase the speed of my Thok emtb (Shimano E8000 motor) from 25 km/h to the USA legal speed limit 32 km/h (you just change electronically the region to USA). I use my bike for all-around purposes (mtb, trekking, urban) and the 32 km/h is spot on for all...
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    yet another chain lube thread

    A) Insert a small rubber/carton piece between the crank arm and the allen key at the point of contact to prevent chipping the crank arm. B) I totally agree re Squirt..... the best solution by far! You should closely follow the instructions for optimum results!
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    Tubed or tubless

    None at all.
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    Tubed or tubless

    That's correct. I just use tubes and armour inserts.
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    Tubed or tubless

    The tubeless insert does NOT offer any more puncture protection than the one you get by using a tubeless set up. Their main intended purpose of use is rim protection during DH drops rather than puncture protection. I've only used the tube version. I've ridden 4500+ km on various surfaces and...
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    Tubed or tubless

    I use tubes with Tannus Armour inserts and Marathon Plus MTB tires. Full puncture protection (sidewalls too). Furthermore, since Tannus prevent pinch flats, I'm also able to use lower pressure than usual tubed tyres. The only drawback is increased weight, but this doesn't really matter with...
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    Predictions on motor combined with transmission gates belted emtb

    Here is another one: Valeo & Effigear Merge an E-Bike Motor With a Gearbox - Eurobike 2021 - Pinkbike
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    Pre-installed front & rear lights

    It seems they switched to Bosch for 2021.
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    Pre-installed front & rear lights

    Nice bike, but unfortunately it has the Bosch motor. I want Shimano.
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    Pre-installed front & rear lights

    Thanks for the link. Yeap, it's gone now. Do you remember the model name?
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    Pre-installed front & rear lights

    Could you share the link cause I cannot locate it?
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    Pre-installed front & rear lights

    Thanks for the suggestions, but I forgot to mention that it's got to also come with a shimano motor and also a dropper seatpost! Any ideas?
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