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    Weird Reversed Stem Geo / Chat

    Liking the idea of this stem but at $400 + import duty into UK it could be an expensive experiment. Found this website with a bike geometry calculator which if you input geometry of current bike then under bike number 2 should allow you to change bar and stem dimensions to get an idea of how...
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    eMTB Cleaning / Motor protection

    Had decent results over the years with waterless polish and sponge and bucket every 4th clean
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    Tannus tyre inserts

    Tubeless versions can be difficult to fit depending on tyre used. Maxxis ,Michelin and Vittoria are no problem. Schwalbe and Pirelli can be tight but doable. If using tubed versions then important to get new tubes 1 size smaller then normal to allow room for the insert. Been running both tubed...
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    Tweed Valley . Saturday 11.3.23.

    Just driven up from Liverpool and the roads are fine. Looks like only been light snowfall in Scotland so far this week. Looking forward to the ride.
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    E180RS ....shorter cranks.

    The Miranda ones seem a reasonable price. My bike came with e-thirteen which are more readily available but around £10-20 dearer than Mirda although etill cheaper than Hope, Praxxis etc.
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    E180RS ....shorter cranks.

    Don't follow embn. On the odd occasion I have watched the channel most of the videos seem full of fluff and very little real content. However I liked this video because it is a subject I was researching. What would be interesting is a follow up video testing crank length on more varied UK type...
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    E180RS ....shorter cranks.

    Been thinking about changing from 165 to 155 cranks prmpted by this article. It is a few years old but it is MTB specific. https://www.leelikesbikes.com/shorter-cranks-for-my-stumpy-evo.html
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    Hawkshead , Lake District ( south ) 17th Sept 2022

    I am indeed Wayne. Did it last year and it was the hardest day on an emtb I have ever had. But a good day just the same.
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    ebike connect and kiox

    I have a 2021 bike with cx4 motor and kiox display. I understand it is a difficlult sytem to pair 3rd party HR monitor etc with but the issue of when you stop during a ride while using the app on phone and then when you set off again it stops recording then starts a new route is frustrating...
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    Hawkshead , Lake District ( south ) 17th Sept 2022

    Gutted, can't make this as Bosch ebike challenge is on at GT 17th
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    Cheviot Hills ,Northumberland .Saturday 20th August .

    Evening Guys Even though it was dry, bright and there was no sheep shit around I went out on the ebike today anyway. Thats just how I roll. Had to wear different shoes from last week though as they were still damp.:) Did a bit of trail exploring incase you guys fancied a trip North, by that I...
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    Cheviot Hills ,Northumberland .Saturday 20th August .

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    Cheviot Hills ,Northumberland .Saturday 20th August .

    Really enjoyed meeting every one at the swim class yesterday, had a good time. The fact that the sun was shining in Scotland kept me warm inside.:cool: Just back from a visit to GT today on dry and dusty trails with no sheep shit to be seen. Lokk forward to the next meet.
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