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A few months ago, I wrote an article about a great bike that didn’t exist and how the Orbea Rise could be that bike. The new Orbea Rise is here...
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Finally, Canyon is out with their first mid-assist, lightweight emtb, the Canyon Neuron:ONfly CF. I expected Canyon to introduce a completely new...
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Turbo Levo SL Alloy - what’s the point?
I have one, weights similar to a carbon kenevo SL.
I don't want/ need a full power e bike so it...
Just bought a 2023 cube hybrid reaction 625watt motor. Wanting to upgrade the speed, it cuts out...
Get a bikespeed rs speedchip. Problem solved
Best security options to prevent theft - don't need another stolen bike
Luckily all stolen bikes were covered separately on my home insurance
They may well return for...
Levo SL 2023 Megathread
It's not the sensor, it's the heart.
Try go on the flat with 110bpm. Then enter a sudden 25%...
Family bike Van
Trafic minibus L2 H1 120cv whithout adblue. You remove (easly) the last back seat, install...
New Nicolai with Pinion gearbox announced
I’d be tempted to remove the shock spacer giving 166mm rear and put on a 170 / 180 fork. The...
Bearing extraction and press tools
Was just in my tool box and come across this
I didn’t have the correct driver to press a...
Reach Adjust Headset Setting
I’m 6’4”. Have a RH4 frame with +5 on the headset. Don’t feel stretched or cramped so it must...
More agile than a Turbo Levo
I was just going by what it says on the Spesh website. 🤷♂️
Where does it say that?
De-Restricting 2024 Canyon Strive:ON
With the experience / pain of "dieselgate" in the minds of the senior executives, I'd imagine...
All New 2023 Orbea Wild
Since it only comes with a 750 or 625wh hr battery you would have to fabricate all of the...
LETS SEE YOUR RIDE FOOTAGE
New 5.5km singletrail in switzerland wallis visperterminen
Welcome to the action camera...
2022 Specialized Levo Expert Large S4: GBP £6000.00
Beware of this "interested party". No one in their right mind would have a UK 25kph bike shipped...
3 bikes, which one to choose?
Thanks for replys! Good information about all bikes, i think i will exclude yt for now because...
(Almost) New Bike Day - RS180 Build
Sounds like a great build! What are the trail conditions like on your trails? I’m running...
Warning: Crestline RS180 RideWrap install diagrams numbering order is all f’ed up!
I recommend cutting some extra wrap pieces to be applied in between the swing arm and each side...
STUnlocker (ex Shimano STEPS Unlocker) Android & Windows App for derestriction/market change and etc
Can this tool raise the power (nm) of a shimano motor over it’s default power . Like e6100 ha 60...
RideControl app worth it?
Yes, but some updates seem to have bricked some bikes in the past so I’m wind if that’s still a...
Vitus E-Mythique VRS builds
No pics but I wound up with Hunt All-Mountain wheels and Maxxis DD tires. Made a huge...
Vitus E-Mythique LT Enduro EMTB - Bargain of the year
Incase anyone was wondering, the stock wheels are really heavy! I picked up a set of Hunt...
Crestline RS180 Skid Plate?
I’ve been interested, I've broken several Crestline plastic bash guards so far and have several...
What did you do to your EBike this week?
Cut the bars from 800 to 760mm — it felt like I was steering a jumbo jet. The funny thing is...
Altitude 2023 - Chaindrop of the upper pulley
Derailleur clutch probably needs cleaning out and readjusting as it's not keeping enough tension...
Official Merida eOne-Sixty thread
New battery cover! Tightened down the battery latch to stop the god awful battery noises...
Bosch CX shutting off randomly
I had a similar issue and it turned out to be the bike lock function. Hasn’t happened again...
What did you buy your ebike this week?
Forgot to mention this little beauty, it's a Sistema stainless vacuum flask , one large cup or...
Michelin E-Wild 2.6 tyres.
Makes no sense to me either… same with ‘E’ rated suspension etc.
It’s all a ploy to put a bigger...
Levo 22 bashguards. Experiences?
Hi all
Looking at a bash guard for my new levo. I’m in a location where everything needs to be...
Crestline RS180 Flipchip
Thanks! The engraving is super hard to see with old man eyes.
New Battery, Strange Display
Will be doing, their TQ techy is on holiday this week
TQ doesn’t replay any technical questions...
Bosch gen 4 cx to gen 4 smart
And the battery, charger, charge port, display...
In other words, everything.
Just got Stance/Embolden Pros
My wife and I just picked up our new bikes, the Embolden E+ 1 Pro and Stance E+ 1 Pro (quite a...
Fox float X2 seal / reducer kit?
The center part should press out. Do you have a vise and somw sockets? Once the center is out...
Low-end Trek vs Specialized vs Giant vs Scott
So we finally got our bikes yesterday. I ended up switching her to the Liv bike, they lowered...
Wiggle...where next ?
The last thing he would want would be to encumbered with any of the old staff, with their...
Choosing an EMTB
I bought a gasgas trail 3 2 month ago and put 460km on it so far and it been rereally good for...
Losing air when unscrewing shock/dropper pump - time for new pump?
Thanks for the suggestions on the Lezyne pumps. I'll definitely check them out.
New brands, old ones going bust
What do you mean what’s going on. It’s called survival of the fittest. Just like any other...
Chain Guide or not to chain guide
That guide’s just like the guide from OneUp Components… who copied who?
At first sight they...
Levo SL (gen1) Dead/Unresponsive Solution Warning Tip
Definitely open. Again I've gone back to the bike and it's ok after 1 hour. I bet after 2 it's...
Bafang M560
For those who use m560, how does it feel compared to m510? I have an m510 FC 1.0 and I find it...
2024 Orbea Wild M11 is almost here!
Sick build - I’m very much interested in that Tigon damper. How is it performing?
Trek Rail 5 Gen 2 rear wheel alternative
Just bought these which are currently on offer, almost within your budget. Not the lightest but...
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2023 Specialized Levo SL Comp Carbon reviewAfter having it for a while is this still a problem? I’m considering this bike but the battery size is meh
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The new 2025 Orbea Rise - my wish come true?Really need to see some frameset-only options for Orbea to make the cost of entry more palatable. -
The new 2025 Orbea Rise - my wish come true?I really like the purple, not sure if this is the blue you mentioned. My Levo has a similar paint work with the exposed carbon layering, I like it! -
The new 2025 Orbea Rise - my wish come true?Got to see the new Rise yesterday. Looks good, but so does the current one IMO. Dealer has a few unspoken for bikes which is available later this...
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The Mondraker Dune is back for 2024You need at least 235mm to slam a OneUP dropper post from my calculations, this seems to be a No Go for a DH inspired bike. Would take a Size... -
The new 2025 Orbea Rise - my wish come true?Sorry to hear your Rise isn't connecting to your Garmin anymore. We have two Rise's and both my Garmin watch and our Garmin Edge's still connect...
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The new 2025 Orbea Rise - my wish come true?Has anyone weighed the Rise SL version with the 420wh battery or the Rise LT version with the same battery? Please post if you have. If you have...
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The new 2025 Orbea Rise - my wish come true?I feel like Orbea's marketing department stepped in too much on this one, trying to leverage the "Rise" brand too much. The 630 Wh LT version...
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The new 2025 Orbea Rise - my wish come true?No, but just waiting for someone to think up how to hack mixed wheel size...longer shock, after market linkage etc -
