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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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De-Restricting 2024 Canyon Strive:ON
As a side note - If anyone can get hold of a copy of the Bosch firmware, I can ask around to...
Pic of the Day
Monday 13th May ..
The Three Cols of Torridon.
A fantastic three & a bit days of riding with...
Bearing extraction and press tools
Anyone used Bearing Pro Tools stuff. Made in Scotland and machined to fine tolerances. They do...
2021 Specialized Turbo Levo S-Works S5: £7,500
Price drop £7,500
Open to discussing serious offers
Thanks!
Air Shock stroke lengths
snipped mine out easy, thanks all
Non-ICR headset, internal frame cable guide conversion for the SZZS-specific CEF50
Acros now has the ZS66/40 lower bearing set in stock (they were out for a while) and ready for...
What did you do to your EBike this week?
Lubed the chain, WPL on the Shock and Forks
Cleaned my dropper post
Peatys PT17 on the Pivot...
Transition Relay Owners how's the bike?
Loving the bike so far. The 38s need a bit of fettling to get them tuned just right but I find...
New Nicolai with Pinion gearbox announced
Tangential, couple of my mates have just bought Zerode Katipos. Couple of rides in, one's loving...
Portable Power Stations
Have you used the ecoflow delta max? As can get that for a similar price and it's a bit bigger...
MEGABOBRA: Bosch Smart System Derestriction for Rim Magnet - DIY Project with Support
@megabobra can you PM me please?
Are there any alternatives to Scott Lumen?
For me lumen probably has the best geometry. I need a size XL and i like long rear end. For me...
First e-bike choice
Hello, looking to buy my first e-bike and can’t decide what to order!
I have a budget of...
Recommended bike covers when loaded
Just taken the big decision to install a hitch mounted bike carrier for two bikes. And now...
Reign'24 e+ 2 Hub problems
I have a 2024 Reign e+ 2 with the FH tc500 hubs, These are ment to be 'Cues' and are cartridge...
SZZS specific CEF50-main thread (initial builds and troubleshooting related only)
I make a translated copy/paste of a small report written on the Italian emtb forum:
"As is...
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Official Shimano Service Manual, and User Manuals for all Steps EMTB motors
For those who need the manual on E6100
E6100 Dealers manual, english
Shimano speed sensor
Anyone have experienced a shimano speed sensor failure?
Yes I've experienced the a speed error...
Fox factory 38
the fork was NOTICEABLY more planted in the chop than the Fox 36 with the Grip 2 cartridge...
Crestline RS180 Flipchip
Guys, for the flipchip which way is LT vs ST? Can someone share a picture of yours in Long Travel?
Fox float X2 seal / reducer kit?
If you're asking about the bushings, I think @gmoss is correct: You can move the parts between...
Bafang M560
I have a M510, it had 1.0 but I changed the controller to 2.0, flashed some settings like max...
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TQFreak's Dengfu E55 Build Thread
mr powerup can you please give some advice on a uart controller mod on the m620? wanting a bit...
Official Trek Fuel EXe Megathread!
How do you get the tutorial from popping up everytime thr Trek app is opened?
Anyone seen the new Moterra SL ?
Thus far I have been super impressed with the Moterra SL1.
So jealous! We had one come through...
Levo Gen 4 2024 Rumours
I would kinda like to see a Kenevo replacement, if you follow what other companies are doing...
Levo SL 2023 Megathread
Who tried a mode which adjusts the motor assistance accordingly to your heartrate? How are your...
Rockrider E-st 900 changes upgrades
When riding alone your unwired dropper is good enough, but in group too much fast and unexpected...
First Service... More Power
...or changed the support profiles. If they were all set to zero...or maybe - 1 or 2 or if...
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Discounted Bike and parts Thread - cheap(er) ebikes & stuff
PNW have Range bars on offer at £32.65 + postage (£6) but minus 15% for your order if signed up...
What did you buy your ebike this week?
An SDG Bel Air saddle and a PNW Reach h/bars (10 degree back sweep 30mm rise) with about 20mm...
DH World Cup thread
The track has ripped up nicely and looks really challenging in places.
Best tow bar bike rack
Thule Velospace. Brilliant apart from fidly locks.
I too have a Thule rack .
I always remove...
Heavy on a stock Turbo levo alloy
You'll probably get lots of different opinions about what's the best brakes and my opinion is...
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29er Front and Rear Kenevo
I thought others had successfully mulleted their Kenevos using 29" 180 38s :unsure:
Yes, I (and...
3 bikes, which one to choose?
I am same height as you and I chose size M strive. It feels just right for me. Paint job was not...
New brands, old ones going bust
Are you including specialized and Trek in the niche market?
. It is full sus EMTBs that is the...
McLaren are going into E-bikes.
What the actual Fark?
That is the fuglyest thing i've ever seen. Who ever made the decision to...
Loving this Polygon after a year...
Upgrades - Elite Carbon Wheels and Fox Factory 38 forks.
Can the Brose 2.2 motor be user replaced?
If it’s still under warranty and you’re noticing some grinding I would contact them now. They...
Gen 2 frame bearing replacement cost ?
Once the chain protector was removed, it’s even more impressive, clean cut that one would...
LETS SEE YOUR RIDE FOOTAGE
That’ll make a nice evening ride. I’ve saved your Strava route so will follow the gpx one day...
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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 -
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The new 2025 Orbea Rise - my wish come true?Odd choice offering 2 battery sizes when the current 540wh + extender seems to be optimal for range and weight. More squ's these days in the bike...
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The new 2025 Orbea Rise - my wish come true?Oh, and no issues here connecting my Garmin 530. I do t use the Orbea app - just the included Steps but mostly just a battery and mode fields on...