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BESV is out with a refreshed line of full suspension emtbs. The cheaper TRS models come with an alloy frame and two options of suspension travel...
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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DT Swiss HX 1501 Spline One 29er Front 110/ 15mm. Rear Boost 148 x 12mm. £275
Sorry to pile on, but these are the HX set, not HXC. HXC are carbon. I was gonna jump on them...
Technophobe question regarding heart monitor on Kiox.
According to the info I could find from Halfords this sounds like any other bluetooth heart rate...
2024 Strive:ON
Just got an orange light error on my strive on crf Ltd.
I think it’s the mini controller , I...
Yeti 160e flip chip
Hi guys, is anyone using a 35% progression setup with an air shock? I’d like to know if someone...
Pic of the Day
Where in BC are you? I'm in the Okanagan.
I was in revelstoke and often went do thru the...
Speedbox. With Bosch performance CX with a kiox display
Speedbox V2 (part number 1350) has been made to work on Bosch smart system including firmware...
ABEC 3 or 5 - what do you think?
If I had to replace the frame bearings again, and I have, I would consider the best quality...
Hello from Italy!
Hello everyone! First of all i’m sorry for my english but i hope to be helpfull anyway… i...
My 2023 Merida e160
Some more upgrades done to the e160 new e-thirteen stem and bars, hope jockey wheels and a 170mm...
Crestline rear mudguard recommendation?
You need to get yourself a Muckynutz!
I cut to fit. It’s what I run in the winter after rain. It...
5 years of EMTB
5 years ago I bought my Haibike FullSeven 7.0 and had so much fun on it, until it was stolen...
Dalby
Dalby is great.
It is tame by bike park standards as in there isn’t really anything hugely...
Help! I've popped out a Saint piston...
If you have not upgraded to Maven by now, you have completely missed the concept of disposable...
Specialized Rider Care is not responsive
A warranty is "against structural defects in material or workmanship". You crashed your bike and...
I created a purely mechanical Turbo Levo speed limit increase
It should not be pushed fully on the cover… there is a spacer thing that you need to use to get...
Bike computer for mountain biking
Keep in mind that Trailforks on a smartphone is a completely different experience than...
Looking for Advice on a new emtb for pulling heavy loads
I regular drag my 90kg body plus steel shop trailer (china.com) plus chainsaw and battery with a...
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BESST tool PRO
Never mind! I managed to get connected to Besst tool, but typical, now its not detecting the...
New Specialized app?
Anyone know how to keep using the old app? I use to be able to use it but after taking my bike...
Hot melt wax - the journey begins
I've had an exceptional experience using SILCA Secret Chain Blend for immersive chain waxing...
Cannondale Moterra, awesome upgrades!!
I guess I have the same problem...Moterra Neo Carbon 1 wanting to swap my original Lyrik fork...
Kiox 300
Only noticed that my Kiox 300, indicates when to change gear, new update? haven't seen it before.
Canyon Spectral:On Smashpot conversion
i ride smashpot in a 36 with grip2 damper 2024 its a damper between grip2 2023 and the new...
SicoMTB - perfect rear mudguard!
On the other hand, the product has been described as a neat solution for preventing creaks and...
2024 Santa Cruz Heckler SL
Have owned my HSL for 8 days, rode it twice, been in the workshop for 6 days with an error code...
RideControlGo powers off mid-Firmware Update
Hi all,
my RideControlGo unit is in red blinking mode after a firmware downgrade.
I have an...
Pivot Shuttle SL Dropper Routing
Ok, i actually got it. It took a lot of wiggling, but I got a shifter cable from the seat tube...
Trek Fuel EXE 9.7 error code
This bike should still be under warranty. Your LBS with be able to diagnose the problem. I’m not...
Rise Up - What are your upgrades?
gotcha - you mean this photo?
are the stays on your bike carbon or alloy on the M20? it's...
2025 Rail speculation ?
It’s a Trek so matching head and seat tube angles, short reach and Vee brakes….. maybe a hub motor.😁
New E-180S Owner Question
Hi all, I've just become the proud owner of an E-180S. Previously had a YT Decoy and I'm just...
Eagle PG1230 NX Eagle 3rd cog bent / Stiffer 12x cassette EMTB specced
Old thread but thought I'd chip in. Just bought a Whyte E-180S with a Bosch/SRAM drivetrain. It...
Battery cover for use without the battery
I can certainly make more, but they are not inexpensive so I am not sure it is worth it for you...
Reign E+ 2022
Someone has noticed that after the last update their ebike consumes much less... I have been on...
Wild FS Team 2022 Chain Ring
Hi All
I quite new to the Ebike world, got myself an Orbea Wild FS Team and want to change the...
"2nd dead bosch gen 4 motor not happy
Well I was out today and it felt good I really enjoyed my dry ride . I forgot all about my three...
Decathlon STILUS Full Suspension Electric Mountain Bike - SRAM SX
Has anyone been successfully using 27.5x2.8" tyres in Stilus v2? I've got an eye on such a tire...
What did you buy your ebike this week?
An even cheaper option would be to purchase this cage with the Ratio pulleys. In stead of going...
How to: Simple Command post service.
After months of trying, I've given up trying to service this f*****g post!
Going to buy an...
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The new 2025 Orbea Rise - my wish come true?Did you got for the LT or SL? Look forward to a ride report. -
A new superlight Cube AMS Hybrid ONE44I don't remember Cube saying anything about max fork length. But adding 10 mm might just be a good idea. It adds a few mm of bottom bracket... -
The new 2025 Orbea Rise - my wish come true?These things are a bit like electric cars worth way less when you drive it off the forecourt, let alone a year later when you have ragged the arse...
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A new superlight Cube AMS Hybrid ONE44Do you think replacing the fork with a 150mm one is a good idea?
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The new 2025 Orbea Rise - my wish come true?I didn’t last long. New Rise(s) on order. After a bit of reading round it looks like the new 630 battery is just 600g heavier than the original... -
The new 2025 Orbea Rise - my wish come true?Some personal thoughts on the Orbea production line (very good) and marketing strategy (very bad)! I am really getting sick and quite mad about...
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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!
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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...