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  1. Kiwimike

    New universal kickstand is brilliant

    I’ve been using this universal through-axle kickstand for a month, and it’s genius. Not cheap at €130-ish. But it will fit any through-axle-equipped bike, now and in future as the threads are swappable. And it can fit a trailer hitch at the same time. You can swap it between bikes of different...
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    Bosch CX (BDU450, Kiox) 503 speed sensor fault - disappeared

    Went on a 20k canal path ride. At the start there was an intermittent 503 speed sensor error, that eventually became permanent. No change of magnet etc. The assist never stopped completely, just felt like Eco mode. Was able to pedal in the 11T cog and keep up with the group. Speed showing 0. So...
  3. Kiwimike

    New XTR Link Glide 11s mech - running off Bosch Gen4 (non-Smart) motor?

    So the new XTR mech looks awesome - I was so pleased to see the eMTB version is 11s Link Glide! But it can ONLY run off the motor - there's no Link Glide battery-powered option. OK, so it needs wiring. But tit also looks like they have only made a wire for the Smart system High Power Port, not...
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    Ride review - Cairngorms Inner Loop in two days / using two batteries

    Cairngorms inner loop ride report: Bosch CX motor, rode using eMTB mode the whole way, two 625w batteries, two days, overnight at Smugglers hostel in Tomintoul to charge. Day 1: 115km / 1500m all of first bty and 31% left of second. 5:30 ride time, 7:30 elapsed with eating and faff. Day 2...
  5. Kiwimike

    Best shock upgrade for Stilus? And which options?

    Looking to upgrade my V2 Deluxe Select with something nicer / more-tunable, to match the Lyrik Select + up front. As I have a SRAM dealer account, I'm thinking a RS Super Deluxe Ultimate RC2T. But lordy there are options. In the 205 x 65mm range, there are four sepeate builds: LINEAR AIR, 0...
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    Rail (625Wh) New Trek Rail 7 snapping chains, bent e-13 ring, trashed chainguide

    Firrst serious ride out with a mate on his new Rail 7 - and what a complete shambles. M7100 (SLX) chain snapped *twice* and derailed *4 times*. Bike is new - like less than 100km new. On the last run (when we gave up) the E13 chainguide snapped off along with the chain breaking - plastic junk...
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    How to carry a spare battery

    Hi all. If you don't want to wear a £200 battery backpack, this £60 Stashers bag is a cracking solution for carrying a large (Bosch 625 Powertube) battery, or a lot of beer (4 cans). See photo, mid-Cairngorms multi-battery marathon. The pilot here (Lord Eric The Faff of Spittalfield) had just...
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    Silca Synerg-E ebike lube - on test

    Hi all I'm testing the Synerg-E E-bike Lube Silca Synerg-E lube - and a few hundred miles in, it's great stuff. Very clean chain/mech/cassette, easy to apply, no buildup of residue = no grinding paste eating the chain. It's the same stuff as their Synergetic lube which is rated the best wet...
  9. Kiwimike

    Review EVOC FR E-trail 20L backpack

    Product Image: Product name: EVOC FR E-trail 20L backpack Price paid: £200 Score (out of 10): 8 Review: Hey all - I wrote this review for Off-road.cc - posting here as I imagine y’all will be interested...
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    Cube Reaction bty questions

    Hi all, I’m helping a mate buy a bike for his wife. He has a 625W Bosch CX-equipped bike so keen to stick with batteries they can swap on rides if needed. Reactions look like good VFM. So my question is - do all Cube Reactions take 625W *Horizontal* Powertubes? If they come with 500W, can the...
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    Expected range with two batteries

    Yesterday I did a 100k loop with 2,200m climbing, all offroad. Used a 500W & 625W bty (EVOC FR backpack). Partly-used each bty (30%) then stopped in at Escape Route Pitlochry and recharged both batteries from 70% to full (45 mins coffee & Cake and loo stop). Turned out I didn't need to, as got...
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    Chainstay kickstand for Stilus?

    I'm looking for a kickstand for my Stilus - my wife's Giant Liv has the standard euro mount with a Pletscher stand and it's brilliant. But Decathlon didn't spec it, and as it's a FS with pivot between chain & seat stays the nicer Pletscher or orhter brands with a two-location clamp don't work...
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