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    Derailleur broken by a wooden stick...

    Did the cage of the derailleur go into the wheel spokes? It's hard to tell from the video... but I'd say best case you just need a new upper jockey wheel. I'd anticipate buying a new derailleur. Inspect the chain, are any of the links twisted? Cassette, same inspect for bent or broken teeth...
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    Dutch trial of 12mph bike lanes - speed and power limit discussion

    In theory sure, but someone opposing this legislation will argue, "if the problem is traveling faster than 12 mph, then it should apply to all cyclist. However, non-ebike cyclists have no way to gauge their speed reliably." I'm not aware of a requirement for a speedometer on ebikes either...
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    SRAM and Shimano

    I've run Shimano 12 spd shifter and RD with SRAM 12 spd mechanical cassette and chain... worked fine. I would measure the cog spacing on both your cassettes. If it's very close, then it should work fine.... like it did for me. Granted I wasn't swapping wheel sets, I just hated the cheap NX...
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    Who actually wants more than 85nm and 400%

    I think he means pro athletes... Obviously opinion, but its a bit philosophical in "what is or what should e/MTB be". MTB is always going to be harder than eMTB. However you can do things on an eMTB you can't on a MTB. You can also make eMTB as hard as you want. Human nature, folks don't...
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    Race: Avinox M1 vs M2S

    You don't know the weight, nor the power input of both riders... plus smaller details like tires and maybe class setting depedning on their speed. So the video isn't useful.
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    Crestline RS 181.2 thread – builds, reviews, technical info

    At this age brother... neither help :ROFLMAO:
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    Show us your meatbike thread

    Pivot Firebird Yeti SB120 Rocky Mountain Blizzard
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    Authorities are waking up...

    The problem is really the way the regulations are written in the US and EU, if we want to believe that motors should only output mechanically 250W and/or 750W peak. We could argue Avinox is pushing the boundaries, but I bet their complaint. Their position is less conservative than say Bosch, for...
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    CX Gen 5 pedal ratchet and ticking

    Coming from a Shimano EP801 I notice the Bosch CX gen 5 is a lot noisier when backpedaling or coasting. The Shimano must have used a sprag clutch on both the pedal input and motor output to the drive spline for chain ring. It was silent back pedaling it. On the Bosch, its quite noisy and...
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    Crestline RS 181.2 thread – builds, reviews, technical info

    That's tough... a 160 mm dropper in the 4 months I rode the bike was fine and I adapted. I was also limited in certain aspects because the frame kept cracking and then breaking (2 frames in 4 months). Honestly, I'd rather have more dropper than whatever the VPP offered on that particular bike...
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    Cable cutters

    I have a Knipex set... really nice. https://www.knipex-tools.com/products/cable-and-wire-rope-shears/wire-rope-shears/wire-rope-shears-tethered-attachment/9561190
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    Crestline RS 181.2 thread – builds, reviews, technical info

    I've had this problem, not Crestline specific, but another VPP style bike. I'm 5'9" with a 32" inseam (floor to nuts), but I only run my saddles roughly 702 mm (BB to saddle top) with 165 cranks. On my current eMTB I'm running the saddle at 707 mm with 160 cranks. Years back I got fitted for...
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    Tweety

    If your lazy... bring it to the bike shop. Problem solved.
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    Fox fork query

    Picture? Fox 36/38 forks using a kabolt axle require a two step installation. First the axle is tightened with the pinch bolt loosened (right leg) and then the pinch bolt is tightened. The right leg "floats" allowing alignment of legs prior to tightening the pinch bolt. QR axles require a...
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    Who actually wants more than 85nm and 400%

    Funny, I did the Bosch 2.0 update the day it released on my gen 5 CX... I still haven't tried the 600% or 120 Nm settings. I don't find a need for more than 340-400% assistance, 85Nm, and 600W at my fitness to help to conquer everything I've ridden on my analog bikes and then some. Sure, when...
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    Crafty 2025/2026: recurring cracks on triangle inserts?

    Some brands learned to leave reveals around similar features. Not having filler/primer/paint up to the edge of the alloy insert/bond line which will naturally flex at a different rate than the surrounding carbon. I heard some brands dealt with a LOT of warranty issues due to similar...
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    Avinox M2S: 1,500W, 150Nm, and a PR Offensive

    The efficiency of ANY current day full power motor is roughly the same... so no. Equal support/torque/watts on a Bosch CX or M2S will drain the battery at a similar rate. You will have more power available on say the M2S, but not more efficient. If your heavy and need generous support, you'll...
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    🚴 Why Don't You Ride to Work or for Everyday Commitments?

    As someone else said... this is an eMTB forum and I don't find the same joy in road riding as my mountain bike. Only commutes are during epic adventure and not work or errands. I want to get to the trails as quickly and safely as possible, plus with a vehicle I can change clothes at the...
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