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    Do Rail7 2021 Bosch purion controllers have a Cadence reading?

    Wanting to measure Cadence but I don’t think there is a measure visible on the Purion controller- does anyone know if this is possible, or can be added as an extra? otherwise suggestions for other options would be appreciated .. thanks .
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    Thule Compact rack versus XT

    the straps are a Thule ‘extra’.. I bought the rack through my local bike shop here in Havelock North and they had the straps in stock .. I think they were $30 for a pair. I paid $1475 for the rack so you should hopefully get one at similar price. Bike shop recommended they do the build of the...
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    Thule Compact rack versus XT

    Yes they fit really well side by side without touching each other. I did have to buy 2 replacement “fat bike” straps for the back wheels as the standard strap was about 1cm too short for where I wanted to place the bike. I’m totally impressed with the rack.. we had a minor disaster with the...
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    Thule Compact rack versus XT

    Yes we have a towball on the caravan for current analog bike rack but will be getting it strengthened to take extra weight of rack and Rail 7’s. Have bought the velospace XT.. and agree its so easy to load and has wider spacing between bikes . Got the loading ramp too which is a really good...
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    Thule Compact rack versus XT

    Yes getting a ball mounted specifically for the rack. Am a bit nervous about the impact to the towball down weight.. may have to consider adding some ‘counter weight’ to caravan A frame . I have a preference for the Xt as it seems better suited to eMtbs … will have to decide very soon though as...
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    Newbie needs a E Bike Rack

    GripSport make a really good range of racks that will suit although not sure if they are available outside Australia and New Zealand I would have preferred theirs over the Thule but in the end Thule suits our caravan better
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    Thule Compact rack versus XT

    Hi just new to eBikes and need a carrier that will be fitted on the back of a caravan so it needs to be more robust than on the car brcause if the amount of movement in the caravan on even smooth roads. Looking at both the Thule Velospace XT2 and the Compact. There’s differences in rack weight...
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    Kia ora from Rotorua, New Zealand

    Ahh… haven’t ridden Old Chevy for years .. great to know its a such a good ride. We’ll not back up your way until Labour weekend - if the new bikes arrive at end Sept as planned. . My fav rides on my Specialised are Tokorangi and Eagle v Shark… will be keen to see how they ride with the Trek...
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    Kia ora from Rotorua, New Zealand

    Love riding at The Redwoods.. only just ordered my Rail7..due in a couple of months .. looking forward to it but also a little nervous about the switch from analogue.. as a senior rider I know it will be better ….but i do so enjoy my Specialised even if I’m slow on the climbs!!
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