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  1. Lad

    2019 Merida E160 900e Di2 question

    Thanks Steve, I think you have a very valid point here. First thing I did was to check the hanger for damage with my EyeBall Mark2. (you as an engineer know, what I'm reffering to). No obvious bent on hanger was observed, so my LBS went with my assesment that hanger is good. Given that the...
  2. Lad

    2019 Merida E160 900e Di2 question

    Hi guys, On my last ride I did manage to insert a piece of hardwood tree branch between cassette and rear mech cage. Limped back home in one gear. After reset of Di2 the gears started to work (sort of) with lots of skipping gears. The jockey wheels were out of whack as the cage was bent...
  3. Lad

    Replacement rear wheel recommendation?

    Size, rim width, material, centerlock/6 bolt would be a good starting point for recommendation.
  4. Lad

    Tyre wobble after going tubeless.

    Same here with Continental Der Baron Project 2.4" on front. Wobbles like crazy, re-seated at least 3 times, still no good.
  5. Lad

    Reasonable Interstate Bike Freight

    Few years back I used Greyhound Freight Au, to get bike from QLD to NSW regional, price was reasonable. Also used TNT (we have business account) it was very cheap. Not sure if they deal outside business environment.
  6. Lad

    Tyre not spinning true

    Just replaced my front Minion DHF 2.6" with a Continental Der Baron Project 2.4". The tyre is setup tubeless. It runs untrue, shoots to the right by aprox. 2mm over 60-100 mm. Visible by naked eye, bloody annoying. The wheel rim is perfectly true. First I thought that I didn't seat the bead...
  7. Lad

    I should have bought a 2018 eOne Sixty 900E

    Funny I was just talking this morning about Merida prices with my LBS (Merida/Trek/Norco dealer). He's adamant that Merida outpriced themselves from competition (traditionally Giant in Australia) with their carbon frame/internal battery design. When e160 900E came out as a flagship he had 23...
  8. Lad

    I should have bought a 2018 eOne Sixty 900E

    Any bike, not just ebike, will have too much torque for Di2 when shifted under load. I have nearly 2000km on mine Di2, still butter smooth shifts. But I do not pedal when shifting. Not when going downhill or flat let alone going uphill.
  9. Lad

    I should have bought a 2018 eOne Sixty 900E

    Once 2020 Merida range was unveiled late in 2019, I did get 2019 900E. Without much hesitation. And glad I did it. External battery hump doesn't faze me as I don't see when I'm riding it. Awesome bike, and in Australia the price on outgoing 2019 models was absolute bargain considering the...
  10. Lad

    Commuting with a 160mm Enduro

    30km round (hilly) commute trip 5 days a week. Swap to original wheels on weekends to hit local trails. Why would I buy cheap commuter, lets get my money back by using the expensive bike as much as I can. I can do my fork and shock maintenance, 5 years worth of chains and cassettes is still...
  11. Lad

    Are spoke magnets a no no.

    Blue loctite them. Not going anywhere.
  12. Lad

    Lack of e-mtb Choice in Australia

    I'd put the highest priority on having ebike with local support. Lots of things can (and will in time) go wrong with this relatively new technology. Sending bike with error code interstate is not fun.
  13. Lad

    Merida 2019 eone sixty 900 - ex demo and last bike in Aus

    The first time I see 900e with red frame
  14. Lad

    e160 900E - how many volume spacers in the fork

    Down to one. Definitively improvement in feel for my type of riding.
  15. Lad

    Asphalt commuting tyres - recommendations

    Another vote for Schwalbe Moto X. I've done ~2000 km (2.4", 27.5) without any flats, super hard wearing, I reckon they will last me easy another 2000 km. I don't think they are tubeless ready, but Schwalbe makes some light 27.5 tubes I'm running them with. Very happy with these, will buy...
  16. Lad

    new aluminium e140 and e160 models

    Not sure whether price is competitive for Al framed (LTD edition) bikes. Just checked e160 Aussie stock: RRP of $6699 gives you internal battery, RS 35 Gold fork, RS Super Deluxe shock, SLX drivetrain, MT-500 brakes, Merida Comp wheels. In November I paid $200 less for external battery, Fox 36...
  17. Lad

    What did you buy your ebike this week?

    Renthal stem E7000 Di2 shifter Fork bling and Rock Guardz
  18. Lad

    How do you carry spares?

    Lezyne Micro Caddy. Mounts on saddle rails via plastic lockout holder. No interference with dropper. Holds spare tube, Lezyne V12 multitool, 210mg CO2 cartridge and inflator, 2 Schwalbe tyre levers, KMC quick link, couple of cable ties, band aid and $50 note.
  19. Lad

    Handlebar vibration. Carbon or aluminium ??

    Re Revgrips: They are relatively expensive compared to other grips, but they are the main contact point on the bike. I have narrowed radial nerve exit on my left C5 cervical vertebrae which can result in severe numbness and needle&pins tingle of left hand after half and hour into a ride. Over...
  20. Lad

    Handlebar vibration. Carbon or aluminium ??

    Raceface Next carbon bar and Revgrips here. No numbness in my hands anymore.
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