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  1. beanzz

    In desperate need of brake mount help

    So, I'm in the middle of a hardtail build, in which I want to use 203mm rotor up front and 180 in the rear. However, I've been trying to figure out the mount adapter situation and it's giving me a headache. There's a third party company I can get the adapters from but they don't come with bolts...
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    Isle of Man, Cumbria or Northumberland

    A bit of an odd question but, we are considering moving to one of these places and they all have their ups and downs and I'm just curious if anyone has any experience mountain biking in any of them because I've never actually mountain biked there.
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    Nukeproof scout 275 to 29er mullet?

    So I'm thinking about building a scout up and there is a particularly good deal on a pair of dvo sapphire forks but they are 29er, and the 27.5 scout frame is 200 quid cheaper than the 29er. There seems to be very little information on it, but as far as I can tell it would slacken the head...
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    Goggles or glasses

    Ok so another curious poll, because I never really see anyone wearing goggles anymore unless they are using a full face helmet, and I just don't get why. I've tried both and I've found that my Smith goggles with the foam over the vents removed work miles better than any glasses. So opinions?
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    SRAM Vs Shimano

    So I'm just curious what everyone's opinions are on SRAM and Shimano. Personally I find srams drivetrain nigh on indestructible (at least the nx is) I've put that through hell on multiple bikes. However I much prefer the feel, look and simplicity of Shimano brakes. Trp gets a special mention...
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    Rear mudguard for Spectral?

    So I was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations? I had a look online and on the forum and it seems either the rrp proguard or just two small mudguards is the best way to go. I don't care about getting dirty, I only want them to keep the pivots and bike a bit cleaner, I had a 15 minute...
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    Hampshire riders. Routes and potentially a meet up?

    So I was wondering whether A: anyone wants to meet at qecp at some point and b: any recommendations for riding spots, particularly around Winchester for me personally but in general as well
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    Any last minute tips before I start riding my new canyon spectral oncf9?

    So I'm almost done with the setup of my canyon. I have the fork and shock in a good enough state will tinker with them as I ride. I bled the rear brake (without any upsets I might add 😁 first time I've done SRAM bleed and first bleed I've done in 3 years) It's currently in the process of getting...
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    New flat pedal shoes. Any recommendations?

    So I've been thinking about getting a new pair of flat pedal shoes cos my current five 10 freeriders and kinda in bad shape. I'm doing a bit of research but thought I would get the opinion of anyone willing to answer here :) So far I quite the look of a ride concept shoe
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    SRAM Vs Shimano drive chain

    So I recently got my canyon Spectral on cf9, which comes with SRAM gx eagle axs. I'm not particularly in love with the axs system, and I have much more experience with Shimano, so I was wondering if anyone has any opinion on whether I should just stick with SRAM and learn the system, or to sell...
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    New SRAM bleed kit

    Does anyone have any recommendations for SRAM bleed kits? My last bike wasn't SRAM, I have to find a new kit (I have lost my old one and also haven't used it in ages) Anyone got any recommendations? I just a look online and I could either get a third party one for 20 quid or a sram one for 70
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    Bike room decorating

    I need help deciding what to do on these canvases, so far for the big one I'm thinking of something along the lines of: Let Live And Ride, Find Your Freedom. Idk something like that. I'll be using spray paint with stencils as my main medium but also some blackboard paint for some matt contrast...
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    Spectral on bottle cage

    With the weird bottle cage screw layout with the one on the tube and two at the bottom, it seems the only compatible bottle cage is the canyon own brand side loader one. Am I missing something and it's just a different type?
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    Axs battery not included?

    So my Spectral on cf9 arrived today and I just put it on charge to discover the isn't a battery for the axs derailleur anywhere. Should there be?
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    Slackline towing

    So I'm curious, where do you guys attach a slackline to your bike if you want to give your analogue friends a tow
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    Any particular frame protection recommendations?

    As said in the title any recommendations. I had a look at invisiFRAME cos they seem very solid I'm also thinking about ground keepers cos the decals look amazing😂
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    Upgrade the spectral oncf8 or get the cf9

    As said in the title I can get the cf8 for 1.1k less and then I would get a better fork from pinkbike for 600 or so. Or I can get the CF9 and have an overall better bike Any advice would be appreciated
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    Just a quick decision affirmation question.

    So I am in the process of buying an EMtb. Slightly nervous as 5k is a big sum, so I'm just asking for any final advice. The bikes in looking at are the vitus esommet 297 vrx(I have confirmation that I can get this s serviced at a good bike shop) and yt decoy 29 base 3(live near the distribution...
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    Any under 25s here?

    I am just curious cos I am under 25. I don't expect there to be many to be perfectly honest, given that people at my age don't often need an ebike😂. Anyways hi
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    Large or extra large on the vitus esommet vrx

    So, I'm 6ft 2 (187 ish cm) which puts me right in the middle of the sizes and I was wondering whether I should size up or down, I assumed down because ebikes are rather heavy and stable so a bit of extra playfulness might not be a bad thing but🤷🏻‍♂️ Any advice would be appreciated
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