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  1. Montana St Alum

    Avinox M2S: 1,500W, 150Nm, and a PR Offensive

    For our purposes, I agree. Both my wife and I have the onset rate (launch) dialed down to the minimum, which makes it feel much more like a mountain bike. It's personal preference, of course. In my youth, I was an enthusiastic "dirt biker" (as in non-competitive trail motorcycling) when I lived...
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    Avinox M2S: 1,500W, 150Nm, and a PR Offensive

    I would be fine if Avinox could use a version of their motor that is significantly lighter, but it's already pretty light. At less than 6 pounds, I'm guessing they wouldn't be able to cut the weight in half by cutting the power in half, but if they could, sign me up! Between reducing motor...
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    Levo Gen 4 Upgrade brakes on new Levo R S-works?

    It's only a limit if you "fess up".
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    More power, more torque?

    The EMTBReview guy ran the 700wh battery on the Amflow PX out of juice in about 28 minutes, and that was with 150W input from the rider. It's probably not a huge surprise that a 1500w draw out of a 750wh battery (to make the math easy) would drain the battery in half an hour, or close to it...
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    Puzzled by Service from my LBS

    Yes, you should be pissed. Yes, they should all be in chains in a dungeon. Start over at a decent shop. 8 months seems pretty short for a Deore cassette, as they are pretty sturdy. It seems a bit short for a chain as well, unless you're running a DJI in boost all the time. Get a chain wear...
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    More power, more torque?

    That's not controversial. My wife is 73. We live in Utah and ride from 7000' to almost 10,000' elevation. A typical 15 mile ride will have about 2000' of elevation gain, with a hard ride getting over 3000'. She's on a Trance X with 85NM available but never uses more than 50NM and 200% support...
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    Porsche are closing down E-bike division and Fazua

    I'm on my second season on an Ari Nebo with the Fazua ride 60. In my case, I almost never use the motor above a 120w (Breeze, 1 to 1) power level. So far, I'm happy with the system. It's quiet, with no rattle on descents. Hopefully, since I use it at such low power settings, it'll last. I'm in...
  8. Montana St Alum

    Best way to log the mileage and Navigation

    Do you have a phone? Use the free version of Strava.
  9. Montana St Alum

    Arm pump/hand fatigue help?

    Arm pump beats face pump! It's a fine line.
  10. Montana St Alum

    Arm pump/hand fatigue help?

    A great line from "Scaramouche"! One of the greatest fencing scenes in cinema.
  11. Montana St Alum

    Arm pump/hand fatigue help?

    Yeah, I think more sweep is often "more" better. When I put bars with 12 degree back sweep on, I did also put on a slightly longer stem to maintain the basic geometry and it worked well. Years ago, I kayaked and the paddle caused bumps on the inside of the thumb joints, like a really thick...
  12. Montana St Alum

    Arm pump/hand fatigue help?

    Montana, where men are men, women are scarce and sheep are scared. I got some Rockbros lock on foam grips off Amazon to try. They're pretty comfy and only $12.
  13. Montana St Alum

    Arm pump/hand fatigue help?

    I think I'll try this today. Unfortunately, I have 4 balls.
  14. Montana St Alum

    Arm pump/hand fatigue help?

    As I recall, it's not a torque spec, just tighten until it "feels" as though it bottoms out, then stop tightening. That may be in an obscure part of the instructions. I think that's how I stripped one. I looked it up. A search says: Fasst Flexx says to tighten the elastomer bolt until it...
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    Arm pump/hand fatigue help?

    Like I said before, I really do like the Fasst Flexx. Be aware that if you experiment with the elastomers, the bolt material is a bit soft (though that may have changed) so be careful not to strip the heads. Did you get the 8 degree sweep, or the 12?
  16. Montana St Alum

    Arm pump/hand fatigue help?

    My 72 year old blushing bride popped out three kids and never has arm pump or sore hands, but I'm loathe to try her regimen! Biomechanics are funky.
  17. Montana St Alum

    Arm pump/hand fatigue help?

    One thing to consider is that, at least on my One Ups, the minimum cut width is about 29" (740mm), so if you want to go shorter, check out the minimum cut width for whatever bars you use. I think 31.8 diameter bars can be cut narrower. My wife is using the Fasst Flexx bars, which I've cut...
  18. Montana St Alum

    Arm pump/hand fatigue help?

    If your handlebar grips are lower than your seat, it makes hand numbness and pain worse. If they are higher than the seat, it helps. I haven't experienced "arm pump", if by that, you mean fatigue in the triceps or forearms. That's not because my forearms and triceps are super strong. They're...
  19. Montana St Alum

    Fuel EXe Fuel Exe 8XT - Rotor upgrade RT66 to RT86? UPDATE - New rotors ordered

    1. Yes 2. Yes 3. It's personal preference. Resin is quieter, with somewhat smoother modulation, better for dry conditions. Sintered more of an "on/off" bite/feel. Better in wet conditions. Last longer. Regardless, if I put on new rotors, I generally put on new pads to bed them in together. I...
  20. Montana St Alum

    No Boost on my new M2s

    From an AI search, and based on previous comments: "Yes — to unlock the full power output of the Amflow/Avinox M2S motor, you do need the newer high‑density 700Wh battery. This battery is specifically engineered to sustain the motor’s maximum wattage and torque, while older or lower‑density...
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