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Haha... No can't do, but I'm sure it'll get through the chimney! :LOL:

It looks like these Shark rotors are becoming more affordable for European customers. Just saw this from a German retailer. Tempting... but probably won't fit in my Christmas stocking! 🎅

@RustyIron, thanks for the positive feedback! These Sharks sound like a winner! (y) How long was the bed-in process before getting maximum braking power?

Have you looked into the saddle angle adjuster from SwitchGrade which sits b/w saddle and seat post?

Interesting topic. Hopefully manufacturers are listening (I doubt it though!).🤔 So far on my wish list: 1) Industry-standard motor mounting system to be able to choose and fit a motor from many different manufacturers (similarly to fitting any other standard equipment for the bike). No more...

Well... someone must have missed the warning sticker slapped behind the motor cover! :LOL:

My understanding is the Trek Rail (9.9) suspension design has a progressive leverage ratio curve. The graph below shows a moderate and fairly constant progressivity. Hope this helps.

@VELOMONT In the same token, I'm also curious how will the data you're collecting here about battery size and range be used? What's the objective/ purpose of this informal survey? 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️

@irie yep, occasionally when planning a multiday ride with much heavier payload on my back, I would bump up the spring weight before the trip. Gotta maintain my Sag! :LOL: Swapping coils actually takes me less than 30min. No biggie! (y) and no... I won't go back to air shocks... :LOL:

@monty1991 ok, so in that case, MRP would suggest ~450lbs to achieve your 30% sag objective. When fitting my coil shock, I used the MRP calculator to get a ballpark spring weight which happened to match my sag target. To fine tune the sag , you can play with the Preload adjustement ring e.g...

@monty1991 what is your Sag target? Did I miss this? Sag is key to estimate the appropriate spring rate. MRP suggest 550lbs to achieve 24% sag with your settings.

I think you pretty much summed it up! (y) My philosophy when it comes to choosing and using an ebike has always been about: 1) Selecting a frame design, geometry and material matching my usage needs and riding patterns. Aluminum rear triangle is a must (if everything else is Carbon). Adequate...

@monty1991 Have you tried the MRP spring rate calculator? I went through the same process recently and MRP gave me the best recommendation. My desired sag (25%) was spot on. https://mrpbike.com/pages/spring-calculator

If you're interested in battery maintenance and best practices to extend your battery lifespan, take a look at this other thread which covers this topic quite extensively...

@HugoStiglitz If you haven't read it yet, take a look at the thread linked below which discusses motor reliability and repairability. Lots of good information on the topic. I'd personally vouch for a Bosch CX Gen 4 motor. Has been trouble free on my Moterra MY 2021. Trying not to get it wet...

In general, when riding your wrist should be aligned with your forearm, and brake levers should be positionned to follow your wrist/hand position. See photo 3 below.

Sounds like fun! :cool: Keep in mind when you buy a bosch motor from a third party seller, it may first need to be configured (programmed) for your specific bike by a bosch dealer/LBS. There are lots of parameters to set up for the motor to function correctly. LBS would start by uploading your...

Same feeling here. Since switching to Schwalbe's EC front and rear on my full fat, i no longer saw a need to use inserts. I don't have to run very low pressures where I ride, so no real concern about rim damage. Also I wasn't keen on adding more weight to my DT HX 1700 wheels. So far, so good! (y)

Let us know how they work out for you. Considering them as well. Maybe if the price drops a bit for black friday later in the month! ;)