Bosch also gets better Range out of same sized battery so it's not really true that Shimano is lighter when you consider that you could run Bosch ith lighter battery. More assistance from Bosch. If you've never had an eMTB then Shimano will feel great but if you want the best motor it has to be...
Don't wash it mate. I really can't see the point in throwing more water at your bike... Mud on the downtube doesn't affect the longevity of your bike.
I wipe mine down with a towel. Yes it scratches the frame, and takes more time than a hose, but I save that time by not replacing bearings. Ride...
I get on really well with Disco Brakes Semi Metallic. Not overly powerful but consistent performance throughout and great value.
I tried their Kevlar pad a few times and honestly can't tell the difference. Curious about Ceramic Pro, have you compared these to semi metallic as I'm curious to...
Hey Mark, another delighted UK Crestline customer here. I have had the fortune of riding the Shuttle LT in Finale Ligure for some time (and previously Firebird 29). I'm a Pivot fan but I prefer the Crestline because:
- Bosch motor. More powerful, and uses less battery. I can get about 1200m on...
"A short clevis link connects the shock to the rocker link with a vertical-axis bushing to reduce side-loading on the shock." This is good, they already considered bending load on the shock.
Some fairly significant changes:
- Flexstays on 174mm, that's awesome! Having broken two shock bolts on the first gen and regularly bottom out on the second gen despite running very small amounts of sag I think having more rear travel and progression is a solid plan. Plus two less pivots to...
Yeah, I reckon this is the result of some law, and a CD is the cheapest possible way to comply. Smart really, since I bet the info on there isn't interesting.
Crestline old vs new geom numbers would suggest that the difference isn't that much:
RS 75 SRAM – CX RACE (SOLD OUT) – Crestline Bikes (63.5deg)
RS 180 Special Team Edition – Crestline Bikes (63.1deg)
Can't argue with Pythagoras (because he's dead :LOL: )
Did you drop the bar height to...
That is pretty sweet "mess" in the background by the way. I'm not sure that adding 15mm slackens by 2 deg, the maths just doesn't stack up (if you excuse the pun). I reckon about 0.4deg per 10mm of fork length.
This was calculated for my Firebird 29:
Pivot
Head Angle
Axle to Crown
zCrown...
I think short length and reach contribute greatest to the bike being more fun and playful at the expense of high speed stability. I would be tempted to try reach adjust rather than change in head angle (slack head angle is good because you pick up camber(=grip) with steering). Shorter rear end...
Agreed. More to strength than spoke count. These guys know how to make a good weel. Plus they add loctite to the nipples which buys you a decent chunk of maintenance free life.
35mm is stronger than 30mm and would work fine on a 2.6" or larger tyre.
If you want to take it (relatively) easy and enjoy yourself, get a second battery and you'll breeze it (they deliver it to your lunch spot, really efficient!) If you see it as more of an endurance event you'll get round on one but you'll have to put some effort in. Great event and killer trails.
That's strange, I get no rattle at all. The inside of the spring occasionally rubs against the plastic protection of the damper body. I just put some slick kick grease on there and it keeps it quiet. I had mine serviced by TF Tuned prior to fitting (it's from my old bike) and they fitted the...
I agree that testing with motor off is the only way, because a more powerful motor with a more abrupt cut off is going to feel like more resistance after the limiter but this may not be the case, it was just helping you more before the cutoff.
I think resistance is low on all major motor...