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    Gps units

    Ok, I’ve found something called streetmaps also, that appears to do a similar thing, my only worry is phone signal in areas such as Derbyshire or in the depths of Wales where there no signal at all, hence the gps ides
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    CHAINS! ?

    Perhaps I’ll look at a 36 or 34 tooth then, out on a big ride tomorrow, so I’ll try riding in the smaller ring and see if I’m undergeared at all
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    Gps units

    Looking for advice on a gps unit to purchase for off road mtb riding, mainly in the U.K. Main points I'd like are; To be able to see the map on the unit with waypoint/direction markers Not just a tracking device Good battery life for full day riding Robust as possible Reasonably priced Does...
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    CHAINS! ?

    I liked the idea of 2x10 as it gave more range of gears for climbing, but I've never been into the 'granny' ring anyway, that's 32t (the setup is 32/44) would a 38t be a compromise? I'll check my other normal bike which is a 1x11 and see what that's runs upfront, I've been very happy with that...
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    CHAINS! ?

    An update... I've had the bike in the work stand, and checked everything and found a likely cause of my ailments, The front sprockets are loose. Specifically the left hand thread splined nut that holds the sprockets onto the motor has come undone. I've had the crank arm off and re tightened it...
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    CHAINS! ?

    It's probably been discussed before, but hey I'm new, so... My chain is phucked. I've done 93miles!! Surely that can't be right? I've a Haibike allmtn 2, running Yamaha motor, with 10x2 chain rings; On a local ride yesterday it threw the chain off the ring on motor overrun, 1st time on a...
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    Solo riders word of caution

    From the sounds of it, rather glad to live in the uk, what with snakes and mountain lions; scariest thing I’ve encountered is a toss up between farmer Palmer chasing us on his quad, or the irate walkers we buzzed coming off mam tor!!
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    Sensor problem ?

    My brand new (5days) 3 rides old xduro allmtn has same problem. Took back to LBS who have found the speed sensor cable was wedged between the motor and the frame in the factory, this has shorted out; new speed sensor is on order, and hopefully will resolve it with no further damage to anything...
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    Hi, newbie emtb rider

    Hi, I'm Pike, new to emtb, not to mtb though been riding for 25yrs, looking for riding buddies in the uk, especially in east midst areas
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