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    Knock-Block failed - Trek Rail 9.8 carbon frame damage

    I sympathise with the OP. IMHO trek should just give him a new frame - how many people will read this and not buy a trek? It's terrible public relations. I have two trek powerflys which have been great bikes so far. The only problems have been ones created by me. I have had numerous problems...
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    Veloboy internal bike rack / bike carrier

    Can't beat a bit of diy, love it. I think the concept is great but he veloboy is over engineered and over priced. Maybe there's an opportunity here for someone.
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    Veloboy internal bike rack / bike carrier

    All good information and you raise some valid points.... In the end it is very much and each their own situation. I would say i have tried using putting the bike on its side method and everytime i put the bike in i hit the car, mud does escape and the bike can move while driving which might make...
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    Veloboy internal bike rack / bike carrier

    Still loving my veloboy, such a good idea in my humble opinion. I reckon i could comfortably get 2 ebikes in a vw golf. Here it is with one trek powerfly 2018
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    Brakes keep cooking?

    Thanks for that, the brakes just seem to be sucking in air. They work fine when new but as they get older and after several bleeds they seem to get spongy faster. I replace them when i loose confidence. I don't want a days riding ruined through brake failure. I do get brake fade and the disks...
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    Brakes keep cooking?

    Hi Guys, I have a trek powerfly lt 2018 and with around 3500 km's on it. I seem to be replacing my brakes (calipers and levers) about once a year. My rear brake has just started playing up and not bleeding properly. I suspect they are getting hot when I got downhill riding which i do for maybe...
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    Veloboy internal bike rack / bike carrier

    Hi Guys, Just wanted to share a positive experience i have had with my veloboy internal bike rack, i paid full price and have no financial interest in the company. I did a bit of research and did a rough pros and cons list below. I've used it a few times and works well. You can buy them from...
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    Ebike shipping

    Hi JetSetDemo, Thank you very much for taking the time to post such a thorough response and apologies for my delayed reply. I have been trying to find out how to achieve this using dhl but have not succeeded. For me it would be worth setting up an account and I would really appreciate you...
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    Ebike shipping

    I wondered if anyone might have any more information on this. I'd like to send my ebike battery around Europe. Ideally I would like to turn up to a local international shipper (e.g. dhl, ups) in any country with a correctly packaged battery and paperwork and pay. I just re read this thread and...
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    Powerfly vs rail review

    I have a powerfly lt8 2018 (3000+ km on the clock all off road) and hired 2 rails for a day from the lbs. Nice bikes but wont be upgrading as not much difference. Battery is bigger but heavier - stands to reason as no significant advances in battery energy density in the last few years. Most of...
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    Swimming pool test?

    Jetskis have an air filter, exhaust, throttles, water intake, petrol tanks with breathers and and a water jet. Aside from the switches and screen an ebike motor (in my opinion the most important bit) could be completely sealed apart from where the left and right cranks exit the motor...
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    Swimming pool test?

    I didn't mention anything about ip ratings. I suggested the manufacturers might throw their new models into a swimming pool to help them identify if they were waterproof. They seem to be having difficulties with this area. I think it would be easy (everything is relative) for them to make their...
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    Swimming pool test?

    Why don't they just chuck new models in a swimming pool to test. Applies to all manufacturers, as far as I know none of them are waterproof . Can't be that hard can it. No reason an emtb can't be 100% waterproof.
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    What GPS Cycle computer for MTB navigation?

    +1 for an old phone. I use a galaxy s7 and various apps and a quad lock. Google maps seems to meet most of my requirements.
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    Waterproof bag for replacement battery

    I have a spare battery and a backpack designed to take it and was concerned about my water bladder leaking all over it. Just wanted another layer of protection. After loads of ebay searches I found some supermarket carrier bag style bags with roughly the same dimensions as my battery. Paid...
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    Transition from dirt bike (moto) to emtb

    In addition to my emtb I have an electric trials bike - an oset 24r. It's mega, takes riders up to 90kg. I ride inside the garage when it's raining (listening to the radio) , ride almost every day - requires next to no maintenance. Emtb and trials are my joint faves with my ktm relegated to...
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    New Bosch CX 2020 derestricting

    I'm pretty sure all ebikes use three phase sensored motors. Pretty standard stuff, should still work
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    New Bosch CX 2020 derestricting

    I been following this thread on endless-sphere, a guy as has got a VESC controller running with his bosch motor. A VESC is an open source fully programmable controller. Looks like he got it working with pedal assist and throttle. Perhaps someone could commercialise this? Bosch mid drive with...
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    Bosch motor service print off

    Very interesting thanks again.
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    Bosch motor service print off

    Thanks very much for taking the time to do that very interesting. I appreciate it. Next question is what is tampering and how is it detected. I know if you open the motor up it invalidates your warranty - is this tampering? Or is bosch capable of detecting chipping? The lack of actuall...
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