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    Pic of the Day

    In the Wood yard.
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    What tyres? The Ultimate Tyre Thread

    Michelin DH32 for me . Had loads of punctures in the Lake District but none since these were fitted. However, rolling resistance is not as good to be fair.
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    Jarifa NINE wheel upgrade...

    I have a Jarifa with the 27.5 wheel size and have fitted some race face AR30 with 2.6 tires on off my Sam2 if that helps.
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    Focus Sam2 rear shock bolt issue

    Yeah you probably right Steve and remember reading your post on this on the forum with regards to your Jam2. Gonna try and source elsewhere but will let them know about their customer service in this instance. cheers
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    Focus Sam2 rear shock bolt issue

    Will give them a try cheers for your help
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    Focus Sam2 rear shock bolt issue

    I have checked the linkage and fortunately the 8mm dia hole is concentric and has no wear . The bushing in the top of the shock and spacers are also not affected so the replacement bolt should cure the issue. However.... Whitwell Bikes (Rutland Cycles) have not been very helpful. They quoted me...
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    Hi from Lancashire England!

    North Lancs here. Gisburn is ok but i would say Grizedale off piste stuff is a lot better if not tried yet already. Also whinlatter is really good( when lockdown ends :) )
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    Internal battery jam2 bike in garage?

    I have a Sam2 for over a year and keep it in an unheated garage and have no problems what so ever with the battery or charging it in the garage over the winter months.
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    Focus Sam2 rear shock bolt issue

    Yeah see what you mean. Makes sense. I’m tempted to use a M8 x 40mm socket head shouldered bolt whilst waiting for the replacement. The bolt will be high tensile so transfer any wear into the eyelet bushing maybe?? ... I’ll wait to get a reply on delivery times first then decide what the best...
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    Focus Sam2 rear shock bolt issue

    Cheers Steve for reply and advice. I’ve contacted Rutland so will hopefully hear from them in the next few days. If not I will try Telemarker’s suggestion. Attached is picture of the bolt. i am surprised as to how soft the material of the bolt is. Appreciate it’s probably a sacrificial part and...
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    Focus Sam2 rear shock bolt issue

    Had the Sam2 for a year and done about 700miles with no issues. However, I had a creaking noise coming from the rear shock on my Sam 2 about a month ago. When I torque checked all the bolts on the linkage I found the head of top bolt (pictured below) to be spinning independently of the threaded...
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    St unlock alp

    I used the ST Unlocker app and once got the licence I changed the region to the USA just to get that extra assistance to 20mph. I found the assist cutting out at 15mph just a little too early. stayed away from changing the circumference of the wheel but there is a lot of options to change if...
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    Advice on Hope crank set for a Focus Sam 2

    cheers for the info. i will have to wait!
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    Advice on Hope crank set for a Focus Sam 2

    Hi all, new on here, Can anyone advise me on whether Hope do a crank set (arms) for my Focus Sam2 ? Looking for 155mm length rather than the standard 165mm length. Are all crank arms that fit the shimano steps 8000 standard fitment? Any help would be appreciated. Cheers Jason.
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