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  1. Janluke

    Hi from an old fart in the Scottish Highlands.

    Welcome to the forum. Great part of the world you stay in, we normally make an annual trip to Cromarty each year some nice riding round you way not forgetting the world famous "Puffer 24" Enjoy
  2. Janluke

    Giant Fathom E+1 Pro Hardtail

    Yes tubeless from new from the dealer
  3. Janluke

    Hi from Scotland

    Welcome This is a great place for Ebike ifo and Scotland a great place to ride one
  4. Janluke

    Tell me where to go...

    As already mentioned get some coaching one to one if possible then practice then more coaching. It's the best mt b accessory you can buy
  5. Janluke

    My process and priorities for choosing my emtb. Yours?

    1. Reliability of the "E" components- I'll take a bombproof reliable system with less power and features over somethine higher tech but fragile 2. Support/Customer Service- from Bike brand, motor manufacturer and dealer 3. Range- Either decent range from one battery and/or affordable easy to...
  6. Janluke

    Giant Fathom E+1 Pro Hardtail

    I'm running just under 30 but I a 110kgs and use the bike for forest/fire road stuff nothing too techy( I have a full suss for that) I use eco and basic most of the time(1&2) Active(3) for the hills and sport and power now and again but more for fun than need. There is a difference but I think...
  7. Janluke

    Giant Fathom E+1 Pro Hardtail

    I have the Dirt E pro+1 which I think is the previous model and very simular. I really like it
  8. Janluke

    Hi From Dumfries

    Welcome I ride Ae, Kirroughtree,Glentrool and surrounding areas quite a bit as we have a holiday caravan in the area. Keep meaning to pop across to Mabe and Dalbeattie but not managed it yet. maybe this year
  9. Janluke

    XC rider looking to electrify a DH mountain bike

    There are some great builds here and for fireroads, forestry access tracks and mild single track green/blue routes they would be fine. The OP mentions a DH bike. Using a kit on a DH bike to give yourself a powered uplift then hurtling down proper DH routes and I think you'd spend more time...
  10. Janluke

    XC rider looking to electrify a DH mountain bike

    Many years ago a I converted a Marin full suss with a cheap kit(I'm a below knee amputee and struggle on big climbs). It did work but it's a world away from the capabilities of a modern ebike
  11. Janluke

    Hi all new member from Fife.

    Welcome. We're blessed in Scotland for MTBing everything from full on hardcore down hill to long steady forest trails in stunning surroundings enjoy
  12. Janluke

    Scottish Amputee

    I'm near Biggar so ride local trails, Pentlands, Glentress. Travel to Dumfries and Galloway quite a bit so manage Kirkroughtree, Glentrool and general D&G forest track. Family in Dufftown so up north a wee bit for Aviemore, Glenlivet, Fochabars etc
  13. Janluke

    Scottish Amputee

    Hi All Dipped into ebiking a few years ago but the tech wasnt quite up to my requirements but I bought a Merida 800e just over a year ago and its totally changed how I cycle. Doubled my mileage and enabled me to tackle things my lack of a low limb prevented me from doing before. I recently...
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