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  1. Bigfathairybiker

    Anyone have any tips for Tennis Elbow recovery?

    Anyone tried sticking a walking stick in one ear and spinning around on one leg whilst singing Bad by Michael Jackson?
  2. Bigfathairybiker

    What did you buy your ebike this week?

    12 pack of Thatchers Cider. Not my fault the bike doesn't use it... Had to drink it myself.
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    I upgraded to sintered pads. Are my rotors going to explode?

    I partly agree, but not with this "warping temp". Metals do not have a warping temperature. Even if heat treated. There is a critical melting temperature, but to reach that you would need a gas torch. One possible other reason apart from the one I mentioned earlier, is bends in the disc being...
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    I upgraded to sintered pads. Are my rotors going to explode?

    So, is all this anecdotal? Or has anyone done tests? I personally have warped motorcycle discs with organic pads. I have also managed to heat up a set of motorcycle discs to the point of glazing over both the sintered pads and discs. (IOM TT 93) I've had a search of the tinternet but cannot...
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    I upgraded to sintered pads. Are my rotors going to explode?

    organic or sintered pads can use the same rotors. organic wear quicker, but wear the rotor slower. sintered wear slower, but wear the rotor faster. Organic may lose some braking efficency when wet or hot. Sintered may stand higher heat without losing as much efficency. Organic are made from...
  6. Bigfathairybiker

    2022 Trek Rail 9.8 Bosch motor cuts out

    Take it back and claim it is not fit for purpose? It should also last a reasonable amount of time. Both of which the shop purchased from are legally required to resolve if the bike is less than six months old. They should also cover all labour and parts costs. This is of course only valid in UK...
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