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    Question for the Garmin experts

    Turning them all off individually is different from airplane mode - that is the sledgehammer approach for everything, including GPS. I think these days as opposed to specifically turning on/off GPS it's "location", as it uses both GPS and wifi where it can to increase accuracy.
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    Price of bikes - some thoughts....

    I'm not arguing, just joining into the healthy debate :) I just don't see why people selling their used bike should be thought of as greedy and should instead be some sort of martyr and sell their bike for potentially significantly less than current market value, and then go and buy their new...
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    Price of bikes - some thoughts....

    Why is it greed if somebody sells their 2nd hand bike to somebody for more than they paid for it - clearly the buyer is happy to pay the agreed amount, and it's likely that a like-for-like equivalent spec'd brand new bike will be thousands of pounds more expensive to buy now than it was 2 or 3...
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    29er tubeless blowout

    I'd suggest you start at 24F/28R (as you're coming from such a high starting point), and then once you get a feel for that drop to 22F/26R and see if you prefer it. If you do, drop another 2 PSI and repeat until you don't like it, and then add the 2 PSI back in and you have your sweet spot.
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    Where do you mount your phone on the handlebars? Pictures of your set up please!

    I bought a Cubot KingKong Mini 2 as a dedicated "bike computer" and use it with the STRide app - it's the ideal size and is a rugged build too. It was only £119 from Amazon. I use it without a SIM and have it connected via wifi hotspot to my main phone which is stored (comparatively) safely in...
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    Would you be willing to pay an "e-bike fee" to ride at MTB parks?

    This thread is about premiums for EMTB's, so not stating what the price is for analogue bikes makes the post irrelevant to the dicussion. If you'd said you're not prepared to pay an additional £2.50 premium on top of the alalogue price then that would have been a different matter.
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    Beware ! Endura shocking quality gloves!

    I've got the same model gloves as the OP and mine are still as new after probably 30 rides, including chucking in the wash every couple of weeks, so seems like a faulty pair. Very poor service from Endura though!
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    Sherwood Pines parking

    I find the blue to be excellent on an analogue bike as it's really flowing with only a couple of reasonably hard work climbs, but on the emtb it's frustrating more often than enjoyable due to the 15.5mph cutoff, as you're hitting it constantly on many sections.
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    Sherwood Pines parking

    Pretty good drainage in the main, though be prepared to a few puddles :)
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    Photochromic Eye Protection

    I've used prescription frames/lenses from Optilabs for about the last 4 years and they are great. They will even send you sample frames out to try (free) for fit before you order. When you order you just choose the lens options, give them your prescription details and they arrive about a week...
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    Merida Eone sixty 5000 2020

    There's a whole Merida dedicated sub-forum, including a lengthy thread on the e160, so I'd suggest having a look there.
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    Sherwood Pines parking

    I find on my ebike the red is much more enjoyable than the blue, whereas it's definitely the opposite on an analogue bike as there are so many flowing sections on the blue that suit over 15.5mph. There is nothing on the red that can't be rolled or avoided if you don't feel comfortable - give it...
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    Sherwood Pines parking

    Just done a couple of laps of the red this morning. Nice to see the closed sections back open again in the 2 weeks since I was last there too!
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    Braking technique question

    I was being sarcastic at an experienced rider seemingly boasting about not bothering to wear a helmet for the vast majority of the time.....
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    Braking technique question

    I'm surprised you've only been out for 6 rides so far this year.
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    Shin pads

    Maybe I've just got very different shaped shins ;-)
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    Shin pads

    I got these last week from Amazon, and I managed to endure them for a single ride. They are the most uncomfortable thing I have ever encountered whilst riding. They dig into my shins, and with my knee protectors going over them, it puts further pressure on them and caused actual bruising to my...
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    Tire puncture

    Remember the air pressure will be pushing the patch against the tire, so that will help to keep it in place longer term.
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    What did you buy your ebike this week?

    Schwalbe Magic Mary 29er 2.4 and Nobby Nic 750b 2.6 to replace the stock Maxxis Rekon's that came on my Merida e140. Five Ten Freerider DLX Stan's sealant (for the new tires!) LifeLine Home Mechanic Workstand (old stand was not beefy enough for the ebike!) LifeLine Digital Pressure Gauge (Topeak...
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    Article Can you trust an eMTB Motor in 2021?

    Bit of a misleading title IMHO. The issue being discussed is relevant to all brands, not just Shimano, and that is even mentioned in the video itself....
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