Fatbap
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I’ll agree with that been looking at new saddles just don’t know what 1 to get. I know it’s a personal thing to most but any recommendations. Was lookin at a wtb bell air
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I’ll agree with that been looking at new saddles just don’t know what 1 to get. I know it’s a personal thing to most but any recommendations. Was lookin at a wtb bell air
First thing I replaced!
Ive been through a few saddles and really liking the ergon sm pro Ergon SM Pro Men's Saddle | Jenson USA
make sure you measure your sit bones and get correct width, makes big difference.
Wtb make good saddles as well the Silverado line is great.
bummer about saddles is you have to buy them to try them.. I have 3 out in the shop!!!
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I only have 80 miles on my base 29. So far an awesome bike. Just bought the new 160 debonair air spring. Easy install. Noticed the foam rings were bone dry. Y’all may want to check that out. Would highly recommend the new air spring. Really does allow you to use all travel. While I increased the travel only 10mm it looks and feels like I increased it 30mm.
Plan on doing that soon! Think I’m going for the push coil spring upgrade so will replace air side with coil but definitely bumping to 160mm. That and a coil for the rear.
Fatbap
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Cheers mate I’ll have a look ta
My first ride today with no battery problems. Before the ride, I took out the battery and thoroughly cleaned the connections on the frame and battery with a toothbrush dipped in isopropyl alcohol (IPA). Let it dry, reconnected, then taped up the gaps on the outside with black electrical tape.
I'm thinking that on my first ride which was raining, and really wet, that I must have got water onto the battery terminals - which then dried - and perhaps left a residue or some sort of corrosion. Hoping I've fixed the problems for now, but still taking into a Shimano service centre on Friday.
So, toothbrush + IPA is my tip of the day
I'm thinking that on my first ride which was raining, and really wet, that I must have got water onto the battery terminals - which then dried - and perhaps left a residue or some sort of corrosion. Hoping I've fixed the problems for now, but still taking into a Shimano service centre on Friday.
So, toothbrush + IPA is my tip of the day
Ive tried just about every saddle over the years. I have the SQ Labs Active X currently. I did ordered the free sit bones fitting kit from then to get the correct width. They are quite expensive but worth the money for me. It is the first saddle I’ve had that stays comfortable even on longer rides with lots of climbing.
tin foil on a piece of cardboard works for cheap measuring tool.
KenX
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Coil rear shock is the best thing I've done for my Duck! Super plush and no downsides, went for the Bomber CR from TFT
Coil rear shock is the best thing I've done for my Duck! Super plush and no downsides, went for the Bomber CR from TFT
Ive been thinking of a coil on mine. I’m a little worried that it will make it less poppy on jumps as Ebikes give up some poppiness on jumps anyway. What’s your opinion?
I’m waiting for them to come in. Sold out in USA currently. Hopefully in next couple weeks. Then at some point I’ll send it to avalanche (tftuned equivalent in US) for a tune.Coil rear shock is the best thing I've done for my Duck! Super plush and no downsides, went for the Bomber CR from TFT
Fatbap
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Had this made from a guy in Calgary/Canada. This was the first one he's made for the Decoy, so I had to send in a template. Gets a few metal objects and a tube out of my backpack.
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KenX
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So long as you don't wind on the rebound it's great!
MTB_MIKE
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I found when I tried to seal the battery with clear tape all around, there was water condensation You can see inside the tape and that screwed up the electronics inside. I removed the clear tape and left the battery outside overnight to dry it out completely and now it works
MTB_MIKE
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Clean and lube the tiny little spring loaded balls in the battery connector. I think if they get a bit of muck on them they stick and don't put enough pressure on the other side of the connecter to keep a good contact.
Good info. YT also said to use an air compressor in there to flush out any grit.
See my later posts where I think I fixed the problem. Still took the bike into a Shimano Service centre for a checkup. Picking the bike up this morning to hear about their diagnosis.
I'll also be applying ACF-50 corrosion block and dielectric grease this weekend, and have some of the foam mentioned by @Fatbap to surround the inside of the battery case.
Got the bike back from Shimano, but they didn't detect any problems. Did the following when I got home:
1) Sprayed ACF-50
2) Applied dielectric grease with an old toothbrush
3) Applied neoprene to the inside of the battery housing
The dielectric makes it much smoother/easier to insert and take the battery out. The neoprene gives the battery housing a much more snug fit to the frame. I prefer this to the tape - as with the tape you have to take it off and apply again when taking the battery out and putting it back. I now have a thin strip of neoprene on the inside of the battery housing like this. Fun being early adopters eh...
1) Sprayed ACF-50
2) Applied dielectric grease with an old toothbrush
3) Applied neoprene to the inside of the battery housing
The dielectric makes it much smoother/easier to insert and take the battery out. The neoprene gives the battery housing a much more snug fit to the frame. I prefer this to the tape - as with the tape you have to take it off and apply again when taking the battery out and putting it back. I now have a thin strip of neoprene on the inside of the battery housing like this. Fun being early adopters eh...
Fatbap
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Can’t fault it mate looks good an hopefully ur bike will be all ok for u. 
Was absolutely fine last ride. Let’s see how it is tomorrow....Can’t fault it mate looks good an hopefully ur bike will be all ok for u.
MTB_MIKE
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I applied clear tape around the battery and after washing the bike, humidity had built up the next day and you can see condensation build inside through the clear tape. Bike would not start and I get the “Shimano Steps” frozen logo. After removing the tape and battery for 24hrs to fully dry, the bike worked again.
I'll keep an eye on things and will pull out the battery to check after a ride. Rock and a hard place... Doesn't get too warm where I live apart from a few weeks in July and August. Quite rainy from November to April. Can be humid though as by the ocean.
Happy to report not a single issue this evening. And I was riding quite wet, rowdy, rocky, rooty, gnarly trails. Was a total blast.
This thing might be faster than my Capra going downhill on some trails. It just oozes confidence when things get steep and rowdy.
This thing might be faster than my Capra going downhill on some trails. It just oozes confidence when things get steep and rowdy.
I agree. I’m faster downhill and better on the jumps than my Enduro Bike.
I use ACF-50 on the inside - on the battery terminals and connections under the frame. Then applied a little dielectric grease.Thanks for creating this thread! Now my Decoy works again. You probably saved me from a month-long warranty roundtrip.
By the way, what is the benefit of ACF-50 (or any anti corrosion spray) in this case? Protects the battery casing?
Fatbap
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U can use acf50 on pretty much everything( just NOT BRAKES & TYRES) it is a protective film that will help to stop corrosion on electrics, contacts, bearings etc. It will keep water out. I’ve been using it for years on my motorbikes. It’s not cheap but it does work
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