Random request, but could you take a photo/photos of the set up? Bike shop said they would set them up how I like so thought if I show them it couldn’t possibly go wrong!!
Just asked the shop if they could do a deal on the 9.7. Probably pushing my luck, but on the 9.7 I probably wouldn't need to change anything for a while and the fork on the 9.5 looks like a very weak point and probably wouldn't even sell for much towards a new fork!
What would be a reasonable...
I’m a bit overweight right now and not super fit so that will probably not help the range until I shed some pounds! I am hoping to get out and do weekend rides that would be around 20-25miles so I am hoping I can manage the battery to last for that. I would say 50% of that would be flats and...
Just noticed that the rear brake cable runs down the left hand side so its going to have to do a tight loop round to the brake lever (UK - rear brake on left). Hoping the bike shop does a nice tidy job due to cable OCD lol.
You might have a point there. My sram matchmaker was always pretty comfortable but my Shimano ispec brakes/shifter combo (also XT) never seem quite right and a bit in the way of each other. Maybe it’s better to keep them separate after all.
Is your Wolftooth on a separate clamp?
Think I have found the adapters I need if it comes with TRP levers.
HD 3.4 will allow me to run ispec shifter and HD 3.3 will fit on to the OneUp remote.
Yeah that’s what I have in a Top Fuel I’m selling 180mm 34.9. The black is a bit worn from being in the frame but probably a better post than the trans x. Might just need to get the bar clamp for it as it’s. Currently got an ispec clamp.
OneUp seem to only do ispec ii or ispec ev. Think the TRP...
I have the 45mm on the old bike so will switch that one over.
How’s the trans x dropper? Is it worth the faff of swapping it over to the OneUp from my old bike? Hoping there is an adaptor to run the OneUp remote on the TRP levers.
Just asking the dealer what brakes it has. The one I tried had Deore, the one on their website says Textro but the Trek website says TRP! Just checking as would probably look to upgrade.
Also the stem on the 9.5 is 31.8 with 7degree rise. My 35mm stem has zero wise. Wondering how much that...
Yeah I still want a work out, just a bit of hill assistance so can ride longer! Concerned about the low end components, but guess its something can use until they break. I have a better cassette that can go on straight away.
I do have some carbon wheels to put on, but they currently wrapped in...
Thank you - will give it a try at the weekend. My current bike is pretty low stack but it being quite old and non electric the geometry is way different!
Does not need to be carbon. But can get the 9.5 for £3500. Alloy one currently seems to be over 5k.
As I need to charge battery off bike it does limit me to some of the lighter bikes.
I am looking at my first e-bike on a budget and last weekend I rode a Trek Fuel EXE but now looking to compare a more full fat bike that I can buy local to me.
The Giant is currently on offer for £3000...
Morning all, I am in the process of deciding whether to go full fat or an EXE.
Sadly the only EXE I can afford is the 9.5. I know the components are a bit of a compromise but I do have a few little bits I could change straight away such as the cassette and few other bits for the drive train...
The Trek EXE was nice. Felt a lot like a normal bike and is now £3500. However the spec is pretty poor and I think after today’s ride on the normal bike a fat one might be a better option. Especially if I want to go for some nice long rides!
I’m going to have a look and go on that giant trance x I posted. I didn’t realise they were only an hour away so makes sense to give it a go as still fairly local.
So I want to get my first e-bike. I’m just not sure on what to get. Lighter weight or full fat. I apologise for the essay!
Im riding an old Trek Fuel ex8. Fun bike but I’m at that point where a bit of assistance will be a game changer as I’m 46 with a slightly dodgy knee that comes and goes...