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I 100% agree with @sb5050 - ebiking helps my normal bike riding and vice-versa. It's hard to work on my DH technical skills if my legs and lungs are blown out from the climb. The eeb lets me experiment with different lines and techniques that work alot better when I transfer them to the light...

Never counted. Is this just a trivia question or is there some context? If you're replacing your original, then any 12spd chain will be long enough and more than likely need to be shortened. You would always cut the length of the new chain to be the same as the old

Going to a bigger front sprocket?! I thought the 36T was quite big. do you ride relatively flat stuff?

I'm on the younger end of the scale having just turned 30. I used to race moto as teenager and rode XC for training. I got into competitive powerlifting and bodybuilding during my 20's and grew to a lean(ish) 130kg by the time I gave it up for health reasons. I took back to mountain biking 2...

I swapped my original Sram 12spd NX cassette for a 11spd GX and it was actually a step back in terms of performance and durability. It seems the lower-priced cassettes (NX)are generally all-steel whereas the mid (GX) and high range (XO1 XX1) is a mix of steel and alloy to save weight. The...

Really good info guys!! Thanks, really appreciate it!

Can anyone recommend a dropper post that they would trust with their lives? I'm considering an upgrade and reading online it seems every make and model has its fans and critics. I want a reliable post first foremost! (I'm fatty at 115kg) 2nd priority is rigidity - my current stock Giant post...

Go to your app store and check it yourself. To be honest the app is pretty shitty, good for adjust your presets but that's about it

I don't know if it's just my perception, but I feel like my Raceface cranks are alot more rigid than my Praxxis. Could just be the shorter length :unsure: I also bent my Praxxis back into shape with a vice and was a little concerned how easy it was. I'll keep them as emergency spares but don't...

YES Giant has had a few technical blunders on their EMTB range BUT they're still significantly cheaper than similarly spec'd bikes from other brands. Their support is probably the best I've heard of, so if something does go wrong - it's fixed. All the known problems are easily remedied with a...

I got the Raceface ones, then those Hopes came out a week later :LOL: Look mint!

Stick with the 11 speed. I went from 12 to 11 and was very happy with the result. The 11sp seems less finicky to setup and maintain and has a shorter derailer that's less prone to damage. They're also cheaper and lighter. If you're feeling like you need a little more 'nana' in the nana gear...

I nearly forgot to wipe my bottom because I read this post on the toilet and needed to check my bike for the same problem ASAP!! luckily it's fine *update: The wife has informed me via text message that I forgot to flush. Ooops! I explained the situation, ....she did not understand.

Race Face AEffect E-Bike Crank I got those and they're great!

Thanks @Wernher for investigating! I did some of my own research too. Technically I can increase my rear travel by having a shock with a longer stroke, the standard shock has a stroke of 52.5mm which equals 140mm of travel at the rear axle. If I swap in a shock with a stroke of 60mm, I'll...

@Wernher I'm very curious about the Ohlins rear shock upgrade! I thought rear travel was mechanically limited by the bikes geometry so hearing this isn't the case is music to my ears. Do you know what shock size/dimensions is required to get 160mm of rear travel? And are they as simple as 'bolt...

Welcome and thank you for the photo! Amazing!

First ride review: 2020 Giant Reign E+ 0 Pro with the new Yamaha based SyncDrive Pro | E-MOUNTAINBIKE Magazine Looking at the 2020 Reign, I'm seriously considering selling a kidney or perhaps even both to get my mitts on this PERFECT rig! I didn't even know 220mm rotors were a thing? Full...

I dialed the lowest setting to the lowest it will go (75%) which is my 'get me home' mode. not sure how much battery it saves tho... I also set the 2nd mode to be closest to what the 1st was as standard. I use the 2nd setting the most for normal riding. never touched the 4&5th as they hardly...