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    Nukeproof Megawatt Owners Thread

    I received mine today just finished setting it all up, I'll take it for a spin tomorrow. I would have gone for the elite but I really liked the green. Could some one tell me where you'd find the serial number I want to register the bike?
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    Visit to Surrey Hills: Advice please

    Trail forks app is brilliant. I think I would have missed half the stuff there without it
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    2021 Marin Alpine Trail EMTB released

    I regert waiting for my E2 Dec pre-order (still no confirmed dates in the UK) Should have bought a vitus back in feb/march. My experience with Marin has been a massive let down.
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    To sell or not to sell

    I would keep it for your son and occasional loaner for a friends in the mean time. In a few years the bike will fit him well enough and be worth less. Insurance for the piece of mind, a good amount of beware coaching and cover the fancy logos with stickers so its more of a sleeper. Sad fact is...
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    Yeti Power!!!!!!

    Spotted: A New Yeti eMTB - Pinkbike Not much to see from pink bike
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    Marin Alpine Trail E1/2 thread

    I was told back end of June from Marin UK to my LBS; bikes were on a ship heading to the UK for 1st week August. then I received a call from the LBS to say Marin had overstated the truth in this regard and in fact bikes were still in Asia. My advice is to get the name of the ship, then you can...
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    Marin Alpine Trail E1/2 thread

    If they can't give you the name of the ship then I doubt their word tbh.
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    Has anyone upgraded their hubs?

    I like the sound of Hope hubs but more important is engagement (I dont like the feel of the pedal falling), I spin the cranks while pedalling for quite, slow pedal gives a nice audible warning to walkers and a wizzing stukka diver bomber of terror when you catch up to you mates on a DH run :D
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    Nukeproof Megawatt Owners Thread

    Did the factory come out end of July or does it have a new launch date?
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    Marin Alpine Trail E1/2 thread

    So my UK bike shop just called me. Marin lied about putting bikes on boats to the UK they haven't left Asia their rep conveniently disappeared on holiday they didn't bother to keep anyone in the loop. Really annoyed as I felt we were finally there with them (since bikes were meant to have been...
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    Marin Alpine Trail E1/2 thread

    Both my friend and I have E2's on order (deposit placed Dec 2020) Last news was the bikes are on the water eta Aug first half assuming getting into/through port isn't a problem
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    Too hot!

    heat stroke is no fun it sneaks up on you (normally just after dinner), After having for the first time I found myself much more sensitive to heat, but I find I'm ok on a bike even full gear as long as I'm cycling. I find myself moaning like goldie locks about the weather with the UK's big...
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    Let’s Be Careful Out There - Cannock Chase Mugging

    Even squirting some one with a garden hose/water bottle can be considered assault. It sucks, just remember 99% of these things it's your word against theirs best to choose your words very carefully when giving a description to the police, or you could find yourself admitting to an offence ?‍♂️...
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    Ebike - Rider interface innovations

    wireless connections Offering of sizes from minimalist to Kitt Dash Integrated into the shifters or dropper 3rd party skins for the GUI or the option for users to pick and choose what goes where. Security - I have mixed feelings over immobilisers/bricking but I think they are needed perhaps make...
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    Sting in the mouth

    For trail snacks I prefer malteasers. Also in through the nose, out through the mouth (air not the malteasers). Along the tow path at some points during the year we get thick fog of midges and the local park is swampy most of the year resulting in Daddy Long Leg sized Mozzers. These were a...
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    Let’s Be Careful Out There - Cannock Chase Mugging

    guys as in 'EMTB forum users' and I referencing carry knifes/weapons for defence in general and how it can spiral negatively.
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    Let’s Be Careful Out There - Cannock Chase Mugging

    You guys probably remember this edit for clarilty; this was post here/bike forums a while back as an example it illustrates how easily carrying a weapon can spiral: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/mountain-biker-stabbed-by-hiker-after-right-of-way-dispute-in-bellingham.html They were 65+ going on...
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    Let’s Be Careful Out There - Cannock Chase Mugging

    If someone where to try to steal my bike then I cant say 100% how I would react. In the past as I mention I wasn't afraid to stand up for what was mine. But it's important to provide a balanced argument not just willy waving. I have 3 dependants and don't feel like sh*tting in a bag the rest of...
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    Let’s Be Careful Out There - Cannock Chase Mugging

    If you have to fight to keep you bike/wallet what ever just give it to them. My mind change on this when I lived just off the local high street in a fairly posh area but drunks, dodgy types and teens would hang around the alley next to us. I was always having to go out and scare them off. This...
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