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    New Member: New Bike Purchase Advice

    I used to race triathlon and had an awesome bike for the time. I think now I'd rather take my chances with trees and rocks than absent minded drivers, or drivers who are just angry at everything because they are wasting their lives. You're right though, I've seen some amazing descents on...
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    New to EMTB Forum

    It's good not to be in a hurry - that's when you'll get a good deal :). How tall are you? Marin E1 and E2, but only in XL
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    New Member: New Bike Purchase Advice

    where's the fun in that? 😂. I'm sure you're correct of course.
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    Rise H15 with no LBS or Levo alloy with LBS

    they have some proprietary (non shimano) battery issues too 😟 I've been looking more at the canyon on - the chain runs along the chainstay in the higher gears - it seems to be a poor design fault :(
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    Review New Canyon Spectral : ON CFR - 900 wh of PWR!

    Not for all of us: I have 3,200km (and going) on my slx drivetrain, still the original chain (a 6100). Although it is mostly dry where I am and I started using wax after the first 500km. It is either steep up or steep down where I ride. I also use exo tires - they're cheap and light. I use a...
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    Rise H15 with no LBS or Levo alloy with LBS

    Just looking at the canyon on 7: the geo is impressive (for my needs). Nice to see something without a huge wheel base, reasonable stack height, and not on the super slack band wagon. Looks like a nice climber and good in the tight stuff. I'd be interested in your feedback on this. My only...
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    Marin Alpine Trail E1/2 thread

    A heads up if anyone in Aus wants an etrail - both models are on sale but only available in XL. E1 and E2.
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    Marin Alpine Trail E1/2 thread

    Thanks for that. It sounds as though the 400 would suit me - you are 15kg up on me. It sounds like that fork will be ideal too. I hope your new spring comes soon :)
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    Motor died on the trail

    You've assumed that the problem was moisture; perhaps it was just re seating the battery. Lots of battery operated stuff seems to work again after reseating the battery. This happened to my friend riding a giant - I forget when it stopped, but we were on a ride. Dry, dusty and pretty warm. I...
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    Tell me about trail pants

    Good thinking, but they're weird sizing. Inside leg measurement for all of them is 80cm! That's OK if you're small. Also the knees aren't articulated - I suppose horse riders have nearly straight legs while sitting, unless you're a jocky.
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    Marin Alpine Trail E1/2 thread

    How much do you weigh geared up Pezzar? Thanks for the feedback. I have often wondered if the fox 38 is too much fork for many folk - I imagine it would be for what I do.
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    Breaking chain.

    yes, I used the shoelace technique once on track; I ended up having to use a stick as handle to the each end of the lace, then it was easy.
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    Knee and Elbow pads - help!

    Not intended as advice. I saw this yesterday - check out the dude who won @ 6'40" into the video:
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    Ground breaking(?) Husqvarna MC6 2022/23

    Yes, it's an advertisement. That's when outrageous claims are made. The whole seat tube triangle looks too weak - and front looks over engineered.
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    how to change chain line?

    I have a merida e140 - for all intents and purposes the same as a 2020 e160 (e8000). I'd like to move the chainline in toward the motor 2mm or so - is this possible? I imagine a different spider or something. I predominantly use the first 9 gears (out of 12) and also running non shimano chain ring.
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    Knee and Elbow pads - help!

    I wear shin guards, but not knee pads. I have had stitches in my knee from an otb, but that was when I was using clip in pedals. Then I went to flats with aggressive pins. For a while I was coming off the pedals in jumps and doing a fair bit of damage to my shins. The last time one of the pins...
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    Is it adjustable? It’s producing friction with the chain

    😂 watch from 50" in
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    Can anyone recommend some pedals

    Have you looked at wiggle reviews? I have dmr, I don't know what model - they're aluminium. They have done a lot and had a lot of hits - they just work. I ended up taking all the inside pins out - I just have the outer and middle pins; they still grip like crazy. I think the inner pins would...
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    Foam tyre inserts ?? Are they worth it

    I use the lightest maxxis tyres - just exo. On the rear I use a tannus; the front is fine as it is. My pressures are close to what they were; I'm not into denting rims though and I've been practicing drops and jumps. I can still feel the tyre working (compressing / absorbing bumps) on climbs and...
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    Is it adjustable? It’s producing friction with the chain

    is the guide able to move forward? Are you able to adjust the mount so that the guide goes further forward? If not, and it really bugs you, I imagine it is the inside surface of the rear of the guide - you could shave that or even cut it off square with the mount. Just the inside rear of the...
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