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    What's the coldest that you've gone for a bike ride?

    12C :ROFLMAO:; and it's mostly dry.
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    No bike with adequate standover, options?

    What about the trek powerfly fs 4? 27.5 wheels, 120mm suspension. They have an xs but don't give the measurements for that. Despite their recommendations, I'd look at the xs (they recommend s)...
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    cassette compatibility

    If you're getting a new cassette you should also get a new chain; because of this you can adjust the chain length correctly. Using an old chain on a new cassette will cause more wear on the cassette than a new chain will. The only other potential issue I can see is the derailer cage length - I...
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    Anyone derestricted the new Shimano EP8 yet?

    That shitty adjustment in the shimano app only changes the speed displayed. It doesn't effect distance recorded or actual assistance speed or anything else of any use.
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    Anyone derestricted the new Shimano EP8 yet?

    It probably isn't accurate now - mine isn't.
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    Water bottle...with tube

    Awesome. Now I have a similar problem with my abdominal cricket guard.... :oops:
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    Auron 35 Boost

    What about Suntour Durolux 36 for a cheap and light fork?
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    My Aussie Cheeb

    I imagine he is avoiding gst too, which is 10%.
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    No bike with adequate standover, options?

    Smaller people really need smaller wheels. Standover height is just one problem; the other is ending up with handlebars way up high. Small people must be a minority - not enough incentive for manufacturers to change wheel sizes. They'll try to tell you they have a bike that will work for someone...
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    Tire wizards - do you think this can be patched?

    It's a small hole. I have a few tears (5-6mm) in a dhrII on the rear. I'm running a tannus so the tears don't bother me. If you're considering a tannus (or something like that) just in the rear, now could be a good time :)
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    Have any of you Rise owners considered moving from the standard 140/150 travel to 160/160?

    Do you have an old school bicycle pump that you can put your finger or thumb over the hole? As you compress the pump with the hole blocked, it gets harder as the pressure inside the pump builds. That's essentially your air shock. You're compressing a certain, contained volume of air into a...
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    Orbea Rise Size small for 5-foot (152cm) rider?

    small people need bikes with smaller wheels because of the stack height. Manufacturers will try to tell you their bikes are for a wide range of heights, whether they are or not. I see many do this while using 27.5 and 29" wheels, the big common problem is handlebars that are high above the seat...
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    Have any of you Rise owners considered moving from the standard 140/150 travel to 160/160?

    if you enter your serial # etc at this site it will tell you exactly what you have. Sorry I didn't get to answer you sooner. I think it will also work for your fork too though, if it is also fox. Did you reset the sag - you might need a bit more pressure without the token in.
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    Have any of you Rise owners considered moving from the standard 140/150 travel to 160/160?

    Just my view, of course :). I've never been into upgrading anything big on bikes; buy what you want in the first place. More so with emtb; the initial cost price is high enough. I have upgraded to a bigger rotor and adapter, and a cheap different size chain ring. The rest I try to get as much as...
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    Life Hacks

    And you need a universal life hack tool; mine is the Handyman Swiss Army Knife; you can drill holes, sew leather or other heavy stuff, cut and file steel, saw wood. I've made lots of fixes in the bush with this on the motorbike and mtb. A good jolly mentor like Felix Immler also helps :ROFLMAO:
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    Life Hacks

    Nearly - you forgot the zip ties :rolleyes:
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    Battery Lock Keys. Yes or No?

    And for twice the price if it is out of warranty :( https://www.techjunkie.com/iphone-batteries-replaced/
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    Bad backs & emtbs

    I've been taking curcumin; it's in a form that is fairly bio available (theracurmin). It is only an anti inflammatory - it doesn't address pain, although it may address the cause of pain. I get sore hips and shoulders mostly in bed so I usually only take it before going to bed. Recently I tore...
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    Braking technique question

    Really? When the reserve is due for repacking, whack one of those round reserves to the front of your harness; now you have two. Jump out, open your main, release your main, get stable, then deploy your reserve. It's great practice and fun; you still have that old school reserve on the front. Or...
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    Braking technique question

    Re actual braking technique; this video is awesome. I've always put this to dramatic effect on some of the hills in Hobart; it's very effective
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