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My partner is 4'11". She wasn't really a bike person - had one but she was never at one with it and therefore didn't really feel the passion. I put my researcher's hat on years ago and concluded a good 24" bike. At the time a good 24" was rare. Kids bikes were usually budget bikes. Found a good...

I use high temperature bearing grease. This is grease that is designed not to melt or run. The headset is the only vertical (or near vertical) set of bearings. Gravity as well as seasonal heat will be working to slide that grease down. I always thought that must be why manufacturers never use...

this is an age old common phenomenon in bicycles and motorcycles. I'm guessing it could be an ancient safety thing that has never been reviewed?

kennyb is right.

I have a couple of hardtails where I do this - higher volume tyres on the rear :)

is your bike a mullet? I only ask because mullets usually go larger on the rear, being a smaller wheel.

Sam looked pleased with himself when he said "phenomenon" :ROFLMAO:, and not long after that "plethora". I have to focus when saying phenomenon too :oops:

I'm not surprised - many manufacturers, for some bizarre reason, keep going with less spokes on an ebike! Let me guess...28 spokes?

Can't you use it for urban duties? Transport etc? I have an ancient acoustic mtb for urban duties - it's very versatile and awesome fun.

Geez, I think they're getting lessons in bullshit talk from Australia's PM.

I forgot to charge the battery on mine, so took out my 2012 trek fuel ex 8 :) It's in good order, and after 30 mins of adjusting pressures and giving it the once over it was ready to go. I've converted it to a 2x. I used to think it had big, high volume tyres, but since coming back from the...

Going tubeless is definitely a different feel. I found I had to put some more pressure in without a tube - less damping without a tube, and got a pinch flat first ride. Admittedly my home made sealant sealed that 5mm slit - but I hadn't had a puncture with that tyre prior to that. My other bikes...

I'm with mabman - do you have the right size tyre?

under the seat?

Bring in some cookie ganja :oops: :ROFLMAO:. I've heard it's really good for German's. I'd be interested to hear what their thoughts were while under the influence - might come up with something novel! :ROFLMAO:

Yeah, I used to do what you do, but probably more anal. A tiny drop between each of the side plates, and a drop on the edge of the roller to seep into the pin. Once I'd gone around the chain, I'd run the chain through a rag barely damp with kerosene to remove the oil from the outside of the...

110nm? Wow, so there is no limit on torque it seems.

Yeah, I don't know how you guys do it :ROFLMAO: I was caught in rain, and the deep dust turned to mud; it was still no where near as bad as some videos of wet muddy rides I've seen in the UK. Too much work afterwards just getting the bike back to reasonable condition. And it removed all the wax...

Yes, I never knew this before buying. It's a lot of money and I hate dealing with warranty anything. While people keep covering it up, or making excuses for the manufacturers, that's essentially telling the manufacturers to keep doing what they're doing. I don't think it's good enough. I would...

Geez, this might be worth a look grandpabrogan. 429 reviews and still a high score! Reading through the reviews would be worthwhile. It does look a bit keyhole shaped though - I can imagine dangly bits falling through the more open end, then as you slide forward and try to pull up :oops...