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New decals just about done. A great colour match from SLIK, and the vinyl feels much more sturdy than the original i9 ones. Using a plastic mixing bowl with a towel across it to balance the wheel on 😂😂

Got these today - they were delivered to my work last week, but I’ve been away for the kids mid term break. A set of custom Industry Nine EN325 / 310 carbon wheels… and I thought I’d try a couple of Cannibals after everyone raving about how good the ‘23 model is on wet rocks / roots. My next...

Not for sale related (again), but it’ll give you a bump! Got my wheels today. Did you ceramic coat with the decals on? I’m away to put new Slik Graphics on them, so wondered if I should be coating before or after. Two thoughts… 1. The graphics take up about 1/3rd of the wheels circumference -...

I wish someone would come up with a heated set of grips - like you get on motorcycles / snowmobiles etc. I’ve never tried the bar mitts, but have tried various pairs of heated gloves. Bulky and awkward, but as a Raynaud’s Syndrome sufferer, I have to do something!

An i9 Hydra

I have a complete T-Type XX drivetrain, and used to use AXS XX1. Recently, I’ve bought a new wheelset, and was going to use my old one as a winter one - where I often ride cycle paths and forest trails… so a narrower better rolling tyre might be more appropriate. I have an old XX1 12 speed...

I’m not saying the carbon rims are any better… both have their pros and cons. The EX511’s are a comparable rim to the i9 EN315’s - focussed on Enduro and aggressive riding. Probably 450g+ difference between them by the time you’ve got valves and tape on, but I’d imagine a hefty price difference...

That’s a rear (including XD driver). Here’s the front - even lighter. 1735g for the pair. Exactly as specified on the i9 website!

Still 250g heavier than a 29” carbon rim - which is already taped and has a valve too.

There are loads of different grades of carbon, specifically designed for different purposes. I’ve just bought some Industry Nine EN 325 rims - which are designed for Enduro / Aggressive riding. A perfect pairing for my Levo SL. i9 do a GR series which is designed for downhill and e-bikes...

She’s sent me 3 attempts so far, and said a 4th will be with me this week. She accepts all responsibility for the mistakes - so far, I’ve just paid for 1 set of stickers. I’m in Gran Canaria this week for the kids holidays, so won’t see them for another 10 days. It’s a shame, because the...

Can you take a close up pic of the S-Works please I’ve had my third set from Indiprint, and they still haven’t done them the right size. I measured most of the letters, but they’ve still gone back a good few cm’s longer than I asked for. They’re away to send me a 4th set. Did you have to...

I’ve got a tub of G-Techniq car stuff. Is there a specific bike one, or can I just use that? For the 20mins it’ll take, it’s probably worth doing.

I enjoy riding the bike round trails, and like the exercise. I like the lightweight bike... the way it rides, the handling, and how much like riding a Stumpjumper it is! I ride with the kids with the motor off - and the SL has almost no resistance from the motor. I'm more into Enduro / Trail...

New wheels should be here next week (typical - whilst I'm away for the kids school holidays!), so I have some i9 turquoise decals to go on to match the spokes. I asked i9 to ship the wheels with their decals still on the sheet and not on the wheels to save wasting them! S-WORKS decals are...

I went from a Trek Rail 9.9 to a Levo SL, and have never looked back. For me, the Rail was a tank at about 23kgs and offered way more assistance than I would ever need. I could fly up climbs with no effort - but all I wanted was a little bit of help. I’m now on my second Levo SL and it’s just...

It’s a shame… if you’re in certain European countries, you can get a ‘trial’ from SQ Labs. Not in the UK though I’m afraid. I bought the carbon one, so dropping £200 on something I’d never heard of before was a bit of a risk… but it’s worth every penny! Realistically, £200 is a fraction of...

After having wrist pain, I bought the SQ Labs 12° sweep bars with the 45mm rise after several recommendations. £200 well spent! They make such a different (in my case anyway), but don’t look / feel vastly different. I’ve been riding my old Stumpjumper a lot recently as my wheels from my Levo...

It’s not a rumour… there were leaked screenshots of the Specialized Concept store listing the Kevnevo SL 1.2 a while back. Why do you think Specialized have been selling off all existing stock at half price? I’d be very surprised if it’s not announced in the next few weeks.

There are none on the UK site - only the frame only. https://www.specialized.com/gb/en/c/eturbokenevo?productfamily=Turbo%2520Kenevo%2520SL