I spent ages looking at the sizes of the two. In the end I went on the height recommendation as it was showing 6’1” was XL.
Just sent YT an email to find out if my order would be delayed if I change to a large as like you say the numbers are more comparable. ??
Will be interesting to see the result. When I started using inserts I found I could quite happily go back to Exo casings & run lower pressures so would be put off the heavier tyres unless I could run them without the extra hassle of the inserts.
One other offbeat thought I have on the tyres...
I put a comment on a Sam Pilgrim video of him ebiking in the Canaries asking how he had got round the battery issue and he said they had hired the batteries locally.
Maybe rental spots are opening up, or maybe he was pulling my leg?
You will know after taking it apart, but I understand there is a sprag clutch in there. If it is anything like my Onyx hub you cannot use anything with 'dry' lubricants (PTFE, moly, etc) in the lubes as they can allow the clutch to slip. They only endorse Kluber Isoflex LDS 18 special.
If you...
If mine went once out of warranty I’d definitely have a crack myself before sending it away.
Be cool if you posted the bearing sizes for future reference.
Also wondered if it would be worth opening it up to top up the grease to try & quiet things down a bit but it looks like there is plenty...
The official line is to ride it till there is an issue then take it in.
Mine is 2 years old now and coming out of warranty. I asked about the motor being serviced etc when it was having its battery replaced and was told they wont do anything until it fails...
It would have to be a Sunday afternoon for us as we work Sunday morning.
We are reasonably competent as a group even if it is more bravado than skill?
I’ll have a chat with the guys about plans and look at the weather. I’m keen to try somewhere new as after 5 visits since March I’m getting BPW...