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You have to be an anus not to use Tannus.

Yes absolutely although prices for mid range stuff is not coming down yet due to growing demand as most are now understanding what ebikes are really about. But there are more and more entry level ebikes starting at lower price points (which don't seem very good VFM to me).

Do you use Tannus?

No worries. You're nearly there. The suspension, tyres and even saddle may settle a bit so perhaps another 5mm or so....

That's annoying. I am only 6ft on a XL too and it's spot on at 170mm. Have you removed the rubber grummet at the base of the post ? (if it was even fitted) - that gained me 15mm. If not, then perhaps a lower profile saddle.

Not really. I made one with an old bottle of Coke and 2 old valves. It inflates the rare tubeless tyres that don't come up with a track pump and a bit of fairy liquid.

Nothing messy about tubeless in my experience. The fact that you tried it first isn't conclusive. Or maybe it was conclusive to the fact that you were not very good at it, despite it being quite simple and not messy at all if done properly. Nothing expensive either. £6 for a pair of valves, £16...

£249? The margins must be huge. That's more than my Hans track lid. Having said that, I guess how much is a head worth?

Something is amiss. I have now put 1500 miles on a 12 speed SLX chain/cassette that was OE on the Decoy and still not even on 0.50 wear. I am 90kgs and don't take much care when shifting. I assumed that ebikes would be harder on chains but so far, not particularly. Same with brake pads which...

I had to check this wasn't April 1st.

I haven't seen it. I am not getting any issues yet either despite wet rides and repeated (but careful) washing.

In the long tradition of recommending what I have, my Decoy 29 is proving to be an excellent all rounder.

I am not sure there is such a thing as a 2.8 29 Eddy Current. Edit. Just realised there is. Must be recent as a couple of months ago it wasn't listed. I would try that, 30mm rim is no issue, the profile will still be nice, if not quite as optimised as on a 35mm.

XL. Small differential in manoeuvrability will be less than the loss of reach / space of the L.

Ouch. I thought the Lifeline ones were expensive at £9 a pair. Presta Tubeless Valves Pair Caffelatex is great too, paid £16 a few weeks back. Edit : Probably too late now I see...

IME EC are really good. Certainly never lost knobs despite the adverse terrain and my cavalier riding style. Far better than the DHF they replaced. In another league in fact.

I like the Eddy Current, despite being e specific. There is a deal for a pair on one of the German retailers site. It works out at less less than £80 delivered or so for the pair.

I agree with the sentiments above. It will be interesting to see what YT come up with but I have a feeling that the Decoy base 2020 is/was a bargain.

Based on the Commencal pricing for 2021 I feel that value has gone down a bit but it is early days.

What's wrong with it? Oneup do a fancy one I think but not sure there is much to be gained.