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    Winter clothing

    I've had a pair for a while. Good waterproofing, although I resist washing, just wiped down to keep the waterproof coating intact. Thin enough to use on milder days too, comfortable fit. They have been snagged on something and ripped a small hole on one thigh so not super tough, still like...
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    when the last time you rode your non emtb?

    Last weekend. Its only really used for specific short jump lines these days. Even a simple journey deemed ok for my retired hardtail gets ebiked now. Only other times I might use it would be if I want to give the dog a chance to keep up, or level the playing field for non e bike buddies...
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    Decoy Rear shock

    On that particular bike it does. It increases the travel from 170mm to 177mm, as its part of a modification people make to run an aftermarket linkage. That is shock stroke length adjustment on its own, and in conjunction with new link gives 190mm. Obviously every suspension design is...
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    What did you buy your ebike this week?

    Bit of an all around fork freshen up. My mountain bike got a 2.1 Charger and the the eeb got the hand me down Charger from an early basic Lyrik, which is...er a bit like an RCT3 but without the lockout, Charger 1.0 maybe? Anyway even that, poo's from a great height over the MOCO. Lower leg...
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    What did you buy your ebike this week?

    Think I've amassed enough bags for an adventure! Just need this lockdown to end and I can start isolating properly :p Newbies are the Alpkit top tube bag and stem bag to take up space lost from my full frame bag on the last bike given bikepacking duties.
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    Smashpot fork coil conversion on 2019 Decoy Base

    I ended up doing 600 miles on the MOCO before swppping, made my arms ache :LOL:
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    Carbon fiber wheels: Waste of money or totally worth it?

    Carbon rims are like carbon bars......and alloy bars....and ally rims, There are good ones and there are bad ones. All are just really balancing the compromising act of comfort vs performance. I've been riding Derby rims on my MTB since 2016 and I'm very pleased with their characteristics, so...
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    How to drop motor of YT Decoy?

    I was looking closely at mine today actually. It appears that the Decoy does not actually have that cover fitted to the motor and relies on the frame to protect that side. Its not actually sealed fully either. As such though if you pop your battery out and look toward the BB area, on the...
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    Do not use Tredz

    Speaking of which, placed an order with both Tredz and CRC around a month ago. Tredz Order came, fitted to bike, Happy. Still no sign of the CRC order, but I am aware of the world situation, so will use some patience, its with the courier, they just need to pull their finger out.
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    YT Decoy 700WH battery

    Both correct, Built by SMP using the 21700 cells that Tesla fit in their car batteries ;)
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    eBike Specific Wheels vs Non-eBike Wheels

    I think for non specific e bike rims you'd want them to be DH rated really. I will be if(read when:p) I build up or buy some wheels (y) That said, you've got them and they are sitting there not doing much else....risk it for a biscuit :D I've some rather fancy custom build wheelset on my...
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    Pic of the Day

    Best view I have round here of the London Skyline, Shard closest to bike (y)
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    Decoy Rear shock

    I have a Decoy too. My normal MTB has a 230x60 shock, both Selects. I was told by my suspension specialist when tuning my shock that all I'd need to do would be to remove a spacer from the shaft to increase the 60mm shaft to a 65mm. Useful to know and should work both ways (y)
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    Fork and shock upgrade in the future

    I'd hazard a guess a charger damper would slip in those forks, along with slippery seals and thin oil. Not seen it done yet as they are so new, so cant be 100% sure it works. Meg neg in the rear might be enough to make a difference for not much money along with spacers of your choosing.
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    What did you buy your ebike this week?

    A visual representation of when your commuting budget is diverted to the only vehicle left in use ;)
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    My Decoy Leaning on Stuff

    Its not muddy shocker!
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    Help –Decoy partly starts but won't turn off?

    Sounds interesting, do you have any pictures of your gasket? I Grabbed a screen shot after today's ride to show all is back to normal (y)
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    What did you buy your ebike this week?

    Purple :devilish: Titainium bolts for the stem and seat clamp, Alloy for controls. Do they match? Of course not :eek::p:ROFLMAO::D
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    The MTB videos Thread. Funny, Serious, Cool ... Share them here.

    I'm sure most have you have seen Matt Jones Lockdown build? Anyway this is similar but makes good use of space available, quite like the no talking too, peaceful :)
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    What's in your backpack?

    Co2, inner tube, cable ties, energy gummies and chain lube always carried in a little frame bag, One Up EDC in the steerer tube with a quick link inside too. If I take a backback its usually just got food, drink, protection and clothing layers, sometimes lights etc.
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