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    Crank length - 165 v 155

    You will loose power but if you will actually notice is another thing. I went from 175 to 160 and to me there was a slight loss of power but way less pedal strikes.
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    Let's talk helmets...

    This is not advise but I can't stand wearing a lid. I'm not against PPE and choose to wear it all the time for work . I wear a full face at trail centers but for general pottering around a lid drives me mad. One of my biggest dislikes about motorbikes is all the shite you have to wear.
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    What is your reply to people commenting about you riding an assisted bike?

    Just shout , GET A BATTERY, as you ride past.
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    Cycling cap for big head?

    I want one of those cycling caps to go under my helmet. Can anyone recommend one for my big head (63cm)? The one size hats rarely fit and I need to mail order it.
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    What shorts to carry mobile phone in pocket?

    I always disliked wearing back packs untill I got my latest one that is not much bigger than a bladder. It Carries water, lights, phone and tools and I hardly know I'm wearing it. Much better that a full size bag.
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    Mullet?

    I still haven't done it. I can imagine it would roll better but my concern now is, are they (29er with skinny tyre) as resilient to pinch flats and buckles? My local woods has lots of big roots and fallen trees and I've found its easier on the ebike to slam the front wheel in to obstacles to...
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    When do you finally learn to "look where you want to go"?

    I've not really thought to do this on the ebike but on a dirt bike it makes a massive difference not looking at the scary stuff just in front of you.
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    Hi all anyone from the isle of wight

    I will reply when I have my tyres?
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    Hi all anyone from the isle of wight

    Looking forward to getting out on my bike when my tyres get here next week. Where do you want to ride? I like starting at carisbrooke castle view point, go up tennerson and over to chillerton mast and back. That takes a hour or so. Brighstone has a fiew tracks.
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    Shoe covers

    Just wear wellies. Water proof, warm and high enough the mud does not go over the top.
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    What do you HATE when we buy a new bike and e-bike ?

    I also find the secretive nature of bike motors annoying, certainly with Bosch anyway. I can and have fixed several Makita power tools. I can find parts diagrams for the tools and buy things like speed controllers, armatures, chuck parts and brushes. Bosch cx parts in my experience have not...
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    Cassettes & Chains, a greater e-bike consumable than brake pads and tyres?

    Ebikes are way under built in the drivetrain. I won't buy another until I can spec one with a rhollolf E14 or they bring out a gearbox bike.
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    Ulefone or doogee

    Also if it breaks within a year the Chinese seller is guaranteed to weasel out of the warranty.
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    Ulefone or doogee

    I've had a few doogee phone's. They are tough although fairly basic spec . What kills them for me is the speaker goes after a while. I've had three:- Titans 2 lasted 2 years S40 lasted a month (got ran over) S50 or 55 didn't quite last a year because the speaker went. Make sure what ever you...
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    newbie from the isle of wight

    The MTB centre is ok. There are some big jumps if your in to that kind of thing.
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    Riding on Footpaths .

    I often ride on footpaths and have not had a problem yet. The worst point as I see it is the styles and kissing gates. I one got moaned at by some fat woman on a horse for riding In a woods (not really a footpath or bridle way) but I think she must have had some underlying issue (retarded or...
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    Handle bar replacement..swept and raised.

    My wife's bike has those Dutch style bars. They are the most comfortable bars I have ever used. Might be a bit wobbly off road.
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    Demo saddles?

    It turns out my LBS has a selection of demo saddles so I've borrowed a fabric and a ergon to try(y)
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    Demo saddles?

    I have tried the local bike shops but I would have to buy to try
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    Demo saddles?

    Does anyone know of a UK based online seller that will send out demo saddles so you can see what suits you?
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