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  1. Giff

    We may need number plates!

    A new law is being proposed in France that eScootets and eBikes capable of more than 6 kmph will have to be registered, insured and have number plates. Anyone born after 2008 will have to take a test as well ( maybe excludes most of us!). It hasn’t happened or been passed yet but if it does we...
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    Strengthened garage door - suggestions, advice or recommendations?

    If at all possible put a solid shutter on the outside as well. Twice as secure and if they break through they think they are in….they’re not! a bit demoralising…….
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    Waterproof jacket

    I’ve got the MT500 which is really good and well made. A nice touch are the non slip bands on the shoulders to keep a backpack in place. It has really large zip vents if it gets too hot.
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    First ebike for a 69 year old. help

    An important consideration is reliability and I have always found Bosch very reliable. Cube for me!
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    AXS shifting intermittent failure

    I fitted the upgrade to my e160 a couple of years ago and the battery ran out twice during rides. I bought a spare and that lasted several rides…..obviously a dodgy battery but i didn’t realise and thought I had to charge each ride. My new Whyte with AXS is perfect. I would suspect the battery.
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    Shock pressure

    Smaller jumps and less rough stuff?
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    Need advice on post hip surgery

    I had the same bike as you and fitted the 150mm Brand X dropper and it transforms the bike. My brother had a hip replacement a couple of years ago and took it easy for the first year but is now back playing tennis and skiing. Keep going!
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    FOR AND AGAINST MUDGUARDS

    It happened to me yesterday for the first time. Claggy clay like mud and the bike stopped dead. I thought the motor had seized. It would have got blocked probably with or without the mudguard but the mudguard acted as a very effective brake pad and made the wheel impossible to move......I...
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    Aaargh SRAM Eagle skipping gears on cassette

    Solved! I tried setting and re-setting everything. It changed things but didn’t cure it. Here is the problem diagnosed by my lbs…..more experience and better eyes. A new casettte fixed it.
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    Trail Pants Recommendation

    IXS Flow Evo+Knee Guards from Wiggle are good. They zip and have a velcro strap as well. They don’t slip down (on me!)
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    Aaargh SRAM Eagle skipping gears on cassette

    Hi Mikerb Yes I’ve set the B gap with the shock at sag. It’s a Sram AXS deraileur and I have reset it to factory. The B screw alters the shifting but doesn’t cure it just moves it up the gears.
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    Aaargh SRAM Eagle skipping gears on cassette

    Hi Riotsloth Did you ever get this sorted? I’ve got the same problem. The B screw does something but seems to move the problem up or down the cassette. I’m going into my lbs on Saturday but thought you may have found a trick!
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    Bosch smart system lock

    My 2 phones are UK and French….both ok.
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    Bosch smart system lock

    The pudding has arrived…..I have connected a second phone to the app after logging in. Both connect ok. I closed the app on one before opening on the other both seem to work ok…….but I haven’t dared put the lock on yet!
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    Bosch smart system lock

    I haven’t tried yet but on the Bosch website: Sorry Mikerb your theory did sound credible! Can I use multiple phones at the same time when Lock is activated? eBike Flow app Change product Yes. Your digital key is linked to your Bosch ID. Hence, you can log-in with your Bosch ID on several...
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    Bosch smart system lock

    I am going to try with my wife’s phone tomorrow!
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    Bosch smart system lock

    Yes but if you are miles away from the lbs......does anyone know if you activate it can you de-activate it again from the app without the lbs. Or is it a permanent activation and you can only turn it on or off ?
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    Bosch smart system lock

    Has anyone activated the new lock system on a their Bosch Flow app. Any drawbacks? Like it locks when riding or doesn’t unlock when you want it to?
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    Big software update coming for bosch smart?

    Thanks bobbinman....so the update is really to do with the theft lock ?
  20. Giff

    Big software update coming for bosch smart?

    Can you share what the update does?
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