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  1. Fivetones

    Tesla Cybertruck

    I don’t disagree that folks have paid attention to his kit car. My point is that is just smoke and mirrors generated by a gimmick. This is prevalent in the tech world of funding rounds but not needed by established car manufacturers (we can have a separate discussion about how much genuine...
  2. Fivetones

    Tesla Cybertruck

    Chill on the cool aid and perhaps read the article? An ”order” is a $100 refundable deposit. In reality, in a week he’s generated a $25M loan.
  3. Fivetones

    Tesla Cybertruck

    @wepn yes, exactly, he has form in this area with them too ($20M fine, removed as company Chairman).
  4. Fivetones

    Tesla Cybertruck

    Those “pre-order sales” are likely an attempt to manipulate the market. Watch Musk get censured by the SEC again.... What the chaotic launch of Tesla’s Cybertruck tells us about Elon Musk | Arwa Mahdawi
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    Tesla Cybertruck

    If this is released in numbers it will sink Tesla. It won’t be widely available though is my prediction.
  6. Fivetones

    E-MTB isn’t cheating - research finding

    I think we all agree. There are those that get hung up on it though.
  7. Fivetones

    E-MTB isn’t cheating - research finding

    Completely agree the article headline is nonsense. The study itself, which is entirely straightforward in what it presents and completely aware of the shortcomings, could lead to more people taking up cycling and being healthy. They measure exertion via heart rate monitors but, agreed it could...
  8. Fivetones

    E-MTB isn’t cheating - research finding

    No, e-bikes aren’t cheating Whilst it’s a small study it has some interesting findings. Link to the paper is in the article too - including the bikes they used.
  9. Fivetones

    anybody tried these Funkier knee protectors?

    They certainly do.
  10. Fivetones

    New bike delivered with broken display and controller. Is it easy to replace?

    Have a close look. It’s a doddle.
  11. Fivetones

    Answered The future of ebikes?

    I think a combined CVT type box (not discreet gearbox as too heavy) combined with the motor as that has transfer gears too so these could be eliminated. If this is going to fly it needs to be lighter than motor+derailleur or if weight penalty be much more robust. Electronically controlled...
  12. Fivetones

    Suspension set-up guides and info

    https://www.bikeradar.com/features/pushing-the-limits-of-fork-offset-an-experiment/?image=9&type=gallery&gallery=1
  13. Fivetones

    Hard to support lbs....

    Why post if not open to discussion? I’m defending LBSs as they are often the centre of a community of bike enthusiasts and I have friends who work in them.
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    Hard to support lbs....

    Neither am I. Hence my last comment.
  15. Fivetones

    Bike Thefts - Calder Valley

    yeah, that might work.
  16. Fivetones

    Hard to support lbs....

    Read up on him, the issue is what kind of job. Anyway we all personally do what we’re comfortable with.
  17. Fivetones

    Bike Thefts - Calder Valley

    If you carry your bike visibly in the area this is worth being aware of. Be careful out there people. Police! This Is Not How People Carry Bikes | Singletrack Magazine
  18. Fivetones

    Hard to support lbs....

    Evans = Mike Ashley. Nuff said.
  19. Fivetones

    So Rob wants us to chat with pretty girls from all over the world.

    If you support the site via Patreon then you don’t get them (*cough* freeloaders ?*cough*).
  20. Fivetones

    So Rob wants us to chat with pretty girls from all over the world.

    Yes, this is like when politicians complain adverts on websites are always for dominatrix services in their area. ?
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