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  1. M

    How much battery do you need on your next emtb?

    A Focus Jam2, one internal battery and one external on the downtube.
  2. M

    How much battery do you need on your next emtb?

    Each to their own I guess. I weigh 114kg so an extra 500gms or so for extra wh's is worth it. I currently use both of my 378wh batteries on my Jam2, regularly. Most rides are around 50km with approx 850m (2788 feet for those of you living in the dark ages) of climbing. I usually have two bars...
  3. M

    Decision time - and the outcome is...

    With the "New" Yamaha motor pending, it will be interesting to see if the software upgrade can be applied to the older Yamaha motors. supposedly the only upgrade is software. Currently 2018/2019 bikes with the Yamaha Motor are on special all over the place in New Zealand (particularly...
  4. M

    10 speed cassette change

    My Bad. Thats the one I now have. but yep, smooth as butter.
  5. M

    10 speed cassette change

    Just went from the original Sunrace to a Shimano XT. both 11-42 10 speed. no probs at all.
  6. M

    Long distance touring queries

    I travel a lot for work, with my bike on the back of the car. I stay in quite a few different hotels. I always take my bike into my hotel room to charge it up. I have never been questioned about this. Maybe us Kiwi's are just more easy going about this sort of stuff. ????
  7. M

    More range

    reduce motor(battery) assistance - increase range. not rocket science!!!
  8. M

    Ebike Optimized Forks Or Not

    geez guys, so many variables here. ride a bike, if the fork does not meet your expectation or requirement, fit a better/burlier/thicker/more expensive(e.t.c.) fork. otherwise stick with the original. otherwise I want to invest in a fork company that can take financial advantage of the guys that...
  9. M

    Hello and some rather specific questions

    Hey Tim. Like he said. Cheers and good luck, all the best - Mac
  10. M

    2020 Specialized levo/kenevo rumors?

    and here was me thinking he was Yoda's long lost twin brother
  11. M

    2020 Specialized levo/kenevo rumors?

    Yep, Levo, Not Kenevo
  12. M

    Levo / Kenevo car charger (BMW Levo)

    Hi Krisj. I think I understand where those rumours come from. I supplied your industry for five years as a sales rep for Makita. Many times we saw large AC power tools like concrete breakers, fry their electronics when running off unstable generator power supply, but not once have I ever seen a...
  13. M

    E8000 "bottom bracket" bearing play after 1400km

    I've seen a few of these "cry wolf" scenarios on here and other sites, crying about what might go wrong if it gets any worse. interestingly I cant find one single example of it "getting worse". Just ride ya bike, you've got lots of warranty left. if it actually fails let us know. indications are...
  14. M

    MTB Clothing

    I'm a big lad at 114kg, i'm only in shape if you consider "round" a shape. I don't particularly like tight clothing so I buy tops that are a bit loose and prefer these for the extra mobility. I use lycra, padded cycle shorts or lycra, padded under shorts (easy enough to buy in 2xl or 3xl) I then...
  15. M

    700wh battery

    on fairly flat, roads, in eco mode, I can get 70kms out of my 378wh Focus battery (and I weight 114kgs). in other words the answer to your question is "Yes, but it depends....."
  16. M

    Fire danger from lithium batteries.

    people have been dying crossing pedestrian crossings for years now, but I'm a thrill seeker and will keep using them. Anybody here ever died on a pedestrian crossing?
  17. M

    Focus Jam2 6.8 Plus + TEC Pack

    Ive got 2990kms on my jam 2, my regular ride is mixed terrain, 37kms and 600metres of climbing, i'm 114kg so not easy on the drive train. I just put my 3rd chain on last week and am on original 10spd cassette and chain ring. Cassette and chain ring are ok but will need changing with next chain...
  18. M

    Anyone losing power in all three modes?

    or they could even Swap it out, that would also be a good test
  19. M

    Chain oil .....whats all the fuss?

    Mate, keep me posted, if you make it to Wellington, I would love to show you around some of the trails here. Alternatively if you cant get hold of a bike whilst you are in Wellington, we could catch up and I could loan you my Jam2, give you some directions and send you out.
  20. M

    Chain oil .....whats all the fuss?

    Mate If you look around a lot of the threads on here you will notice the general trend from a particular post er. I normally apply the JellyStone Park principle with that guy. "Don't feed the bears". I personally appreciate your opinion and respect that you understand the difference between...
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