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  1. OldBean

    Annoying noise

    My latest noisy squeak came from the headset....I dismantled to find quite a lot of fine crud lurking in there. A good clean and re grease with some super CV joint grease and a good spray with ACF50 has kept it quiet so far. Have sealed the fork bridge? hole with duct tape for now to keep some...
  2. OldBean

    Focus Jam2 - set up nirvana achieved!!!

    At last managed to work the E-Tube app and changed the settings to the stock middle range . It has transformed the riding experience with more trail and less boost burst.....like it.:D Have fun
  3. OldBean

    Summer/Medium weight, Long sleeve, High Vis jersey.

    Wife insists I get something like this even though I ride mostly off road...she says the helicopter rescue might find me more easily when I fall off in a ditch again !! Seem to be loads of showerproof and winter weight ones on 't web but cant find a lighter one ......anybody found...
  4. OldBean

    Newbys first thoughts on the jam2 9.6 plus

    I switched to SQ labs 911 bar with 16 degree sweep and I think 8mmUplift with Ergon GP1 grips sorted out my wrist arthritis well I do need to find a comfortable saddle for my skinny arse!! Keep cycling....love that colour
  5. OldBean

    Annoying noise

    My creaking turned out to be the cap that covers the bottom suspension pivotbolt. Looking at it I thought it was a large/long bolt acting as the pivot bearing but unscrewing it revealed it to be a cover for the above mentioned pivot. A clean and gentle application of ACF 50 (light grease) has...
  6. OldBean

    Newbys first thoughts on the jam2 9.6 plus

    Thanks
  7. OldBean

    Newbys first thoughts on the jam2 9.6 plus

    Beautiful! Which deraileur is it using ...? Looks higher off the ground than mine. Have fun.
  8. OldBean

    Sold Focus Jam2 Plus Ltd £2000

    not surprised at that price ....a steal for some lucky buyer.
  9. OldBean

    Bike transportation

    I suspect it depends on the strength of the downpour....its acceptable to ride in the rain and across fords etc so a bit of water from the journey should not be a problem. I wrap the handlebar electrical bits in poly bags if its going to rain ....if you check out the connections behind the...
  10. OldBean

    For those with the blue one!

    Mostly go faster mud!:poop:
  11. OldBean

    For those with the blue one!

    Love that colour.(y)..bet its faster than my matt black one!!;)
  12. OldBean

    Newbys first thoughts on the jam2 9.6 plus

    Good to read some encouraging comments re Jam love mine Only criticism is the derailleur hangs so low but this would be a problem for me on any bike .....gearbox ...where are you?
  13. OldBean

    Power setting changes.

    Thanks ....will have a go ......Wait for screams of frustration !
  14. OldBean

    Rockguards mudguards

    Just made a DIY plastic one for the moment......will probably go for the RRP as it MIGHT give slightly more protection to the seals. have fun
  15. OldBean

    Software update.

    My 2017 Jam 2 is due its “free?” 1 year service soon ...supposed to include software update .....should I trust my dealer ( claims no longer Focus distributer) to do it. Or is it really necessary anyway? Anybody done the upgrade ....what is it anyway...if it aint broke why upgrade it??
  16. OldBean

    Retail direct bike companies

    Just watch “Yes Minister “ to see how civil servants behave .....we are going through one of their spats now! I an still determined to have fun inspite of civil servants.o_O:censored:
  17. OldBean

    Rockguards mudguards

    I need a new front guard. Anybody useing the Rockguards long front item? Looks a bit close to the tyre so wondered if there is a clogging issue? Suffolk mud gets very sticky. Cheers
  18. OldBean

    Bike stand for EMTB

    Scrap wood works for me ...no cost ....but I am a poor old pensioner!:cry:
  19. OldBean

    MTB holiday companies

    Ouch was looking at Sicily this year! Maybe Spain would be as good? Have fun
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