I thought I’d read somewhere there is a security feature with the later Kiox displays and once set and the screen was removed the bike is just a very heavy clockwork bike. I’m sure someone will enlighten us all or tell me I’ve dreamt it.
I’d noticed my 2021 model levers were slightly different than those fitted to my wife’s 2020 model but I hadn’t actually compared the callipers. As for springs in forks, I wouldn’t have clue, sorry.
Had bearings fail on my 1st emtb, an e-scale 930. My LBS put a set of Hope bearings in. They did say the std fit bearings were poor quality. No idea of spec etc, sorry.
Absolutely no difference between the 2. Called in my LBS on Saturday morning for the software update on our 2 Rails and they have a 2021 XL Rail 7 in stock in red/black and there’s no difference. Maybe if the LBS does a print out the model year is quoted then.
Other than the new colour there’s no difference to my wife’s 2020 Rail 7. My LBS was aware of the software update for more torque but it’s not available yet. As soon as it is I’ll pop back in with both bikes and he’ll update them.
Mine are/were
1st 2017 Scott E Scale 930 - Great bike, no issues, sold to a friend and its still only got 1300miles on it
2nd 2019 Trek Powerfly 7 - Again no issues, used whenever time allows, 2400miles
3rd 2021 Trek Rail 7 on order
Good point re: motorbikes, I’d never thought of them. I’ve ridden loads of them and the front brake was always on the right, the clutch lever on the left and rear brake was foot operated. However, That wasn’t always on the same side. Some early British bikes had the gear lever for right foot...