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As far as turning your pedals backwards, a zip tie between the crank and chain ring works great. As far as removing the chain, not something I would do. I rinse off my bike including chain with a low pressure hose and a soft brush after each ride. About every third ride I lube the chain using...

The frame says max permissible "TOTAL" weight. What is it about "Total" people don't understand.

That's not really the case. All cars have a GVM Gross Vehicle Mass rating. Which is the max weight that includes fuel, payload, and vehicle weight.

Perhaps for a rail trail ride or an easy XC jaunt. Going OTB at any moderate speed off a jump, drop off or rocky dh with a 4x2 brick in the center of your spine is going to result in additional serious injuries no matter what back protector you have in the pack.

Most important thing is fit to rider. If the geometry is right on the Focus buy it. My 8000 motor on my 2020 merida has been reliable with over 2500km of trail miles.

Merida e160. Can't fault it.

So when you want to change bars, or cut them down you have to change brakes as well? Pretty poor concept.

I was able to test a few different bikes. I'm 6'2 with a short torso/arms and long legs. Levo and Merida both were suitable but Trek was not because it appeared to cater to a longer torso and arms so would suggest a Trek.

Whatever fits your head. TLD helmets fit me the best so thats what I go with.

I just ride it through a carwash. Both bike and owner come out clean.

I can see I it now, massive heat sinks on the shocks with little fans to improve heat dissipation. The next trend in MTB's.

I just swapped out DHR2 for new Big Betty on the rear. Not as good on the hard pack trails but noticably better any loose or wet surface.

I have found that an important aspect to riding flats is to have the right shoe to match. Don't go to flats and use your clipless shoes.

DexShell Waterproof Hytherm Pro Socks. Warm and waterproof. Use with any shoe. They are a bit thick so half size bigger on the shoe helps.

I hear they are going to use this for steering as well; replacing traditional handlebars. Joy stick will control forward, braking, left and right. Red button turbo mode. Any truth to that rumor?

Perception of ones self is all relative...

The manuals that come with the bike are useless. However the various Shimano manuals you can download from Shimano (basically what Mikerb provided) are quite good and provide torque, detail assembly and troubleshooting details. Most Merida bike PN's can be found on the Merida catalogue archives...

Next question. Just to open a can of worms. Does anyone use nitrogen in their AIR shocks?

Do they make progressive springs for MTB's. Just curious.

I just use a hose and a stiff brush while backpedaling the Chain. I use Rock and Roll cleaner/lube. Mud doesn't seem to stick but you do need to lube every third ride in really muddy and wet conditions.