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    Jonzo Age 66 Brighouse West Yorkshire

    I have never been a Giant ebike owner so I can't be certain, but surely green lights are never bad? :unsure:
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    Chainstay Protector

    As an alternative to contact adhesive, consider hot melt glue. The use of zip ties is not just a good tip to secure the protector whist the glue sets, but is also a second alternative (ie no glue). Yet another alternative that I used when I took my mtb to the Alps was to cut an inner tube and...
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    Help an old duffer find a new bike

    @hiro I would take @irie 's question seriously. Survey the nearest, even if they are up to 2-3 hours away! ebikes are not just a bike with a motor, they come with potential problems with motor, battery, charger, software, display, sensors and wiring. And someone on here will surely add to that...
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    Guided ride Sherwood Pines and Vicar Water Sat 15th Jun'24

    Even the straps of my backpack were soddened! Thanks for the selfie @weiran and your company. My gloves were soddened and so were my fingers. I didn't want to get my camera out of my soddened backpack in case I got it wet. I'm glad that my waterproof and breathable jacket lived up to its name...
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    Lets discuss uphill crashing.

    Does wearing extra protection increase the risks we are prepared to take? Such that we ride just that little bit too far outside our skill envelope? Frequently we get away with it, sometimes we don't. :eek:
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    Lets discuss uphill crashing.

    I've had one of them, it went right down to my calf. I've had worse, but no pics. I went OTB and landed with both thighs across a log. At the time I thought that I had broken both thigh bones (or at least cracked them). But my rock -hard muscles saved me from that fate. :) The bruises emerged...
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    Guided ride Sherwood Pines and Vicar Water Sat 15th Jun'24

    Well that became a wet one! Only @weiran turned up in the end. The ride started well in sunshine and warmth. The trails were wet from last night's rain and we picked up quite a bit of mud. We got an hour before it started to spot. Just as we got to the Vicar Water Cafe it started to rain, so we...
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    Guided ride Sherwood Pines and Vicar Water Sat 15th Jun'24

    Thanks for letting me know.
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    Guided ride Sherwood Pines and Vicar Water Sat 15th Jun'24

    Thanks for letting me know. It should be clear when setting up, but with some showers for the rest of the day. Here are the riders: Updated 10pm Fri 14th June Latest: Between 5 and 6 attendees. We have 5 definites and 1 possible: @steve_sordy @Jessmolly007 @kefconstruction +1 @weiran +...
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    Lets talk 'Mullets' - are they a benefit for short riders?

    I know what you mean. Early on in my MTB ownership I used to ride so far back when descending steep stuff that control could be become a bit dodgy. I was cured when I went on an MTB skills course run by Tony Doyle (aka the Jedi). He videoed me before and after his intervention. He had me...
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    Escooters vs Emtb so unfair

    I freely admit to having a few pink shirts and even a floral one, but a Vespa! NEVER! :eek:
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    Guided ride Sherwood Pines and Vicar Water Sat 15th Jun'24

    Thanks for letting me know. Meet at 10am by the right-hand side of the cafe overlooking the big field. Ready to ride. Here are the riders: Updated 8pm Fri 14th June Latest: Between 5 and 7 attendees. We have 5 definites: @steve_sordy @Jessmolly007 @kefconstruction +1 @weiran Two possible...
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    Escooters vs Emtb so unfair

    For me a "scooter" is either one of these: OR it's one of these Either can come with an electric motor, but neither are suitable for trails. Both are used for commuting, but the electric stand up one is probably illegal (widely ignored it would seem). i would not be seen dead on either...
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    Guided ride Sherwood Pines and Vicar Water Sat 15th Jun'24

    Saturday's weather has a few showers, see here: https://weather.com/en-GB/weather/hourbyhour/l/190972d25bddce4df65dd93389de720b39a55c06d1c588ec3e3d1acebffb23c4 Meet at 10am by the right-hand side of the cafe overlooking the big field. Ready to ride. Here are the riders: Latest: Between 5 and...
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    Instructions on replacing interior battery on Focus Bold2

    It wasn't me that pinched the wires; it was the main dealer tech guy. The fix would have been expensive except it was a warranty claim. I believe that the pinched control wire cost £7, but took a week to arrive. God knows what the labour cost would have been! :eek:
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    Shimano Ep801 profile 1 and 2 settings!

    My bike is EP8, but I don't believe it is any different to EP801 in terms of the settings. I don't believe that the settings on the bike are standard from day 1 (mine was different to other Shimano powered emtbs). Therefore, a new owner really ought to take charge and set them to suit...
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    Lets talk 'Mullets' - are they a benefit for short riders?

    That's when you appreciate a stiff fork! :)
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    Instructions on replacing interior battery on Focus Bold2

    I can't help with the detail instructions, sorry. However, I have had the battery replaced under warranty on my Focus Jam2. The design and layout are very similar to your bike. It is very tight in there and you must be very careful not to trap or pinch the control wires. Even if the wires are...
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    Cheap city ebike from Amazon

    I came across this ebike yesterday, took this pic: Single speed, 3 modes, 14" wheels, 250W motor The guy had been riding it for about a year and thought it was wonderful. He used it for moving about the town, going to work, shopping etc. Said he got about 20 miles out of a charge. Said it...
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    Sold Trek Fuel EXe - Amazing Spec

    I'm not a Trekkie, so I don't recognise the spec changes. Trekkies on here will know how to get the mileage, if it is possible. Good luck with the sale, but why on earth are you selling it?
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