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Further to the metric vs Imperial. Bikes are as bad. We have bar diameters in mm, but are actually inches, just stated in mm. Tyre widths are in inches, wheel sizes in inches, but rims are in mm. Seat posts are in mm. The chain is half inch pitch (calling it 12.7mm although accurate is by the...

It is a consequence of being raised in an Imperial culture in an Imperial country, but with an education system determined to make us all metric (thank the EU for that!). We have EITHER a split personality on the subject OR a stunning versatility. There is story that illustrates this well. A...

Great warning! Thanks. :) That looks bad and expensive! :eek: I have been using Audis for years and so far, I've not had a problem. (Touch wood!) But then again, I haven't climbed any mountain passes, nor do I have a diesel that needs to regenerate every now and then. But even when I had a...

I have done BPW and Cwmcarn one weekend on my mtb. I would happily do BPW again on an mtb, despite my dodgy knees. But Cwmcarn has to be on an ebike. It's a fantastic trail, but there is a lot of climbing (repaid of course with lots of natural feeling descending).

I love snowdrops! :love:

It is customer service like that that supports the view that Speccy were deliberately beta testing. They wanted the broken motors back so that they could log the faults and failure modes in order to design a better one. Think how many ebikes they sold while they were doing this! They get in...

Before I knew that carbon bars varied in stiffness and feel, I switched from a Renthal alloy bar to the exact same geometry Renthal carbon bar and I could not believe the difference! Every single rock felt as though it had had the corners rounded off just for me. :love: But two rides later it...

I love a black bike. For best effect remove all the graphics!

@Stephan-Qc Welcome to the Forum! :) A small and friendly tip; change your profile photo! Your bike, or you in your riding gear would be better. :)

@RustyMTB I can recommend giving the Ergon GP1 grips a try. They stopped my pins & needles and numbness. If you give them a try, take an Allen key with you as getting the angle just right is key to success. The angle may be different on each grip. You don't have to buy new ones, there are used...

So sub-standard motors that were unfit for the required duty were launched and all the Speccy riders were involuntary beta testers. It would serve Specialized right if some smart-arse lawyer cobbled together a class action lawsuit against them and sued for many millions.

Currently, I am OK with the 25kph assist limit because it gives me freedom from being taxed and having to be insured. I say "OK" only because of the tax and insurance aspects. If I could still have them at 32kph (20mph) then I would be happy with that. If I really, really, really wanted an...

@Brian VT USA Fascinating! I watched that all the way through. It seems that CorrosionX is more useful that even its manufacturers claim. The Heavy-Duty version seems to be particularly useful. The video should be the first port of call for all those riders contemplating waterproofing. Not for...

About 10-11 years ago my front wheel ripped out a big pebble on a tight turn. I was testing some extra grippy tyres at the time. I was going max 15mph and I went down hard on my left knee. I wasn't wearing any knee guards on that occasion, but I have not ridden without them ever since! It hurt...

Err I have just Googled "CorrosionX" and got this. What is CorrosionX used for? Corrosion-X actually kills existing rust and corrosion, keeps it from spreading and provides long-term protection against rust and corrosion on any metal surface. It seems that it is not intended as a...

Welcome to the Forum! :) I have never heard of CorrosionX, but it sounds a good idea. It will be interesting to see what comments actual users make.

After a while, your knee may feel as though it's getting better (at everything, not just biking). That will be due to you putting less stress on it as you ride, giving the knee more time to heal.

I (once) replaced the headset bearings, torqued up everything, then checked with the wheel at right angles that there was zero movement. But when I rode the bike, I STILL had fork knock. It still felt OK when rocking the bike with the wheel at right angles, so I turned the bike upside down and...

Does nobody love you? Maybe there is nothing for you? :eek:

Slicks on ice! How courageous!