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    What tyres? The Ultimate Tyre Thread

    Oh I hear it laughing at me all right. I just give it a bit more back brake to shut it up. ;-)
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    What tyres? The Ultimate Tyre Thread

    OMG you're an ideas man!! :-) Both sides were pretty rounded, it is at the replacement stage. I have my new one ready to go but want to experiment with this one to see how long it lasts before total carnage & tears. I don't really rate the DHR as highly as most people do. I have now got my new...
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    What tyres? The Ultimate Tyre Thread

    Hot Tip! After a pretty sketchy ride with no rear braking traction I looked at my half worn rear DHR II & wondered what would happen if I cut the ramps off the main middle knobs- I might be able to get a few more rides in while waiting for a new one to arrive . A few slices with a craft knife &...
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    Buy the 22 Rail 9 or wait for the 9.8XT?

    I've got a Rail & def wouldn't want it any longer. I find the sort of riding I do a bigger battery isn't that preferable & since bikes are selling so quick & wait times are being pushed out I'd suggest grab that bike. We're still waiting for the Meridas to land so know what it's like to lose...
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    Reign E+ 2022

    Isn't it weird you can look at a blank wall behind a bike & know it's from NZ. :-) Bike looks great!
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    First ride with my new RC2 charger damper

    Yep it's a great feeling isn't it.I went for a ride yesterday & realised just how sorted the front end seemed with the fork dialed in & a new Assegai . It woud take on all the technical terrain & tight corners, the limiting factor on the bike was def me!
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    Pic of the Day

    Queenstown NZ
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    Changing from Suntor XCR to Rockshox zeb fork

    I too was satisfied with my basic rear shock until I upgraded the yari forks to ultimate spec. The front became a beautiful plush fork that could take drops & rock gardens in it's stride however it highlighted the rear shock banging its way down not being able to keep up with the fork. I...
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    What's wrong with 150-160mm forks?

    I still can't work out the difference between having the earlier air shaft & having 30% sag & having the upgraded air shaft & having 30% sag. With the earlier airshaft surely it would just mean you have slightly less air pressure to achieve sag (ie. only enough really to achieve 20% sag due to...
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    Changing from Suntor XCR to Rockshox zeb fork

    I'm just thinking that although the Zeb may look cooler & beefier the performance would be way below that of a Lyric ultimate- especially for bike parks where you need that HSC. The 2.1 damper & seals are what sets it apart & as Mikerb says are an expensive upgrade. Bear in mind if you are...
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    Changing from Suntor XCR to Rockshox zeb fork

    Why would you go with a basic Zeb over a top spec Lyric?
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    Reign E+ 2022

    All said in jest bro ;-) I can't wait to try out the Tassy mtb scene when the world comes back to normal
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    Reign E+ 2022

    I was in T7 Nelson today & asked when the Reigns will be coming. Guy just shrugged & said whenever they turned up. He mentioned Aussie may have pinched a few off the NZ order ( dunno why they want any we all know there's no hills over there).Interestingly enough he said they were only preselling...
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    Scary Desert Ride (Dead Sea)

    I showed that video to my tyres & warned them that's where they'd be headed if they don't start behaving themselves!
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    What's the most durable ebike frame and motor?

    Ahhh you nearly had me believing you until you mentioned 5-6 hour ride. Pah!! Noone can ride for that long, it's not humanly possible.
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    What's the most durable ebike frame and motor?

    Just gotta ask... why do you ride an ebike? My rail in eco mode is just like riding a normal bike- I feel bugger all assistance, or if anything just enough to negate the weight of the bike. I need an Ebike to keep up with my mates on their normal bikes. :-) Occurs to me that if your riding...
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    2022 Trek Rail 9.9 Review

    Great explanation on the suspension properties. MIght be a good idea to copy & post it in the suspension sticky as even though it is Rail specific there is enough general info for other brand fans to find interesting.
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    Fork upgrade on 2021 Rail 7

    I used a shockwiz initially but I agree with Rusty, get your sag right then adjust to how you like the feel. My fork felt fantastic just riding along the driveway let alone the first time down the usual tracks. I have a basic setup for most of the tracks then give couple of HSC clicks for the...
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    What tyres? The Ultimate Tyre Thread

    How are you getting on with the new rear tyre? I've just swapped from DHF exo in the front to Assegai DD & the difference is quitenoticable for the rocky tech trails - outstanding actually. What are they like on the rear? I'm not really rating the new DHR exo I put on the rear - I usually just...
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    Reign E+ 2022

    There was thread here a few days ago about codes & donkey balls. It gave some good tips for getting the best out of them. https://www.emtbforums.com/community/threads/sram-code-r-brakes-opinions.25163/
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