Just to put your mind at rest, when using wrapping vinyls you have to heat it up to set it, and it's far hotter than any hair dryer could ever achieve.
I think all the main brands make over glasses goggles, the main limitation is usually the helmet not having enough space for them (on MX helmets anyway) my dad used to have to try a few helmets before he was happy, I didn't need to as I don't wear glasses fortunately. He used to struggle in cold...
I didn't think cell balancing was needed for lithium batteries.
My Bosch 625 charges in around 3-4 hrs on the 2 amp charger, but the last bit can take ages, if you don't let it put in that last bit (kiox says 100%) then it drops from 100% almost instantly, if you leave it till the display turns...
Another plus for having a mudguard. I also use a front mudguard with sides, it keeps most of the dirt off the fork legs so the seals have a much easier life.
This is exactly what I was going to suggest. I've ridden in the shittiest conditions for hours and finished cleaner than everyone, I can't understand why you wouldn't use mudguards in those conditions (I don't wear trendy gear either so maybe that it)
Dielectric grease or vasoline on the contacts will help stop water damage to the terminals. I often take the battery out to make sure it's dry or to let it dry out.
That all I use too, a good yank and your foot comes out, probably similar to the magpeds, or slightly better.
I learned all my technique on pre BMX and then BMX (along with all the floating bits of bone in my shins) later actual clips on full rigid MTB, and now SPD multi release.
I can ride fine...
I had that in Scotland a few weeks ago on Gypsy Glen, I was being blown up a hill, unfortunately when I reached a bend I was being blow off the side of the hill 😄
Just fitted a new 2.6 tyre, took less than 5 minutes, no levers and a normal track pump.
I'll admit that some times I need to use the compressor, but it's rare.
As others have said, only you can answer that one, but I can say that tan wall tyres need throwing in the bin, or get a magic marker out and make it black 😄
Like the look of the new Wild, I have a 2021, but not being able to remove the battery is a pain. We just spent a week in Scotland and there is no way we could have taken the (shit up) bikes into the cottage we rented to charge them, and the van was to far away for an extension lead.
Every time...
Tried it 2 years ago when I got the bike, I don't think I've used it since.
Mostly eco with tour occasionally.
For anyone wondering why I ride an emtb, I'm not super fit and I like long rides.
I've had tubeless tyres with over 12 punctures still inflated. Tyres with a lot of thorns sticking through, still inflated.
How many tubes would that have been?
The sealant does more than two tyres, the pump last for years and the tubeless valves are reusable (I didn't pay anything like £25)
I'd...
Look at a map, physical or digital on a computer, then plan it on the digital map and transfer into whatever app I'm currently trying (OS), download the area map to OS maps on my satnav phone (a huge blackview with only gps turned on) then go ride.
I sometimes carry a map or printout of an area...
Fitted a Shimano 11 speed 11/51 cassette and shifter in place of the original 12 speed sunrace cassette. Still used the 12 speed mech and a new 12 speed chain, it shifted fine and was better than the sunrace cassette.
My knock block seems to work Ok, I've not actually tried to break it but I've been off a couple of times and it's still good.
XL frame and Fox 38s.
Steve
I know it's controversial but I usually look at a map and make my own routes, part of the fun is sorting and riding new routes.
Of course everything in the Lakes has been well ridden but it's still new to you if you've never ridden it before.