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While I was hanging about 200 yards away checking for voicemails from the emergency services, a young mountain biker passed by and enquired if I needed help. I thanked him, declined his kind offer and told him what was happening. He was sufficiently interested to follow me back to the lad. His...

The 5mm thick spacers either side of the stem are so that you can adjust the height of the stem (and hence the bar) in 5mm increments. You can't add or remove the total stack height of spacers, but they can be replaced with ones of a different colour, material, thicker ones (for example, 1x10mm...

I read somewhere that the slight rattle when the chain is not under tension and the bike is passing over a rough surface is a direct consequence of design features that reduce motor drag and increase efficiency. Also don't forget that the motor is significantly lighter, smaller, and has much...

There was a Merchant seaman (of ancient aspect and part Burmese heritage) whose aunt lived in my village. When he was on leave and after he'd spent most of his money in the flesh pots of Amsterdam, he used to come and stay with her for the rest of his leave. While here, he was down the pub every...

Then the cut-outs are just to make the spacer a bit lighter and cheaper.

There's years in that yet! :eek:

I would hazard a guess, (actually based more upon observation) that over 99% of mountain bikers remove the dork disc. The dork disc is allegedly there in case the chain comes off the big ring, to prevent the chain jamming or damaging the spokes. This event may well happen on budget bikes or...

Something to do with restricting the amount the bar moves, like a knockblock? I've not had occasion to even open up the headtube on my bike (which has a knockblock), so I can't say for certain.

I was doing some off-piste today linking up Sherwood Pines, the National Coal Board area and Vicar Water. I was exploring, so my route was not planned. I was skirting one section that is boggy all year round and I heard what sounded like a woman calling for help! It turned out to be a 13-year...

Try some body-coloured car polish, black of course. Available from all good car spares stores.

My EP8 was a massive improvement over the e8000 and I was extremely pleased with it. I heard the rattle (I think) at first. But after the first few weeks I haven't heard it since. The rattle when traversing rough terrain without pedalling would not put me off because it is the design feature...

1700 miles on my first emtb a Focus Jam2 with an e8000 motor. Shimano XT. New cassette at 1700m, 2nd cassette and chain were still good at 3200m. Front ring was damaged at 844m and had to be replaced. New one still good 2356m later. Bike sold with drivetrain all good. Current bike, Merida eOne...

I use all of them as required, but I use Trail the most.

Quality lightweight (9kg inc pedals) bike for your nipper. 8yrs and up. £270 Min/max inside leg 62/74cm. Min height 135cm Same bike at Islabikes is £600, except they are out of stock! I have loads of pics and specs for anyone that has an interest. One chip on the headtube, a few scratches on...

My mind went straight to "The Bare Necessities of Life" from Jungle Book. :ROFLMAO: Go 1 minute in.

@Defmech If you are unsure, the best thing would be to wait until you observe that something could be better and you know what it is. Don't buy in hope! I believe in getting the best out of the new bike I have just bought before spending any money on it. I am excepting things like pedals, grips...

You are not a weirdo!

Several years ago, pre-ebike, I used to ride frequently with a mate. He was the same weight as me and a similar skillset. He preferred higher tyre pressures to me but he had a similar bike set up, we even both had the same wheel size. We were rolling down this rooty and twisty trail when he...

Tyre pressure sensors are puzzlement to me. I have a digital tyre pressure gauge and use it every time before I ride. That way, I know that the pressures I require are correct for what I plan to ride and also temperature appropriate. Checking before every ride also alerts me to when I need to...

@ratherbebiking Have you experimented with tyre pressures? That can have a significant impact on small bump compliance.