They kept the two split (GmBN and EMbN) I believe due to the complete polarisation of the two forms of MTB. Basically you were a complete leper in the MtB world if you owned an EMtB early on (I’m guilty of this BTW) I’m glad they stuck with the split as some of the content is good. But like I...
Trouble with all GMBN or EMBN content is they need to generate traffic, which means they chuck out absolute horse shit. Which means people like me unsubscribe and kiss the genuinely great stuff the do. I still stumble across some great stuff, but most of it is nonsense.
For what it’s worth, the trickle down of technology and innovation is nothing new and not unique to the MtB world. So yes at the very elite level if an advantage has been found it’s inevitable it will trickle down to ‘production’. It doesn’t mean it’s a fashion thing necessarily, it is just the...
My view is/was, that the battery is held firm at the front end and the soft foam pad will help hold the battery tight at the bottom end reducing any potential risk to the connector and potentially help dampening movement. I’ll see if I have any problems when I’m out Monday. I can’t see it...
No idea really Dave, I had the pad in stock after ordering one a few months back, just hadn’t gotten around to fitting it. If it causes me a problem then I’ll remove it.
Finally got around to fitting mine today, also fitted one of the foam Bosch terminal pad (things) super happy with it. Battery cover to frame alignment fits better than it ever did. Cable routings now easier to access, 500g removed (obviously added whatever the bracket weight is) I’m well...
Why not I guess is the answer. There will be pros and cons of each solution depending on your own situation. I hate the fact that the removable battery solution on my rail is so fussy, noisy and unnecessary weight. Plus the fact the down tube is larger than needed to incorporate the removable...
I don’t doubt that. But Bluetooth functionality is there even with my “old” Series 4 2020/21 trek rail. There are some clever folk out there (not me by the way) I’m surprised no one has created something after market as yet….maybe one day 🤞🙏
I run my rail mullet, I prefer the feel of the bike set this way. Just feels more nimble. I don’t ride trail centres just steep, mucky off piste UK riding. I have little legs so find the additional ‘space’ is a big game changer. The BB is low and my motor guard has taken a bashing. But I...