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  1. Mabman

    Haibike Flyon Problems

    "It would seem that in the rush to get these bikes out into the market," IIRC it took over 2 yrs. for them to get the Flyon to market from when it was first shown @ Eurobike.
  2. Mabman

    27-1/2" vs. 29" wheels?

    20 yrs. ago at the advent of 29" wheels there was some interest in using a 29" wheel in the front and a 26" wheel in the rear. In fact Trek even made a bike that featured it although their Fisher line had them on both ends. They got tagged as mullet back then and it has transferred onto the...
  3. Mabman

    Pic of the Day

    I'm working on a trail near my house that has these scattered about. Not too far away there are ones this big still standing tall that missed the axe first round.
  4. Mabman

    Can I go tubeless? Confusion...

    Or just get the Rekons and mount them on your wheels using your existing rim strips and tubes, pull the valve cores and insert 3-4 oz. of "tubeless" sealant into the valves and replace core. Inflate to preferred psi/bar and it will be alot cheaper and provide good puncture sealing and more...
  5. Mabman

    Levo Gen 2 What the actual...?

    Fauxalized.
  6. Mabman

    Levo Gen 2 Any point to buying a new bike at full retail in Colorado?

    NPR! Traditionally the fall is the best time to find deals well below retail in the bike market place. As you note winter is on its way, even though the front range is less susceptible to snow than west of you, most folks are focusing on winter activities there in CO. Also the 2021 models are...
  7. Mabman

    You own an awesome Jam2 But...

    Problem with that is he lives in Michigun and more than likely the stopper would be faster at the draw with a bigger gun to boot.
  8. Mabman

    Ebike racing - E-EWS is apparently its cool...

    Present a demanding course of uphill/downhill and distance, line them all up and fire the gun. If a fat guy on a high power bike is first across the finish then technology wins, and if the opposite fitness does.
  9. Mabman

    Levo Gen 2 New Bike Day....2021 Levo Comp

    It's been awhile since I've seen a bike with a chain protector.
  10. Mabman

    Trail Watts Booster Battery Systems

    Great, I'll forward him your info
  11. Mabman

    Trail Watts Booster Battery Systems

    @TrailwattsUK I was riding with a friend today that has a '19 Levo who was bemoaning the fact that his 500wh battery is too small, and in fact did end up @ 7% on a 28mile, 4000' vert ride we did at a leisurely pace. I told him about your kit and he is curious but wanted to know if you ship to...
  12. Mabman

    eMTB deniers, not so much as haters, funny when they come around.

    Most "hard core" cyclists resist change, always have and always will. But major enhancement benefits of some new innovations always catch on e ventually. Remember the hate that supension, disc brakes and 29" wheels had at their inception? Early adopters with open minds just get to have a better...
  13. Mabman

    If trading from a Haibike Flyon Allmtn 5 to Haibike Allmtn 7

    Perhaps you might be disappointed about the amount of money you are going to be out overall....As much hype as the Flyon got it sure seems like it should better meet your needs. One thing for sure the 7 is a lighter bike which would be quite noticeable. Best of luck with your decision.
  14. Mabman

    US emtbers, usfs comment period ending oct 26

    Comments are open until 10/26 actually. Hopefully the FS will come to the same conclusion as the BLM.
  15. Mabman

    Hello everyone! Glad to have found an eMTB community. Please help me figure something out : )

    Panasonic has had a long presence in the Japanese market and make good motors. I would check out their lineup.
  16. Mabman

    Bad riding technique or inherent design issue

    Are you aware of this principal? I find it useful personally even on straight steeps. Constant vigilance of the front end is key.
  17. Mabman

    Best All-Around EMTB?

    Find a local dealer that is reputable and see what they have on the floor. Especially for a first bike it is handy to have a shop as a safety blanket. You can get a very worthy bike for well under your target price. Put the left over into a money account and save it for when you get the bug...
  18. Mabman

    The rain has arrived - practical advice for the wet and cold.

    It's fenders for me that does it here in the OR. My most favorite is I cut a 3.5" strip out of PET I have a roll of and zip tie it to the dt from headset to motor casing. Kind of visible here: Does a great job of keeping my feet dry but on really wet days, as I run flats, I just put on my...
  19. Mabman

    UCI World EMTB Champs

    Several of the riders ran out of battery on the 2nd to last lap I'll bet that sucked. For the EWS wouldn't it make sense to use a small Ah as necessary for the stages that you will do before you can hit the pits as they allow hot swapping it seems? Given that as batteries lose voltage they...
  20. Mabman

    UCI World EMTB Champs

    So could I and probably am, comment made before full coffee cognization. But I still believe that for fit Pro riders the SL would be the better choice due to the assisted speed limit regulation. Not that I am for overpowered eBikes but racing is all about overall speed and there are faster...
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