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I look for a bike that I like the look of, has geometry that fits me, and has a wide range of 5* reviews (or at least 4* if I REALLY like the look of the bike). That became very important when I couldn't ride the bike before purchase*. So far, I haven't been disappointed. Note* internet sale...

Like many riders I suppose, all my bikes had 175mm cranks. At the time I assumed it was "standard". My first bike with 170mm cranks was a YT Capra with 160mm suspension. The shorter crank was to help compensate for the longer suspension travel. But that is mtbs, not emtbs. Now that emtbs all...

I'm sure that it's a cost thing. Minimising the number of different frames and stock items is a genuine and large cost reduction. Unless someone comes up with an innovative design mod (chips, whatever...) then you are out of luck, unless you have a big budget.

Wow! Do I so agree with that post! I could parallel each comment with something slightly different, but the thrust is the same! :love:

Whatever route to full health you choose, take the appropriate time to heal. One of the guys I used to ride with regularly had broken many bones in his motocross days. After breaking his collar bone, he alarmed us all by riding only a few weeks afterwards. I asked if he was sure he was OK, to be...

Hermes went broke because of abysmal reviews, among other things. Then a "company" bought them from the receiver and relaunched it as "EVRI". UK law prohibits the staff off Hermes being replaced by others just because they have been taken over so most, if not all, remain. In my opinion, all the...

The "grip" (seat tube clamp) is "integrated" into the frame?

I compared a range of bikes that I had owned and wondered why they had different BB heights. But if you subtract 30% sag, take into account crank length and then look where the pedal axis ends up, they were remarkably similar. I started to look at the impact of pedal widths when leaning over, to...

So "intergrip" is a short form for "integrated grip". I can see that now. Thanks. :)

I know that an engineer can clearly see features and design problems in a way that non-engineers frequently cannot. It is not a criticism; it is recognition that they have neither the training nor the inherent aptitude / born skills / whatever it is that pushes individuals towards being an...

I didn't look closely at the design on the Kellys, I assumed it was like all the other bikes I've had. I confess to having two different bikes where the fastening that secures the mech to the hanger came loose. I only noticed because the shifting became too bad to ignore! I was embarrassed at...

I was not recommending that as a lube strategy!! :eek: It was a temporary rust proofing tactic until I could do it properly!

And then smuggle them in to the USA! How courageous. :ROFLMAO: Good luck with persuading the hotel, with a rotating reception staff, to accept an unknown package. :rolleyes:

What about the reviews on this Forum by Rob and Knut? They do not strike me as biased, but I confess that I'm not looking for signs.

@Husky430 Just a clunking? I would have thought you would have had truly awful shifting as the mech would be free to move about in all directions! It shows just how robust the basic derailleur design is though. :) It also shows how little mechanical sympathy your wife has. My grandson was...

I confess to not knowing the difference between an intergrip clamp and the standard sort. All the clamps except the one on a Whyte (built into the frame) were the same sort, but I've no idea what sort they were.

When I had just started mtb, the chain that came with the bike used to rust if the bike was put away wet. So I would apply Finish Line wet lube to the wet and filthy chain and the result was no rust! I was only using this as a temporary fix as I was usually too wet, cold and tired to do a...

After 3 trips to the LBS to fix an unnoticeably bent hanger at £10 each time, I bought one of these Park Tool versions (I had some vouchers)...

How about these? Are they one of the ones that won't ship to the USA? https://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/parts/pedals-cleats/burgtec-penthouse-mk5-flat-pedals-steel-toxic-barbie-pink__344417 Edit: Nope they won't, just looked. Buy some in USA and paint them? The paint never lasts long anyway...

I believe that it is more than just the motor that contributes to the experience. The wiring is specific and the software too. Maybe also the battery power delivery format.