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I guess it would be OK on tarmac and very smooth trails, but as for having "offroad capability" - err, there is no way I would trust a bike that was foldable. They admit it is heavy and with only 7 gears you may struggle on any hills you come across. I reject the "offroad capability" so it's a...

I like that. :love: But the "S" stands for "Should". :)

The Romans also used metal caltrops to distribute around their camps when in hostile territory. The spikes would go clean through the tribesmen's footwear as they crept up on a night attack. At the least it made them cry out and alert the sentries. At best it disabled them. Nasty!

Whatever chain length you end up with, don't discard the surplus links. Instead, keep them in your pack with a magic link and use for those times when you damage the chain trailside.

I do love a black bike, especially in satin. I also like the stealth logos on the fork and shock (or is it just an absence?) Why not have a go at the logos on the cranks? Scrub off the tyre logos too? OK, I'm going too far! :eek: :ROFLMAO:

The Topeak Folding Tool Hexus X multi tool has a 2.5 hex and lots more besides. I have one of these and I had a similar one for 20 years before it. Look for this one, with the chain tool: (the key word is "Hexus") Hexus X Multi Tool and not this one with a similar name, but no chain tool...

100% agree with that. Do it if at all possible, not so easy now. Before I bought my first emtb (Jan'19), I was lucky enough to be able to test ride seven different bikes that covered not only different brands, but different motors, wheel sizes, mode changing methods, display types, suspension...

Don't worry about using a hairdrier on the helitape. Unless you have an unusually hot drier and put it up really close to the frame, I very much doubt it will affect your invisiframe. But as all the suppliers say "try it in an innocuous place first". I use a hairdryer every single time I use...

You need to give a bit more information than that to get some useful recommendations. What sort of riding do you do? What mtb(s) do you ride now? What is your budget? Wheel size preference, if any? That sort of thing.

I have seen it on here that the last part of the charge cycle is there to "balance the cells". I have no idea what that actually means, but it is important. Maybe an expert can reveal all (well not ALL, but enough for the numpties among us).

The Maxxis Aggressor was rated the best rear tyre on this site (The Outdoor Gear Lab). The 9 Best Mountain Bike Tires It reports on 28 tyres (ignore the title "the 9 best mtb tyres" it has been updated for 2022). Page down and right to see all the tyres and to see the individual reviews. I...

If ordinary grease doesn't work and carbon grip paste doesn't work, then increasing the clamping torque is not the answer! That will only compress the dropper shaft that contains all the sensitive internals. Those internal components will be compressed and will wear prematurely. Here is a...

I am unfamiliar with the Shimano CN-M7100 chain. I know that chains at the budget end of the spectrum will rust if left after a damp ride or after washing without drying. The higher spec chains can be put away wet and still be OK.

The original post was ages ago @Gallijam, so "the week after" is also ages ago. My riding buddy and I are both out of action at the moment, so there will be no new posts of this kind until we are both fully recovered and fit. Keep your eyes open as I will post any new group rides on here...

That is over a thousand tons of water! I'll bet that made a mess! Not just from the wet, but from the sheer explosive force of it moving about so suddenly. :eek:

I thought the main claim to fame for MT500 gear was the 65,000 breathability score (I have 20,000 and zero problems on my stuff, so 65,000 is very high). If you have a fabric that highly breathable and you are drowning on the inside there must be something wrong with it, surely?

Or use Google Translate for the stuff that looks interesting. (It works in many, many languages)...

This thread should be used as an example of how helpful the members on this forum can be. :love: Praise to all that helped. :love:

I recommend a company called Trail Vision for their "Blue Seal" bike bearings. They pack them with marine grease and other good stuff. User friendly website too. In addition, fast delivery and their prices are competitive (after the big build up, I expected them to be more expensive)...

I bought my grandson a chin bar for his Bell Super 3 helmet. During the search I noticed that the chin bar was variously described as for a Super 2, Super 3, Super 2R or Super 3R. Never did I see it as being suitable for all of them. I emailed Bell and received this response. In summary one...