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I'm 71 and have mountain biked since 1989. I also live at 6500 ft elevation and am an "empty nester", so I have more time available to ride than you do. But I can empathize with your priorities! In my case, I need to limit the weight of the bike to under about 50 pounds (my shoulders aren't...

"Keep your powder dry". There are some really interesting bikes that have just dropped and I'm betting more will come out in the next 6+ weeks. Your options in Sweden may be quite different than your options in the U.S. We all have different priorities as well and there are some smoking deals...

Can you access "Amazon"? I have the Pirelli brand in a 29 and in the 27.5 I have an off-brand cheaper one for my wife's bike. Turbolito makes them as well, so you should be able to get them from various online sellers or at a local shop.

Yeah, they are space efficient and light. I have a sous vide vacuum that is handy in that you can put a tube (either one, regular or fancy) in and vacuum pack it to take up less space. Normally it's not a problem but space between my seat (when down) combined with bottoming out suspension is at...

On the very rare occasion that my pads get contaminated, I hit them for 10-20 seconds with a sous vide torch.

Yep. On the really light TPU style, I'd stick with a 27.5 for 27.5 and 29 for 29. They don't stretch well.

This seems unlikely. There are probably plenty of motorcycles and scooters available that can be filled with fuel (even if you have to siphon it out of another vehicle) or regular bikes. OTOH, plugging in a charger after an airstrike or artillery barrage doesn't seem like a good option.

Not sure who you're talking about. If it's Stihldog ("Insulated panels. You won’t regret it."), he suggests insulation. So do I.

Enough insulation. I'm in Utah and my garage generally stays above about 35F even when it's -15F out. Electric back up in the form of batteries integrated into the system. Security - automatic dead bolts and release cords that can't be accessed between door panels. I need up/down doors, Vs...

This? https://static.giant-bicycles.com/Manuals/ENERGYPAKPLUS200_en-US_1679413773.pdf

I tried using Turbolight inserts for a short time. The set up acted like a butter churner and separated out the latex from my sealant making it ineffective for sealing holes. Also, removing the tire (in the event that is needed on the trail) was very difficult. I removed them front and back as...

For tubeless operation, sealant is essential, otherwise any punctures you get while riding will not seal. Everyone has their favorite sealant. I use Orange Seal, but it's only personal preference. I've used Stans, but I opened up a tire once and the solids in it had coalesced into something that...

Depends on the dropper.

I don't know. I've never used brake cleaner on bike gear.

They also have videos. https://hayesbicycle.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/sections/4528844263063-Technical-Service-Videos

I just got to YouTube.

Half of my mountain biking is without a motor. In that case, I have to consider the weight and slow rolling characteristics of grippier tires. On my ebike, there's not much downside to a heavy grippy tire. There are LOTS of tire combos that would work but I'm likely to replace my rear Dissector...

Are you flatting due to punctures (such as thorns or sharp objects) or are you pinch flatting? Pinch flatting would indicate the need for more robust sidewall support such as Maxxis' Double Down (DD). In either case going tubeless does make sense. On my ebike, I run an Assegai up front and a...

1. There are two ways manufacturers measure tire width (which can also be affected by rim width). One is by showing width in inches and the other method is ETRTO which is a more accurate measure in millimeters. ETRTO is as close to an "industry standard" as it gets, while the measurement in...

Isn't the HTA steeper in high setting, and more slack in low?