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After reading/watching some video on the the patches which allegedly improve the performance of Bosch motors I'm still a little confused. They refer to GEN4 2020 motors only and one video says the patch will not be available until July. I've just been into my local dealer this morning, they...

I've watched the comparison video footage with regard to this topic and it was very helpful but I am no nearer to making a decision and some of my perceived advantages to owning an SL were nor really covered. With the SL being such a low weight it would seem to me that it could be carried on a...

Why can't I find shoes that have straps over the laces? I have some 5.10 FreeRider shoes. They are comfy and stick to the pedals but I'm conscious of the very long laces perhaps getting caught in a pedal. All the shoes I can find with straps are clipless. Is there a reason or are there...

I bought my Trek Powerfly 4 about 18 months ago. Don't get me wrong it's well up to anything I can throw at it performance wise considering I'm 72 years old. I had mountain biked before but the return on effort had diminished to such an extent that it was no longer enjoyable. This bike changed...

Hi, I started mountain biking last summer at the ripe old age of 71, thanks to E-bikes. I've been to FOD and even the National Centre at Merthyr but I'm struggling to find good trails locally and I know they exist. I've pootled about on Cleeve Hill and Bredon Hill both of which are in sight of...

I've just treated myself to a Garmin Edge Explore GPS device, it should be arriving tomorrow:). I understand that Garmin have an app that allows you to plan routes but I suspect that it will be very USA orientated. Is there anything else? Trailforks is OK for trail centres but I'm looking for...

I'm just writing to ring the praises of Cyclestore.co.uk. I ordered an Endura MT500 Hydration pack at 14:45pm on Wednesday and it arrived at 11:30am the next day. Not only that, I saved almost 50% on RRP and it was free postage. Customer Service at it's best. Well done Cyclestore, I will most...

I've only recently taken to wearing a full face helmet but the other day found that my glasses steamed up so badly that trying to cycle up a technical bit of trail was almost impossible and carrying the helmet on the handle bars, as I have seen others doing, doesn't really work either as it...

Can someone please explain trail grades to me. I know they are subjective but there doesn't appear to be any consistency in methodology. FOD for example has Green, Blue and Red loops but then the downhills are graded with white dots on an orange back ground, one , two or three dots to signify...

I have have a Branxd X dropper post which works a treat but the remote lever is causing me some discomfort in my left thumb. Part of the reason is that I can't get it far enough under the handle bar because no matter what I do the brake lever mechanism gets in the way. I have to bring my thumb...

I know this is a little like asking how long is a piece of string but typically how long to disk brakes last? I have Tektro brakes on my Trek Powerfly 4 and I'm getting out once or twice a week. Being new to this I suspect that my use of the brakes is probably on the high side. Will they start...

I have a Trek Powerfly 4, which I bought about 4 or 5 months ago without realising how obsessed I would become with this hobby. The trouble is that I am now appreciating the differences between cross country and downhill. I probably sit somewhere in between with what I want to do. I am very...

Does anyone wear goggles over spectacles and if so what brand works best? Contact lenses are not really a practical option for my prescription. Al

I've protected my knees with Dakine Knee guards but every time I crash, not that I've crashed that often mind, I always end up bashing my shins. I've just returned some Face Race Flank knee and shin guards as they just felt too cumbersome. There was too much material and velcro etc' and they...

I've started to develop a pain on the top of my right wrist. I'm using Body Geometry ergonomic grips which have eased the pain which I was getting in my palms so I would rather not change those. I have my break levers set at a fairly steep angle but it feels comfy. Is my front suspension...

I'm in the market for some elbow pads. Currently considering Troy Lee 5550, Fox Racing Enduro, POC, Dakine Slayer(to match my knee pads :)) and G-Form Elite. The problem with the latter is the sizing chart makes no sense. The biceps measurement says I am XS and the forearm measurement says...

I've only been mountain biking for about 3 months but in that time I have found that my abilities have improved and my aspirations more ambitious. I ride mostly at FOD but I have also visited Bike Park Wales and FlyUp417 near Gloucester as they are nearest to where I live. When I started I...