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    Who's got the highest mile bike & motor?

    Focus thron with just over 14000km . Bosch gen 4
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    10 speed groupset

    i went from the shimano 12s , 11-52 to the microshift advent x 10s group set . less gear range but i have to say a couple of months on im very happy and don't miss or need the extended gear range of the 12s cassette. the microshift group set is cheaper to purchase .. and im actually...
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    50.000 km without issues, is there any mid-drive motor able to do this ?

    RIESE & MULLER SUPERDELITE GT ROHLOFF EBIKE is the only bike that calls out long touring miles with long battery life. 2x integrated bat , running the rholoff hub , belt drive and bosch motor . the price is a bit of a shock , but seems to do a lot of what your looking for . just sell a kidney...
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    What Have You Lost & found 🤔

    on a Sunday morning ride i was really enjoying the early start, in my happy place , heading into town via our coastal cycle path . and i found a crisp new $100 bill , that just makes a good morning excellent
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    Bosch motor noise

    Hi folks My partners focus thron with gen4 motor is making an intermittent high pitch whining noise. Increasing with load and when the motor warms up . 3000km of use . We purchaced the bike with 2000km . Is this just the normal variation of motor noise , ir is there a problem? My thron...
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    Focus thron novatec hub noise

    Ok thanks for the information As for servicing /greasing the the hub , i have never done it myself. I wonder if my local bike shop would have done that when they replaced my rear cassette at 5000km Will chat to the lbs in the next couple of days and find out the verdict Matt
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    Focus thron novatec hub noise

    Hey folks I have a focus thron 6.8 with about 9500km . Recently it has developed the dreaded novatec hub noise. See video. Apart from this issue im very happy with the bike and have had lots of amazing adventures . Im a big guy just under 100kg . Im mainly doing longer fire trail rides and...
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    What tyres? The Ultimate Tyre Thread

    Hey folks Currently looking at replacing the rear tyre on my focus thron . At the moment i have nobby nic . 2.6 front and back. The front seems ok but the back is copping a hammering , with side wall cuts and wear , snalke bites. Punctures . Im a big guy 6ft4 and 100 kg so i need a...
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    Chain worn to 75% in 2 months/350 miles

    ..... sorry to hijack the thread ,,,, i have wondered if this is a good option for my focus thron . Currently at 2600km . At the moment a have 12 speed shimano cassette . Running 2x chains and using parafin wax/ teflon lube . But same as above most of the time i dont feel i need the 12...
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    What bike rack?

    Thule easy fold here, we were impressed with how well it secures to the tow ball and how easy it is to attach and remove. Makes heading out fora day or weekend adventure a pleasure. We also use the seatpost / stem mounted bike bar perfect . Good bike carrier are expensive , but what is your...
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    Paraffin wax and teflon chain lube

    Well 2200 km on the new forcus thron with parafin and teflon combo. Im running 2 chains so i have one chain ready to go when the existing chain needs swapping out. I usually get 2-300km ou of a chain before i swap them . A quick chain / cassette clean in boiling water . And re wax for next...
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    Focus Thron 6.8. Opinion

    you just have to be aware of clearance , so perhaps go into your local bike shop.
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    Its arrived ?

    No problem. ?
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    Its arrived ?

    I use the dropper on my bike at various heights when I'm riding, low , medium , almost full and high , . Seems to be ok
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    Its arrived ?

    Ok I understand we are all concerned about covid . But why not wear mask and gloves , and sanitize bike before and after test ride . Ride bike out doors, maintain social distance. In my opinion would be more than safe . What about all the people going to woolies, touching products and putting...
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    Its arrived ?

    Hi Yeah i love the thron , the more i ride it the more im happy with the purchace . 800km so far , lots of rides , lots of after work quick spins , where previously i was on the couch watching Netflix. The xl is really good for me im pretty tall ., i ordered mine through local bike store ...
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    Its arrived ?

    Yeah , solo riding in the Bush means I like to be prepared and independent. Also carry multi tool with chain breaker cable ties and basic stuff . Have had to use tube , chain breaker and cable ties at one time or another to get me home .
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    Its arrived ?

    Lots of fun , it loves hills , it makes riding so much more enjoyable. There so many great trails near home, ive headed out for a couple of rides straight after work . And today my partner ( who has an avanti e2low hybrid ) and i went for a longer cycle path ride together. Battery life is...
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    Its arrived ?

    After lots of research, a 8 week wait on new stock delivery to Australia my focus thron 6.8 has finally arrived. Set up with tube less . All charged and ready to go . First ride should be tomorrow after work ?
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    Focus Thron 6.8. Opinion

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