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  1. Gyre

    Is falling off a new emtb always going to happen?

    Plenty of dabs, sometimes violently, more than my share of scars from pedal pins, but (knock on wood) never crashed on my eMTBs. I *really* hate crashing, so I ride quite conservatively.
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    Comment by 'Gyre' in article 'Shimano EP801 and Bosch CX Race - drivetrain killers?'

    If you use turbo power in narrow switchbacks, things might get a little spicy and you'll rely on the brakes more in places you never would on a non-assisted bike. Aside from that I wouldn't worry too much about it. Just start with Eco mode and work your way up gradually and it will be a pretty...
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    Comment by 'Gyre' in article 'The new 2025 Orbea Rise - my wish come true?'

    Really need to see some frameset-only options for Orbea to make the cost of entry more palatable.
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    All New 2023 Orbea Wild

    Caliper to axle is a lever, as is tread to axle. The ratio matters. See below: https://bikerumor.com/aasq-92-braking-force-vs-rotor-size-lever-leverage-more-hydraulic-brake-answers/
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    Trail Animals

    Deer, bears, snakes, rabbits, bobcats. The best sighting was a condor while driving to the trailhead. No photo unfortunately.
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    Advice for new eMTB owners that you wish someone had given you

    I don't know how it behaves. Still, I've heard that it's not ideal to endlessly trickle charge once you get to full, and you don't want to charge to full every time if your ride duration doesn't call for it.
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    Advice for new eMTB owners that you wish someone had given you

    Get an outlet timer for your charger and try to set it to get just enough charge for your ride (or to get to a storage charge level around 50-60%) and no more.
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    Comment by 'Gyre' in article 'The Mondraker Dune is back for 2024'

    I sent some inquiries to Mondraker and got a few details that may help anyone make an informed decision: Seatpost maximum insertion depth: Size S: 176mm Size M: 216mm Size L: 248mm Size XL: 282mm Also, per Mondraker support, "The bike is not intended to be used with rotors larger than 200mm"...
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    Comment by 'Gyre' in article 'The Mondraker Dune is back for 2024'

    Only on XL. Medium gets 150.
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    Comment by 'Gyre' in article 'The Mondraker Dune is back for 2024'

    150mm seatpost drop on an enduro bike with 170/180mm travel doesn't sound right to me.
  11. Gyre

    Workaround for shipping restrictions on a NEAT frameset?

    R2-Bike has a tempting deal on a Neat frameset if I could find a way to get it in the US without getting tagged with VAT: MONDRAKER Frame 29" Neat Carbon RR SL | Carrera Blue, 7.056,30 € The issue is they won't ship to the US (most likely manufacturer imposed restrictions), Mondraker refuses to...
  12. Gyre

    Mastermind TCU - monitor main/extender levels without app?

    Anyone figured out how to see the individual charge levels of the main / extender battery on an SL bike without pulling out the phone and using the old app? I can't find any display option that does it on the TCU display itself, and I don't think the LEV+ ANT feature transmits that information...
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    Review Amplifi E-track 23

    Love my Etrack 23. Carrying a spare range extender is important for big days on the Kenevo SL. I just wish the cargo area was expandable. Space gets tight really fast when you toss in a battery and need to store extra layers for dry changes of clothes and/or changing temperatures.
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    Fuel EXe Rear wheel won't spin freely after upgrade to SRAM GX T-type transmission?

    I just skimmed the discussion so maybe I missed something, but it sounds like there’s too much load getting into the hub bearings.
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    Kenevo SL Official 2022 Kenevo SL (KSL) Megathread!

    Unfortunately it isn't compatible with T-type chains. I ended up going with a 104 BCD spider replacement and Wolftooth chainring and bolts.
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    Kenevo SL Official 2022 Kenevo SL (KSL) Megathread!

    Has anyone retrofitted SRAM Transmission to their Kenevo SL? It's very difficult to find a suitable 94BCD chainring. Garbaruk seems to be an option, but the shipping alone is nearly $32.
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    SRAM's new 2023 Drivetrain allows full power shifts

    This raises a question - if the T-type drivetrain is so good under load, is AXS Multishift back on the table for eMTBs with T-type drivetrains?
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    Review SRAM HS2 220mm Disc

    Interesting. I've been running 220mm HS2s and TRP DH-R Evos on a couple bikes at Mammoth Mountain and weigh at least as much. They tend to scrub a bit when hot, so certainly some warping is involved, but I never experienced anything dramatic. I wasn't exactly looking at the rotors spin during my...
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    The Current State of eMTB Trail Access in the USA

    As I mentioned above, the only thing I witnessed firsthand was Chino Hills State Park. Otherwise, it's my impression from reading posts on Facebook, Pinkbike, and MTBR.
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