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Tubeless is a mindset, once you get locked in and find out how well it works you won't go back. I'm actually in process of converting a moto as well. At first you'll be a little awkward but once you get the routine it's piece of cake. Also, welcome back to riding again, from a guy who broke...

What did you decide on?

It's that time of year. Here we have star thistle, and poison oak. Oak being the worst IMO as it's the gift which keeps on giving. Might not even show up for a day or two. Oil can get on your tires, frame or clothes then bite you later. The stuff is evil!

If you live close to a YT Mill showroom they'll let you ride all you want. In the dirt too! If I were looking to buy I'd give it a try. Bikes are priced right - factory direct. Don't have their eMTB Decoy myself but did buy one of their Szepter gravel bikes last year and like it a lot.

This was the first tire change for my Rail 7. Have plenty of course knowledge on moto and bike tires in 50+ years to know when something isn't right. There was no way the Schwalbe BB's were going to mount with the TLR strip. Could get one side on but there wasn't enough room to get both side...

Exactly what I needed to hear before destroying something. There's no way to get the bead to drop down enough with that crazy Trek strip in there. Who's idea was that TLR ? What a wanker!

two tubes glued together, then cut to size. Been working for years without issue. Not having the main pivot covered isn't an option IMHO.

This forum is an experienced bunch for the most part, what we're talking about here is the changing landscape of personal transportation beyond automobiles. I for one am tir'd of government in my life. They're everywhere! There's more than enough laws in most countries already. Thankfully my...

There's definitely going to be some changes coming, in some areas it's pretty serious. Recently riding in the OC of So. CA any bike trail was off the hook with out of control eBikes. Don't see it the same with eMTB's so much as those riders are generally more seasoned. Around OC beach areas...

Get well soon! Sounds like you'll have some healing time but it could've always been worse! Curious as to how the riding is in your area? Grew up riding the back roads all around there but never any off road.

Those tamper proof bolts and the like are maddening! Nice work on getting it quiet.

Elon, are you following this?

Rob knocked it out of the park on this one. At end of the day you'd think bike manufactures would see how this could expand and grow the market. A top flite eMTB is more expensive than many new dirt bikes. The new Triumph 250 motocross bike is under 10K! For the new eMTB enthusiast there's a...

Well @andrewgc how you getting on? Takes a bit to get comfortable yet so much fun the learning curve is entertaining. I'm 5'11" and bought a large. Wish I'd down sized to a med as it's a big bike with those 29" wheels. Find myself using the dropper a lot!

My Bontrager XR5's loose the same. Been adding 6 oz sealant every 5 months or so. Pre-ride pressure checks are just standard procedure. Most riders seem to vilify the XR5's but for me they do just fine.

Was thinking about this video yesterday after I'd missed couple obstacles for being in the wrong gear. Alas, not sure auto-shift would've helped?

That's exciting! Congrats on all the fun you're about to have. Now it's time to start planning those rides. Take the extra time to check over the key points talked about here. Especially the chain ring nut and you might even ask the shop to check it as a CYA. My guess is Trek has probably...

Just search right here and you'll find everything you need to know. It's only a way to give the hub more bite so as to reduce chance of failure. It's cheap and not hard to do. My wheels have held up fine. I'm an old skool desert rider and find the eMTB a new lease on life. There's a nice...

My 2021 Rail 7 has been a treat. Added pawls to the freewheel, made a rubber flap to protect the rear main pivot and keep the drive line clean as I can. Oh yeah, put a reference mark on the chain ring nut and make sure it's not backing off. I'm 68 and this bike has been an absolute joy...