Dropper: You will need a dropper with external routing. The cable will rout outside the seat tube and then under the motor and battery. It will enter the motor housing in the same access as the sensor and rear brake housing.
My first dropper post ever, for any bike, is on my 9zero7 Whiteout fatbike. This allows me to remount the saddle when my feet are sinking in the deep snow which is my main purpose for a dropper. In addition to the remounting advantage, I wanted my new dropper for the Fantic to also have...
It looks like I bought that same wheel/tire combo for my first efat several years ago - great value. Tubeless setup was not a problem as long as the rims were sealed well. The tires were good in dry or very hard packed conditions.
Remember that there is much more torque on a fat bike hub...
The Bluto will fit 4.8" tires on rims up to 100mm wide. May fit wider rims too. My other fat bike has a 4.8" Dillinger 5 on a 100mm wide carbon rim with the Bluto. The Bluto will NOT fit 2XL tires - that's why I bought the Manitou Mastodon which the tire will fit. See images below. The main...
JB01245 - I've been riding fat in the snow since 2012 when a bought a Specialized Fatboy. I can show you some tips for riding in snow. Most peoples difficulties in snow are usually due to too high tire pressure and not the best choice of tires. Soft and deep snow requires only a couple of PSI...
JB01245 - This time of year I ride every weekend, usually both days and I always ride trails with the most snow. A fellow efat rider sometimes joins me. I don't want to publicize any trails online. Send me a PM with your contact information and I will show you first hand, the closest snowy...
I've been riding my Fantic Fat for the past two winter seasons in the Colorado front range - I ride on trails that have mostly snow. On the rare occasion that I ride in the dry season, I use the wheelset (80mm rim) that came with the bike While I got a good deal, all you guys got a GREAT deal...
Brose motor failures on Specialized bikes were a result of Specialized's overly aggressive programming of the motors which overstressed them. Thus, these shouldn't be considered Brose motor failures but rather, implementation failures by Specialized. As the past owner of several bikes with...
I ride a lot of slow speed rocky technical terrain where I have to stop and start pedaling as well as backpedal. Quick engagement is key. I use a DT Swiss 240 Ratchet EXP rear hub with 36 teeth which works well. Different from the typical pawl and ratchet system.
Flo Motorsports "unbreakable" brake levers. Stock levers can only move towards the bar. These will also move away from the bar providing more movement instead of breaking. I broke an XT lever and found these available on ebay.
One of the best methods to troubleshoot noises is to use an automotive stethoscope. These are inexpensive and readily available. You can pinpoint a noise location with this tool.
I had a creaking sound coming from the rear of my Rise only when under high torque - as when climbing a very steep...
Symptom: When pedaling backwards, the chainring also moved backwards. While moving and then stopping pedaling, initially there is some resistance felt in the crankarms. The bike has only 2k miles and it's mostly ridden in snow - minimal wet conditions.
Problem: The non drive side needle...
Hi Volts,
You can add the threaded bolt and snap ring by using a tap to thread the inner side of the caliper. I did this although I don't remember the thread size and pitch - just search the web and you'll find the spec's.
The SW-EM7000 controller CAN be used with the SC-EM800 display
Refer to post "ORBEA RISE M10, DISPLAY SM-EM800 UPGRADE EXPIRIENCE", post #14, August 4, 2021.
M20 cost effective, light build upgrades (I'm a 155lb cross-country style rider):
- XT Brakeset $250 (discounted)
- Carbon Wheelset $1K (BTLOS - great value, high quality wheels, I've used their wheels on other bikes)
- Carbon Bars $45
- ESI grips $20
$8,315 including taxes and shipping
Carbon...