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JGF, I've had multiple different eBikes over the past few years, Orbea Rise (Shimano motor), Pivot Shuttle SL (Fazua motor), Specialized Turbo Levo (Brose motor) and most recently, a Pivot Shuttle AM with Bosch gen 4 motor and 625WH battery. I really like the Bosch drive system, for my riding...

Weeksy, When you consider the cost of a modern mountain bike and factor in what a rider is paying for the front fork and rear shock, would you not want to understand how things work? I agree with you 100% percent. I got the idea to write the three part series on suspension when I met some...

Doug85, You are correct. If you read the posts in this thread, this was previously pointed out to me and I addressed the error on my part. Be safe, Rod

Ou812, That is interesting regarding the difference in specifications between the SRAM setup calculators. Which Levo do you have? If I had to guess, I'd say it's due to Specialized making multiple bikes named Levo, i.e. Levo SL, Turbo Levo. We can add Kenevo to the list while were at it...

Ou812, I myself have not used the manual guide. I followed SRAM's installation video and several other YouTube videos when I installed the SRAM T-Type drive train on my 2022, Gen 3 Turbo Levo, Size S4 frame. My bike's frame was set in the "High" flip chip frame position. My Levo shifts with...

I'm going to make it up to Vancouver next year. I've heard the riding there is incredibly good and the scenery even better. I think it's important to point out that all of us ride completely different areas of the world, with much different climates, terrain and braking needs. What works for...

It's not a good practice to machine your mountain bike rotors. Automotive Yes, mountain bike No. All brake rotors have a "Minimum" thickness. As an example, the Shimano brake rotor seen being machined in the video is 1.8mm thick when it is new. Shimano recommends a "Minimum" wear thickness of...

Plummet, that was an awesome video. Yep, no more of those big jumps for me. I was off my bike for 18 months because of the ankle. Doctors said I'd never ride my mountain bike again...F that.... I now gravitate towards technical rock riding which I really like. You're right, when you connect a...

RustyIron, me and the boys on Gooseberry Mesa.

Plummet, That is a badass drop, very nice. What's the bike? New Zealand has all the fun. Unfortunately, my jumping days are over.

Mcharza, There are a number of reasons for "Fork Suck Down." I've experienced the issue on several occasions. If the factory over greases the air spring piston it can cause a suck down issue due to too much grease. Every air chamber/air spring fork, has a "Negative" and "Positive" side to...

For anybody interested, I wrote up a three part series for the Orbea Forum on suspension basics. My thought was to write a series of suspension articles so that the newest of riders could get a basic grasp of suspension basics, i.e. the knobs actually do something. In the articles, I discuss...

RobG, I hope this response will help you and any otherswho are on this forum and are dealing with ZEB plushness issues. Your question doesn't detail how many hours you have on the fork? I'm going to go out on a limb and assume you have some hours of riding on the fork. My response below will...

Machaggis, I have 3,500 miles on my range extender and it’s still going strong. Based on everybody’s response, your’s is a lemon. I’ve never tried taking a range extender apart, but before I ponied up $300 for a new extender, I might be tempted to try some exploratory surgery at the connection...

Oppa, I sorry, I misunderstood what you were referring to when you mentioned performing a gravity bleed. I thought you were referring to a quick bleed using the bleed cup at the brake lever to dispel air. A quick bleed at the brake lever works in a similar manner as performing a gravity bleed...

Thank you, I don’t feel so lonely now. I thought I was the only confused person on this eMTB Forum. I’m also easily distracted by shiny objects that go round and around….

Yes, you are both correct, my bad, I was thinking he meant a lever bleed.

Which method to use depends on what you are trying to achieve. I use both methods. A gravity bleed is useful if you are attempting a quick bleed, I.e. you remove the bleed screw on the brake lever and install the bleed cup. You fill the cup about half way and pump your brake lever. You’ll...

Oppa, We've all been there when it comes to performing a first time Shimano brake bleed and it being messy. Oh the joy of having the bleed hose pop off and spray the garage with mineral oil. Fortunately, the bleed process does get easier the more times you perform a bleed service, whether SRAM...

Don, Congrats on the new bike. You're going to love it. Great video, I love riding that type of terrain. Be safe, Rod