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  1. irie

    Runaway train!

  2. irie

    Runaway train!

    Bottom line is, we really don't yet know what the OP's problem is.
  3. irie

    Are 2nd hand ebikes pretty much worthless?!

    This ^^^ Buy a new bike, look after it but run it until it's worn out, strip the good bits off, buy a new bike and fit the good bits ... repeat
  4. irie

    Runaway train!

    If you do have a problem with your brakes: Are you getting brake fade? Yes or No Can you lock the brakes at any speed? Yes or No Do your brakes lack "feel"? Yes or No Do your brakes work consistently? Yes or No Exactly what is your braking problem? If you do not...
  5. irie

    Runaway train!

    I think (and am sure if wrong will be corrected) that all Shimano 4 piston calipers from MT420 to BR-M9120 (XTR) have the same size pistons so all work pretty much the same, and all have ceramic pistons with the exception of MT420 which have organic pistons. I have BR-M6120 (Deore) calipers with...
  6. irie

    Runaway train!

    I'm 78kg ready to ride on a relatively heavy (25kg) 2022 alloy Trek Rail with Shimano SLX brakes with organic pads and Swissstop 220mm rotors. Great feel, stops from any speed, never get brake fade. When hitting 20+ mph downhill of course I'm sitting on a directional missile, it's the nature of...
  7. irie

    Santa Cruz Vala

    I think that means that the bike is manufactured in Spain. Individual components, such as the frame, may come from multiple different locations.
  8. irie

    Santa Cruz Vala

    Is that label on the frame or on the bike?
  9. irie

    Santa Cruz Vala

    Obvious question is, what about frames for other than Orbea Wild?
  10. irie

    Canyon Emtb Battery Safety Notice

    I would opine that Canyon, having been left with no alternative, has been forced by events into now doing the right thing. :)
  11. irie

    Canyon Emtb Battery Safety Notice

    Certainly not timely given that this has been happening since "early spring"!
  12. irie

    What did you buy your ebike this week?

    I have a chain that's currently measuring 0.25, d'ya want to buy it? ;)
  13. irie

    Black Friday Deals? Most Comfortable E-MTB for trail usage - Bosh gen 4

    What eMTB do you have?
  14. irie

    What did you buy your ebike this week?

    0.1 is 20% over 0.5 That's a lot. hth
  15. irie

    Important safety note from Canyon: the Spectral:ON CF / CFR and Torque:ON CF models may have damage to the battery

    You have effectively been told by the bike manufacturer that the product is not fit for the purpose for which it was sold. Return the bike and demand a full refund.
  16. irie

    What did you buy your ebike this week?

    That much stretch? Surely can't have started with the same number of links? :confused:
  17. irie

    Black Friday Deals? Most Comfortable E-MTB for trail usage - Bosh gen 4

    What eMTB do you have Calinca, and what eMTB's does your LBS (Local Bike Store) mostly sell and/or service?
  18. irie

    Cheap 152mm ISIS Cranks XLC

    £19/24 for a crankset that works is a bargain. If they clear the motor cover then you're good, why mess with them? You can spend £big to get Pinnd or Hope logo on cranks but will they work any different? Nope.
  19. irie

    Hi from Spain!

    Welcome, and your English is great (y)
  20. irie

    Levo Gen 3 Levo Gen 4 2024 Rumours... And assorted random chat ....

    (IMO) typical Shimano, coming 2nd to market after letting another company do the initial new product marketing.
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