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    Orbea Rise or Trek Fuel EXE (i know again!) Buying advice

    Can't really comment (a newbie) but after extensive online research (I publish in academic journals so it is natural for me to dig deeper), it was always between the Levo and Orbea. Over here in South Africa, and it may well be dealer-related, Trek is not a favourite. No wonder they are dropping...
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    Is falling off a new emtb always going to happen?

    First thing I got rid of! I hardly feel a difference using flat pedals and shoes. My feet are still "stuck".
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    Is falling off a new emtb always going to happen?

    Thank you for the advice. My wife, who is 55, attends some advanced MTB training with a former pro. I can see her confidence. She suggested I also join. I have done MTB for some years and grew up riding a bicycle (good old days), but this e-bike weight is something else at this age. I'm not...
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    Is falling off a new emtb always going to happen?

    Oh no, trust you're healed!
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    Is falling off a new emtb always going to happen?

    @Jeffsy29 Thanks, I'll have a look at those shirts! My wife (normal MTB and younger at 55)) does skills training, and she said the same to me last week - look further ahead.! On our single trails, many paths are typically hollowed out and narrow (the 1st fall), so I now tend to either ride on...
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    Is falling off a new emtb always going to happen?

    I searched for a post like this. I fell twice on the 1st ride, somewhat accidentally (bad luck), but stitches were required and bruised muscles are still with me. I have only done 100 kilometres since then, but I have to say that it is a different beast from the carbon MTB I had. Maybe it is a...
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