Spangoolies
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Hi peeps! Just purchased a second-hand 2021 mondraker crafty r. I was hoping to last a bit longer on my nukeproof mega but a worn knee (and too many mates already on ebikes) has forced me to get this. Hoping the weather perks up a bit more as I’ve owned it a week now and only took it for a spin up the road. Would rather it’s maiden voyage wasn’t in the worst the UK has to offer and my local spot is known to be a mud pit in the slightest show of rain!
Previous owner upgraded to a levo but took all the best bits of both bikes so I purchased the leftovers but for a good price. It came with brand new specialized wheels but unfortunately in a mullet set up so I changed these to full 29r e deemax that I got cheap. Fox 36 rythm but brand new so I’ll keep them for a while before getting some zeb ultimates. New code r brakes which my mate has on his levo and not complained yet so they can stay for a while before I buy some hope v4 with the new ebike rotors. A few other bits like the bars and stem came off the new bike too, I’ll probably keep all of it apart from maybe a shorter stem (need to get it on the trails and hit a few features before I can get a feel if I really need it).
Didn’t like the fact the charge port is under the downtube in possibly the worst place and I read on here an owner had problems with water getting past the particularly crap cover and causing motor problems. Because I remove the battery to charge it indoors I decided to blank it off with a piece of plastic and an slice of inner tube to seal it off.
Also purchased a Volspeed v4 module as I would like to have assist on any sudden inclines/features that could do with a boost and long level riding. Don’t like the fact riders in some countries can have this but we can’t. I can hit those speeds regardless of motor assist so what’s the difference?! All seems to work ok so far touch wood.
Might look at making my own alloy motor guard that mounts over the stock one but bolts to the motor mounts as the material is very thin around the rear mounting screws and I don’t think it would support a substantial impact.
Previous owner upgraded to a levo but took all the best bits of both bikes so I purchased the leftovers but for a good price. It came with brand new specialized wheels but unfortunately in a mullet set up so I changed these to full 29r e deemax that I got cheap. Fox 36 rythm but brand new so I’ll keep them for a while before getting some zeb ultimates. New code r brakes which my mate has on his levo and not complained yet so they can stay for a while before I buy some hope v4 with the new ebike rotors. A few other bits like the bars and stem came off the new bike too, I’ll probably keep all of it apart from maybe a shorter stem (need to get it on the trails and hit a few features before I can get a feel if I really need it).
Didn’t like the fact the charge port is under the downtube in possibly the worst place and I read on here an owner had problems with water getting past the particularly crap cover and causing motor problems. Because I remove the battery to charge it indoors I decided to blank it off with a piece of plastic and an slice of inner tube to seal it off.
Also purchased a Volspeed v4 module as I would like to have assist on any sudden inclines/features that could do with a boost and long level riding. Don’t like the fact riders in some countries can have this but we can’t. I can hit those speeds regardless of motor assist so what’s the difference?! All seems to work ok so far touch wood.
Might look at making my own alloy motor guard that mounts over the stock one but bolts to the motor mounts as the material is very thin around the rear mounting screws and I don’t think it would support a substantial impact.
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Fitted fox xl mudguard as well. Best handling bike I have ever rode tho
is bike OK otherwise?
