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1nten5e
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Top of 'The Calf' highest peak in the Howgills.
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Incredible pic
The Good Bike Doctor
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Hey.
This is my girl.
eOneSixty 900e sending some of our local All Mountain trails. Big jumps, burly rock gardens or slamming through berms, she just soaks it all up!!
This is my girl.
eOneSixty 900e sending some of our local All Mountain trails. Big jumps, burly rock gardens or slamming through berms, she just soaks it all up!!
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Sweet pic!
Carlos Muralhas
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At last I received my Merida ordered on 6th of June
Picked it up yesterday and just did from store to house on it.
The pics on nature are at halfway store to home, and the photos at home are for the changes I did on the bike.
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New eBike ´specific saddle, ordered this from Canyon website (this is the one that comes on Canyon Spectral:ON eBike although this is the Woman's version - don't know if I ordered wrong or they sent wrong - I will try it to see how I feel on it).
ShockWiz set for Fox 36 fork tuning.
Also possible to see on the lower part of the head tube the Invisiframe kit I put at night on the bike and fork (more than 4h hard work!!!).
Front DT Swiss HX1501 29" wheel with
Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5 tyre
That's it for now. Later today I'll hit the trails near home
Hope you like it
One more change that I want to do on the Merida... but it will be a not easy and fast project.
It seems quite obvious for me looking closely to the connection between motor and frame (specially the frame at the front of the motor) that Merida intended to do a skid plate below the motor for protection. Why they didn't include that skid plate I don't know but I think that maybe something can be made to use the base that merida left on the frame for it. I will soon post some pics of why I say this to see what you guys think.
Picked it up yesterday and just did from store to house on it.
The pics on nature are at halfway store to home, and the photos at home are for the changes I did on the bike.
.
New eBike ´specific saddle, ordered this from Canyon website (this is the one that comes on Canyon Spectral:ON eBike although this is the Woman's version - don't know if I ordered wrong or they sent wrong - I will try it to see how I feel on it).
ShockWiz set for Fox 36 fork tuning.
Also possible to see on the lower part of the head tube the Invisiframe kit I put at night on the bike and fork (more than 4h hard work!!!).
Front DT Swiss HX1501 29" wheel with
Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5 tyre
That's it for now. Later today I'll hit the trails near home
Hope you like it
One more change that I want to do on the Merida... but it will be a not easy and fast project.
It seems quite obvious for me looking closely to the connection between motor and frame (specially the frame at the front of the motor) that Merida intended to do a skid plate below the motor for protection. Why they didn't include that skid plate I don't know but I think that maybe something can be made to use the base that merida left on the frame for it. I will soon post some pics of why I say this to see what you guys think.
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Carlos Muralhas
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Yesterday arrived the tire inserts I wanted to put on my Merida eMTB.
The option I went for is not cheap and it adds around 600grs to each wheel (so it's marketed as being for eBikes).
I went for MrWolf Smartmousse because of its advantages:
- No more punctures!!!! The rim/tire doesn't hold air anymore so it can't puncture.
- As long as the tire isn't worn out it continues to work despite holes and cuts (savings on new tires).
- The insert protects the rims from damage from strong wheel impacts (savings on damaged rims).
- The insert gives support to not burp sideways (better cornering control).
- The insert simulates an air pressure (it seems to me) somewhat below 20 psis for 27,5+ tires (better grip).
- The compression and rebound settings of the tire are not dependent of air pressure, instead they are set on the mousse for maximum grip on enduro riding eMTBs. In fact tires with this are like a new small controlled suspension.
- There is some adjustment with a very small inner tube that is sitting inside the mousse, just there to adjust the mousse to variations on tire sizes.
Just assembled it on the back wheel, my front wheel is a 29er and the 29 version still hasn't arrived. Will try it this weekend and later post here my first impressions.
The option I went for is not cheap and it adds around 600grs to each wheel (so it's marketed as being for eBikes).
I went for MrWolf Smartmousse because of its advantages:
- No more punctures!!!! The rim/tire doesn't hold air anymore so it can't puncture.
- As long as the tire isn't worn out it continues to work despite holes and cuts
(savings on new tires).- The insert protects the rims from damage from strong wheel impacts (savings on damaged rims).
- The insert gives support to not burp sideways (better cornering control).
- The insert simulates an air pressure (it seems to me) somewhat below 20 psis for 27,5+ tires (better grip).
- The compression and rebound settings of the tire are not dependent of air pressure, instead they are set on the mousse for maximum grip on enduro riding eMTBs. In fact tires with this are like a new small controlled suspension.
- There is some adjustment with a very small inner tube that is sitting inside the mousse, just there to adjust the mousse to variations on tire sizes.
Just assembled it on the back wheel, my front wheel is a 29er and the 29 version still hasn't arrived. Will try it this weekend and later post here my first impressions.
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Carlos Muralhas
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Yes, but if it leads to not needing to buy a 27,5+ tire because it had a tear on the side it gets to be a lot cheaper. If leads to not damaging a rim on a high wheel impact it gets to be even more cheaper. However my first ride on it was not without problems, maybe I got a defective inner tube, it blown up after 21kms of riding
HeatproofGenie
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Interesting. I have read about the banger system but not the mousse. Mousses work a treat on Moto's so it's proven. Motor of the ebike will make it workable. Post your impressions.
I use Cushcore on my enduro bike front and rear and that along with tougher casing tires (Maxxis Double Down) has made a huge improvement for me with tire durability, flat prevention and even feel. Gives some damping characteristics to the tire.
I use Cushcore on my enduro bike front and rear and that along with tougher casing tires (Maxxis Double Down) has made a huge improvement for me with tire durability, flat prevention and even feel. Gives some damping characteristics to the tire.
Re-Cycle
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Yesterday I took the Merida for a proper (first) ride on a route I know well, so comparing to my other bikes was easy. And I am not disappointed!
I thought it would be hard work to take tighter turns with a bike of this weight but that’s not the case. It didn't take long to get used to at all.
This bike feels very well balanced and I’m looking forward to take it to some trails in the hills in the next weeks (where I live it’s flat… not the best part in the world to live if you like mountainbiking).
First impression is really very good and I think it’s gonna be a lot of fun riding this bike.
Very happy with my choice!
Next step is finetuning the suspension, I think I need an extra token in the fork. Unfortunately you need some special tool now to open the top cap? (edit, a cassette-tool will do...)
I was planning to mount a Maxxis Rekon in the back, but doubting a little now. There's just more power to get to the ground wit an e-bike
Yes, the pizza plate is still there, haven't done the tubeless setup yet
I thought it would be hard work to take tighter turns with a bike of this weight but that’s not the case. It didn't take long to get used to at all.
This bike feels very well balanced and I’m looking forward to take it to some trails in the hills in the next weeks (where I live it’s flat… not the best part in the world to live if you like mountainbiking).
First impression is really very good and I think it’s gonna be a lot of fun riding this bike.
Very happy with my choice!
Next step is finetuning the suspension, I think I need an extra token in the fork. Unfortunately you need some special tool now to open the top cap? (edit, a cassette-tool will do...
)I was planning to mount a Maxxis Rekon in the back, but doubting a little now. There's just more power to get to the ground wit an e-bike
Yes, the pizza plate is still there, haven't done the tubeless setup yet
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Go one, post up your best shots
Robin Brown
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1600 quid brand new
they have a blue full sus in as well half price 3300
first emtb love it especially how easy it is to ride with no assistance
STC
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Carlos Muralhas
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Carlos Muralhas
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My merida on a mountain somewhere in the middle of Portugal
Bonz
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Up in our mtb Park at Keiteriteri Nelson New Zealand.
monkeychild
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On top of the Wrekin. Took it down one of the downhill tracks blind.
ChrisB NZ
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Did you change the position of the dropper remote Re-Cycle? Mine is on the other side of the motor controls, i.e. closest to the stem. That seems a better place for it given how often you use the dropper compared to the motor control.Yesterday I took the Merida for a proper (first) ride on a route I know well, so comparing to my other bikes was easy. And I am not disappointed!
I thought it would be hard work to take tighter turns with a bike of this weight but that’s not the case. It didn't take long to get used to at all.
This bike feels very well balanced and I’m looking forward to take it to some trails in the hills in the next weeks (where I live it’s flat… not the best part in the world to live if you like mountainbiking).
First impression is really very good and I think it’s gonna be a lot of fun riding this bike.
Very happy with my choice!
Next step is finetuning the suspension, I think I need an extra token in the fork. Unfortunately you need some special tool now to open the top cap? (edit, a cassette-tool will do...
I was planning to mount a Maxxis Rekon in the back, but doubting a little now. There's just more power to get to the ground wit an e-bike
Yes, the pizza plate is still there, haven't done the tubeless setup yet
Re-Cycle
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No, it's still just like on the photo.
I just returned from a week of mountainbiking in the French Alps where I used the dropper a lot and it's not that bad to operate this way.
Still I'm considering two other options:
1- buy the E7000 mode-switch and mount an under-bar remote lever for the dropper.
2- stick with this mode-switch and convert an old gripshifter to operate the dropper. Not sure if the triggers won't touch the gripshifter but that's easy enough to find out.
Having a little break:
On the Col de Tramouillon (2.288m):
Checking if the electronics can cope with a bit of water (yes, they did cope).
I just returned from a week of mountainbiking in the French Alps where I used the dropper a lot and it's not that bad to operate this way.
Still I'm considering two other options:
1- buy the E7000 mode-switch and mount an under-bar remote lever for the dropper.
2- stick with this mode-switch and convert an old gripshifter to operate the dropper. Not sure if the triggers won't touch the gripshifter but that's easy enough to find out.
Having a little break:
On the Col de Tramouillon (2.288m):
Checking if the electronics can cope with a bit of water
(yes, they did cope).
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ChrisB NZ
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Wow looks amazing! Great photos - and glad your motor survived the swim!
Your Merida is an 800 right? It's just that mine was delivered with the dropper lever on the inside of the motor control levers. I've since reversed them (to be like yours) and it's way better this way. The dropper lever is closer to my thumb.
BTW whats size is that EVOC hydration back pack shown in the photo? Have you tried carrying a battery in it? I'm thinking of getting a bigger hydration pack and toying with the idea of also carrying a spare battery for those long rides Just not sure how well it will work.
Your Merida is an 800 right? It's just that mine was delivered with the dropper lever on the inside of the motor control levers. I've since reversed them (to be like yours) and it's way better this way. The dropper lever is closer to my thumb.
BTW whats size is that EVOC hydration back pack shown in the photo? Have you tried carrying a battery in it? I'm thinking of getting a bigger hydration pack and toying with the idea of also carrying a spare battery for those long rides
Just not sure how well it will work.
Re-Cycle
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No, it's a 900 (without the "E", so no di2 and RS suspension in stead of Fox).
I changed the shifting to Sram GX because I want gripshifters and upgraded the XT brakes to the four pot version.
The backpack is the Evoc Trail e-ride, it's designed to carry a spare battery for an e-bike. You can strap it securely in a special compartment and there's a back protector too.
I found it to be comfortable, taking into account the weight. Besides the battery I carried 2 liters to drink and the usual stuff for an alpine ride.
BIKE 2018 // FR TRAIL E-RIDE: EVOC LAUNCHES 1ST PROTECTOR BACKPACK SPECIFICALLY FOR E-MOUNTAIN BIKERS - EVOC - PROTECTIVE SPORTS PACKS
I changed the shifting to Sram GX because I want gripshifters and upgraded the XT brakes to the four pot version.
The backpack is the Evoc Trail e-ride, it's designed to carry a spare battery for an e-bike. You can strap it securely in a special compartment and there's a back protector too.
I found it to be comfortable, taking into account the weight. Besides the battery I carried 2 liters to drink and the usual stuff for an alpine ride.
BIKE 2018 // FR TRAIL E-RIDE: EVOC LAUNCHES 1ST PROTECTOR BACKPACK SPECIFICALLY FOR E-MOUNTAIN BIKERS - EVOC - PROTECTIVE SPORTS PACKS
ChrisB NZ
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Awesome. Thanks Re-Cycle. I'll check the bag out - sounds perfect. Good to get the feedback on the practicality of carrying a spare battery.
I don't think they have the 900 model in NZ.
I don't think they have the 900 model in NZ.
Re-Cycle
Member
It's this one:
EONE-SIXTY 900 - Merida Bikes International
Here in The Netherlands they sell the 800, 900 and 900E.
I didn't need the extra's from the 900E and the price difference between the 800 and 900 wasn't that big but you do get some better components like the DT 350 hubs and Lyrik fork.
And not unimportant, I liked the red color a lot more
EONE-SIXTY 900 - Merida Bikes International
Here in The Netherlands they sell the 800, 900 and 900E.
I didn't need the extra's from the 900E and the price difference between the 800 and 900 wasn't that big but you do get some better components like the DT 350 hubs and Lyrik fork.
And not unimportant, I liked the red color a lot more
Re-Cycle
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Got some other pics from my trip to the Alps in september.
Ofcourse pics are taken on the easy paths, when you're riding the more technical stuff nobody wants to get off their bikes
Ofcourse pics are taken on the easy paths, when you're riding the more technical stuff nobody wants to get off their bikes
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