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Stefan Mikes reacted to juggernaut1's post in the thread Entered My First Mountain Bike Race............with the Frey Beast with
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Stefan Mikes replied to the thread Entered My First Mountain Bike Race............with the Frey Beast.Same in Poland on e-gravel "rallys" now. I have got several gold and silver in the past. I'm losing now to young people riding low-power...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to juggernaut1's post in the thread Entered My First Mountain Bike Race............with the Frey Beast with Like.
State and National riders ride the 100km race as it is a sanctioned event. Frey’s biggest advantage is its battery capacity so I was...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to juggernaut1's post in the thread Entered My First Mountain Bike Race............with the Frey Beast with Like.
I rode in Eco mode between levels 1 and 5. The Beast could do the 70 and 100 events. As per most events, there’s no podium for the...
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Stefan Mikes replied to the thread Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club).As for my riding style, I only do the one click or the full press. I will set the long press to 2 cogs (it is now 3). No need for more...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to stompandgo's post in the thread Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club) with Love.
I totally get that. The shifter is also very sensitive. If I accidentally touch the lever, it shifts, without a direct press. I love the...
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Stefan Mikes replied to the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos.I do fully comprehend the cultural difference! Also, your urge to banter whenever you can :) Love that 1977 song!
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Stefan Mikes reacted to Chargeride's post in the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos with Love.
I appreciate that Stefan, but you do realise as an English person Im duty bound to mock your sincerity. Its not personal, its in the...
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I've noticed that in bicycle travel I tend to become quite a fan of filling station mini markets. If only because they are (obviously)...
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Stefan Mikes replied to the thread Entered My First Mountain Bike Race............with the Frey Beast.The organiser knows well you wouldn't ride for a long distance in the TURBO mode :) I wonder what e-bikes were ridden by the men on the...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to juggernaut's post in the thread Entered My First Mountain Bike Race............with the Frey Beast with Like.
Following on from my recent first gravel bike race post, my same friend mentioned he was participating a mountain bike race for the...
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Stefan Mikes replied to the thread The transition.I'm buying my rare cigarette brand at a petrol station :) I also replenish snacks and beverages on my Sunday e-bike rides at the service...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to Base's post in the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos with Like.
Bikes having a rest day in the Vosges mountain area
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Stefan Mikes replied to the thread Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club).I would say a slightly bent derailleur hanger can still be handled by the Di2 derailer. The adjustment is -10 units in my case. What I...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to stompandgo's post in the thread Specialized Turbo Vado SL: An Incredible E-Bike (User Club) with Like.
I went from brand new 12 speed Deore mechanical to brand new 12 speed Deore XT Di2 on the Pinarello, and the difference is night and...
