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You likely won't like my post either, which is fine with me - I'm not apologizing. So here's the absolute truth in the matter... Rotors are cheap - consider replacing them if they are truly bent. You're claiming the bike arrived in the crate with bent rotors? You bought an entry-level...

Court...

The high-pressure system that hit PNW last week must have slid south a bit. It actually got hot up there for a few days. We're 80-90 at the coast, about normal. Using AC in the middle of the day. 12 miles from the beach = 10-15 degrees warmer. Most homes at the coast don't have AC, most inland do.

The vast majority of the population has never heard of this place. A little slice of heaven, a lone plateau in the southern Sierras that has two forest roads up and down from it. I've taken a few groups up there over the years and it never ceases to amaze. In this photo, at the base of the...

I love my RockyMounts rack, rated for two 60lb bikes. I pull the battery packs when both go on. Kuat is another good one, and Thule. There are some good rack reviews by google search, depending on the vehicle and style of bike.

Oh dear…too rich for this popper. LOL

Brose power, 725 watt pack, 190mm travel...

Gaffer makes some really nice brake pads for bikes...they have a long history in racing motorcycles. I'm really happy with them to replace some squeaky ones that came on my Orbea. AFAIK you don't even need to remove the wheel, just the pin and they both pop out. I re-seated my calipers by...

Rob Hencil on 2022 Nukeproof. Spoiler: "It's very good". I don't know if you can get these in the US or not... (EDIT: There's a few US dealers for Nukeproof bikes. I'd buy one. :) )

Yeah, the new Stance powers up in auto-mode. Good for noobies me thinks. OTOH, the SPORT assist motor is dead-silent, or nearly so. The PRO in my Trance "growls" - I'm told the primary gears are straight-cut and that's why they are louder. In any case, wind-noise is louder than both at any...

I find Giant auto-mode works great on road and smooth level trails. Otherwise, I like to choose my assist level. It does work pretty well, but there is definitely a lag in response. Set-it-and-forget-it has its convenience. I sure wouldn't CHOOSE a bike for it though.

Yeah, I really like my Trance. I'm not getting out as much as I'd like. Need to plan a few trips into the Sierra range this summer. I'm having trouble getting motivated. Having your kids around to ride with is a huge bonus. Mine just moved from 300 miles away to 1200. :(

The Rise M10 is $10,500 here, that's pretty steep. IIRC a Trance 1 is about 30% less. Compared to a carbon SL I think it's pretty close. Here's another good write-up/review on the M10 Rise: https://flowmountainbike.com/post-all/2021-orbea-rise-emtb-electric/ Here they directly comment that...

Paul from OZ. :) And he's EVERYWHERE. LOL

For a ebike, I'm all in for alloy. Unsprung weight is one thing, but overall, when you add in the assist factor, a few pounds is only relevant for the hardcore rider. I just don't ride like that, I'm not as fast, and I don't jump. And if there's some $$ to save, I'm all for that too. I spent a...

I would be sorely tempted to opt for a Rise, but man, that's a LOT of $$. And the local shop that carries them is the one that I had the run-in with on the new/used Trance for the wife, so they've lost a customer for life. The other local shop isn't that far away though, but I'll bet they don't...

Another convert... 👏

For hub pawl grease I use Yamaha outboard lube - it has the consistency of maple syrup. I've done extensive maintenance on outboard motors over the years, so I have a variety of grades of lubes from thick to thin. I like lithium grease for a lot of things, but it's a little too think for hub...