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    X2 Rockshox has anyone received one yet

    I just wanted to know if they were being shipped. I ordered mine two weeks ago and have not received any information. I tried to send an email last week and received instructions to look at the shipping policy which says they usually ship in seven days. When I ordered it I was told I could pick...
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    Hydra v Trek Rail v Levo

    Ive been seeing a lot of traditional Levi’s etc. and keep wondering to myself do I really need all the power of the Hydra. They seem happy they’re not terribly winded on those bikes are 10 pounds lighter. So I went down and rented a Trek Rail with a Bosch-625wh. for the day. A friend of mine and...
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    Mezzer Pro Forks sitting low in travel

    This is Just an FYI I noticed my forks were not turning to the top position when I got off the bike. This was also causing more pedal strikes.. They were actually sitting down 1” in the travel. at some point I had added too much air into one of the legs without the other leg being pressured...
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    Rear suspension pivot bushings

    I was getting my bike ready to ride tomorrow and I realized one of the rear of the bushings was coming out and I have lost the knot on the inside. I have recently taken it apart to Greece because there was a slight squeak. I’m sure now I should have put Loctite on them. Pushkar he’s sending me...
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    How to start on a steep hill

    I dearly love my Hydra but the Ultra has one particular shortcoming that always makes me a little jealous of my friends on their underpowered euro spec bikes with almost immediate support from a dead stop on steep technical trails. I spin the rear tire or tap the brakes on a switch back, I’m...
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    Turbo Levo v Hydra

    Hydra V Turbo Levo I’ve been riding my Hydra for the past couple months and very content but I just kept thinking to myself do I need all that power? Would it be nicer to have a bike that was 10 pounds lighter? Everyone else rides the euro spec bikes and they seem happy. Would I get more...
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    3 hr ride on on Sunday morning

    Went for a 3 hour ride Sunday at 9am in the Santa Barbara Back country Had to reroute, added 5 miles to trip up steep rough trails, we had to push the bikes as the heat rose. Ran out of water at 2pm. 3 of my crew were cramping badly. I was trying to push their bikes as well as mine until I had...
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    Changing tire with Tannus Armor.

    There has been talk Tannus Armor insert makes it difficult to replace the tire. One person mentioned it but the local bike shop destroyed a set of rims trying to do it. Miraculously I got a flat on my rear wheel today. I thought I never would with the Armor but it happened. Trying to remove the...
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    Hydra Video.

    I made a short video today I have some others I will try to post To YouTube. This is just an IPhone mounted handlebars on the rear bike. Next time we are going to use a drone so it should come out better. let me know if the link doesn’t work
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    Cerakote colors and lighting

    I’m going to try to post some pictures that show the difference in appearance of the Sarah coat colors depending on the lighting. It’s unbelievable how much flat colors can change. The last one is a shot taken on FaceTime hence my picture. but it looks amazing compared to the first shot. it’s...
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    Motor efficiency Standard Bafang G510 Benchmark Bosch CX + 15% Bafang Archon X1 + 30%

    I wanted to start a discussion about what people think the overall efficiency is of the standard Bosch or Shimano 36 V motors versus the standard Bafang 48v-52v and the Bafang with archon X1 controller I have been on all three types of bikes and after a ride we had today I wanted to share my...
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    Frey CC not working with Inotrace Archon X1 controller upgrade

    I have 2 Frey CC manufactured in September 2020. They have been good bikes but the range was a lot less than we had hoped for. After looking around I decided to try the WattWagons Archon X1 Inotrace controller. I read Tom D a member here who also has a Frey CC had excellent success with his and...
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