How many people are using there e-bike off-road?

Kinninvie

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Were you holding the camera in your teeth?
Mine is on the handlebars and quite steady usualy unless riding over tree roots.
 

soundwave

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its my phone in my hand need a cheap go pro or something nearly crashed 1 handed lol
 
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JamesW

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You spend 6k on a bike and then ride one handed to film your ride instead of shelling out another 100 on a go pro? :eek:
 
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soundwave

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lol need to sort out my cassette first as its hanging off its that lose.

just hope no damage has been done to the hub
 

Kinninvie

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soundwave

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you get a uk charger with that tho?
 

Kinninvie

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soundwave

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thats ok then ;)
 

EddiePJ

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The Swiss trip took it's toll on my tyres, and now that things have started to get muddy, I've been struggling for traction, and so decided that it was time for some new tyres.
I've been dreading this as I wanted a particular tyre, Hutchinson DZO and tried without luck to get a set last winter. As luck would have it, I found some first time of looking, and in the size and spec that wanted

Hutchinson DZO folding tubeless 27.5 x 2.25. :)



 

mab13

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The Swiss trip took it's toll on my tyres, and now that things have started to get muddy, I've been struggling for traction, and so decided that it was time for some new tyres.
I've been dreading this as I wanted a particular tyre, Hutchinson DZO and tried without luck to get a set last winter. As luck would have it, I found some first time of looking, and in the size and spec that wanted

Hutchinson DZO folding tubeless 27.5 x 2.25. :)



Why those tyres Eddie, out of interest?

I don't need new ones yet but wondering whether to try something new when the time comes or just replace the Nobby Nics. I've been pleased with the NNs to be honest.
 

EddiePJ

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The Hutchinsons stood out in several reviews that I read last year, as a tyre that would suit all of needs and more, but there was then zero availability, so I opted for the WTB Vigilante tyres instead. The grip has been outstanding on them and they have actually been very durable. The downside of the Vigilante is firstly that they are a nightmare to fit, and on one occasion at about 11.30 at night, on a mid winter freezing cold night ride, it took three of us to repair a puncture, and we also snapped several levers. That was when I decided that tubeless was the way forward. As a tubeless tyre they are brilliant and have zero loss of air. They have stood low tyre pressures very well, and have worked very well over wet slippery roots. For some reason about three months ago, they suddenly changed, and riding roots has been a very dodgy affair, with frequent falls. They also became a bit disconcerting on fast downhill road stone tracks. They move around from underneath, and don't inspire confidence. Because of my arm injury, my use of braking has been very rear biased, and the Swiss trip slaughtered the rear tyre. That has just reminded me of another issue with them. The side wall beading is starting to show and come through on them. One final draw back of them, which I hadn't taken into consideration when buying them, is that the 2.3 width is no good for my muddy winter riding. It's too big.

I'm a really a Panaracer XC Firepro fan, but that tyre choice is out, simply because of the width.

Last night I was all set to get myself some Nobby Nics, as they achieve consistently good reviews, have a very good following of users, and have no nasty surprises. It was only by chance that I spotted the Hutchinsons, and at £55.00 for the pair delivered, I figured that I would satisfy my desire to try them out. If they don't happen to be suitable, I'll simply put them on the KTM Ultra 1964 pedal mtb.
 

soundwave

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ed that wiggle event thing is stupid and have to pay as well.

and you cant win anything or race wtf with that???

The participant accepts that the event they are entering is not a race in any format. Rider times will be published for individuals only and anyone considered to be competing against others, will be stopped from riding and banned from entering future events.

id get banned on a normal bike pmsl, dont say anything on ebikes tho?
 

soundwave

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looks like u zoomed past all over them tho :cool:
 

mab13

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The Hutchinsons stood out in several reviews that I read last year, as a tyre that would suit all of needs and more, but there was then zero availability, so I opted for the WTB Vigilante tyres instead. The grip has been outstanding on them and they have actually been very durable. The downside of the Vigilante is firstly that they are a nightmare to fit, and on one occasion at about 11.30 at night, on a mid winter freezing cold night ride, it took three of us to repair a puncture, and we also snapped several levers. That was when I decided that tubeless was the way forward. As a tubeless tyre they are brilliant and have zero loss of air. They have stood low tyre pressures very well, and have worked very well over wet slippery roots. For some reason about three months ago, they suddenly changed, and riding roots has been a very dodgy affair, with frequent falls. They also became a bit disconcerting on fast downhill road stone tracks. They move around from underneath, and don't inspire confidence. Because of my arm injury, my use of braking has been very rear biased, and the Swiss trip slaughtered the rear tyre. That has just reminded me of another issue with them. The side wall beading is starting to show and come through on them. One final draw back of them, which I hadn't taken into consideration when buying them, is that the 2.3 width is no good for my muddy winter riding. It's too big.

I'm a really a Panaracer XC Firepro fan, but that tyre choice is out, simply because of the width.

Last night I was all set to get myself some Nobby Nics, as they achieve consistently good reviews, have a very good following of users, and have no nasty surprises. It was only by chance that I spotted the Hutchinsons, and at £55.00 for the pair delivered, I figured that I would satisfy my desire to try them out. If they don't happen to be suitable, I'll simply put them on the KTM Ultra 1964 pedal mtb.
Thanks - very insightful.

My rides cover such a diverse range of terrains that there probably isn't a single best tyre - it will always be a compromise somewhere.

I have a fair amount of road, non-loose rocks, large loose rocks, small stoned single-track, grassy slippy sometimes muddy forest track, etc... and they all feature on my standard 25 mile ride. The NN has been great except on the forest track where it's very poor... but a tyre suited to that terrain I assume will be a compromise elsewhere.

Decisions, decisions...
 
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soundwave

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well looks like my rear hub needs replacing as it knackered and just wobbles without the cassette on it ;(
 

soundwave

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soundwave

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i got some warranty left on it and had a reply so might get a free new 1 ;)

still went and bought 1 tho as im prob killing them on the jumps smashing 21 kilo bike in to the floor.:rolleyes:
 

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