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    cheap wire strippers for wires less than 22g ?

    When I stopped laughing at the above replies and after a visit to the dentist, nail salon and put a plaster on my finger where the slitter knife dug-in - I got one of these...
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    Electric bike race

    Applications for Team Oxygen, Whoosh etc to be filled in by May 20th.
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    Chain coming off?

    Be careful when altering the B screw. It's the least critical of the 3 adjusting screws on the RD but, when set incorrectly it can cause either clatter between the RD upper jockey and the largest gear on the cassette or bad indexing between gears. As others have said, the main reasons for the...
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    Gear Hangers

    First thing to check is if there is too much slack in the gear change cable wire and it's not sticking in the outer cable support. Secondly, is the little grey lever on top of the RD pushed up tight toward the top pivot point (away from the top jockey wheel). If still not sure, google for videos...
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    Hi everyone!

    Welcome. That PAD sounds nasty, good luck with your rehab.
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    gears

    It all depends on your personal needs, for me the Oxygen MTB is perfect. There are some hills near me. ranging from 10 to 20%, as used in the Tour de Yorkshire that can catch you out as you slowly negotiate a corner only to be faced with a sharp incline - this is where the throttle comes in...
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    My Bafang Carrera now finished

    Each to their own, but that seat angle looks like it would be very painful. :rolleyes:
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    Chain Length?

    This is informative...
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    The Electric Bike Effect

    As my driving instructor said (50 years ago) always expect the unexpected!
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    eMTB owners photo and ride thread.

    I don't think it'll fit there! Love the spokes set-up.
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    Concerning gloves...

    Probably from not wearing a helmet!
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    Concerning gloves...

    Fingerless gel padded gloves in summer (carpel tunnel). Padded reflective full-fingered gloves in winter/cold periods. Always wear a helmet, plus snood in winter to reduce cold and wind through vents. Shades in summer, clear wrap-arounds in winter
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    How to hide/camouflage the 750w on the motor?

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/e-bike-hub-motor/182916973134?hash=item2a96b3824e:g:mKkAAOSwL5BZxDg-
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    looking for advice

    Welcome, I'm reasonably new to the forum and from previous requests of a similar nature I think it would help if you post your height, weight, physical condition and what/where you would like to ride the bike. Hope this helps.
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    Presta valves

    Another version, with good reviews... http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/joe-s-no-flats-tubeless-schrader-valve-kit/rp-prod94761
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    Giant FSA "custom" crankset.

    For me, the biggest issue was most available chainrings are in alloy, the Giant ebike version is steel.
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    Giant FSA "custom" crankset.

    I changed the chainring on my Giant Full E +1 for one with a smaller tooth count to aid in hill climbing. Found this website ... E-Bike 104mm/64mm BCD Chainrings Then fortunately found an unused one by Blackspire on fleabay. I also wanted to be sure of Ebike quality taking into account the...
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    Competition

    Never had and never will have a fecesbook account, the sooner people wise up the better.
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    Disaster

    That's bad news. Have you got Slime fitted?
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    after prostate cancer operation

    I've posted on this subject before, do a search on the forum, look at ISM saddles (the PR range). Currently using an ISM Adamo Prologue version, waiting for a PR 1.0.