@chipps They went on without levers at all IIRC. The rims they went on (Orbea own-brand things) are very accommodating though.

p.s. Mainly Lancashire. Not Yorkshire. :)

@mpeacock 18 points!

@matt_outandabout Niceness :)

Yep. Subtract BB height from grip-to-floor height.

They do indeed. Different feeling rubber though IME.

A really useful measurement to know is your grip height (from the floor).

It’s often the one constant dimension that helps when setting up/comparing different bikes.

@scotroutes most (not all) of my winter is spent riding in Briskers, ergo they’re winter gloves :)

@rootes1 Will do. All the Alpkit stuff is Medium ?

:-(

@bikesandboots Orbea Rise LT.. Shimano EP8 RS.

Story updated with versions info now.

Also… WTB Verdict anyone?

Response received and post updated above!

@b33k34 – Range: that was 1,000m on full power setting for the whole ride. I’ll add that info to the review.

@lovewookie is closest so far. So close.

TheGinderOne Oops! 559g (200mm, 31.6)

@joebristol 2,288g (with steerer cut to 190mm ish)

@sargey2003 40mm internal. Review updated now. Thanks for spotting!

@binman 3 and a bit weeks is its current ‘slot’ in the schedule

@binman Yep 👍

@rickon Ergon GDH Team (that are on test at the mo). My own bikes sport Gusset Sleeper push-ons.

Tricky to do a useful size comparison because platform size is one thing but it’s arguably the pin-to-pin area that is more telling. We’ll see if we can round up some popular flatties and take some pics/measurements etc.

185cm

@bikesandboots I’ve not noticed any issues so far

“Insane levels of 3D traction [ AKA lateral compliance, chassis ‘give’; helps maintain traction on cambers etc ].”

Edited in this explanation now. It wasn’t very clear before was it? Soz! :)

And yeah, good shout about Starling etc. Ta!

@Gribs – Yep. Soz. Amended.

@chipps – yes and no. The swingarm is relatively long but chainstay length is BB to rear axle.

From my cold dead hands.

Funn do 55mm risers in 31.8 I think.

And I have vague idea of Answer (remember them?) doing 60mm+ bars again..

Bomber CR. Ti spring. Get it tuned.

Is this cycling photography? Or anything/everything?

Possibly so yep. Grab one while you can!

Ah gad. I have very little brain power this week. Blame drugs.

 

Sorry Airdroppers!

Double Forekasters.

“There’s an Orange Switch 6 being built for review, why is it pink and why with Formula suspension for example.”

Pink is a stock colour from Orange.

Formula because we haven’t reviewed any for aaages and they appear to be sufficiently interesting/different to the Usual Suspects.

“And say if I find something interesting and think “oh STW/other should review that”. Do I ask the manufacturer, distributor, or the mag/site?”

Mag/site. editorial @ singletrackworld dot com probably best email address.

@bikesandboots Yep. My sealant of choice pretty much. Will probably get some sort of honourable mention in my Editor’s Choice 2023 stuff.

I’d also pop into a Go Outdoors for a look at Jamis and Polygon 27.5 models.

https://singletrackworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/full-suspension-for-short-riders-whats-out-there/

@zerocool 1. The battery can be removed I think (it’s a bit faffy and only meant to happen if needs repairing/replacing I reckon) but the motor remains in place o it isn’t as weight savey as previous E Zesty models (if that’s what you mean?)

2. Hmm. I’d say no to ‘decent’ insertion. ‘Acceptable’ insertion maybe. This XL can only *just* about about have my saddle low enough at pedalling height with the 170 post inserted as far as seat tube allows. The L also comes with a 170mm post too IIRC. In this instance, it’s fine for me but for other folks and/or on other sizes, I dunno.

@w043 Yep. Defo wouldn’t go smaller (if that’s what you’re weighing up).

@explorerboy Bow Tie Strap Anchor from Problem Solvers with an old mini-pump O-ring thing.

@w043 185cm 👍