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    Busch & Muller ebike horn

    Guys, some assistance please. I have purchased the Busch and Muller horn mentioned above which is designed to go into the main wiring of the bike. I don't want to do that, so, given the horn is rated at 6v to 36v, I have decided to run it off a simple PP9 operation, as a number of others have...
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    Next year models

    Guys, when do manufacturers tend to announce their new models, and then, when do they first become available please? Thanks.......
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    Navigation Choices

    Guys, I don't really want to get a stand alone Nav device as they tend to be a bit pricey and well over spec'd for me. So, I want to use an app on the iphone. Here's the question, the main feature I would like to have is to ask the app to find be a round route for my ride instead of building a...
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    E Shift

    Sorry if this has been mentioned before, but, what do we know about this please? Apparently its coming to some brands for their 2018 models. It looks particularly interesting on the E14 Rohloff hubs. I have googled and watched a few vids and I am hoping that the R&M models will have it for 2018...
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    Lack of full suspension tour bikes

    Guys, I have been looking for a while for a full suspension tour e-bike, ie, with mudguards, rack, lights, road/path tyres etc etc. Apart from buying a full suspension mountain bike and converting it, I am left with just the R&M Range, which, look superb and are real top end, which suits me...
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    Best bike for lower back problem

    Guys, not been on here for a while. I had an e-bike but it did not help my lower back problem so it had to go. The issue was that every bump the bike hit it caused an associated impact in my lower spine. This in turn exaggerated the nerve pain in my legs. So, I would like to ask if there is a...
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    KTM Macina Sport 10 GPS+ (Nyon) MY 2015

    Guys, due to ill health, I am having to sell my lovely KTM e-bike. I have a lot of nerve issues in my legs and I was hoping that riding a bike would assist this, but, unfortunately the reverse has happened. I have tried everything to find a way around it, but, without success. As in the title...
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    Premium Brand

    Guys, do you know of any premium brand that makes a bike that would include the following on it please: 1. Trekking type frame style 2. Carbon frame 3. Deralileur 11 speed Shimano DI2 gears 4. Bosch CX engine I have taken a look and I am sure Haibike did something like this last...
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    CREE Front Lights

    Guys, sorry to bring this up again as I know it has been discussed before. However, I am looking at these Cree XML T6 4000lm lights on ebay. They come with a remote battery. However, can I run this direct from the bike battery? I have a KTM Sport 10 GPS+ with a Nyon HU. It has the light switch...
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    Time to "lube up"!!!

    Guys, I need to get the bike ready for spring/summer and need to lube the chain etc. (never ride it in the winter!!!) It is a while since I have done this and I am not up to date on modern products etc. Essentially, what lube should I use please that does not splatter everything around it once...
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    Calling all Bosch Nyon Users

    Hi Guys, my Nyon has not received a software update for some while. I am on : 1.3.2.0 The German Pedelec users are saying they are all on 1.5.1.0 Can Nyon users report on here what level your device is on please? Thanks, Dave
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    What bike for my wife

    Hi, now that I have got my KTM, my wife has got the taste of an ebike. So, she does not have expensive tastes like me so she wants to spend no more than about £800. She wants one of the smaller wheel type bikes and she has seen in Halfords today a Coyote Connect Folding. I don't she she will...
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    Disc Brake Pad Fade

    Hi Guys, I have a 2015 KTM Sport 10 GPS+. The brakes are Shimano Deore XT Hydraulic discs. I am suffering from brake pad fade on the bike due I think down to the combined weight of me and the bike!!!! (I am some 17 stone!!) The rear disc has now discoloured due to the heat in it. So, I was...
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    Unusual size Suspension seat post

    Hi, I have a KTM 2015 Macina Sport and want to fit a suspension seat post to it. Judging by what others have said regarding the cheap ones on other threads, I am looking for one which has a parallelogram type set up, like the NCX stuff. The issue I have is that I have been told I need a 30.9...
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    Mirrors

    Just looking for some ideas given the experience on this forum. My KTM has end bars fitted and I want to fit a mirror on the right hand side. Anybody got any ideas how I can do this please? thanks, Dave
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    Which Inner tube?

    Hi, just got a new bike, need to get a five pack of inner tubes and I am soon confused what I need. I have 700c wheels, (622x19 28's) I think) My tyres are 42-622 My valves are Schrader Most website that sell inner tubes add to my confusion by listing so many types. Wiggle list a "Schrader...
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    KTM Arrived, first thoughts

    Hi, my KTM Macina Sport 10 GPS+ arrived today. My first thoughts are wow, fantastic build quality, the components look so well engineered, lovely finish to the paint work etc and everything seems well thought through and integrated. Mine has the new Nyon system, so I am a little annoyed I...
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    AC/DC

    Hi, I have recently ordered a KTM Sport which should be with me in October. I have been looking at this model for some while and back in June this year I was so confident that I was going to order one, I purchased a B&M front light to go on it (there was one supplied on the bike, but mine would...
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    Ambition!!!

    Hi, I am soon to be the proud owner of a KTM Macina Sport GPS+. I have this ambition that I want to do the Lands End to JOG on it once I am proficient and get real experience and stamina. Does anybody know if this has been done before (I am sure it must have been)? Does anybody have direction to...