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I've run 700x45 tyres at 40psi for gravel roads and makes huge difference to handling. The big risk when running below 50psi is pinch flat if you hit a big pot hole. While full suspension MTB are great they are also very expensive to maintain, rear shock and all pivot points need annual shop...

Best check recommended minimum pressure on your tyres.

A new NCX post will be half price of Brook saddle.

Check all external connectors on Motor have not worked loose. If it has dropper post check its cable where it runs around motor isn't interferring with wiring.

Look after your KTM you may not be upgrading for very long time. Babies are expensive.

Would you buy 2yr old car thats 10% cheaper than a new one.

Get tool that measures 0.5 and 0.75, cheaper ones only do 0.75 and 1.0. Given chain + chainring are about 10% of new cassette, I'd try changing closer to 0.5 mark than 0.75. Would be interesting to see how much longer cassette lasts.

You have your priorities right. A 20yr kitchen is still functional but 2yr old ebike needs upgrading.

Given how tight bead is, tubeless should work.

I replaced new Altus 9spd derailleur (still Altus shifter) with 5yr old Deore. Faster more positive shifts, XT would should be another step up again in performance.

For £130 I can buy 4 Sunrace XT 11spd 11-46t cassettes. The EX1 chains are slight cheaper than XT KMC 11e €20 vs €25. With XT you have option of Di2 shifting which may help live of chain as it can be set to single gear shifts plus no shifter cables to replace. Probably better option if...

Not sure about large vent holes on top, not all crashes involve flat surfaced. Very little protection if hitting edge of rock or end of branch.

If you can live with limited range sunrace 11-40t with quality 9spd derailleur is lot cheaper to maintain. They do 8spd 11-40t but derailleurs are very basic.

12 spd would be even dearer than EX1 to maintain. Rohloff would be lot cheaper option in long run you really need 500% gear range, unfortunately not ideally for FS.

I more expensive helmets, especially MTB ones give better coverage around back and sides, plus they come with excellent adjustment systems. I've written off two helmets in crashes, without the excellent coverage on my forehead I doubt I'd walk away from either crash. Comfort and weight is very...

Replace bosch chainring(€8) with chain and do it at 0.75 stretch mark. The EX1 chains (€15) are cheap the cassette (€ 285) is not. Changing at 0.5 mark could be worth while given chain and chainring are only 10% of cassette. If cassette isn't one piece might be able to buy parts of cassette...

Specialized Ambush and lower cost comp Ambush. If you crash damage them replacements are discounted by 30%. Try a few different makes/models as head shapes vary.

You need to change bosch chain ring with the chain, at €8 its cheap way to extend life of chain. Shimano XT/SLX 11spd may not last as long as EX1 but parts are lot cheaper. Sunrace cassettes €42 every 2nd or 3rd chain (€25 +€8each). Alternatively try XT 9spd derailleur with clutch, 14t...

My wife's bike has nexus 8spd hub and Magura rim brakes, excellent combination. Still think disc are better option for fast steep descents, but Magura rim brakes are very good second choice.

This helmet is good idea, up till now only option has been MTB helmets for extra protection around sides. I don't think typical MTB bike helmets are designed for 45kmh impact. Downhill full face are not that practical for daily commutes, but they do offer excellent high speed & face protection...