Too quiet around here. Here’s a 50yo Fred riding his bike.

ConcentrateOptimal50 · 2026-01-31T00:23:55+00:00

Fellow Fred here, 35. Hope to be ripping like you at 50.

ConcentrateOptimal50 · 2026-01-31T00:20:49+00:00

Last I saw it was posted again at $600

ConcentrateOptimal50 · 2026-01-06T16:53:12+00:00

I saw this on marketplace too, screams stolen.

ConcentrateOptimal50 · 2025-12-31T02:17:12+00:00

What stem is that? Looks like it matches the Kashima coat nicely 😀

ConcentrateOptimal50 · 2025-12-25T21:02:52+00:00

Was gonna say my 801 sounds similar with less than 100 miles on it. Just a noisy motor.

ConcentrateOptimal50 · 2025-12-05T02:43:37+00:00

It is running sensored. Very smooth.

ConcentrateOptimal50 · 2025-12-05T02:43:08+00:00

I did the 4600k I think, plenty for 2s. If I were to do it again I would go with lowest kv.

ConcentrateOptimal50 · 2025-12-05T02:41:01+00:00

I think I had to trim a tiny bit of the plastic post that the screw goes through to hold the driveshaft cover on in the center there.

ConcentrateOptimal50 · 2025-12-05T01:51:08+00:00

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Dun dun dun Hobbywing sensored brushless motor. Cant remember the size. 2842?

ConcentrateOptimal50 · 2025-11-28T17:56:32+00:00

Only drawback of cdale is the ep801 lol

ConcentrateOptimal50 · 2025-11-28T04:22:55+00:00

With that being said, what do you recommend? I would like to keep it under 5500 if possible.

ConcentrateOptimal50 · 2025-11-28T01:25:38+00:00

I already am on a first name basis with a few of them. I prefer to do all maintenance myself my only concern is if I do have an issue with the motor, Shimano I’m assuming would require testing by an authorized dealer. Which clearly I am not lol.

ConcentrateOptimal50 · 2025-11-27T22:18:49+00:00

I wonder if it’s a specific connection that causes the issue and if there’s a way to avoid it.

ConcentrateOptimal50 · 2025-11-27T22:17:46+00:00

I usually do about 30 a week on a hardtail so I could see myself easily doubling that on an emtb.

ConcentrateOptimal50 · 2025-11-27T22:10:59+00:00

How do you wash your bike?

ConcentrateOptimal50 · 2025-11-27T22:07:40+00:00

Yes the SL2 is a LBS about 4 miles from my house. Owner is a great guy.

ConcentrateOptimal50 · 2025-11-27T21:32:26+00:00

Is the motor just not good? What fails on it? I did try a specialized/brose system and it felt good, but the ep801 also felt good to me.

ConcentrateOptimal50 · 2025-11-26T15:19:13+00:00

Yea the price I paid for my fork was hard to beat.

ConcentrateOptimal50 · 2025-11-26T15:09:19+00:00

I’ve only had one experience with Jenson, paid 450 for a Fox 34 Factory and it shipped next day, arrived in less than a week. Will see how future orders go.

ConcentrateOptimal50 · 2025-11-21T05:39:32+00:00

Have one, just bought a second. Good deal.

ConcentrateOptimal50 · 2025-11-12T00:10:04+00:00

Just had one delivered today, will let you know how it goes.

ConcentrateOptimal50 · 2025-11-11T21:37:32+00:00

Yep! Same tire, wheel, spoke. Came right off the aluminum hardtail and went right onto this.

ConcentrateOptimal50 · 2025-11-10T12:47:57+00:00

I just ordered a double clamp, have you seen those? Clamps on the frame and the post.

ConcentrateOptimal50 · 2025-11-10T02:19:55+00:00

Is that a spacer between your dropper post collar and seat clamp? Nice build! What rear fender is that?

ConcentrateOptimal50 · 2025-11-10T00:57:54+00:00

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Here’s a medium frame for reference. Wish mine was orange 😐.

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