{"id":42374,"date":"2022-10-10T19:00:12","date_gmt":"2022-10-10T17:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=699697"},"modified":"2022-10-10T23:14:13","modified_gmt":"2022-10-10T21:14:13","slug":"tech-qa-short-travel-emtbs-shoulder-season-kits-and-worn-out-helmets","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/tech-qa-short-travel-emtbs-shoulder-season-kits-and-worn-out-helmets\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech Q&A | short-travel eMTBs, shoulder-season kits and worn-out helmets"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Jack Evans\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 10 October 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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A new episode of our Tech Q&A podcast series has landed and this week senior technical editors Warren Rossiter and Tom Marvin are on hand to share their wisdom.<\/p>\n

With another senior technical editor Alex Evans as your host, the senior tech team discuss downcountry electric mountain bikes<\/a>, what to wear in changeable conditions and when to replace your mountain bike helmet.<\/p>\n

Listen to the full episode below \u2013 or read on for a summary of Warren, Tom and Alex\u2019s answers.<\/p>\n\n<h2>How often should I replace my helmet?<\/h2>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/Giro-Merit-helmet-Giro-Merit-Spherical-a4c9192.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/Giro-Merit-helmet-Giro-Merit-Spherical-a4c9192.jpg?quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/Giro-Merit-helmet-Giro-Merit-Spherical-a4c9192.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/Giro-Merit-helmet-Giro-Merit-Spherical-a4c9192.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/Giro-Merit-helmet-Giro-Merit-Spherical-a4c9192.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/Giro-Merit-helmet-Giro-Merit-Spherical-a4c9192.jpg?quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/Giro-Merit-helmet-Giro-Merit-Spherical-a4c9192.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/Giro-Merit-helmet-Giro-Merit-Spherical-a4c9192.jpg?quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/Giro-Merit-helmet-Giro-Merit-Spherical-a4c9192.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/Giro-Merit-helmet-Giro-Merit-Spherical-a4c9192.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/Giro-Merit-helmet-Giro-Merit-Spherical-a4c9192.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/Giro-Merit-helmet-Giro-Merit-Spherical-a4c9192.jpg?quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/Giro-Merit-helmet-Giro-Merit-Spherical-a4c9192.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/Giro-Merit-helmet-Giro-Merit-Spherical-a4c9192.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-681237\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/Giro-Merit-helmet-Giro-Merit-Spherical-a4c9192.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Modern helmets are safer and stay so for longer, but not forever.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Russell Burton \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><strong>Tom:<\/strong> \u201cIt is worth replacing <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-mountain-bike-helmets-for-trail-riding\/"\">mountain bike helmets <\/a>on a fairly regular basis.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe materials within the helmet, such as the glue, EPS foam and padding inside, can lose their efficacy over time, as a result of contact with water, sweat and cleaning products.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, modern helmets are safer and retain those safety levels for longer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you\u2019ve had a crash and hit your helmet, you should replace your helmet if you can\u2019t see any damage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA lot of companies have crash replacement policies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMost companies recommend replacing helmets every three to five years assuming it hasn\u2019t been crashed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t feel you have to spend hundreds of pounds, because some of the best helmets, and the safest, are not the most expensive.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>How important is stiffness for race bikes?<\/h2>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/shimanoultegradi2r8100russburton017-1-a0d5a5b-e1653048241765.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/shimanoultegradi2r8100russburton017-1-a0d5a5b-e1653048241765.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/shimanoultegradi2r8100russburton017-1-a0d5a5b-e1653048241765.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/shimanoultegradi2r8100russburton017-1-a0d5a5b-e1653048241765.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/shimanoultegradi2r8100russburton017-1-a0d5a5b-e1653048241765.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/shimanoultegradi2r8100russburton017-1-a0d5a5b-e1653048241765.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/shimanoultegradi2r8100russburton017-1-a0d5a5b-e1653048241765.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" 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type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/shimanoultegradi2r8100russburton017-1-a0d5a5b-e1653048241765.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/shimanoultegradi2r8100russburton017-1-a0d5a5b-e1653048241765.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/shimanoultegradi2r8100russburton017-1-a0d5a5b-e1653048241765.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-680395\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/05\/shimanoultegradi2r8100russburton017-1-a0d5a5b-e1653048241765.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> There should be stiffness through the headset and bottom bracket.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Russell Burton \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><strong>Warren<\/strong>: \u201cStiffness in carbon road bikes is ample. It\u2019s about where the stiffness is focused.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere needs to be a lot of lateral stiffness in the bike\u2019s chassis. Otherwise, in an extreme example, the front and back wheel won\u2019t point in the same direction and that has a detrimental impact on handling.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou want a frame to have stiffness in the head tube, the fork to keep steering keen, your stiffness through the down tube into the bottom bracket and out through the chainstays.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s the key to handling and pedalling efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToo much stiffness has a detrimental effect on comfort.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe race bikes I think best balance stiffness, comfort and weight are the <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/road-bikes\/giant-tcr-advanced-pro-2-disc-long-term-review\/"\">Giant TCR<\/a>, <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/road-bikes\/2021-cannondale-supersix-evo-carbon-disc-ultegra-review\/"\">Cannondale SuperSix Evo<\/a> and <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/road-bikes\/specialized-tarmac-disc-comp-review\/"\">Specialised Tarmac<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRecently, I\u2019ve been impressed by the <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/road-bikes\/cervelo-soloist-ultegra-di2-review\/"\">Cerv\u00e9lo Soloist<\/a>, <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/road-bikes\/merida-scultura-team\/"\">Merida Scultura<\/a> and <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/road-bikes\/colnago-c68-dura-ace-review\/"\">Colnago C68<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Which lightweight, short-travel, electric mountain bike do you recommend?<\/h2>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/02\/20200221cwmcarn130-917f658-scaled.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/02\/20200221cwmcarn130-917f658-scaled.jpg?quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/02\/20200221cwmcarn130-917f658-scaled.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/02\/20200221cwmcarn130-917f658-scaled.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/02\/20200221cwmcarn130-917f658-scaled.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/02\/20200221cwmcarn130-917f658-scaled.jpg?quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/02\/20200221cwmcarn130-917f658-scaled.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/02\/20200221cwmcarn130-917f658-scaled.jpg?quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/02\/20200221cwmcarn130-917f658-scaled.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/02\/20200221cwmcarn130-917f658-scaled.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/02\/20200221cwmcarn130-917f658-scaled.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/02\/20200221cwmcarn130-917f658-scaled.jpg?quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/02\/20200221cwmcarn130-917f658-scaled.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/02\/20200221cwmcarn130-917f658-scaled.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-431786\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/02\/20200221cwmcarn130-917f658-scaled.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> It\u2019s not a cheap category, but short-travel electric mountain bikes are available.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Steve Behr \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><strong>Tom<\/strong>: \u201cThe <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/mountain-bikes\/full-suspension-mountain-bikes\/orbea-rise-h10-review\/"\">Orbea Rise<\/a> with 140mm of travel is the obvious choice, but there are other options.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy recommendation at the top of the market is the new <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/pivot-shuttle-sl\/"\">Pivot Shuffle SL<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt has 130mm of travel at the back and is built to be nice and lightweight.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe top build has 140mm of travel on the fork.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/electric-bikes\/merida-eone-forty-9000-review\/"\">Merida eONE-FORTY<\/a>\u00a0has 140mm of travel front and back.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCube has a 120 hybrid, with 120mm of travel at the back and 130mm at the front.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnother option is the <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/canyon-neuronon\/"\">Canyon Neuron:ON<\/a>, which has 130mm of travel front and back.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA curveball is the Trek E-Calibre, with just 60mm of travel at the back and a 120mm-fork at the front.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA lot of these bikes have dated geometry and haven\u2019t been updated recently.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alex<\/strong>: \u201cBe careful of buying a shorter-travel bike and still riding fast. It might make your legs and back hurt even more.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s your go-to riding gear for this changeable time of year?<\/h2>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/sportful-supergiara-puffy-d54aa61.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/sportful-supergiara-puffy-d54aa61.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/sportful-supergiara-puffy-d54aa61.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" 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Sportful NoRains are my go-to.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI like a <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-cycling-gilets\/"\">gilet<\/a> you can pack down to the size of a ping pong ball.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m not a fan of <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-overshoes\/"\">overshoes<\/a>. In winter, I prefer to wear winter boots.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI do like toe covers, like a VeloToze.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJacket-wise, I can\u2019t see past the <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-gore-tex-shakedry-cycling-rain-jackets\/"\">Gore Shakedry<\/a>. It\u2019s expensive, but it\u2019s waterproof, packs down and still does the job.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tom<\/strong>: \u201cThe <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/first-look-friday\/sportful-supergiara-puffy\/"\">Sportful Supergiara Puffy <\/a>is a short-sleeved insulated jacket. It lets your arm breathe and keeps your core warm. It looks unique, but works well.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Why do freehubs make a noise?<\/h2>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/DT-Swiss-HX-1700-Hybrid-electric-mountain-bike-wheels-3-90cff98.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/DT-Swiss-HX-1700-Hybrid-electric-mountain-bike-wheels-3-90cff98.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/DT-Swiss-HX-1700-Hybrid-electric-mountain-bike-wheels-3-90cff98.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/DT-Swiss-HX-1700-Hybrid-electric-mountain-bike-wheels-3-90cff98.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/DT-Swiss-HX-1700-Hybrid-electric-mountain-bike-wheels-3-90cff98.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/DT-Swiss-HX-1700-Hybrid-electric-mountain-bike-wheels-3-90cff98.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/DT-Swiss-HX-1700-Hybrid-electric-mountain-bike-wheels-3-90cff98.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/DT-Swiss-HX-1700-Hybrid-electric-mountain-bike-wheels-3-90cff98.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/DT-Swiss-HX-1700-Hybrid-electric-mountain-bike-wheels-3-90cff98.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/DT-Swiss-HX-1700-Hybrid-electric-mountain-bike-wheels-3-90cff98.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/DT-Swiss-HX-1700-Hybrid-electric-mountain-bike-wheels-3-90cff98.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/DT-Swiss-HX-1700-Hybrid-electric-mountain-bike-wheels-3-90cff98.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/DT-Swiss-HX-1700-Hybrid-electric-mountain-bike-wheels-3-90cff98.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/DT-Swiss-HX-1700-Hybrid-electric-mountain-bike-wheels-3-90cff98.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-699279\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/DT-Swiss-HX-1700-Hybrid-electric-mountain-bike-wheels-3-90cff98.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Freehub noise can indicate quality construction or lack of maintenance.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Alex Evans \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><strong>Warren<\/strong>: \u201cThe reason <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/freehubs\/"\">freehubs<\/a> make a noise is their spring-loaded pawls. They are directional, so only engage the freehub body when you pedal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you stop pedalling, the pawls rock back against their drive ring springs and the noise is the pawls against the drive ring teeth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe level of noise depends on the number of teeth in the drive ring and how fast the wheel is rotating.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMost quality hubs have a more complex ratchet system. 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