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After years of no creaking after tightening up the motor bolts (gen 2 Bosch) the dreaded creak returned the other day. The two large bolts shown here were loose. Tightened these two back up to 24nm (the limit of my torque wrench). I’m guessing over time the aluminium compresses and these...

Recently bought an exposure Diablo helmet light but the vents on my current helmet are not central which means the light is either too far forward or towards the side which unbalances the helmet as the diablo light is fairly heavy. Any suggestions for a helmet which is suitable for light...

I believe wired tyres are cheaper and that’s what came with the bike. I don’t know any other advantage. I’ve found them to be a pain getting them on and off.

The new Smart Sams are Double Defence. Heavier than my original Nobby Nics but presumably more puncture proof. I removed the Tannus Armour inserts and just put the old tubes back in. Saved a bit of weight overall. Interestingly the new tyres are foldable and much easier to take on and off...

If you are in constant need of lubrication then I’d probably give bearing man a quick call for an inspection

Thanks Pete, yes both motors are same age and same mileage. useful article, thanks. I was aware that the felt seals are not a great idea especially under certain riding conditions. I replace them yearly and coat them in tacky grease first around the circumference and behind them. We mainly...

Thanks Bearing Man. I have to admit I’m guilty of using the silly felt washers. Trouble is I think they look rather cool and ordered about 20 years supply of them together with enough green tacky grease to fill an olympic swimming pool. It could well be a contributing factor to the friction...

Noticed a difference between two Bosch Gen 2 motors with the chain off. Spinning the cranks backwards both appear fine, very little friction so I’m assuming main drive bearing fine on both bikes. However when spinning the other way there is a noticeable difference between the two motors. One...

Strange cracks on the surface of tyres so replaced old Nobby Nics with Double Defence Smart Sams. Took out the Tannus Tyre Armour inserts which has reduced the overall weight by 500g (both tyres) and I should get better range and a more smoother ride on roads with the new less aggressive tread...

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For several years I’ve run tubes with Tannus armour and never had a puncture. Bike is kept outside in a metal bike shed and is exposed to wide fluctuations of temperature throughout the year. Current tyres (Nobby Nics) are perishing and tiny cracks across the surface like crazy paving. I’m...

2 people, 2 e-bikes and all the gear inside a Nissan Micra 😁

My rims are tubeless ready but ordered cheapish Smart Sam tyres 29 x 2.6 Not sure these are suitable for tubeless setup but what is likely to go wrong if I were to try?

YouTube pays creators 55% of add revenue. If the video is 8 mins or longer you get adverts placed in the middle as well as at the start and end. Ad-sense revenue is not a lot (about half a penny per view) and that’s a very rough figure as depends on the niche. A lot more revenue is generated...

Some Beefy looking front forks there, oh wait…..