Just fitted some to my bike and I think you’ll be very happy. I suffer from hand pain and it’s nearly completely gone. dare I say it a bit of a game changer.
What did you do to your EBike this week?
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Tyjay
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Fitted a magic Mary ultra soft radial on the front wow riding loam and tech trails feels like super connected to the trail
I think Uberbike ones are OK for the money, those ones came on my bike when I bought it, they just had no power. I use the Magura MDRP ones, but they are a bit pricey and a little thicker which might cause you a little issue.
1. Bled the brakes on my 3 year old/1400 mile bike......Code RSCs. honestly cannot remember the last time I bled them...if indeed I ever have! ( I get confused what maintenance I have done to which bike!)
2. Treated it to new pads from and back. Used RaceTi sintered pads as usual.........3 sets for the price of 1 set of SRAM/Galfer Green etc and no difference in performance.
3. New GX chain which is the second on the cassette.
4. Logged on to the Flow App for the first time in nearly a year. I was going to update to the version that enables more than 1 Bosch CX bike to be registered but found it had auto updated without me knowing! Both bikes now on the Flow app albeit I did not choose the bike names and I did not see any way of changing them..........so I now have to remember which one is which!. My only motivation to use Flow was so that I am ready if indeed the Bosch Gen4 gets any sort of update, like EMTB+, when the Bosch Gen5 gets all its updates in July.
As a rule I leave Flow alone. Both bikes were set up in terms of power settings when first bought, then left alone. What isnt broke leave alone is my motto!!
2. Treated it to new pads from and back. Used RaceTi sintered pads as usual.........3 sets for the price of 1 set of SRAM/Galfer Green etc and no difference in performance.
3. New GX chain which is the second on the cassette.
4. Logged on to the Flow App for the first time in nearly a year. I was going to update to the version that enables more than 1 Bosch CX bike to be registered but found it had auto updated without me knowing! Both bikes now on the Flow app albeit I did not choose the bike names and I did not see any way of changing them..........so I now have to remember which one is which!. My only motivation to use Flow was so that I am ready if indeed the Bosch Gen4 gets any sort of update, like EMTB+, when the Bosch Gen5 gets all its updates in July.
As a rule I leave Flow alone. Both bikes were set up in terms of power settings when first bought, then left alone. What isnt broke leave alone is my motto!!
Not for bike but me
Chrysaor
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Vivid Select custom tune for my Kenevo SL, don't want to mess with too many knobs anymore 
I threw caution to the wind & bought a second Bosch disc magnet so I don't have to piss about unscrewing the original one swapping wheels between 29 & mullet. I can neither confirm nor deny this takes into account the fact I found one disc bolt missing & two others loose on the 29" wheel.
That aircan looks super long from that angle. I assume it doesn't hit the frame during compression.Vivid Select custom tune for my Kenevo SL, don't want to mess with too many knobs anymore
Chrysaor
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The clearance is tight but it fits. What reassured me is that Specialized specs the expert model with the same shock, otherwise I would have second thoughts
I had an evil stick go through my spokes at the weekend so a new rear mech and dropout are required, the chain was borderline worn out so that might as well be replaced and the chain tool bent while trying to sort it. 
Tyjay
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Lower leg service on Zeb ultimates lowers removed twice though when the dust seal popped out? When cycling the forks
all good and tested on local trails
all good and tested on local trails
I reattached a crank that fell off mid-ride. I hate when that happens.
Backtracked to look for the sideload cap, but no luck. Just used a Shimano one I had lying around. There's no bearing to preload on this motor, like there would be with an external BB, so I threadlocked it with med/blue goop and tried to turn it good. Luckily not many of the spines got shredded.
The pinch bolts on these Pinnd cranks are T30, but T25 seemed to fit fine. Based on how big the pinch bolts are, I knew they could take a lot more than 8 Nm. The steel spindle on the motor can take that too, I bet, but there's a hole drilled out for the Shimano security tab to sit into that makes me second-guess myself.
This time I checked the install guide and saw they recommend 14 Nm for pinch bolts, 2 Nm for the preload, and also loctite (222 or 242) for the preload.
Backtracked to look for the sideload cap, but no luck. Just used a Shimano one I had lying around. There's no bearing to preload on this motor, like there would be with an external BB, so I threadlocked it with med/blue goop and tried to turn it good. Luckily not many of the spines got shredded.
The pinch bolts on these Pinnd cranks are T30, but T25 seemed to fit fine. Based on how big the pinch bolts are, I knew they could take a lot more than 8 Nm. The steel spindle on the motor can take that too, I bet, but there's a hole drilled out for the Shimano security tab to sit into that makes me second-guess myself.
This time I checked the install guide and saw they recommend 14 Nm for pinch bolts, 2 Nm for the preload, and also loctite (222 or 242) for the preload.
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Took both our January 2022 alloy Trek Rails to the LBS on Tuesday to have FS bearings replaced etc. My (L) had done about 4,300 miles and wife's (M) had done about 1,600 miles. Unsurprisingly the bearings were knackered. Got the bikes back today. Gotta recommend the LBS, top service.
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They have a good YT channel too.Took both our January 2022 alloy Trek Rails to the LBS on Tuesday to have FS bearings replaced etc. My (L) had done about 4,300 miles and wife's (M) had done about 1,600 miles. Unsurprisingly the bearings were knackered. Got the bikes back today. Gotta recommend the LBS, top service.
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Amber Valley Guy
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Don't you use the safety pins? Or doesn't your motor have the holes in the output shaft (ie BB). They stop the cranks falling off, and stop you putting the cranks on 180° out of alignment with said holes, which then puts huge stress on the area around the hole when tightening the pinch bolts (like a nutcracker) Only curious, not having a go, maybe some Shimano's don't need them.
Zed. (Justin is short)
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Saturday rode and had a puncture
Extra annoyance with it being a new tyre (~30 miles old) and I rode back to the van so amour a mile so scrap
Rich.
not tubeless?View attachment 160444
Saturday rode and had a puncture
Extra annoyance with it being a new tyre (~30 miles old) and I rode back to the van so amour a mile so scrap
Rich.
Zed. (Justin is short)
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was tubeless, had sealer in BUT didn't work
I'm not going to mention the brand name but won't be using it again as have has several non-sealing episodes with small punctures
Rich.
was tubeless, had sealer in BUT didn't work
I'm not going to mention the brand name but won't be using it again as have has several non-sealing episodes with small punctures
Rich.
That is unamusing for sure
Hope the rim's OK.
Out of curiosity, what sealant were you using and how much, and roughly what size were the unsealed holes?
ps - says "Michelin E-Wild" on the tyre.
Tyjay
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Fitted this bad boy
Can’t wait to get it tested this weekend
Can’t wait to get it tested this weekend
Zed. (Justin is short)
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That is unamusing for sure
Hope the rim's OK.
Out of curiosity, what sealant were you using and how much, and roughly what size were the unsealed holes?
ps - says "Michelin E-Wild" on the tyre.
was an unfortunate end to a good day (was at park closing time so not a wasted day
)the rim suvived with a minor dink although possibly from a previous incident
Nukeproof Horizon Pro wheels are a favourite of mine and seem quite resiliant
as to sealant, begins with a p.......
and, yes, E-wild tyre. I like them and have worn out a few riding Bpw and this is the first one I've punctured!
Rich.
Ah! Puckoff.was an unfortunate end to a good day (was at park closing time so not a wasted day
the rim suvived with a minor dink although possibly from a previous incident
as to sealant, begins with a p.......
and, yes, E-wild tyre. I like them and have worn out a few riding Bpw and this is the first one I've punctured!
Rich.
Yeah...
Zed. (Justin is short)
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Zed. (Justin is short)
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So, what did I do to my bike today? Nowt BUT what am I doing to my mrs’s bike?
Suspension fork service, what’s normally called a ‘lower’ but in the case of usd forks like Manitou’s Dorado then it actually refers to ‘upper’ service
Tools ready…
Tools used (& top caps / rebound adjuster and air spring valve cap as removed)
Oil drainage in action
While they’re drained I’ll strip the airside to inspect and re-grease but there’s no reason to touch the damper
Now to decide what lube to apply
Then my pair are about due an inspection / lube, and my Mezzer forks, and……
Rich.
Suspension fork service, what’s normally called a ‘lower’ but in the case of usd forks like Manitou’s Dorado then it actually refers to ‘upper’ service
Tools ready…
Tools used (& top caps / rebound adjuster and air spring valve cap as removed)
Oil drainage in action
While they’re drained I’ll strip the airside to inspect and re-grease but there’s no reason to touch the damper
Now to decide what lube to apply
Then my pair are about due an inspection / lube, and my Mezzer forks, and……
Rich.
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Snapped the chain, accidently shifted up twice and went on power too soon.
Lucked out as it snapped near the quick link and in such a way I could just reconnect use the quicklink and ride with a much shorter chain and avoid the big cog. Will add a spare quick link and chain breaker to what I carry.
Lucked out as it snapped near the quick link and in such a way I could just reconnect use the quicklink and ride with a much shorter chain and avoid the big cog. Will add a spare quick link and chain breaker to what I carry.
Fitted a heavier spring (550) to my Decoy MX in the never ending task of finding the perfect set up for my style.
Much as I love coils shocks, I wish the wife and I had air shocks as it makes it much easier (and cheaper) to set them up.
Also fitted a low friction WPS spacer to the wife’s coil to reduce binding when it compresses and ordered some Rev grips.
And swapped my Renthal Fatbar 35s for my old Fatbar 31.8s for some comparison testing.
Much as I love coils shocks, I wish the wife and I had air shocks as it makes it much easier (and cheaper) to set them up.
Also fitted a low friction WPS spacer to the wife’s coil to reduce binding when it compresses and ordered some Rev grips.
And swapped my Renthal Fatbar 35s for my old Fatbar 31.8s for some comparison testing.
After 4 years and squealing brakes on the Ballater trip scaring everything and everyone on/near the trails, it was time for new discs and pads for the Rise...
Uber Bike in Rotherham were the chosen vendor as I've had numerous pads from them over the years. So whilst I was changing I might as well up the rotor size from 180 (F+R) to 203 (F+R). I also put a bit of bling in there with light blue rotors, gold adapters and blue bolts with orange finned pads!
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Uber Bike in Rotherham were the chosen vendor as I've had numerous pads from them over the years. So whilst I was changing I might as well up the rotor size from 180 (F+R) to 203 (F+R). I also put a bit of bling in there with light blue rotors, gold adapters and blue bolts with orange finned pads!
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Niccumec
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I had same creaking issue when peddling hard. Replaced all 14 suspension bearings - still creaked. Found reviews like this on motor mount creaks so tried that next. I found that all of the bolts were still tight and properly torqued up. I did notice, however that the frame was rubbing against the motor housing (see pic). Looks like the original build had the motor a bit too far to the back causing this rub (and creak) between the housing and the frame under load. Since there is a bit of play on the bracket holes , I shifted the front mounts with these brackets adjusting the motor a tiny bit further forward. When re-mounted, the back plate screws are accessible so after bolting the front to the frame, I simply adjusted the back plates to line up with the frame holes. Note - in an abundance of caution, I also added some anti-seize between all metal to metal surfaces. No more creaks. So even if your bolts are still tight, look for this problem.
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