Recent content by blackteaonesugar

Ok, I've got the axle out. Tapping it through gently with a metal rod. It was tight and resistant to moving almost the whole way out. There doesn't seem to be any particular signs of burrs or corrosion on the axle. The derailleur hanger looks fine. The axle pivot bearings are a bit corroded...

Yeah, I know how to force it out! I was hoping maybe someone may have had an idea what or why it's happened is all 👍

I'll check again. I presume it's loose as the axle turns ok without much force with a hex key. Just won't come out!

I was out riding at the weekend and my bike started to make a bit of a squeak coming from the rear wheel. A sort of dry, rubber squeak. I went to investigate and wanted to remove the rear wheel so I could check the bearings etc (it's a fairly new Superstar wheel) However, I couldn't remove the...

To be fair it's not just when the battery dies on an eeb. I rode my regular bike up the canal thee other day after a few weeks of an ebike. I had to keep stopping as I was convinced my brakes were stuck on! ?

Woburn, Uk

I've got a 625wh Bosch powertube in my Orbea. Just ordered a 500wh spare which I understand is a bit shorter. Anyone know of a UK source of the adaptor thingy that lets you fit the 500 where the 625 was? Having trouble locating any.

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