IMO, this whole mini-link thing sounds cool, but setting the sag probably has more of an effect. I wish it made enough of the difference to switch to a mullet without lowering the BB. Handy though for running a longer travel shock which I am thinking of doing like so many others already have...
did the bolts shear off or did the threads strip? if the bolts broke just back out the remaining piece in the motor and buy new bolts. If the threads are stripped....then you have a problem. I assume you bought the bike new and no previous owner over-torqued the bolts, because their spec it...
I put carbon rims on my trail bike and it was a night-and-day difference, whole new bike, snappy acceleration, improved handling. However, on my eMTB I put in CushCores after denting the rim and pinch flatting a tubeless tire which I'd never done on my trail bike, with the opposite effect, a...
My 2 cents, I need the power to reduce pedal force and help with my arthritis disability, so the lower power aggravates my condition. However, I don't ride an MTB strictly for fitness, it is s fun way to get exercise but I ride because I like trail riding and the more the better. Also, I am...
Just a couple notes from my brake replacement experience. The rear brake line was zip-tied to the motor wires, so impossible without dropping the motor. The active braking pivot changes the length of the brake line between the chain stay exit and the caliper. Vent the air, or remove your...
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! 20nm. say it again 20NM!
Never in the history of the internet have I experienced a number so hard to find. It's like Bosch hacks every post and deletes it.
Page 227 also has the diagram for the BDU450CX....or course the Bosch website directs me to the manual...
Thanks for the info, it turns out there was a small rock behind the chain guide that was causing the friction and the grinding sound that didn't sound good. After that the motor more or less dropped right out. Nice that Trek routed the wires around the back of the motor with a nice service...
It is hard to find a manual, thread, YouTube video or anything on actually taking the motor out. Forget about finding the bolt torque for putting it back together. I have all six bolts out and the motor moves but it didn't just drop out. How hard should a tug on it, or is there something else...
73! You are an inspiration!
Cockpit setup is personal and everyone does their's differently. Here is how I set up mine. For some reason bike manufacturers put the brake levers too close to the grip almost forcing you to use two fingers, which should be way too much leverage, or pinch your...
I agree, I prefer the constant bell than the DING! when you're right next to a hiker.
I have a Timber type bell, if you have rocky trails like here in Arizona it is loud and constantly ringing, even on the "OFF" position. I put pieces of electricians tape (4) from the inside to the outside...
I set mine to High to put more weight on the front wheel to improve traction while climbing. I found the front wants to rise up on steep technical terrain. Also, to decreased pedal strikes and I put a 170mm conversion in the fork which I don't think changes the geometry that much. Mostly for...
I think Trek's EMTB-Lite is a huge improvement over the previous TOUR mode. I thought TOUR was kinda flat and didn't use it except for sidewalks. The dynamics of EMTB-Lite are perfect for flatter technical trails where EMTB seems like too much. When the trail starts uphill, I select EMTB. I...