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There are alot of patterns and designs worked into the cassette for chain retention, easy shifting etc. Bent teeth on larger cogs is one of them! The bent teeth is then followed by a groove on the cog which makes it easer to slip off to a lower gear when shifting.

what's been broken? one link? Remove the link and get a spare put in or DIY. Could even get away with -1 link if you can't bother getting a spare, if your drivetrain likes you. No need to toss a brand new chain (y)

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For the front, to balance things out :love:

To be fair, I really want to help but I fear we'll keep guessing for the problem until eternity. If more bikes have the same problem when tested, it will probably be : 1) bad intrinsic design as mentioned 2) bad setup or building errors 3) wrong components used I would suggest going back to...

Can you show us a closeup picture of the cassette and derailleur? Are you using the right chain for the right cassette? ie 10 speed chain for 10speed cassette Are you using the right chainring for the right cassette? On your test ride, did you change gears while full on throttle instead of...

@Christian last pic; looks like very little clearance :p I'll try it on the levo end of the month. Thanks alot for the effort!

Yeah thats the exact one. I've checked the vitus e sommet crank: FC-E8000 so that would need the same 104bcd previously mentioned. edit: Yes it's the exact same type as mine.

For my Levo I had to get nuts to thread on the bolts. The original ring was threaded, my aftermarket one wasn't. Google "chainring nuts" For your vitus you may need a different "type" of chainring!

I agree with @Gary. Just arrived today, very pleased with the quality / finish! This one is an anodised aluminium 36T - 104 BCD narrow wide, round. I would be surprised if these didnt come out of the same factory brands like raceface or others order them from. Ordered on Aliexpress. Search...

This thread should be deleted just for the toxic athmosphere and misinformation thats being given. OP wants to know if theres more friction heat from pedalling at 40km/h than 25km/h. He does not mention going uphill, downhill or flat so the answer is Yes, this is physics. @desmoracing Your...

I wanted to try this on a 2020 Levo. When I was measuring I came to the conclusion that the rear (aluminium) triangle will rub or MAYBE have 1-2mm clearance with another 10mm of rotor. Which was too close to comfort for me. I will actually try it when my front 220mm rotor arrives, just to make...

Has anyone seen or tried Magped's? (pedals with strong magnets and a steel plate on the cleat) I'd like to know if they're either the best or the worst of both worlds. Probably too niche :unsure:

I'm not the internet police so I'll answer your question, or rather: The real question should be: Will my engine be under more strain by riding 40km/h instead of 25km/h ? Yes, aprox. double the amount or more due to exponential rolling/wind resistance . Will it break sooner? Maybe, probably...

When we look back at this in 5 years and have unicorn powered batteries + 400mm of fork travel both will be categorised as "light XC" bikes (y). I still prefer the subtlety of the Levo (very biased).