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    Bearings rusted/shot after 6 months on 2020 Trance E+ 1 Pro

    Hi, 1. I didn't have any issue with the washers, fitted like a glove, so maybe yes, you mixed them up. But measuring is knowing ;-) 2. Did you already try to thread in a longer bolt (with the same thread ;-) ) and then hit that longer bolt ? 3. I use the same tool as Evolution Stu and yes the...
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    2020 Trance E+ 1 Pro upgrade with Sram GX ASX

    Hi all, I don't know if I'm the only one, but I believe the cable routing of the rear derailleur really sucks. A lot of cable rub against the rear triangle. And I believe Giant thougth so to since they changed the routing on the 2021 if I'm not mistaken. So since I also needed to change...
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    Bearings rusted/shot after 6 months on 2020 Trance E+ 1 Pro

    Hi Joeri, No idea, but if you go to Enduro Bearings ABEC 3 Lager You can measure the bearings. The site will give you the appropriate number in relation with the sizing. Excellent site to order from. Ordered before 22h00, delivered the next day before noon (even here "in de ardennen" ;-) ) Cheers
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    Bearings rusted/shot after 6 months on 2020 Trance E+ 1 Pro

    Well, that's the disadvantage of buying a bike 250km away (enormous discount though ;-) ). And it's only like 70euros or something for all the bearings, not really worth the hassle. At least, now I know it's done properly :unsure:?. Not sure that frame bearings are warranty anyway.
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    Bearings rusted/shot after 6 months on 2020 Trance E+ 1 Pro

    Hi, Juste a heads up with regards to the bearings of the 2020 Trance I don't know if anybody else had seen the same issue as I have. But while thourougly cleaning my bike, I noticed the following : 1. the frame mounted bearings for the lower rocker arm were heavily rusted and already failed 2...
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    Newby from the Belgian "Highlands"

    Hi guys, proudly presenting to you : a 48 year "old" guy in the Belgian ardennes whom has converted to e-bike after 33 years of hurting my limbs the old fashioned way ;). I must admit, should have done this years ago, I now ride longer, further and more often. I bought my ebike (Giant Trance e+...
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