Recent content by seabeast

Went on a big ride today: 23 miles, mix of street, fire roads, single track, rock gardens, climbs, downhill. Not a single chain skip. So I believe the problem is fixed. My money is on the clutch; I think enabling it "fixed" the problem. My guess is that with the clutch off, the chain can...

Full disclosure, prior to the above-mentioned no-slip ride with the clutch enabled, I did find and remove some plant matter from between the two smallest sprockets. However, I've experience slipping in all three of the top gears, plus both my LBS and I checked the rear sprocket after the first...

In the name of science, I took a long lunch and went on a quick trail ride this afternoon to see if having the clutch in the ON position helps. No slips or skips at all. Now, this was only a 7.5 mile ride, and mostly in lower gears, but still, I'll take it as a good sign. I still intend to do...

Well, checked my quicklink and it's on correctly. So I can't blame my skips on that. Still, thanks for pointing out that this is something to check.

Wanted to follow up with how my problem was solved: long story short, it was the inside motor mount bolts. I took it to my bike shop, and after checking many other potential noise sources, they finally removed and reinstalled the motor. That did it! I've taken it on exactly one significant...

This is interesting. I didn't realize quick links were directional, so I'll double-check this! Between my bike shop's inattention to detail, and me cleaning things, it seems entirely possible the link is on backwards. And after more research, it seems the quicklink for my chain (Shimano...

You mean my comment about lacking confidence in my LBS? You may be shocked to hear that this wasn't the only time they've disappointed during the months I've known them.

As mentioned above, I did check the B-tension screw, and it is adjusted correctly according to Shimano docs: the largest sprocket teeth are lined up with the derailleur markers. I've only checked the hanger alignment visually, but it sure looks perfectly aligned to me. And since the bike is...

Bought my Trek Rail 9.8 XT in July, and have put about 160 miles on it so far. During this time I've had two problems: persistent creaking noises from the motor area, and now some slipping in the transmission. After a couple weeks at the bike shop, the creaking noise seems resolved (LBS said...

SOLD! Bike / Product Year: 2020 Manufacturer: Frey Model: AM1000 Size Large Asking Price: 3000 USD Location San Jose, CA USA Description Frey AM1000 V5.0 full suspension ebike Full bike details here: AM1000 AM1000 - Frey Bike International Frame size large, purchased with lights, gear...

Joined this forum to discuss this issue! My two-month-old Rail 9.8 developed a very similar creaking sound from the motor area, but so far I haven't managed to solve it. I was able to isolate it to one bolt, the left rear motor mount (T40 Torx-Plus): if I loosen that bolt, the creaking sound...