Recent content by vman

New Crestline looks great. My concern is what has been the history of small parts support for Crestline e-bikes. The small batch pre order model implies a company running a lean ship, so I am a bit concerned they may not stock sufficient replacement parts for the useful life of the bike. Please...

I know people love the potential peace of mind of pairing a GX cassette with an X01 or XX1 Eagle chain, but honestly, it’s not as great as it sounds. I've had four bikes where the GX cassette wore out while the XX1 chain still showed zero wear. Two cassettes were damaged before hitting 500...

Greg appears to not have much data on this one, so I would mostly ignore the answer given it is biased based on thin anectodal evidence and company marketing claims.

Are TQ bike users experiencing intermittent display readings for rpm and speed while using a TQ HPR 60 or 50 system? If so has anyone come up with a method to resolve the issue? Assume the sensors are clean and working one minute and then stop working and start again on the same ride. Thanks,

Can you provide any data on the average life of the following chains and cassettes for ebike users on mid powered ie. less than 60 nm bikes? Shimano XT, Shimano XTR, SRAM GX, SRAM XO1, SRAM XX1/S500 Thanks, V

If you're in the US and bought a direct-to-consumer (online) bike, you still have solid repair options. Most local bike shops will work on almost anything—except cheap department store bikes—even if they don't sell your specific brand. If your bike has parts from major brands like SRAM, Shimano...

TQ factory default setting on HPR 60 seem way too weak. What are folks doing to program the 3 modes to provide reasonable rider support? VM

B gap has been set perfectly on all bikes - its not that.

I’m currently running mixed SRAM Eagle GX and X01 drivetrains across four of my eMTBs. My standard setup is an X01 or XX1 chain, a GX or X01 rear derailleur, a single-click shifter, and either a GX or NX cassette. I’ve noticed a recurring issue across all four bikes: they eventually develop a...

I had a similar frustrating experience with a Trek Rail 9.7- it was a creak only under load. After ruling out the motor, drivetrain forks, headset, and shocks ( I swapped parts from other bikes one by one) I was convinced a suspension bearing had failed. I pushed out all the bearing and found...

Looking for tires that will work well in both wet and dry conditions. Current set is Maxxis Assegai front and DHR II rear. What do you suggest? Thinking about keeping rear and putting a High Roller III up front or going to a magic mary and big betty combo

We’re building a community of e-MTB riders right here in Marin County, and we’d love for you to join us. Our focus is on scenic, approachable routes. Our Ride Schedule: Wednesday Lunch Rides: A quick, 1-hour mid-week recharge. Weekend Explorations: At least one longer ride to soak in the...

Right now, I’m running the High Roller 3 (Exo+) up front and a DHR 2 (DoubleDown) in the rear. For mixed winter conditions, it’s hitting the sweet spot. Why this works over the alternatives: The Shorty: I’ve benched it. Unless it’s a total mud bog, it feels way too squirmy and slow.. The Rear...

Agreed - Yeti 160 E handling once you get them up to speed is at another level. Agreed — the Shimano EP801 is an excellent motor. Ours have been completely trouble-free, and we’re careful not to blast water into them when cleaning. The power delivery feels natural, and noise levels are...

FWIW - Talked to Shimano - so for EP8 (not 801) if you are a larger rider (ie 200 lbs plus) going up a steep 20% slope you will likely maximize the 85 NM output in Trail mode with assist character set to 7 so switching to Boost mode with the assist 10 (default) makes no difference in perceived...