The Fidlock mount for the range extender (RE) does NOT work on a small EXe frame. The top of the RE pushes against the bottom of the top tube, pushing the RE cockeyed against the top engagement point of the mount, using it as a fulcrum, and away from the bottom engagement point of the mount...
I upgraded my stock Fuel 9.7 to an SRAM GX T-type transmission. I upgraded the following and torqued everything to spec.
XD driver and end caps
Cassette
Derailleur
Chain
Remote
But now my rear wheel will not spin freely. Notice how when I stopped back-pedaling, the rear-wheel stopped...
I installed a SRAM AXS derailleur+shifter on my otherwise stock 9.7. Now 'm considering putting the SRAM AXS X0 Transmission. What else do I need to make this work?
XD driver - can I just replace the current Shimano driver?
Different cranks?
Different chainring?
Whether it's a good idea to do...
I want to explore the idea of driving around the USA for mountain biking in an RV. I have the following specifications.
1-2 person capacity, 1-person 90% of the time
1/2-ton towable, e.g., Ford F-150 or Dodge 1500. Upgrade to a 3/4-ton vehicle for consideration.
2-bike "internal" storage, even...
Trek Fuel EXe 9.7
170 lbs (loaded), 5'7"
What settings do you have for your motor tunings for Eco and Mid in the Trek app? I set the High to everything maxed out.
Wheel manufacturers have eMTB specific wheels. But for super light (SL) low-mid power bikes like the Specialized Levo SL and the Trek Fuel EXe, which are only ~10 lbs more than their acoustic counterparts, do I really need eBike specific wheels?