Cube Stereo 160 S 750 2022 Specs Modifications

[BeBiker]

So in the mean time, the bearings in the Cassette Hub broke down.
I went to the shop for a warranty repair, but finally they made me pay.

"There was grease everywhere in your cassette and we had to clean it", was a part of the explanation
I don't see how that can be related, but the more I asked the more stupid the answers got, so I retreated from this challenge.

 

[E-MAD MALC]

So in the mean time, the bearings in the Cassette Hub broke down.
I went to the shop for a warranty repair, but finally they made me pay.

"There was grease everywhere in your cassette and we had to clean it", was a part of the explanation
I don't see how that can be related, but the more I asked the more stupid the answers got, so I retreated from this challenge.

Hard times for them, Ya trying to wriggle out of anything that's going to cost um money

 

[emtbPhil]

This is how the old bearing looks, after cleaning.
My guess is that some water got above this lower bearing, and slowly entered through the upper sealing to the inside.

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The new bearing inside:

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Hi @BeBiker can I ask how you removed the bearing from the blocklock lower casing?
Acros say it's not seperately replaceable and I have to buy the whole thing
I'm sorting a mates Mondraker Crafty R out at the moment which uses the same headset and I tried to remove the bearing from the lower but it seems to be encapsulated into the blocklock steel part which is then screwed to the outer casing - so it ripped to pieces trying to come out

I've ordered the full £110 top and bottom replacements from Acros - but I will have to do this on my Cube soon as it's creaking and they're terrible for water ingress due to the internal cables - I'd rather replace with high quality bearings for £40 instead of spending £110 at acros that will last another 6 months at best

 

[BeBiker]

If you turn it around, press or hammer on the bearing ring, it comes out together with the blocklock.
There's not a lot of space to hammer or press, but it works.

 

[emtbPhil]

Got it thanks!
Obviously too late for this, the outer bearing race was rusted in - my mates Mondraker Crafty was a 2022 and never been replaced so I thought it was somehow screwed or welded in.

Turns out just a few blobs of glue and a LOT of rust
I think I'll have a go on mine and fit some of the airevelo bearings as they do stainless steel ones which should cope better with the water ingress.
Thanks for your help

 

[joshuag1989]

42km 530hm mainly tour+, used +-65% battery

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I'm looking to buy a Bosch powered lamp with a switch close to the grips.
We often drive from the fields into a dark downhill in the bush, so speed and ergonomics is key here.

PRO-E 140 High Beam E-Bike Front Light

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There's a hole in the market.
I want such lamp to also have a QC3.x USB output port for occasional smartphone-GPS tours.

Then for avoiding pedal strikes, I want to replace the 165 with shorter crank arms.
160mm? 155mm? 152mm?

E-MTB Crank Set

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There is 1 bottle holder mount on the down tube, but when looking more closely there is room enough for 2 bottles.
Are there decent 1-to-2 adapters, or should I simply drill 2 holes ?

Wolf Tooth Components B-RAD Mounting Bases

Bases are the foundation for the B-RAD system that allows for repositioning of bottle cages and customization of bike storage. Available in 2, 3, and 4-slot bases.

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Based on the conditions, the second bottle holder mount could then be used for a second water-bottle, a tools-bottle or a heavy class-X lock.

Loving your thread, I have the B-rad system on my bike and could take pictures of how i finally decided on a setup that works to fit the most on the bike solutions.
I'll update this with some pictures or to a later post if i find you installed it ha!