How my ride went yesterday around 8 miles in with 3-4 miles left. Snapped the video after pushing on the road for a bit when I was almost back to the car.
Chain snapped 😩🤨
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If you carry a multi-tool with a chain breaker you can rejoin a broken chain in a few minutes. Carry a spare joining link and the job is super easy: how to join a bike chain - Google SearchHow my ride went yesterday around 8 miles in with 3-4 miles left. Snapped the video after pushing on the road for a bit when I was almost back to the car.
Chain snapped 😩🤨
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I know how to do it all I just was not prepared. It’s always the close to home rides where I pack light and think all will be fine. I’ve been a Moto, Diesel, equipment technician for most of my life. I did buy a nifty combo tool with chain breaker but quickly learned it was a fake knockoff and it broke, never did replace it but I have my Moto chain tool at home. Now I have a reason to buy more trailside tools.If you carry a multi-tool with a chain breaker you can rejoin a broken chain in a few minutes. Carry a spare joining link and the job is super easy: how to join a bike chain - Google Search
Hello Rider,@RobbieMcManus If your concern is with your new bike's range or Bosch battery autonomy, have you tried to drain the new battery (to 10-20%) and fully charge it (100%) at least 5 times initially. How many battery charging cycles have you gone through already?
Thanks for asking. I just adding the answer in my reply to Rider here above.What issues exactly are you having?
Hi Arminius,Hi,
Welcome to the forum.
I have the 2022 TM 140. In average I end up with 70-80km, mainly Tour+ and offroad. Lots of people that had been running 625Wh before complain about lower mileage with the Smart System 750Wh The slow down effect is partly caused by the „sticky“ Maxxis tires and yes, beyond 25kmh limit in the flat it is getting tough pedaling - like having breaks on.
My experience with two Cube dealers was similar, i.e. presenting new bikes with obvious damages. The third was very good and I brought the bike to them for first service.
I love that bike.
I see, all the same but at least you don't have the weird black piece in the middle of the top tube that is really subjective to scratching. The 2023 design fluke on all models.Hi,
The 2022 is identical with 2023 model except painting and 400€ difference in price (Germany).
Could it be, that either setup of rear damper is to soft or fork to hard?
Fork can probably be a little softer, but it’s not extreme. On the back my sag is a little on the higher side, but then again I don’t even get close to bottoming out and have done the extremes by now.Could it be, that either setup of rear damper is to soft or fork to hard?
I don’t have other options I want to pursue for EMTB’s. I still think the Bosch engine is greatest, but seems as if the calibration is not getting better. Cube offers pretty good value. I don’t have to rely on the EMTB alone thankfully. I have a Trek street bike and a Canyon Spectral that I also take to trials.I am not suffering. It is fine for me and so far I did not run out of battery power. On the 625Wh I think there had been a couple of riders adding a battery in their backpack to be on the safe side and that the 750Wh saved that issue.
What would be the options in others bikes vor you?
First time I saw that black top tube part it made me think the guy did a serious crash breaking the frame, and did a quick repair/camouflage.I see, all the same but at least you don't have the weird black piece in the middle of the top tube that is really subjective to scratching...
Haha, when mine is scratched too much I will just wrap some black duct tape around it just for that reasonFirst time I saw that black top tube part it made me think the guy did a serious crash breaking the frame, and did a quick repair/camouflage.
A bit like we did with our rotten cars in the eighties and ninetees.
Nah I'm pretty stoked tbh, I've not treated myself to a new MTB for many years I currently have the 2020 version of the same bike and really like the simplicity of the Purion display and the fact it doesn't have a steering lock but that's just minor gripes, I'll get used to it.You don’t sound too positive mate considering you’ve just taken delivery of a new toy?
Did you use the uplift or pedal up?
Uplift, I thought about doing a full climb but I wanted to get the most runs out of the day as I won't be back for a while.Did you use the uplift or pedal up?
(other than the wheels)
I've got the Race version of the 160, so it will be bottom of the range wheelset.What issues are you having with the wheels? I've read a few people don't rate the stock Newman wheels.
What version are they?
The action team comes with the Newman evolve wheels and I'm happy with them so far, they took some hits in Wales and seem to have held up well.
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