What did you buy your ebike this week?

Binhill1 said:
I cant comment on either brands. I've had hope brakes for so long now I can't remember what shimano was like . At least 15 years using hope with no real issues . As long as your pleased with what you have that's all that counts.
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After thirty years with Shimano, I've learned what to do if the brakes don't feel good. I like the easy bleeding and brake feel. I have the modulation on my fingers, so the "shimano" feel doesn't hurt.

I just had a misstep in the current emtb for a few years, which fortunately has now been corrected.
 
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A couple of cockpit changes. A stem cap mount for my Garmin Edge and, more importantly, replacing the stock dropper remote with a OneUp V3.

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Thought I'd push the boat out and buy a 'proper' chain checker. I thought even a rip-off one couldn't be that bad so off to Ebay I went and splurged £8 on one. Even on the zero setting it won't fit into an XX1 chain with 600 miles on it. Chocolate fireguard springs to mind. Oh well, that got thrown to a corner of the shed in anger. Maybe the rats can make use of it. Guess it's a proper Park Tool for £26 required then.

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Planemo said:
Thought I'd push the boat out and buy a 'proper' chain checker. I thought even a rip-off one couldn't be that bad so off to Ebay I went and splurged £8 on one. Even on the zero setting it won't fit into an XX1 chain with 600 miles on it. Chocolate fireguard springs to mind. Oh well, that got thrown to a corner of the shed in anger. Maybe the rats can make use of it. Guess it's a proper Park Tool for £26 required then.

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Amazon customer feedback:

"Not work on 1 x 12 mountain bike chain.

Reviewed in the United States on 4 October 2023

Fit my 1 x 11 street bike chain but would not fit on my 1 x 12 mountain bikes. Tried it multiple times on three different 1 x 12 chains with out any luck. I couldn't find any info on line regarding this issue so I sent it back."
 
Interesting, I thought 11sp and 12sp had the same pitch.

They have offered a 50% refund without sending it back (I said they would have to pay for postage). I said I wanted 100%. We'll see. I really cant be arsed thinking any more about it for £8.
 
Upgraded from FOX FLOAT DPS Performance to FOX FLOAT X on my Spec Turbo Levo SL Comp. Wow! What a difference. Smooth on the big hits and the downhills. Sometimes too smooth. Going too fast downhill and almost missed the bridge. There's only one problem. My insulated water bottle on longer fits:)

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Rear wheel has about 4mm wobble so bought one of these to true it myself. Never done it before so watched a few videos, what could possibly go wrong? ;)

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irie said:
Rear wheel has about 4mm wobble so bought one of these to true it myself. Never done it before so watched a few videos, what could possibly go wrong? ;)

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After cleaning the wheel enough to true it found exactly what could have gone wrong with more use. After about 3,000 miles have destroyed the rim, and probably more too. Took it off my analog bike and put it on my Rail, so obviously not up to repeated eMTB downhill abuse.

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New handlebar (and bling-bling screws). The stock one was ok, but now have 20mm more width and 5mm more rise. Very brief test ride indicates it is as planned more comfortable.

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New rubber Maxxis Assegai (front) & Minion DHF ( rear ) to be changed prior to Torridon trip in two weeks time ..
Peaty's Holeshot & Muc Off wet lube ( with an Amazon gift card for my Birthday ..and a new set of Time ATAC cleats as the current ones are dis-engaging too easily ..oh and a new pad & pin set for my Code R's ..which unlike most I really like ..
 
Polar said:
Sadly the rubber band takes away the bling-bling effect
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You do have a point. I did rearrange the cables a bit after I took the snap so it's a bit better. The rubber band, which came stock, hugs the not unimportant cable to the LED remote close to the handlebar and I'm loathe to sacrifice security for aesthetics in this case.
 
I was able to take advantage of Chain Reactions clearance sale and replace the stock RS select 35 forks on my 2019 Levo with a pair of Lyrik Base Rush RC Debonair+ forks, for a mere ... £265. Oof.
 
DieBoy said:
You do have a point. I did rearrange the cables a bit after I took the snap so it's a bit better. The rubber band, which came stock, hugs the not unimportant cable to the LED remote close to the handlebar and I'm loathe to sacrifice security for aesthetics in this case.
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Another color on the rubber might make the bling-bling to shine
 
Im outfitting my Ebike with a top end RST Volant fork.

It's set me back a whopping £59.99

I shall have to draw in the purse strings after this.
 
My normy has developed a squelching sound in the rear shock & the lockout no longer works, which indicates a failed seal somewhere, most likely the IFP or damper seal head, so it's getting a full rebuild & a couple of new tools for the job.

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RockShox Deluxe Select rear shock – so I can keep riding, while the Fox Float DPS is sent away for maintenance.

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My rear tyre was losing too much pressure between rides so I checked the sealant level. It was dry so I added 120ml of Continental Revo sealant (it's an ammonia-free latex type with bits in). While I was at it, I checked the front tyre and it had about 60ml still swilling about so I only added 60ml of fresh stuff.

I checked and I had put 120ml in them both in early May last year. I must have had more punctures in the rear tyre. I fitted new Presta valves just to finish off the job.

Edit: 5 days later and two rides in, no pressure loss shown on my Topeak D2 digital pressure gauge. But I always add a bit and reduce it down to the correct level with the bleed button. (I'm a bit obsessive about tyre pressure). :giggle:
 
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steve_sordy said:
My rear tyre was losing too much pressure between rides so I checked the sealant level. It was dry so I added 120ml of Continental Revo sealant (it's an ammonia-free latex type with bits in). While I was at it, I checked the front tyre and it had about 60ml still swilling about so I only added 60ml of fresh stuff.

I checked and I had put 120ml in them both in early May last year. I must have had more punctures in the rear tyre. I fitted new Presta valves just to finish off the job.
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I recently rode (un-knowingly) on a flat rear with a CushCore. Added air when I got home and haven’t lost any psi since. I either burped the tire or punctured tread.

I usually put 90ml of sealant (Muc-Off) in …but I probably need more now. Having good valves seems to stop the slow loss of psi over time. Trail hazards will always be there …but at least we don’t have those nasty thorns.
 
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