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    New Project Started

    Ask somebody to 3d print you a chainring type design that you put on each side and bolt together. The discs are compressed by the motor, you could maybe use metal instead. One bolt goes through the top of the down tube and seat stay, one goes under the down tube Just an idea don't know if it...
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    XF08 in narrow dropouts - advice needed

    If I was doing this I would file the dropouts sides (sometimes this is not needed( and the depth An ebike axle is 12mm high plus the height of the tab washer plus a clearance height. You want the top of the tab on the washer to be sitting below the top of the dropout If the axle starts to...
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    3-D Printer

    https://www.selfcad.com/blog/6-best-3d-print-design-software https://www.xometry.com/resources/3d-printing/petg-vs-pla-3d-printing/#:~:text=PETG%20has%20these%20advantages%20over,reducing%20the%20risk%20of%20fracture.
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    Quick and simple MTB/Hybrid set up

    Where are you based? I am looking to get rid of a hardly used 26" front wheel kit in Glasgow. The battery might need recelled though as it has not been charged regularly.
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    Storing bike for winter

    I would take the chain off, give it a good clean , oil it and store inside house in a lockable tupperware container.
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    Never-tackle-an-e-bike-battery-fire-yourself-warns-fire-brigade-after-another-blaze

    https://ebiketips.road.cc/content/news/never-tackle-an-e-bike-battery-fire-yourself-warns-fire-brigade-after-another-blaze
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    Safe cycle routes. Are there any really?

    A lot of people wear headphones as I am they don't hear you anyway
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    intra-drive mid drive

    https://ebiketips.road.cc/content/news/intra-drive-seeks-crowdfunding-for-new-e-bike-mid-drive-with-8-speed-gearbox-4821
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    Gear from the MADE show

    I think they have screws in them that tighten against the cable, I would loctite as well.
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    Wisper Brake Squeal Driving Me Crazy

    Are you toei g the brake blocks in? The back of the brake block need to be out further than the front. When the brakes are pressed against the rim at speed the block will become level due to the braking forces. Undo the bolt, put a small of card onto the back of the brake block, press against...
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    Chain length

    Buy a different colour quick link, for example grey chain, gold quick link. This gives you a starting / finishing point when oiling the chain, makes the quick link easier to see and cheaper than a gold tooth.
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    Rear wheel making a rattling noise

    When did you last change the wheel bearings?
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    Tire Pressure....

    The max pressure of my tyres is 65psi, I run them at 55psi, 10psi below max.
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    Orbit-drive-e-bike-system

    Interesting idea https://ebiketips.road.cc/content/news/driven-seeks-crowdfunding-for-fully-enclosed-orbit-drive-e-bike-system-4771
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    California-e-bike-licence-law-in-the-pipeline-

    https://ebiketips.road.cc/content/news/california-e-bike-licence-law-in-the-pipeline-4697
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    Is one bike enough?

    I have an ebike and a non ebike, sometimes it's nice to ride a lighter bike.
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    Fitting a whoosh conversion kit to a Thorn Raven

    This is the adapter I used to fit my battery...