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  1. The Bear

    Shimano XT rear mech snapped

    I know what you mean, but it's cost me the best part of £100 already :mad: Shimano SLX CS-M7000 11-46T £50 KC E11 chain £30 Front chainring £10
  2. The Bear

    Shimano XT rear mech snapped

    DIY repair completed. Cassette change didn't go as planned. As careful as I was to slide out the plastic packaging cylinder in the new one, I slipped and the cogs & spacers went everywhere. Exactly what I didn't want to happen!! New KMC E11 ebike chain fitted New 17T front chain ring fitted...
  3. The Bear

    Cassette fitting lube?

    Cassette change didn't go as planned. As careful as I was to slide out the plastic packaging cylinder in the new one, I slipped and the cogs & spacers went everywhere. Exactly what I didn't want to happen!!
  4. The Bear

    Cassette fitting lube?

    Thanks, I'll apply a but of general purpose grease over it.
  5. The Bear

    Cassette fitting lube?

    I'm having a go at replacing my cassette, and have just taken the old one off ready for when the new one arrives. Is it advisable to apply any kind of lube over where the new cassette slides onto. or best left dry?
  6. The Bear

    Which 11 Speed Chain?

    Very true :)
  7. The Bear

    Which 11 Speed Chain?

    Decent price, and I live close enough to collect, but for others with their £4 delivery charge they work out a bit cheaper on Amazon. I've snapped a couple of those in the last year, which is why I've decided to try a different brand this time around.
  8. The Bear

    Which 11 Speed Chain?

    I've broken two chains in the last year, but that could be from poor maintenance as much as weak chains. I thought I would try an ebike specific chain to see if they are any different, but Im aware it could just be a marketing scam
  9. The Bear

    Which 11 Speed Chain?

    Well that explains it nicely, thanks. Shame there seems to be a big jump up in price as soon as the number 11 is mentioned when choosing a chain. Got a KMC E11 ebike chain on order for £33 from High on Bikes as I got fed up with searching for a cheaper one.
  10. The Bear

    Which 11 Speed Chain?

    Whats the difference between a 12 speed and an 11 speed chain? Is it the thickness of the chain? Would an 11 speed chain be too wide to fit between the cogs of a 12 speed cassette?
  11. The Bear

    Bike Security.

    My Abus Granite folding lock is good as the holder bolts to the bike frame using the drinks bottle mounts, so easy to carry, but I wouldn't rely on this lock if leaving in public. I'd love to use mine for nipping to the suermarket etc, but where I live I know it would get stolen. But then maybe...
  12. The Bear

    Bike Security.

    Personally I would never live a bike in a public place, and most definitely not an ebike. There isn't a lock strong enough that can stop someone stealing it. A cordless angle grinder will cut through pretty much any lock. I never leave mine in a public place. In fact there are only two places I...
  13. The Bear

    Which 11 Speed Chain?

    Interesting report, but why are they so expensive, especially the 11 speed links for some reason. In some cases more expensive than the chain itself. This one is £22 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wippermann-Connex-Kettenschloss-11-fach-Kette/dp/B07P24YVR9
  14. The Bear

    Which 11 Speed Chain?

    I’m not entirely sure what they mean by reusable/non reusable. Do they mean as soon as you’ve clicked it into position you shouldn’t ever reuse it, even if you take it straight off again straight away? Or do they mean after your chain gets replaced? Also, having a supposedly stronger ebike...
  15. The Bear

    Which 11 Speed Chain?

    Ive just ordered a KMC E11 EPT ebike chain having snapped a couple of Sram chains in the last year. Not cheap at about £30, but whats even more expensive are the KMC gold reusable missing links to join the chain together at over £10 a set...
  16. The Bear

    Snapped derailleur hanger

    Tis the season for hangers snapping, mine snapped a few days ago, thankfully sondwave pointed me in the right direction of obtaining a replacement online..
  17. The Bear

    Shimano XT rear mech snapped

    I The eBay seller has confirmed they will fit, so I've ordered a couple, one as a spare. Thanks soundwave for finding it for me :)
  18. The Bear

    Shimano XT rear mech snapped

    Now I have the part number Cube 10149 I've found another local seller who does them in blue to match the blue colouring on my bike, but a little more expensive https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CUBE-aka-10149-149-LONG-Rear-Derailleur-Gear-Mech-Hanger-Dropout-CC126-/292377892851
  19. The Bear

    Shimano XT rear mech snapped

    A money back guarantee, courtesy of soundwave :) I'll send the seller a photo of mine to be sure. Nice find, much appreciated
  20. The Bear

    Shimano XT rear mech snapped

    No, there are no numbers at all, but those you have found look identical :), Ill order one, and maybe a spare. Thanks for finding it. With th added bonus that the seller is in the same town as myself !!!