So, is Sugru sticky as well as moldable?I recently fitted a brake some hydraulic brake cut off's with Sugru, it's very versatile stuff and perfect for something like this.
So, is Sugru sticky as well as moldable?I recently fitted a brake some hydraulic brake cut off's with Sugru, it's very versatile stuff and perfect for something like this.
Absolutely, just have a look on youtube. I've also used it attach mini DRL's to a motorcycle and extend a mudguard on the emtb.So, is Sugru sticky as well as moldable?
I thought about shoving a very thin sliver of blu-tac between the sensor and the frame, then securing with a very tight ziptie - but blu-tac would have melted in hot weather lol. I've used some thin double sided sticky tape and a ziptie for now and that seems to be working great... but now I'm curious about Sugru because I've never used it... seems to cure in air - might be worth a shot! Cheers!I recently fitted a brake some hydraulic brake cut off's with Sugru, it's very versatile stuff and perfect for something like this.
I've avoided anything branded "Gorilla" because it looked like marketing hype, but may try it now that you've said you've had good results with their epoxy. I wonder if Sugru would keep longer in vacuum food bags + fridge?Sugru works but once opened needs using up or one can store in the fridge for a short while but ultimately will need binning. Gorilla 2 part epoxy I have found to be very good and dare I say better then araldite.
When I attached the brake sensor I also moulded some around the inlet and outlet of the gear sensor too as a precaution against water/dirt ingress.
I have also used metal epoxy, same as JB weld I think, a few times and always carry some when on a motorcycle trip, very handy stuff. My ebike conversion has a "pad" of it between the Bafang motor and the downtube to help spread any load transmitted to the frame. Being solid it should prevent any slight movement unlike a rubber pad shown in some videos.One of the Revbecca vids shows her installing brake sensors using jb weld. I've ordered a pack off the bay for a fiver as I've heard good thing about it over the years, but never actually tried it.
That's a great idea!I have also used metal epoxy, same as JB weld I think, a few times and always carry some when on a motorcycle trip, very handy stuff. My ebike conversion has a "pad" of it between the Bafang motor and the downtube to help spread any load transmitted to the frame.
Some interesting discussion going on above about the brake and gear sensors and what maigical goo to afix them with.
My view is that neither of these things are neccessary if you are careful on how you ride the bike.
2, Road grime splattage onto the motor. Despite having full mudguards, a lot of cack is being flicked up and splatting onto the motor. I've, you've guessed it, a mud flap has been ordered which should reduce this.
The anti cack splattage device I have ordered is a "Bibia Spatflap Touring", I kid you not, that is what it is called. £4.25 on Amazon.I'm interested to know what sort of mud flap you've ordered to protect the motor from splattage of cack. I suppose I could extend my front mudflap with Sugru...
Interesting, I'm not ruling out fitting them but at the moment I don't think I need them.Yes, my ebike conversion has also got me back into cycling too, it is a great match for hilly West Wales.
I must admit I didn't fit hydraulic brake sensors for over a year, the brakes were fine and easily able to overcome the momentary drive after stopping peddling. However, I was finding that when doing slow tricky manoeuvres, especially off road, that being able to just brush a brake lever to cut power for a second or too would be handy, so fitted one sensor to the rear brake. It is set so the lightest touch of the lever cuts power without applying the brake, the only down side is if undergrowth brushes against the lever....but I can live with that.
The anti cack splattage device I have ordered is a "Bibia Spatflap Touring", I kid you not, that is what it is called. £4.25 on Amazon.
Bibia Men's Mud Flap Touring Fit-Black, 18cm, 18 cm : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive
Bibia Men's Mud Flap Touring Fit-Black, 18cm, 18 cm : Amazon.co.uk: Automotivewww.amazon.co.uk
Another thing, a TRAP is...
Where do I fit a water bottle now?
I like that idea with the single rear brake, also leaves me a spare connection for the gear interruptor, if I ever decide to fit one without resorting to a Y-leadYes, my ebike conversion has also got me back into cycling too, it is a great match for hilly West Wales.
I must admit I didn't fit hydraulic brake sensors for over a year, the brakes were fine and easily able to overcome the momentary drive after stopping peddling. However, I was finding that when doing slow tricky manoeuvres, especially off road, that being able to just brush a brake lever to cut power for a second or too would be handy, so fitted one sensor to the rear brake. It is set so the lightest touch of the lever cuts power without applying the brake, the only down side is if undergrowth brushes against the lever....but I can live with that.
I like that idea with the single rear brake, also leaves me a spare connection for the gear interruptor, if I ever decide to fit one without resorting to a Y-lead