How many people are using there e-bike off-road?

[Lumos]

Well I have not only learned something this morning I have gained a useable chain as I received an X1 chain in error then swapped it for an XX1. I was wondering what I might do with it. Many thanks. Are hollow pins just lighter or stronger.

 

[soundwave]

i think the hollow 1s will be lighter and the solid ones be stronger thus why i ordered x1 as have the xx1 on it and some links are bent from changing gears at speed right in the middle.

it jumps in last gear like chain hitting the swing arm.

 

[soundwave]

i can see now why when i put this on it in some gears feels like the motor is grinding as chain not right for it as it needs to be even uneven as its like twisting it when i peddle faster.

http://www.pro-cycling-golla.de/Bosch_Active_Performance_Line/Kettenblatt_19_Zaehne_Connex_artikel539b44515428a.html

also haibike sprockets go 16 18 20 even uneven

 

[EddiePJ]

Yet another wet ride this evening! Hearing the rain hitting the windows before setting off, is never a nice.

Still a good way to clear your head though.

 

[soundwave]

get 1 of these

 

[EddiePJ]

That's got to be done.

Brilliant for when I ride out with the other lads.

 

[Bigdaddyuk666]

Lol ok I laughed so hard

 

[soundwave]

well i got the chain tho it is 118 links not 114

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/sram-x1-11-speed-chain/rp-prod122544

think i need a tool to take off the old chain as cant do it buy hand

 

[EddiePJ]

Buy yourself a multi tool. I've seen too many chains snap at organisied mtb events, for me not to ride without one.

Mine is this one http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/topeak-18-mini-tool/rp-prod11318 but there are thousands of other choices out there.

If I was buying again, I'd probably take a look at the Birzman E-Version 20. A bargain at this price. http://www.evanscycles.com/products/birzman/e-version-20-mini-tool-ec109928?country=GB&currency=GBP&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=Bing&utm_campaign=UK_Manufacturer+PF_Birzman_Accessories+-+[BMM]&utm_term=+birzman +e +version +20 +mini +tool.b&esvadt=999999-415202-107920-1&esvq=+birzman +e +version +20 +mini +tool&esvrq=birzman e version 20 function mini tool&esvcrea=9511480212&esvd=c&esvt=13938-MSUKb&esvaid=50080

 

[Gigha]

I have one of these works a treat opening and closing the quick links.

Too big though to be carrying around with you though.

 

[EddiePJ]

Well that's the Saturday morning fun booked, and taken care of.

 

[soundwave]

only used just 2 bars ,spent most of the time waiting for m8s to catch up pmsl.

way back was near black at end going down canal fkn no lights = death trap.

 

[Kinninvie]

Buy yourself a multi tool. I've seen too many chains snap at organisied mtb events, for me not to ride without one.

Mine is this one http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/topeak-18-mini-tool/rp-prod11318 but there are thousands of other choices out there.

If I was buying again, I'd probably take a look at the Birzman E-Version 20. A bargain at this price. http://www.evanscycles.com/products/birzman/e-version-20-mini-tool-ec109928?country=GB&currency=GBP&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=Bing&utm_campaign=UK_Manufacturer+PF_Birzman_Accessories+-+[BMM]&utm_term=+birzman +e +version +20 +mini +tool.b&esvadt=999999-415202-107920-1&esvq=+birzman +e +version +20 +mini +tool&esvrq=birzman e version 20 function mini tool&esvcrea=9511480212&esvd=c&esvt=13938-MSUKb&esvaid=50080

No bottle opener on it!
No good for me then.

 

[Sherman]

Well that's the Saturday morning fun booked, and taken care of.

Yes, planning it is part of the fun. Here's mine for Saturday morning. Total ~70km. Weather forecast dry and sunny

 

[soundwave]

any one know why my rear rotor looks like its had a blow torch on it?

 

[Wander]

Has it had a blow torch on it?

 

[soundwave]

no lol but was wet yesterday now it looks like that.? front 1 is fine.

it is a cheap rotor tho so will be changing it asap.

 

[Wander]

Looks like a really light dusting of rust.

If it rubs off it's probably that. If it doesn't rub off it's probably heat induced.

 

[soundwave]

its def heat ,just cant get a good pic off it but its going anyway

 

[Kinninvie]

Looks like the caliper needs adjusting.