ozzybmx
taking a shit with my boobs out
The chain came from Commuter Cycles with the rest of the groupset so have no reason to think it was a fake.
Chain Life
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wkkie
It's Not Easy Being Green
Or belt and gearbox / motor combo...Belt and geared hub?
2023 SIMPLON Rapcon Pmax Pinion first ride review - Is this the eMTB gearbox revolution?
Testing the 2023 Rapcon Pmax Pinion, SIMPLON’s e-mountain bike with the brand new Pinion MGU motor/gearbox unit. Is this the beginning of the gearbox revolution?
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beeb
Dr. Beebenson, PhD HA, ST, Offset (hons)
They don't seem to actually be available yet from what I can see. Got to admit I'd be tempted in a couple of years if they prove reliable enough. Punch out easy laps, but without the boat anchor on the back wheel and all the derailleur driveline maintenance and fuss.Or belt and gearbox / motor combo...
2023 SIMPLON Rapcon Pmax Pinion first ride review - Is this the eMTB gearbox revolution?
Testing the 2023 Rapcon Pmax Pinion, SIMPLON’s e-mountain bike with the brand new Pinion MGU motor/gearbox unit. Is this the beginning of the gearbox revolution?
ozzybmx
taking a shit with my boobs out
Give me 2 boat anchors, they're still easy laps.
beeb
Dr. Beebenson, PhD HA, ST, Offset (hons)
The way you go through chains, that's only a week's riding though.
ozzybmx
taking a shit with my boobs out
Around 350km with 7500vm of climbing on the XX1 11spd and its around 0.25%
Between the Vernier method and a few manual chain checkers, its doing my head in.
Now I'm starting to question if I should be hot waxing ebike chains. Potentially up to 600w from the motor on a big effort where I can be putting out 500w, normal around 150-250w from me and 150-250w from the bike in EMTB mode.
I'm going to get myself one of those KMC digital chain checkers and be done with this variation bullshit.
Sounds you need some chain lube...Around 350km with 7500vm of climbing on the XX1 11spd and its around 0.25%
Between the Vernier method and a few manual chain checkers, its doing my head in.
Now I'm starting to question if I should be hot waxing ebike chains. Potentially up to 600w from the motor on a big effort where I can be putting out 500w, normal around 150-250w from me and 150-250w from the bike in EMTB mode.
I'm going to get myself one of those KMC digital chain checkers and be done with this variation bullshit.
fjohn860
Alice in diaperland
All this money spent in the search for answers, and the whole time it's been staying you in the face.Around 350km with 7500vm of climbing on the XX1 11spd and its around 0.25%
Between the Vernier method and a few manual chain checkers, its doing my head in.
Now I'm starting to question if I should be hot waxing ebike chains. Potentially up to 600w from the motor on a big effort where I can be putting out 500w, normal around 150-250w from me and 150-250w from the bike in EMTB mode.
I'm going to get myself one of those KMC digital chain checkers and be done with this variation bullshit.
You bought a hungry eBin-chicken and it's sustenance comes from eating chains
DougalStrachan
Likes Dirt
I hear tears are the best lube for e-bikes!
Are the new Cues drive trains any better for ebikes? I half remember them mentioning it is some of their press release stuff?
Are the new Cues drive trains any better for ebikes? I half remember them mentioning it is some of their press release stuff?
From years of experience with real motorbikes and real power the only way to maintain a chain is by keeping it clean and lubed properly (and tensioned but that’s not relevant in this context). I have carried that regime over to mtb and it has served me well. After every ride, wipe the chain down and relube. If it’s a big ride I’ll even bring lube with me in a tiny container.
The only thing that I’ve read about chain waxing is from Rulezman who is a massive weight weeny and watt watcher…he tried the waxing thing and long story short felt it was rubbish. The wax seemed the attract heaps more dust and dirt and so it was a harsh, grindy environment for the chain to work in which can only add wear. He went back to his normal method of cleaning and lubing and balance was restored.
Waxing….and clip ins…and visible Lycra...are a road thing. Give yourself an uppercut, get some flats and a bottle of lube up ya.
The only thing that I’ve read about chain waxing is from Rulezman who is a massive weight weeny and watt watcher…he tried the waxing thing and long story short felt it was rubbish. The wax seemed the attract heaps more dust and dirt and so it was a harsh, grindy environment for the chain to work in which can only add wear. He went back to his normal method of cleaning and lubing and balance was restored.
Waxing….and clip ins…and visible Lycra...are a road thing. Give yourself an uppercut, get some flats and a bottle of lube up ya.
c3024446
Likes Bikes and Dirt
This one i like for variable chain length measurement. Just need to rock it back and forth between links and remove the "slop" - i.e. don't force the level to push the links apart otherwise it will read wrong.
I've calibrated it with other park tool go / no go gauges too. Works a treat!
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I've calibrated it with other park tool go / no go gauges too. Works a treat!
Park Tool CC-2 Chain Checker
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ozzybmx
taking a shit with my boobs out
There is zero dirt on my drivetrain, the hot wax 8s super clean, no dirt anywhere.From years of experience with real motorbikes and real power the only way to maintain a chain is by keeping it clean and lubed properly (and tensioned but that’s not relevant in this context). I have carried that regime over to mtb and it has served me well. After every ride, wipe the chain down and relube. If it’s a big ride I’ll even bring lube with me in a tiny container.
The only thing that I’ve read about chain waxing is from Rulezman who is a massive weight weeny and watt watcher…he tried the waxing thing and long story short felt it was rubbish. The wax seemed the attract heaps more dust and dirt and so it was a harsh, grindy environment for the chain to work in which can only add wear. He went back to his normal method of cleaning and lubing and balance was restored.
Waxing….and clip ins…and visible Lycra...are a road thing. Give yourself an uppercut, get some flats and a bottle of lube up ya.
Something is going on with my eeb chains and this is a common denominator.
Oddjob
Merry fucking Xmas to you assholes
+1 best chain checker ever.This one i like for variable chain length measurement. Just need to rock it back and forth between links and remove the "slop" - i.e. don't force the level to push the links apart otherwise it will read wrong.
I've calibrated it with other park tool go / no go gauges too. Works a treat!
Park Tool CC-2 Chain Checker
Buy Park Tool CC-2 Chain Checker Now at Pushys. Lowest Price, Secure Shopping and Fast Delivery from Australia's Best Online Bike Store
Honestly YBN/KMC/Wipperman chains and RnR Blue is all you need. Regularly wipe down and reapply and your golden. Don't even need to strip chain of grease when it's new.
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Flow-Rider
Burner
The big bottles of RnR blue are still the best cost-effective and quickest way to lube mountain bike chains, and I've tried just about every golden cow milk lube on the market over the years.
Jabubu
let you google that for me
I like RnR Gold and I do try to maintain the same regimen as kten. I might look at the blue one though as the chain can grind a little on wetter days here.
Flow-Rider
Burner
The gold is pretty much the same just a tiny bit drier and less dust sticks to it, I found with the blue that it seems to last longer.
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Jpez
Down on the left!
Saying one lube is better than another or is all you need is like saying one type of tyre is all you need.
lubes act differently in different environments.
I’ve tried the RnR lubes and wasn’t a fan. Just found they picked up more grime. But that’s just possibly from where I ride. Like @kten I wipe my chain down after every ride and lube it. Simples.
lubes act differently in different environments.
I’ve tried the RnR lubes and wasn’t a fan. Just found they picked up more grime. But that’s just possibly from where I ride. Like @kten I wipe my chain down after every ride and lube it. Simples.
ozzybmx
taking a shit with my boobs out
Reload
2 x XT LG500 chains on the way from here, luckily free postage kicks in at $79. My order was $79.98
No hot waxing, straight on the bike with factory gunk and loaded with Slica secret chain lube or Squirt.
ccache.cc
2 x XT LG500 chains on the way from here, luckily free postage kicks in at $79. My order was $79.98
No hot waxing, straight on the bike with factory gunk and loaded with Slica secret chain lube or Squirt.
Shimano EP8 CN-LG500 Linkglide 10/11 Speed Chain
10/11-speed affordable LINKGLIDE chain even compatible with 11-speed HYPERGLIDE The LINKGLIDE LG500 chain provides smooth and decisive shifting with both 10/11-speed LINKGLIDE and 11-speed HYPERGLIDE drivetrains. Specifications LINKGLIDE technology Compatible with LINKGLIDE 10/11-speed and...
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