Great...it would be good to know the distance tolerances (in manual) as if you install a new rear wheel depending on the rim width etc the spokes may be a different distance from chainstay ?
At least your LBS checked this before dismantling and sending off then charging you ;-)
I'd guess a...
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I've just been out and done some seriously steep kackering climbs of up to 500ft ish.
Checked rear axle was bingo tight every run. It was working loose on some of my more rocky rattly runs.
No loss of power. No cut in it out. Smooth.
If you are having sporadic power glitches under power it...
Hi...well my bike returned. Took it out on my local loop spin only to have the motor cut in an out again with W011 finally showing.
Took a picture. Thought "bugger" then looked over bike and noticed play in rear wheel. Not bearings but what looks to be a slipping thro axle.
So I tightened the...
Wow you are a motor test bench !
I think the issue was with complacency on behalf of the LBS - I will not name and shame here thats not fair as its a personal relationship.
The key statement you make is that the LBS ensured the error code could be replicated. Mine didn't. I would have been...
I was shocked TBH.
The LBS stated the error code meant a new motor, nothing about it having to be replicated by Madison.
Madison were adamant that if they could replicate the code, just once a new motor would ensure.
It seems a lot of inconsistencies here. Maybe Madison have fewer e8000 is...
Well the motor is back - in my bike. No change no new motor and £115 bill from LBC.
I didn't buy the bike from this particular place b ut given I was told a W011 issue meant a new motor thought the ease of the LBC being nearer to me than the supplier of bike it was worth it.
Lesson...
Be warned - I took my E8000 to a local bike shop (not where I bought the bike) with a creaking BB and W011 appearing on steep, slippery climbs with the same issues as above. 700 miles on motor.
Was told " This error code means you will get a new motor" as my e8000 is 1.5 years old. No ifs. No...
Thanks...I'll have to see how it goes.
Mine also gets quite a work out but that's what they are designed for.
I'll bet at 25 months it will go terminal then an excuse to get a Levo or Kenevo ;-)
Thanks for that.
It's probably as they couldn't replicate the fault and stated bearings ok even though my cranks creaked like mad when bike was upside down and spinning them backwards with motor off.
Well at least I've about another 6 months to go to see if it falls apart.
How many miles had...
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Many thanks.
Apparently they ran the motor in their jig and bike ...were unable to replicate error (that I had experienced multiple times) so are sending back as a result.
Did they replicate your W11 or require to do so to replace ?
Cheers for the help.
Hi,
I've been running an E8000 DB Ranger for about 700 miles or 1.5 years.
After 90 miles the motor Stopped. Merlin, where I bought the bike sent the motor to Madison. Therin a ding dong between them regarding the performance of the motor. Madison saying it's fine. Merlin not. About 1.5 months...
I'm (nearly) on my 3rd e8000. First stopped working after 90 miles. Second got the deafly W011 message and started creaking like hell. So that's at my LBC waiting to be sent to Madison who are shut.
I always take huge care cleaning the bike. Light water/sponge never any jets.
So you are not...
Was thinking just that myself today in South Wales. I just run with the dog and do some indoor rowing to keep fit. You wouldn't find be on a road bike sucking in fumes though. .I'd rather get muddy and fall off. Fingers crossed for these stormy times to go and also allow poor flooded folk some...
Been riding a 29er for nearing 10 years now (Gary Fisher originally). My non Emtb is an Enduro 29er which is superb. Agile (if you learn how to turn a 29er by cranking it over) does roll over stuff well when you mess a line (which I do a lot) and are IMHO popular for a reason thats more than...
Just joined - been running my trusty upgraded DB Ranger (aka mondraker ecrafty/Willier) and getting rather addicted to eMTB especially in our slop and muck.
Been analog MTB for...mmm..well since around 1990. Still enjoy my Enduro 29er but you can't beat a 2.8" rear wheel in the slippery clay...