I really like the merida mullet set up. The 29er on the front is like cheating and I still get to do the tight switchbacks that my friend on his reign thought I wouldn't manage. I also like the 36 spoke rear and 32 spoke front - merida is the only manufacturer I'm aware of that does this for...
Sheesh! Just eyeballed my charger - it is only 1.8amp output. I'm no sparky, but I haven't heard that number mentioned before. I have an e8000 motor; the charger is an E6002. I assumed there was just one charger, but europe and US / Canada have different chargers. You can check the relevant...
Wow, that's awesome. Part of my problem is I can't see the percentage in that detail. How do you get those percentage values? Is it with stunlocker? Does stunlocker show you that level of information afterwards? Or have you stopped every 10 mins, hooked up with stunlocker, and recorded the info...
I have no idea; I'm learning less :oops: I think what plugger said above makes sense, although his figures don't work for my setup. I also think there are gremlins in the garage playing psychological warfare.
That seems logical - 2 1/2 hours to charge 80%, but 5 hours for a full charge (according to shimano). So I could be over simplifying it. According to your theory, and what shimano say: 5 bar to 100% is +50%. Working out anything more with the limited feedback of my system is too problematic...
It looks like shimano only has the 504wh batteries for the e8000. One is an external model, the other internal. So I'm guessing your charger won't be shimano either. It looks as though the only other battery they do is 418wh (not for the e8000). If you're not in a hurry, I believe a slower (eg...
Well, my theory about intermittent charging not being as effective is looking true. I went for a ride today, and lost one bar within the first 10 mins. Admittedly that was a 1km steep climb - as steep as I can climb. So I'm guessing I barely had the 4th bar charged even after 2 1/2 hours of...
I don't think car tyres "self heal". OK, I take that back - just found an article. It's still a form of rubbery goop (an internal layer) and looks like it slows the air leak to 15 psi per week. You're right though - it won't be long now till this technology gets better.
I live in steep country - an e7000 would have suited me fine (assuming it worked well). I have eco on medium setting, and trail on low. I mostly use eco. When doing an especially steep technical climb, I use trail. Any more power and I think I'd lose it on the steep technical. The vitus looks...
cars don't have 32 spoke holes. In general I doubt that the side walls on car tyres do as much work as those on our mtb's. Mine are generally scuffed up on the sides from rock, and they are constantly working while riding over rock (compressing, decompressing). It isn't really a good comparison.
Breaking things down and focusing on one thing at a time might help. #1 would probably be weight distribution? My understanding, and how I ride (and already mentioned by Garry above), is "light hands, heavy feet". It's a well used phrase in MTB. Basically, have all your weight on the pedals...
maybe. I found this on shimano site yesterday: "Quick charging time (EC-E6000 charger) of 504 Wh: 80% in 2.5 hours, from 0 to 100% in 5 hours". They state the same for the e8000. This is in line with pabab's findings. So I assume I've had less than 1 bar, and more than 4 bars. It could also be...
I assumed all shimano batteries and chargers are the same, but I don't know. Just looked; e7000 can have 504 or 418. So this survey is for 504. Chargers seem to be the same.
I've been doing that - although it is pretty hit and miss for me. I don't see a percentage of charge, just up to 5 bars. So, what I have, as accurately as I can (checking every 30min), is 2.5 hrs for 3 bars; that equates to 50mins a bar. A few more measurements from others wouldn't go astray...
I imagine riding in Scotland would wear the drive train in no time. You guys who ride where it is that wet and muddy are keen :). I can imagine your bike may not dry out properly where it is stored too. I avoid rain and wait for the tracks to dry out a bit - winter for me is generally a puddle...
That works out at 2hrs for 3 bars - mine was 2.5 hrs for 3 bars, but internal battery, if that makes any difference. I could have also started with less than 1 bar, and charged a bit over 4 bars. I thought I was close to one full bar and 4 full bars...This may be a futile exercise for general...
No, no such thing; that would be much easier. I have a merida e140 ltd (aluminium). Power switch on top of the top tube - no bars. It lights up green. I leave the battery inside the bike. I don't really want to remove it unless I have to. The port is also on top, right over the motor, no light...
No. I looked at mine after reading your post in another topic. It powers up with the shimano logo, and that's all. I have to disconnect power to the charger, then hit the power button to start up as normal, then I can see the power bars. That's normal for my set up (e8000 motor, e7000 display)...