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  1. Mikerb

    All New 2023 Orbea Wild

    I have used both motors. The biggest difference is between trail mode on the Brose and emtb on the Bosch.......and they are the modes most likely used the most offroad. Both can be tuned using the MC or Flow apps but in general emtb on the Bosch needs a higher cadence to produce similar motor...
  2. Mikerb

    Bosch Smart System: auto mode.

    What battery is the Kiox saying is overheating? Main battery or LED Remote battery? Your current power down issues look more likely to be related to the latter.
  3. Mikerb

    Precede: On CF8 Bosch Speed motor

    Sorry, I was reading your post rather than the title and that infers your Grail has the Speed motor!! I currently own 3 e-bikes. A Trek Rail 9.7 with Bosch CX, a Canyon Grail:ON with Speed motor, and recently grabbed the new Precede:ON for cruising to Trader Joes. I can see no reference to the...
  4. Mikerb

    Precede: On CF8 Bosch Speed motor

    If it is the 5ON it has the Active Line motor...50nm If it is the 6 or 7ON is has the Performance Line Motor................if it is Bosch Smart System it is 75nm/340 %support if it is...
  5. Mikerb

    I hate carbon

    The Giant warranty (for example) is for defects of material or workmanship... the bike has to be assembled by and serviced by a Giant dealer and not be modified from original spec .....seems like a few hoops to climb through for a successful warranty claim!! Obviously the warranty does not...
  6. Mikerb

    2023 TCU Battery - Replacement

    The Bosch Smart System also uses a similar system. The controller has a rechargeable battery that is charged by the main battery when the bike is switched on. The rub is that if the battery in the controller ( for a Specialized the TCU is the controller) goes flat it cannot switch the bike on...
  7. Mikerb

    Rail (750Wh) Quick review of Kiox 300 Navi & Komoot

    Great....I have not tried that yet, but I have used Komoot on my phone before when riding in a strange to me area. ( I used it in the Brecons/S Wales and Peak District/UK) . I used blutooth mini ear phones and just relied on the voice commands.....................and it was very good even on...
  8. Mikerb

    So far NOT so good

    if you are referring to pivot bearings they usually have spacers/seal protectors visible between the bearing and frame. Dirt on those, if left, will work its way between the spacer and bearing seal. Bearing seals are only a comfort fit against the outer bearing shell....not hermetically...
  9. Mikerb

    I hate carbon

    I have used carbon components extensively for windsurfing. The best masts and booms are 100% carbon and high end boards are either all carbon or a mix of carbon and other composite layers like australian pine or bamboo. There is a very good reason for the use of carbon in each of those...
  10. Mikerb

    Spray Lube - What do you use?

    I only ever use WD40 as a penetrating oil and do not use it for anything bike related. Yes it a mix of lubricating oils but also contains degreasers and water displacers so is not the kind of lubricant that will adhere to metal surfaces. I would not use it near any electrical connection...
  11. Mikerb

    TCU, unknown error

    Use Google translate
  12. Mikerb

    So far NOT so good

    .....yes it will if you don't wipe it clean afterwards. I use pipe cleaners .....proper cotton ones not the multi coloured nylon ones!!
  13. Mikerb

    So far NOT so good

  14. Mikerb

    So far NOT so good

    I do that after brushing them each time I clean the bike......because I store my bikes in the house I have to do at least a basic bike clean after every ride!
  15. Mikerb

    What EMTB would you get for 5k?

    I would check out some reviews on the 3 bikes you mention. I love the looks of the Cube Action Team but have to say the ride reviews I have seen are underwhelming...............that is not to knock the bike and probably would only apply to more experienced/discerning riders with high...
  16. Mikerb

    So far NOT so good

    well prevention is better than cure.............use good quality bearings in the first place ( check ABEC rating), dont blast with a hose or even worse a pressure washer, no bearing seal will withstand that............ensure seals on hubs/freehub are clean/greased and have not hardened or shrunk...
  17. Mikerb

    Levo Gen 3 Fox 38 fork knocking.

    recheck it then...sounds like it is spinning on the dampr rod which it can only do if it slips down.........both rebound knobs a re held in place by the allen screw so maybe the allen screw is not on the flat or is not done up tight enough. Sounds like you may have to remove the lower legs and...
  18. Mikerb

    Levo Gen 3 Fox 38 fork knocking.

    hsr knob has a hex centre so no real way not to fit properly. The damper rod has a flat side which is where the securing allen screw fits.............maybe you did not line that up?
  19. Mikerb

    Levo Gen 3 Fox 38 fork knocking.

    check you have not lost the washer out of the low speed rebound knob..............and I assume you installed new crush washers on both legs when bolting them up.
  20. Mikerb

    So far NOT so good

    Another hack!! Find/buy a spacer that has a diameter that will fit snugly ...............superglue/araldite JB weld it to the bearing outer race and leave for while to set. Or just use a section of bolt cut to a size that will span the diameter and glue it. Then bash both out from the other...
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