I try to change mine before the 0.5 wear point which is between 800 and 1000 miles.
I do it to reduce wear on the cassette and sprocket.
As far as lubrication I used Teflon on the rollers very rarely but spend some time to rag it nicely as I do not like the residue that attract dust.
Mine died 3 weeks ago at 2100 miles. The bike never saw the rain or mud. I just use water hose once in a while to remove the dust. I be live in Nevada with mostly 20% humidity.
Btw not only the main bearing died but the bearing clutch too that give a strange kick back when coasting.
Wait for...
Yep those are imperial miles. :)
In Nevada we do not have any moisture, water or mud. This is May be why it last so long.
Anyway your statement is scary about the reliability.
For my powerfly it was a no brainer. Because the powerfly 9.7 has a longer suspension and of course a carbon frame compare to the pwr 7.
You can’t beat they for $500. On the other hand the paint on the carbon frame is not as good as on the aluminum because the paint flakes easily.
You will...
My lbs open a inquiry with Bosch for a motor replacement.
The symptoms are:
- Squeaking noice
- Back pedaling is very tough when cold
- Pedals back kicking once in a while
- Error 500 once and it took a while to disappear.
- The battery range is lower too
Anyway wait for the replacement.
I have a question about how often you are servicing your RockSchox fork and rear shock. I did my 50 hours service at 1,000 miles and now I have over 2,000 miles.
Btw I service my post dropper and it make a big difference. Is it the same for the suspension?
I think this is a bit over killed...
Hi,
Quick review of the rail 9.7.
My friend bought a rail 9.7 and I’m having the powerfully 9.7 from 2019.
At first, the color of the rail 9.7 is not appealing as it is dull gray and black for the U.S. Market. You will have to pay an extra $500 to get an exciting color.
Too bad I did not weight...
I ride it is Nevada and the temperature has never been a problem for the motor. Today I get an error 500 in the garage as it was only 80 F. It get back to live after 5 minutes and it was even before I ride. Something is going on for sure. We go to the LBS soon to read the diagnostic log.
Had the same problem on the powerful. Went to the dealer and they had a little bit of grease on the rings below the stem.
It fixed it and never came back.
Hi,
I need to replace my NX Eagle cassette and freehub on my powerplay 9.7. I have 2000 miles on it.
I’m planning to switch from an 11-50 NX 1230 cassette to a 10-50 GX 1275. I will also replace the freehub to an XD type. The current freehub does not look very good and generate strange noises...
Impossible to find it in the US, nor Trek is having it right now. I decided to design and 3D print one and use a regular Bosch Sprocket. I mounted it
yesterday and it works. Now I’m not sure for how long but it may work long term.
I can provide the file is you want it
Hi
My bike is having 1800miles and I will change the chain for the second time.
I take. Look at the sprocket (15 T on Bosch CX).
I believe the sprocket is fine. Please confirm what I’m seeing.
Thanks