it's notThe hg50 cassette is a low end cassette so that may be a factor, but I don't really know.
it's notThe hg50 cassette is a low end cassette so that may be a factor, but I don't really know.
Don’t be too thin skinned here on the big internet, the majority here do not write stuff to insult people. Many, including myself, is not a native English speaker and could be misunderstood.It's easy to get corrected on this forum, everyone seems to want to out do each other with knowledge! ? I personally couldn't give 2 fucks about trying to be a know it all!
Why?Show me your bike please
Ya there are many factors, we can do our part. At 3,200 kms my cassette looks brand new. We all make mistakes, hopefully we learn.Don’t be too thin skinned here on the big internet, the majority here do not write stuff to insult people. Many, including myself, is not a native English speaker and could be misunderstood.
When that is said mr. humorroom have a point, be nice to your driveline and it will last. I have more than 1500 km on 1 cassette + 2 chains and still showing less than .50 wear. It’s all about how you ride and treat your driveline, I’m riding in all conditions but show love to the chain/cassette/chainring
Karsten
Just wipe down the chain properly when cleaning the bike after each ride. apply new lube to the rollers and wipe off the excess.
too much lube is bad too. (attracts dirt and ends up a grinding paste).
do this and ease off the cranks every gear shift and you'll get 5x the life out of your chain/cassette.
Ps. Make sure your mech's B-tension screw is adjusted properly. Chain slip in the smallest sprockets happens way earlier if the top jockey is too far from the smallest sprockets (not enough chain wrap) Did your LBS check this?
If you still end up wearing out cassettes regularly consider using a 10 speed shifter/mech/cassette and chain set-up.
a new deore 10 speed cassette can be had online for £30-40 (depending whether 11-36 or 11-42) and chains for a tenner.
durability is actually better than 11 or 12 speed.
I suggest you check that cassette regularly. If you pick up some branch some wood might get between the cogs and that might shorten his life. I use a knife to clean the mess between the cogs when needed. Also turn your chain with motor off, listen to make sure your chain is not rubbing like not precisely where it should be, your hanger might be just a bit off and if you have a clutch make sure it is on. You can check many things on you tube. Happy trails.New cassette and chain fitted, think i'm going to have to up my maintenance and try some different chain lubes.
Are you talking about new parts just fitted?Mine is a 10 speed, the deraileur is set up properly including the 'B' screw and the clutch is on. Took it for a 30 mile ride after i picked it up and it didn't slip once
What?but i only used eco mode. Went for another 30 mile ride yesterday and it started slipping again even in eco mode.
I've seriously no idea what you're actually talking about now.I don't think 59 miles is too bad for a 500wh battery and a Yamaha motor
Are you talking about new parts just fitted?
What?
on your worn drivetrain?
or a new drivetrain?
or did you only replace the chain on an overly worn cassette?
If your chain is worn. your cassette will be too. If the wear is at the point where the chain is slipping on the cassette sprockets you def need to replace BOTH together. (and possibly the chainring if it looks worn too)
I've seriously no idea what you're actually talking about now.
LBS had checked and adjusted the H,L and B screws
Have you got a bike stand ? Once you've done it a couple of times it's not too bad checking and adjusting these yourself. If you've not got a stand the "Peasant Strap" works well - just get a ratchet strap/webbing strap round a beam and hook it under your saddle to lift the back wheel off the floor. Then you can easily turn the pedals, change gears, adjust things and make sure everything lines up.
I’m over 1000miles on mine and have just measured it at .75% near it’s end so have installed a new chain and cassette.
Yes installed new chain and just the worn out sprocket (£2.50) I clean and lube after every ride now so hopefully it will last a bit longer. I've also just bought a Trance E+1 so i won't be using the Dirt E so much now The Sram rear cassette on the Trance E is silly money so i hope that lasts.
A bit late chiming in on this topic... but my suggestion is to check out the new eBike specific chains that are now appearing in the market place. They have thicker side plates and are designed to handle the higher torque loads that eBikes generate.
Those cogs are knackered. The burrs show that the chain has been engaging on few teeth and pushing the material aside, hence the burrs you can see. The chain running on that is also knackered.When i picked it up from the shop it still had the worn cassette and chain on as Giant refused a warranty claim. I rode it with the worn cassette and chain for two 30 mile rides in eco mode it only slipped on the second ride so i'm guessing the LBS had checked and adjusted the H,L and B screws as it was much better than when i took it in. Today i have replaced the cassette and chain with the parts i ordered from Bike discount.de, I have not riden it yet hopefully later.
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Old guy tried too hard to be young and fast ?Sounds impressive !!! Do you have HULK legs ? You'd imagine even if you didn't lube your chain it would last more than 193 miles. From what I've read on here the shimano 10 speed is normally quite hard wearing and reliable. I have the same on mine. No sign of wear at about 1000 miles - which I know doesn't help your situation. Gets lubed every ride, no idea if that is ott or not.
I think the main wear on e-bikes is shifting under power and not backing off for a second before you shift so the motor power drops off momentarily, or it just shreds the gears. I think it's refered to as superman shifting or something (someone will correct me shortly) and is common on e-bikes until you get used to them/the motor and normally results in hugely short life span of the first cassette and chain.
Still 193 miles !!!!! wow..In fairness though, this probably isn't down to Giant, you'd possibly have the same problem with any bike.
But it’s not Giant. It’s something to do with you or that bike shop wants money. Most bike shops here don’t even have time to want more work. They’re already doing appts for 1.5 months out!! While in line they’re telling people to YouTube it for the easy stuff and most bike stuff is pretty simple once you understand the factors.
show us a picture of the cassette and while you’re ordering things get a chain checker and cassette tool on Amazon. Just buy the cheap China ones most are rebranded cheap China ones anyway.
Could be a few things or a combination of the following: incorrectly setup gears, poor shifting technique and/or poor maintenance (Cleaning, lube etc).
If your using a Ceramic based lube then they are Kryptonite for MTB chainsets.
I regularly degrease and thoroughly clean my chains and chainsets… 5 mins at the end of every ride with some degreaser and grundge brush.. wash off allow to dry and apply lube (I use Purple Extreme) and have an Eagle XX1 with over 1000 miles on it and my Ebike is going strong with XT 11 speed after 500 miles and id say another 500 still in it possibly. I've killed chainsets in the past quickly but that was due to a poor maintenance on my behalf.
Sorry but in this instance I agree with your LBS in that its a consumable wear part.
Wearing out the small cog is really usual and would point towards pushing too hard a gear for an EBIKE where you generally spin faster higher cadence Vs a normal bike were you need to put more torque in yourself...
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