Cramman
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What bottle cage/bottle are people running? I like the fabric cageless bottle but I think it'll only fit the little one, just wondering if anyone has a better option
Marin Alpine Trail E1/2 thread
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I can see earlier in this thread there was some passing comments about whether it would be possible to fit a 29" wheel on the rear, but nothing definitive.
I wouldn't mind upping the front travel a bit, but doing so will only make the (already pretty slack) head angle even slacker, so was thinking I could balance this up by trying a 29 in the rear. There looks like there's a fair bit of room, but has anyone actually tried it?
I wouldn't mind upping the front travel a bit, but doing so will only make the (already pretty slack) head angle even slacker, so was thinking I could balance this up by trying a 29 in the rear. There looks like there's a fair bit of room, but has anyone actually tried it?
Cramman
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Alex's custom-specced Marin Alpine Trail E2 ebike
This custom-specced and modified ebike meets all of Alex's must-have requirements
www.bikeradar.com
That article details the changes you are talking about, 10mm longer on the front and 29 on the back, plus many other nice upgrades.
Thanks. Surprised I hadn't come across that one - yes, it look exactly like the sort of changed I want to make.
And on another note, has anyone else had any issues with the SLX brakes? Only a few rides in and have had the lever come back to the bar on both brakes. They pumped back up OK, but it just happened rolling off from a stop - ie not after a long downhill, not overheating etc. Just coming to a standstill after a climb, setting off and finding no brakes. I'll give them a bleed, but seems odd on a new bike.
Pezzar
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Question for you lot. Has anyone replaced the stock wheelset on their E1/2? if so, with what?
Pezzar
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Just a little heads up for any UK owners on here. Have a new custom wheelset on the way. I was going to keep the originals and maybe use them in winter, but then realised I can't be arsed switching over, so if anyone wants a spare set of the stock wheels, make me an offer.
They'll be going in the sales page eventually.
They'll be going in the sales page eventually.
Video from a quick ride the other day.
I've also been thinking of changing out my air spring in my Yari from a 160mm to a 180mm and putting a 27.5 wheel on the front. The extra 20mm travel height will be offset by a reduction of 20mm in ground to axle height, so everything should stay the same with the geo. I know I'll lose some roll over ability but the extra 20mm of travel could be good to have with a lighter front wheel. Anybody have any thoughts on this?
I've also been thinking of changing out my air spring in my Yari from a 160mm to a 180mm and putting a 27.5 wheel on the front. The extra 20mm travel height will be offset by a reduction of 20mm in ground to axle height, so everything should stay the same with the geo. I know I'll lose some roll over ability but the extra 20mm of travel could be good to have with a lighter front wheel. Anybody have any thoughts on this?
SamirRifai
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It’s been a while, tomorrow I’ll go to my local trail after a few months (around 7).
Just finished setting up a new suspension to my E1: Zeb Ultimate 170mm, looks great, hope it feel awesome.
Just finished setting up a new suspension to my E1: Zeb Ultimate 170mm, looks great, hope it feel awesome.
Pezzar
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I've seen someone go full 29er, not anyone go the other way, as you say the longer travel should mean you aren't messing with the geo. Let us know how it rides. Just ordered a new wheelset for mine, did briefly consider full 29er but stuck with mullet as I love how it rides and didn't want to mess with it with an expensive wheelset I might not like.
Pezzar
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The Zeb looks great. So 10mm extra travel? If you are coming off 35's to those Zeb 38's you'll feel a huge difference, great upgrade.
SamirRifai
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Yep ditched the 35. Went to my local trail today, I felt so rusty. Never the less, instantly felt a massive improvement with the new fork.
I'm using a fidlock 450ml bottle with holder, fit is perfect on a Large.
Pezzar
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I'm awaiting delivery of a 3D printed adaptor someone is doing that allows you to fit a 620ml bottle on a medium frame - only cost £18. I'll report back on if it works or not.
New to EMTB and have an E1, I noticed a rattle when costing down rough ground, after some investigation and making sure everything was tight, I've narrowed it down to somewhere around the motor, when the bike is stationary you can put pressure on and off by hand on the pedals and hear a rattle, is this normal or should I take it back to the shop and get them to investigate?
Don't think so as brand new, its definitely coming from somewhere around the motor, almost like cable rattle, I've had the battery out to see if it was there but it not.
Pezzar
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Isn't it just the EP8 normal rattle when coasting DH on rough stuff?
I have an E7000 as its a E1
Pezzar
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New wheels day!
I will check my E1 tonight.Update on rattle, tried Pete-e1's suggestion and no luck. This is a video of the rattle.
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How many kms are on the motor?
I thought I had a motor issue in December and Shimano said it was a worn "wave washer" which is common and an easy fix for them. It turns out my chain was just REALLY worn and not the wave washer at all.
Got to ask the obvious things....
Are your cranks tight on the bottom bracket spindle? Any sideways movement of the crank arms?
Is the clutch for the derailleur open or closed?
Are the three 6mm motor bolts tight in the frame?
So after a load of research it seems its a standard rattle on the ep8 motors and some of the m7000/m8000. Shimano know all about it and says its fine and nothing to worry about basically!
From what I've read I am unlikely to get anywhere with the shop as shimano say its nothing to worry about.
What I can't understand or find out is what it actually is making the noise and why do some have it and others not.
If you have a strange noise coming from your bike, then it needs to be fixed by the shop/dealer. It comes down to your consumer rights. Products not working as expected, not of a quality you'd expect for the price, fit for their intended purpose etc.
The fact its nothing to worry about according to Shimano means nothing. If you have a bike that makes a noise that other bikes do not make, there is a problem. The bike wasn't intended to make that noise. If you like, I can take a video of my bike not making the noise that you can use to show them how your bike should sound.
What country are you in?
The fact its nothing to worry about according to Shimano means nothing. If you have a bike that makes a noise that other bikes do not make, there is a problem. The bike wasn't intended to make that noise. If you like, I can take a video of my bike not making the noise that you can use to show them how your bike should sound.
What country are you in?
Pezzar
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I'm too late then! Was changing my wheels today and tested the cranks and same noise as yours, yet it's never bothered me when riding in fact didn't know it was there, something to do with the motor clutch? Anyway I'm assuming that that is the infamous EP8 rattle when going down rough trails?
Pezzar
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Right, this needs bigging up, big style. Bought this from someone who had the same problem as me with the shock wearing a hole in his water bottle so he designed and 3D printed this so's you can fit a 625ml bottle to the medium frame with loads of clearance. For £20 it's brilliant, fitted today. He even included free a really nift gadget so you can lube your chain by pedalling the drive train backwards. Top notch!
Here is the link...https://www.cyclesolvers.co.uk/
Pezzar
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Also, this little gizmo from the same lad is totally underrated....lubing the chain off the stand....
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