Newbie emtb'er

[TrailBoB]

New to the emtb F.O.L.D. Bought a Focus JAM 6.8 Nine (see what I did there?)today from Sprockets Cycles in Kilmarnock. Guys we're great to deal with, all done over the phone & internet due to current restrictions. They've got some great deals on unused ex Demo bikes. 20% off list price on mine. I'm from Yorkshire originally, but reside in Motherwell now, so got lots of local trails to attack to get used to it. Have had an analogue mtb for 7 years, got to mid 50's & realised I needed a bit of assistance. Looking forward to trying emtb. Will post updates as I progress. Stay Safe and support the NHS.

 

[TrailBoB]

New to the emtb F.O.L.D. Bought a Focus JAM 6.8 Nine (see what I did there?)today from Sprockets Cycles in Kilmarnock. Guys we're great to deal with, all done over the phone & internet due to current restrictions. They've got some great deals on unused ex Demo bikes. 20% off list price on mine. I'm from Yorkshire originally, but reside in Motherwell now, so got lots of local trails to attack to get used to it. Have had an analogue mtb for 7 years, got to mid 50's & realised I needed a bit of assistance. Looking forward to trying emtb. Will post updates as I progress. Stay Safe and support the NHS.

 

[TrailBoB]

Got the Focus. Been out on it twice, really impressed with the power delivery & range only had it down to 75% even after 20 miles. It think I've read on another thread about chain noise when changing gear, mine seems to be suffering the same symptoms, doesn't matter if it's under load or not it's still noisy. Has anyone any ideas? to try & save me sending it in to try to get it sorted during lockdown.

 

[an12dyw]

I have the focus jam 2 with shimano motor, i put a lezyne chain stay protector on the bike when i got it, try that as my bikes pretty quiet.

 

[TrailBoB]

I have the focus jam 2 with shimano motor, i put a lezyne chain stay protector on the bike when i got it, try that as my bikes pretty quiet.

Thanks for that, sorry should have said, its noise from the cassette when changing gear, seems more noisy than would be acceptable. I think it maybe a set up problem.

 

[an12dyw]

mainly in boost mode?

 

[TrailBoB]

mainly in boost mode?

It is the Bosch equipped model. It seems noisy which ever mode it's in, and doesn't seem to matter if you've got weight on the drive or not. It does seem to be getting better, with each ride, so maybe bedding in or I'm getting use to the noise?.

 

[Zimmerframe]

Is it "clunking" as you change gear or sounding like it's slipping ?? Do you ease off the power when you change ? Ideally, depending on the situation, you do a couple of hard pedals then ease off as you change so there's not much loading on the chain. Though it could just be an indexing issue you're talking about.

 

[TrailBoB]

Is it "clunking" as you change gear or sounding like it's slipping ?? Do you ease off the power when you change ? Ideally, depending on the situation, you do a couple of hard pedals then ease off as you change so there's not much loading on the chain. Though it could just be an indexing issue you're talking about.

It is more of a clunking, it's mainly on the small gears closer to the derailleur. Still noisy without any load/power on when changing gears. Seems worse with slight load on the chain. I will try your suggestion of easing off prior to changing, when I'm out tomorrow. I appreciate your post, & suggestion. I love some of your funnier "tongue in cheek" replies to some of the posts I have read on here so far. ???

 

[billwarwick]

It is more of a clunking, it's mainly on the small gears closer to the derailleur. Still noisy without any load/power on when changing gears. Seems worse with slight load on the chain. I will try your suggestion of easing off prior to changing, when I'm out tomorrow. I appreciate your post, & suggestion. I love some of your funnier "tongue in cheek" replies to some of the posts I have read on here so far. ???

There’re not ‘tongue in cheek’ . He really is mad and needs to get out more. IMHO.

 

[TrailBoB]

There’re not ‘tongue in cheek’ . He really is mad and needs to get out more. IMHO.

If he got out more, surely he wouldn't be able to share his wisdom of knowledge with everyone on here, to keep them going. ??

 

[steve_sordy]

If its an ex-demo you've bought is the chain OK?

 

[TrailBoB]

If its an ex-demo you've bought is the chain OK?

Steve. It was ex demo but unriden, due to the lock down it had never been out of the shop.