Hi guys
I just signed up to this forum and I hope I can get some good advice here.
A year ago, I bought a Merida Crossway 20 that had a Bafang 750 watt mid drive conversion. I've had a lot of trouble ever since and it's probably because the motor is too powerful for a lot of the original components.
I have had to replace both wheels with heavy duty ones as they both buckled at different times. I had a new chain and rear cassette put on after about 3 months of ownership. I recently took it back to my LBS mechanic after they had fitted another new chain (a heavy duty ebike specific chain this time). when it came back - it was unrideable. It was shaking and shuddering all over the place and felt like the gears or motor were slipping.
I took it back to the LBS and they have said that the rear cassette is cactus again so it will need to be replaced. It is an 8 speed Shimano Altus I believe.
I am looking for some advice as to if there is a more heavy duty cluster and rear derailleur set up I should look at to get better longevity from these parts.
I keep the bike clean and lubed and regular gear and brake adjustment etc - it's just the massive parts wear that's killing me.
Ay ss greatly received!!
I just signed up to this forum and I hope I can get some good advice here.
A year ago, I bought a Merida Crossway 20 that had a Bafang 750 watt mid drive conversion. I've had a lot of trouble ever since and it's probably because the motor is too powerful for a lot of the original components.
I have had to replace both wheels with heavy duty ones as they both buckled at different times. I had a new chain and rear cassette put on after about 3 months of ownership. I recently took it back to my LBS mechanic after they had fitted another new chain (a heavy duty ebike specific chain this time). when it came back - it was unrideable. It was shaking and shuddering all over the place and felt like the gears or motor were slipping.
I took it back to the LBS and they have said that the rear cassette is cactus again so it will need to be replaced. It is an 8 speed Shimano Altus I believe.
I am looking for some advice as to if there is a more heavy duty cluster and rear derailleur set up I should look at to get better longevity from these parts.
I keep the bike clean and lubed and regular gear and brake adjustment etc - it's just the massive parts wear that's killing me.
Ay ss greatly received!!
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