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I finally had 2 different E bike chains side by side. The features and intended use seem quite different. I though I would compare them here.
I've...

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I'd like to see a front disc brake going on there. I prefer the proven Avid BB7 cable brake to low end hydraulics. 180-200mm rotor , and EBC metallic...

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If the Townie has the suspension fork adding disc brakes should be fairly easy. Either install a disc brake hub, or get a disc wheel.
I like cable...

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I learned a new word today. Vaccident...........................

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There are many trolling motors available at a lower price point, but they tend to be 12V. There are powered surfborads that are not foiling. So other...

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I would look at these.
https://liftfoils.com/
Picture with motor/prop in it.
https://liftfoils.com/efoil-south-carolina/

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I run the NR Lumina offroad light during the day, and prefer the older ones for the faster strobe. At night I use the Swift street version with the offroad...

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The 50t chain ring is too big to be offset inwards. So I need a roller chain guide to keep this together in the 2 lowest gears.That's why I don't use...

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I ride street. I run an 8 speed with 11-40t casette and 50t ring on a 26" bike. #3 is for takeoff in traffic , 5,6,7 for cruising, and #8 is a run...

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Not to mention that waterproof motors are fairly common.

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I ride urban South Florida. My ass is on the line every time I leave the house (bike or car). My BBSHD has given me zero problems in 3 years, except for...

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Maybe starting with a shaft drive bicycle, adding a RH crank arm with a chain ring, and using a generic reversible (geared?) motor chained to that....

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You can find all things TSDZ2 here.
https://endless-sphere.com/forums/vi...45726#p1445726
They are not robust,...

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One possibility would be an extended motor shaft with a one way clutch installed backwards, so when the motor reverses it drives the prop and not the...

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I ended up sonic cleaning the old Wippermann chain, and giving it a melted wax treatment. I haven't done that in over a year ( Like AZ says it's a PITA)....

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As usual my setup is a lot different than yours. Wippermann chains don't come with a bunch of grease all over them. I just Squirt them and go.
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It didn't get into the bearings, it just got wide enough to interfere with rotation that way. The XTR derailer cogs are pretty well sealed. It forms a...

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I went away from Aluminum N/W chain rings and using a chain guide run Surly Stainless Steel flat rings.With a 50t ring on my 26" street bike I can't...

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I blew up my driveline and while tearing it down I did find a lot of hard build up on the derailer jockey wheels. So this CAN happen when lubing often...

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Over tightening in the right direction can break that sort of part also. I'm not saying that's what happened, but I've seen oil drain plugs on diesel...