Bikeradar tire sealant comparison.

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Like chain lube, everybody has their favorite tire sealnt. Bikeradar does too..
https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buy...ich-tubeless-s...

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The Chinese cassette arrived. It's pretty nice. 4x alloy big sprockets in a block, the next 3 are steel on an alloy spider, and the 4 small ones are loose...

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I got some Shimano 9speed bullet chain pins. Used with the 8s outer plates on the 11s chain they make a little tighter fit than the 8s pins. I do rivet...

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You may need a torque arm to control that. Grin Technology are the hub motor experts.
https://ebikes.ca/product-info/grin-products.html...

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I got the Shimano 9 speed bullet pins which fit my Rohloff riveting tool. I tried just pinning the 11 s chain, and also replacing one of the pins where...

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Then there is this.
https://electricbike.com/forum/forum...5t-chain-guide
For when you do something...

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I really didn't measure things when I did this. it was the only option I had at the time to get the bike going, and see if the Connex was the problem....

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I agree very nice bike to convert.

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I decided to try this because 11 speed chains seem to be strong enough for a BBSHD, and last quite a bit longer (no idea why). Supposedly cross chain...

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The Bafang chain ring is known to be crap. A Wide narrow type will hold the chain better. Luna sells some Eclipse models and Lekkie also (Luna may sell...

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I've always had trouble with tool less chain links. i broke a few Connex with 8s chains so I got the Rohloff Revolver2 chain tool to rivet them instead....

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These are the cranks I'm planning on using.
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/cranks/shun-alloy-104-pcd-4arm-freewheeling-cranks-170-mm-silver/?sessionid=0196be8f16b184815594deda5d10c0e92e8f03f...

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This is a spinoff of the Mid Drive Cassette Zip tie Mod thread which is pretty much complete for BBSHD etc..
This is how to do the front freewheel...

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I'm picking up some parts for a front freewheel setup. I have some cranks and BB parts. I picked up a Cyclone front freewheel assembly. What can you tell...

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I looked into the White Industries ENO freewheel I ordered on Ebay. Built for BMX racing and all parts are available for sevice.
https://www.wh...

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On page 57 you can see the options on these cranks from the mfg.I suppose they would be available on Alibaba.
http://www.s-shun.com/upload/cata...

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I'm going to try this on my XC bike. The only Ebike tie in would be if someone with a hubmotor wants this too. I want both my bikes to shift the same...

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There are couple of little things to look at also. Watch the derailleur as the chain goes through. Does it kick a little bit at one or 2 points. This...

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More bikepacking brake info.
https://bikepacking.com/gear/best-br...r-bikepacking/
The exploded view of the Paul Klamper looks like a...

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Here is a link to the Thorn Raven Twin tandem bike o wners manual. People use these for loaded touring. He has a lot to say about brakes. Some warnings...