Recent content by David SK11

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    Carrera Crossfire Excessive friction?

    That's what I thought but it certainly sounds as though there are planetary gears within the motor assembly all be it with a fixed ratio. Are there some hub or bottom bracket motors that are direct drive?
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    Carrera Crossfire Excessive friction?

    Interesting, so is mine a geared hub? Without thinking about it I kind of thought it was direct drive. Does this mean that when I change the level of power assist the gears are being changed or is it that more power is being applied to the motor?
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    Carrera Crossfire Excessive friction?

    Thank you both for the replies. I will check how I was spinning the wheel, I think it was so the pedals were not moving so reverse I think. Brake calliper was still attached but pads were clear of disc, are you inferring there is a proximity effect? Air resistance in the gap? With regard to...
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    Carrera Crossfire Excessive friction?

    Not sure if that is really the correct description or whether this is the right forum to post in, is there one more devoted to technical issues? Anyway here goes. Rightly or wrongly I bought a Carrera Crossfire E second hand during lock down and was happy with it. If I had had a frame worth...