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    A Solution to Punctures for Fellow Bike Enthusiasts....

    I have done myself, I use a cheap road thread tyre inside a road / trail tyre thread tyre and sand the cut edges a bit. The advancement in tyre technology has made this method obsolete to a degree, it still works though.
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    Lubricants for Nexus hub gear service

    Shimano Nexus Int Hub Grease is an NLGI 2 or higher grease. Greases with an NLGI of 2 or higher are thick enough to stick to surfaces and reduce friction, but not so thick that they drip off. They are ideal for assembling components because they minimize friction during installation and removal.
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    Lubricants for Nexus hub gear service

    It's a big container so cheaper per 100g Smaller container plus other options, Shimano stuff might or might not have something special in it...
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    Lubricants for Nexus hub gear service

    This might be the same thing https://www.amazon.co.uk/Motorex-Bike-Grease-White-850/dp/B004XVPGLU?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A1L8PCOB60IZM9&gQT=1
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    Lubricants for Nexus hub gear service

    Different types of grease can be used for internal gearing systems, including: Shimano internal gear hub grease: Designed to prevent rust and corrosion, and keep gear changes smooth. Sturmey Archer internal grease: Used for Sturney hub gears to keep them running smoothly. Waterproof...
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    Help with conversion kit choice

    I have ridden both mid drive and hub. Mid drive Good Keeps weight in the centre of the bike Can swap wheels easily (this is good if you run spiked tyres on a separate set of wheels) No frame modifications needed (some people have had to do this though) Bad Affects chainline and width of...
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    Can anybody recommend a trickle charger for a 36v ebike battery.

    I am looking for a trickle charge for a 36v ebike battery. Can anybody recommend one to buy. Thanks for reading.
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    Second-hand converted e-bike combined with generic charger caused explosion that destroyed family home days before Christmas

    https://ebiketips.road.cc/content/news/second-hand-converted-e-bike-combined-with-generic-charger-caused-explosion-that
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    Should ready made and conversion ebike kits come with a battery and charger fireproof storage bag?

    I wonder if companies are better doing something than nothing considering the news coverage. If you buy a reputable kit then they come with a good battery and charger, all kits seem to be put under the same umbrella by the news coverage. I wonder if councils and housing associations will start...
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    Should ready made and conversion ebike kits come with a battery and charger fireproof storage bag?

    Should ready made and conversion ebike kits come with a battery and charger fireproof storage bag? Due to the news reports of ebike fires then could this be a solution, I appreciate that the ebike battery metal boxes are better. Thanks for reading.
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    Proposed Lithium-ion Battery Safety Bill

    https://lordslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/lln-2024-0050/#:~:text=The%20Lithium%2Dion%20Battery%20Safety,reading%20on%206%20September%202024.
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    PAS Sensor for Shimano Hollowtech 2 or Campagnolo Power Torque Systems

    ASA seems to be a good choice then PETG. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/the-best-3d-printing-filament-for-outdoor-use
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    PAS Sensor for Shimano Hollowtech 2 or Campagnolo Power Torque Systems

    Nice job, what type of filament did you use?
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    Help! Fitting TSDZ2 on a bike with internal cables and hoses

    Could you buy some frame hose clips and make your cables externally routed. I don't know if this would help in anyway, I have not used them. https://www.ticycles.com/components/hydraulic-brake-line-coupler
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    New member from Valencia (Spain)

    Welcome from Scotland, hope all is well with you and your family
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    New road ebike Project.

    Hi, what motor are you using? Thanks
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    Winter tyres

    I was wondering if people use the same tyres for all seasons. I run Schwalbe Marathon Plus but don't find them that good is the wet Any anybody tried these: Schwalbe Marathon 365 Continental Top Contact Winter Thanks
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    Help! Battery Mounting Ideas

    The black heatsink in the picture is 60mm wide, 170mm long and 10mm deep, it has fins, the base plate is only a couple of mm thick. I have two of these so you could make a l bracket out of these, I am unsure if you can knock out the bolt pins at each end