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Thank you trex, for explaining that for me, i was getting a little confused. If i can ask about the Hollowtech cranksets, they are all triple chainrings , what do i do with to 2 extra chainrings? I think i need to get over to youtube, and learn a bit more about cycle mechanics, as don't really...

Just to Clarify for myself, what size (BSD) of Chainring fits the Big Bear, as if i wanted to buy a standard replacement one I just like to know the actual size of the Chainring in terms of the 5 bolts. Or do i have to buy it with the crankset attached.

Thanks d8veh, i like Shimano M590 Hollowtech idea. I have no idea how to build a wheel. but like everything, i can always learn. Can i ask, why the Shimano M590 Hollowtech, is better? The Chainring i have now, has no branding on it, unlike the rest of the parts on the bike, and given i cant...

Thanks guys, a wealth of information, and a big thanks for the links, a lot of food for thought. So if i needed to replace my Chainring, i just need to ask for a standard 44t Chinese type ?

Thanks for the advise, that sounds like a good idea. i didn't realise that other brands of freewheel would fit. Just out of interest, does anyone how will i find out what my Chainring is, apart from taking it to shop, Ive tried measuring the BCD, and got 49 mm between the centre's. Woosh have...

Im new to bike's and pedelec's, having been on motorcycle's for 30 years, so i need a bit of advice please. I recently bought a Big Bear, and i noticed that it tops out (i cant pedal any faster) at about 21 mph in 7th (top) gear. I would like perhaps another 2 or 3 mph, for the downhill bits...