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    Handlebar stem adjusment

    ignore me, was just an allen key.:rolleyes:
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    Handlebar stem adjusment

    Morning all, have just purchased a second hand volt kensington for the Mrs. I would like to lower the handlebar stem, but not sure how. I was expecting an allen key, but looking down the stem it looks like a tool I'm not familiar with. Any ideas ?
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    Battery starting to fade on my Carrera Vulcan E

    I did approach two battery re-cellers. Just had a reply from ebikebatteries.co.uk and their quote for replacement cells is £400. Which is the same price as new battery but they can increase power to 13 AH + They are obviously more skilled than the first company I approached, but was hoping for...
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    Battery starting to fade on my Carrera Vulcan E

    I've had confirmation from the battery 'recelling' folk that they can't recell any of the Halfords type batteries, so I guess that makes the decision a lot clearer.
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    Battery starting to fade on my Carrera Vulcan E

    Thanks all. A few good options there. I'll probably enquire about re-cell first and then if that isn't possible look for the Yose power.
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    Battery starting to fade on my Carrera Vulcan E

    I have a Carrera Vulcan E bike from 2018. I've noticed recently the battery isn't lasting as half as long as it used to, so obviously it's on it's way out ! Looking at a replacement Halfords want £385 which I find shocking ? It's not even showing in stock. Any one know if these batteries can be...
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    Bearing advice !

    I got a new hangar anyway as it was slight bent compared to a new one. However the problem is still there, though not as bad. What is the drop out, the actual frame ?
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    Bearing advice !

    Thanks for the tips. Think I've sussed out what the problem is. Looking at this pic i'd say the hanger is bent. Would you agree ?
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    Bearing advice !

    I've since installed the new bearings, but still I'm having a problems with chain slack which is more noticable when i'm in the 9th gear (small cog on rear casette), but not as bad with in 1st gear (large cog on cassette). Could this be looking like a derailleur problem ? I've upload this bit...
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    Bearing advice !

    Thanks for the advice chaps. In my head I was expecting new bearings to be like 'fidget spinners', but there is little movement but tight as you say. Fortunately I've purchased SFK's so that sounds like a good move. Will fit the 2x 60012RSH and see how I get on.
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    Bearing advice !

    Just ordered some new bearings for my freehub on a Carrera Vulan E bike. I've not ordered new bearings before so don't what to expect interms how free they should feel, spin etc, but I've ordered two sets so far and they both feel considerably stiffer than my originals that I need to replace...
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    Carrera Vulcan E-bike - chain slap

    Got the bearings out (easier than I was expecting). Any reccomendation on the bearing replacements or it is trial an error ? Don't mind spending a few quid for longevity. I've got around 800 miles out of this set. Was looking at these...
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    Carrera Vulcan E-bike - chain slap

    Hi, there seems to be a rubber seal/ring (before the bearings) at the front. Does this need to be removed first ? Some of the others pics in this post also show a circlip, I wonder if that's sitting behind this rubber seal ?
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    Carrera Vulcan E-bike - chain slap

    Hi Folks, I have the exact same problem with chain slap on a Vulcan E. Have since removed the freehub (with help from someone on here), but have been unable to find an exact match new free hub, so thinking about rebuilding this one. However having not done it before, wondering if someone could...
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    Not sure what freehub I have (Carrera Vulcan E)

    Many thanks for the info. Yes the three prawls depress ok and seem functional. Sticking my finger in the hub, it does feel a bit notchy in places. I'll get a new one and play with rebuilding this one as a spare. Thanks again for the help.
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    Not sure what freehub I have (Carrera Vulcan E)

    Hi Nealh, I really don't know what I'm doing so thinking about just getting a new hub. Any ideas what type of hub it is or is that a 'needle in the haystack' type question ?
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    Not sure what freehub I have (Carrera Vulcan E)

    Hi all, I've been having some problems with my Carrera Vulcan E when free wheeling or pedling backwards. The chain just becomes slack and falls off. I've managed to get the freehub off (hadn't done this before), but not really sure what I should expect regards movement having not seen a new one...
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    Freehub servicing on a Vulcan E

    Many thanks for the info. Will get that ordered and give it a go.
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    Freehub servicing on a Vulcan E

    Hi folks, I have a Carerra Vulcan E with a 'freehub' in need of a clean or replacing. When free wheeling or pedling backwards, the chain goes slack and falls off. Not wishing to take my bike Halfords to be worked on by children, I would like to attempt this repair myself. I've never removed...
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    Carrera Vulcan E21 error

    Thanks for your replies folks. I tend to agree they've probably fitted the wrong sensor. It was the only sensor they had I later found out. To fit it and not even test it is a joke. Unfortunately I didn't the orginal parts back. Thinking now I should have had a go at soldering and splicing...