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Just an idea , but maybe your getting current flow thro the chain where as you wouldn't have with a belt , try removing the chain and then see if the fuse still blows , either that or you have a cable that's shorting when you place the bike on the ground . atb Wizard

Hi all , well the bike is going well , i now use it every single work day . i have noticed that when the batterys were new they took about 2.5 hours to recharge them , but now they are taking a lot longer about 4 hours . Do you think my batterys are starting to fail ( batterys are about 2...

Hi Dickbris , which shop in Bristol are you using for your wheel repair ? atb Wizard

Hi all , after some advice please , my crank bearing cage has broken up on the non chain side . When i go to buy another set tomorrow how do i tell which ones i need , and could i do away with the cage and just add some more bearings of the same size . Thanks Wizard

Hi Flecc , well been playing with my bike over the weekend and fingers crossed think it's sorted now ( time will tell ) , i've shortened the chain by another 2 links and managed to release a small amount of spring tension from the derailler upper pivot so the idller doesn't now clash when on the...

Hi Flecc , i took the derailleur apart today and moved the position of the spring on the upper pivot , i tried 3 different positions giving less spring tension , but although they all allowed the chain to wrap around the small sprocket better , each position caused the derailleur to clash when...

Found the circlip , i'll have a go at getting the spring to give more lift tomorrow , and report back . Thanks Flecc atb Wizard

Thanks Flecc , looks like i need to spend some more money doh , when i can afford it i'll buy a Acera derailleur , i actually bought the sis one because i thought it was made to match the Megarange cassette . I see what you mean about the chain stamped links , they look bowed when viewed from...

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This is the chain i bought 7,8,14,18,21,24 SPEED BIKE BICYCLE DRIVE CHAIN NEW on eBay, also Chains Rings Bottom Brackets, Bike Parts, Cycling, Sporting Goods (end time 08-Mar-08 21:00:00 GMT) I've checked for tight links , all ok . Will post some pictures on the net in a mo showing the...

Hi Flecc , i tried what you suggested and the chain is still jumping over the gear , i took 2 links out of the chain , this brought the lower derailleur cog inline with the front of the large sprocket . I then moved the derailleur round ( pivoted ) more to increase the amount of chain...

Thanks for the info Ian . atb Wizard

Hi all , could someone tell me if you peen the pin over on a cycle chain link when replacing the pin after chain length adjustment . I recently replaced the chain on my bike and had to add 2 together , i peened the pins on the links , but have been told by someone at work that you don't need...

Thanks Flecc , i'll give it a go tomorrow and let you know how it goes . atb Wizard

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Hi all , i've just fitted a 7 speed Megarange 34/11 cassette , a megarange derailleur , a 7 speed chain ( 2 of them , but one reduced in length to suit setup ) , a 7 speed gripshift . I am having problems with the chain jumping on the 11 tooth gear now and then , it does seem like the chain...

Thanks Flecc , as aways great information , greatfully received . atb Wizard

Hi all , i've had my electric bike a few months now and it's going really well , today i gave it a quick check over and found quite a lot of the spokes had become loose , 5 or 6 very loose , could someone tell me is the tightening of spokes the same on electric bikes as it is on standard bikes ...

Thanks for the replys , it's starting to make a lot more sence now , and thanks for the links that gives me all the info i need and where to buy . atb Wizard

Hi all , could someone tell me what the difference is between a Shimano 6speed 14-28 freewheel cassette ( the one on my bike at the moment ) , and a Acera 8speed 11-32 freewheel cassette , this one Shimano Acera 8 SPD Mountain Bike Cassette 11/32 CSHG30 on eBay, also Cassettes Sprockets, Bike...