New Tyres, Rear Cassette and Chain for my Conversion

[larrylakes]

Hi
I'm waiting on the delivery of my TSDZ2 750Watt motor and doing a little refurb on my bike. The bike is a Scott Aspect Hardtail MTB and currently has an 8 speed rear cassette, 11-32 teeth off the top of my head.

What rear cassette would you recommend and what chain type? I've read varying reports that some say an 'ebike chain' isn't worth the money, and a decent standard Shimano or SRAM will be fine. I'm only planning using the bike on road and light trails.

Also, any recommendations on tyres? The wheels are 26", is it worth going 'tubeless'?

Thanks

Larry

 

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i have that on the rear and tubeless and never had a flat.

no point in buying ebike specific stuff as wont last any longer just keep it all clean and lubed

 

[Peddlin' Pedro]

I tend to go with KMC chains as always found them to last much longer than Shimano or SRAM. Just ordered two of the ‘Extremely Durable’ 9-speeds for the Ute as they’re absurdly tough, and cheap too. Be interesting to see how they hold up to the 750w TSDZ2

 

[larrylakes]

Addix 2019 Hans Dampf Super Gravity Soft Folding Evo - 26 inch

The new Hans Dampf has everything to increase fun in Enduro. Up to 2.80" width, SuperGravity carcass, Apex versions and of course Addix compounds. For gorgeous handling and the highest puncture protection on demanding trails - uphill as well as downhill. All in all much more aggressive, Hans...

www.fawkes-cycles.co.uk

i have that on the rear and tubeless and never had a flat.

no point in buying ebike specific stuff as wont last any longer just keep it all clean and lubed

Yeah that's what I seem to have read, that prices are pushed up due to being an ebike specific

 

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[Nealh]

I buy Shimano chains hg 53 or 73 from Ali Express in 4's or 6's and pay £4 - £4.50 each.