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jackhandy

Esteemed Pedelecer
May 20, 2012
1,820
323
the Cornish Alps
Morning all,

Just a note to update any long-standing members:

It''s been 8 or 9 years now, since I put that 1st bafang conversion on a 2nd-hand Carrera & I've done a few miles, chugging around mid-Cornwall on a variety of steeds since then.

Currently on a Cube Reaction with a Bosch CX: Had it nearly two & a half years now, have done very almost 9,000 miles & absolutely love the system.

My main interest is photography, of the action kind, so lots of opportunity for surfing & waters port, along with the usual car/bike trials & mountainbike events.
The E-bike is the perfick mode of transport to avoid the money-grubbing car parking charges down here.

Anyhoo, the reason for this note - Due to lock down regulations & idleness & senility, the service icon has been on since 5000 miles & the dealer with Bosch computer now being booked- out 'til God knows when; I had the mechanicals serviced (chain, cassette & front sprocket all knackered) by the local singletrack specialist & was a tad concerned as to whether the Bosch bits should be checked: (Should mention my bike is waaay quieter than my buddy''s £7,500 Rice & Mullet, which has 'zackly the same electrics).

A quick look on here has assured me all is well unless something falls off, or starts clonking.

Thanks chaps,

Jack
 

vfr400

Esteemed Pedelecer
Jun 12, 2011
9,822
3,986
Basildon
Morning all,

Just a note to update any long-standing members:

It''s been 8 or 9 years now, since I put that 1st bafang conversion on a 2nd-hand Carrera & I've done a few miles, chugging around mid-Cornwall on a variety of steeds since then.

Currently on a Cube Reaction with a Bosch CX: Had it nearly two & a half years now, have done very almost 9,000 miles & absolutely love the system.

My main interest is photography, of the action kind, so lots of opportunity for surfing & waters port, along with the usual car/bike trials & mountainbike events.
The E-bike is the perfick mode of transport to avoid the money-grubbing car parking charges down here.

Anyhoo, the reason for this note - Due to lock down regulations & idleness & senility, the service icon has been on since 5000 miles & the dealer with Bosch computer now being booked- out 'til God knows when; I had the mechanicals serviced (chain, cassette & front sprocket all knackered) by the local singletrack specialist & was a tad concerned as to whether the Bosch bits should be checked: (Should mention my bike is waaay quieter than my buddy''s £7,500 Rice & Mullet, which has 'zackly the same electrics).

A quick look on here has assured me all is well unless something falls off, or starts clonking.

Thanks chaps,

Jack
There is nothing really to check or adjust. It's just a money-making scheme for the dealer. The motor is a sealed unit. they wouldn't touch it if anything was wrong. Just check your crank bearings from time to time because damage increases as they get worse, so if you catch it early, you only need to replace the bearings.

If you haven't already, it would be worth fitting the Mudstop:
 

jackhandy

Esteemed Pedelecer
May 20, 2012
1,820
323
the Cornish Alps
There is nothing really to check or adjust. It's just a money-making scheme for the dealer. The motor is a sealed unit. they wouldn't touch it if anything was wrong. Just check your crank bearings from time to time because damage increases as they get worse, so if you catch it early, you only need to replace the bearings.

If you haven't already, it would be worth fitting the Mudstop:
Cheers & thanks for the heads up on the Mudstop.