Recent content by Shane(NZ)

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    Bosch cx (Gen 3) Q:

    Thanks for the info,these X-Sync ones do look good quality, be interesting to see if it lasts any longer for me. What year Delight Mountain do you have? the 2020 model is a slick looking machine
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    Bosch cx (Gen 3) Q:

    Correct it well have a small effect on geometry,probley the same as fitting a 10mm longer fork,well slacken the head angle a little which i want , i run the flip chip in slack position too. I have done about a hour's riding this evening and really like it, more than I thought...not sure if its...
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    Bosch cx (Gen 3) Q:

    Picked up C/ring today, well fit after work and go for a spin up the bike park. 😀🚴‍♂️
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    Bosch cx (Gen 3) Q:

    No, it is offset
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    Bosch cx (Gen 3) Q:

    I was just guessing on the Gen 3 part , most of the sales info just says Bosch Performance Line CX. I have ordered the Sram x-sync 2 16t from LBS who said they are showing 2 at the wholesalers, hope that arrives tomorro so I can ride it. Also have a 15t on order(BBS brand),that might arrive...
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    Bosch cx (Gen 3) Q:

    Gen 3 performance cx
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    Bosch cx (Gen 3) Q:

    X-synx 2 is the go by the looks of it for 12 sps :) https://www.chainreaction.com/product/sram-x-sync-2-12-speed-bosch-direct-mount-chainring-355279-1.htm
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    Bosch cx (Gen 3) Q:

    Its designed for a 8 spd system so may be wider, the 12 spd has quite a narrow chain so may not fit over that chain ring. I have e-mailed a local shop that sells them to see if they can be used on the 12 spd,I think probley not ,be great if it did though.
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    Bosch cx (Gen 3) Q:

    Well that work with a 12 spd system? Does look well made.
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    Bosch cx (Gen 3) Q:

    So just a update, I have been for a ride with the new chain, (mtb trails) and the chain is very noisy and keeped getting chain suck at low rpm high load and would lock. I have removed crank arm and chain ring which is quite worn, have ordered new Bosch 15 tooth C/R which I well fit tomorrow and...
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    Bosch cx (Gen 3) Q:

    Just interested in how long(Km) the small front chain ring lasts on the Bosch CX performance line (Gen 3) motor, pretty sure its a 16tooth one on my Trek Powerfly(off road use mainly) I have just replaced the chain on mine, do people replace theres every 2-3 chains or something like that...
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    Reducing Maintenance $$$ - longer lasting chains & emtb tires?

    2'200 miles on a chain I think is pretty good, also $17 is very cheap for a chain, how many gears does your bike have? I have Just replaced the chain on my Trek LT9(done about 750miles) I'm heavy at about 230lbs and ride off road mtb tracks(Hills) dusty not muddy and us quite alot of...
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    Why aren't there quick chargers for ebike?

    The Haibike flyon has a 10amp charger, 0-80% in 60min for 630wh battery, weight is 2,3kg
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    Why aren't there quick chargers for ebike?

    Its something that bugs me also,we have 3 E-bikes in the family,Trek lt9 4 amp, giant Trance 6 amp and a budget commuter bike 2 amp. when charging the mtb batterys which I do inside(both 500 wh) there is no temp change in the battery from start of charging to end, those same battery cells come...
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    Hi from New Zealand

    Hi Leeo My wife has the Giant Trance E+0 but the 2019 model, walk mode works fine on hers,if you have it in the lowest gear(large ring) is it still faster than working speed? My wife has hand a good run with hers,no problems to date,only done about 700km though. We have a bike trip to Rotorua...
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