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    Weird noise when braking - audio clip (started after fall).

    Ran across this and it's making the exact noise. Thinking now it was just coincidence that the noise started after the fall and was going to happen regardless with the stock tektro brakes: Disc brakes on new leisure bike sounds like toilet flushing Ordered a set of resin pads, hoping that...
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    Weird noise when braking - audio clip (started after fall).

    New Surface604 Rook (only a couple weeks old). Was laid down on the right side (non caliper side) at very low speeds, now when braking it makes a strange warbling/grinding noise. Video (Make sure to hit the speaker to turn on the sound) Only things I've tried so far are reseating the axle in...
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    DIY Cargo Bike (Think Kombi E5?)

    Actually found another seller with the X1 Stealth but a 32/38T chain ring. I feel this has to be pretty close to what I'm after. Torque sensing with plenty of power for hauling? -- The more I read the more I feel like this is the way to go. Probably overpowered, but at the very least won't be...
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    DIY Cargo Bike (Think Kombi E5?)

    Looking to build a cargo bike for getting around town. We live in a very hilly area and I have two kids that I'd really love to be able to take with me on errands. The Kombi E5 seems like a near perfect fit, but after coming in at over 4k with accessories I got to thinking if there wouldn't be a...
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