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    500 Watt Battery Problem

    New battery won't power up, no error codes. When plugged into charger (after being fully charged) there are two (2) flashing LEDs Troubleshooting says to remove and hold down on/off button but, the 500 Watt batteries don't have this option (?) Old battery mounts and works fine, it just doesn't...
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    Congratulations to Bosch!

    Tire review and a shout out to Bosch...
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    Trek rear wheel update

    Here's a photo of the problem that doesn't allow me to run a Formula hub on my Powerfly, due to the lack of clearance for the rotor Trek end cap on the left, Formula on the right According to Trek this is all my imagination. Go figger
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    Trek Rear Wheel Fail

    Did you know that you CANNOT replace your Bontrager rear wheel w/an aftermarket one. Here's why... Anyone from Trek have an answer? Thanks
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    2019 Trek Powerfly 7 20,000km update

    They don't last forever and I think I am near the end of this eMTB's lifespan. But, I will attempt to keep it rolling just to see what can be achieved... The battery is closing in on 500 cycles and has not lost any performance. I am on my 3rd DU all replaced under warranty 12,000km, 2900km...
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    Warm Weather Water Bottle Hack

    I hate warm water when riding. Apologies if this has been done before
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    Powerfly/Rail gear cable replacement/ Long term review quicky

    My gear cable housing is getting worn at the lower pivot area. There doesn't seem to be any videos available on YT about this issue Has anyone done this job? Is it the goat fcuk as it appears to be? Cheers
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    Powerfly 7 Rocker Bolt Boss Stripped

    After changing out all the suspension bearings due to high mileage wear issues, the rocker bolt on the left side won't torque and spins freely. The right side does torque but comes loose after a few rides. I keep the left side bolt in place, as a pin with Gorilla tape and is working for now, as...
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    Help, Rocker Bolt pitch

    Does anyone know what the thread pitch is on the M12 Rocker Bolts is? ,125, .150, .175? Pretty sure its .125 but... Need to put in Heli Coils. Thanks!
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    Another disappointment from Bosch updated

    Into my 2nd week waiting for ANOTHER (#3. #2 lasted a whole 2900km) Bosch DU replacement under warranty. Tech is having 'difficulty' communicating with the rep here in Vancouver. Says the DU was programmed last Friday, now Wednesday and NADA Beware if you are considering an eMTB w/a Bosch DU...
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    Powerfly 7 10,000km review (video)

    Long term (1 year plus) review Update at 11,000 km motor issue on Bosch board
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    Powerfly 7 motor issue (video)

    As it turns out it is a warranty issue HOWEVER, it is DISSAPOINTING having to wait (into my 3rd week now) for the remedy Was a huge Bosch fan, now I am on the fence...
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    TREK POWERFLY 7 LONG TERM REVIEW

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    HELP! Stolen Cube Reaction Vancouver, BC area

    Black/grey 2018 Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 500 H/T Fox fork (Giant) modification. Top Peak mud guards Dummies prolly don't know it's an eMTB because they stole it w/o the fcukn BATTERY! Stolen from N Bby secure p/l Oh and, the back brakes have an issue OR, they are going to get a shock when they...
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    Cube Reaction Pro 5000km

    Finally broke through... Tried to just swap out my chain after 4000+ km. Didn't work out... Had to get a new cluster AND the front gear ring. Which, was way out of round. Not sure if changing chain sooner would help. Got some good mileage out of the original drive train regardless
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    Snapped a hanger...

    Haven't done this for a long time. I can only remember 1 other time in the 80s... Stick got in, no time to react... Broke fairly easily be warned... Thanks to zip ties I got back home. I even had a couple of gears! Saving grace is that I was at the top of Bby Mt and only about 5km mostly...
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    Cube Reaction Pro upgrade plus costs

    Just finished getting the Fox Evolution fork upgrade onto the bike. Pretty much all the components that made this upgrade possible turn out to be Giant parts or compatible. The Fork came off a giant Giant frame. Guy needed some cash I guess BUT... Giant has a lot of proprietary part sizing, of...
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    Cube Reaction Pro HT 1 year update

    About a year now... 4150+ km Absolutely NO issues with the Bosch. Keeping the drive train clean crucial. Haven't had the chain checked Front tire had a problem puncture. Fixed new Purgatory Just changed rear to a big Nobby Nic. Go through brake pads quite regularly. Easy to change out and...
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    2000

    Another 'milestone' reached. Bike is pretty much a tank. Can go anywhere.
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