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    How long do Giant batteries live?

    151 cycles! I'd be interested in what y'all think. How much longer? I also have a brand new 500 w/h one also and I alternate.
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    Chain degreasing and skipping on smallest cog

    Indeed. I replace the chain quite often and have since that old photo. But even the "new" chain is getting loose and yes the 8th gear's teeth are getting worn. I hate to ride in 7 when I can in 8 it is just a little slower. I'm going to try to degrease the chain soon to see if it is going to...
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    Chain degreasing and skipping on smallest cog

    I'm American but have lived in France for 40 years. The gears in the back = cassette or something else in English? (I googled it but not sure???) Yamaha Giant Syncdrive.
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    Chain degreasing and skipping on smallest cog

    Often by Giant or professional bike mechanics.
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    Chain degreasing and skipping on smallest cog

    I know the chain is a little loose. But I've replaced it three times. Also as I mentioned the cassette. Each time it works for about a month. Each time the Giant mechanics mention that I'm wearing the smallest cog down by forcing. On the other hand I like going fast. Maybe it is time to change...
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    Chain degreasing and skipping on smallest cog

    In fact, from the beginning, I've been very careful to always to start in gear one or sometimes gear two or three. Never in the 8th of course!
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    Chain degreasing and skipping on smallest cog

    Often by Giant themselves...
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    Chain degreasing and skipping on smallest cog

    Hello all, I repeat for those who did not see my first post that I ride a 2020 Giant Entour + I often have problems in the highest (8th gear) on my bike of the chain skipping a groove in the cog. This DOES NOT happen on any of the other 7 gears. I have replaced the cassette = twice, and even...
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    My GIANT Entour + year 2020

    I indeed remove the battery as I have a luggage rack model, always remove it to charge.
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    My GIANT Entour + year 2020

    Hello to all, I am a professional classical musician, and a passionate rider and have already accumulated 10 000 kilometers. I have replaced the chain often, the cassette and the crank, of course tires and such. I do a lot of repairs myself, such as degreasing the chain. My question is...
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