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Next it is a matter of trimming the speed sensor wire. That is easy there is just 3V positive, negative, and a white signal wire. They each get sealed in 2mm heat shrink tube and then 1/4 marine grade goes over the outside and it gets tucked into the secret compartment and the cover plate goes on. Oh, I lied. I did need to use two zip ties to attach the speed sensor. Let's call that the exception that proves the rule. I am loving that indent on the right chainstay. I will not have any chainring clearance issues and can use spacers between the ring and spider to further bring in the chainline. Come to think of it, those two black zip ties on the chainstay look like racing stripes and match.

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The tires that arrived are not 50's, these are 57's!!! It will fit the front fork but the chainstay might be iffy. It is right there. If it works, that would be badass.
Nope,I did another check another way. It currently has 40's. That difference is 17mm. 17/2 is 8.5. I then set the calliper to 8.5 and added that to one side of the existing tire. There is no way. I need 47's. I will keep these for my mountain bike because I often use it on the road and gravel and it has a drop bar.
 
Next it is a matter of trimming the speed sensor wire. That is easy there is just 3V positive, negative, and a white signal wire. They each get sealed in 2mm heat shrink tube and then 1/4 marine grade goes over the outside and it gets tucked into the secret compartment and the cover plate goes on. Oh, I lied. I did need to use two zip ties to attach the speed sensor. Let's call that the exception that proves the rule. I am loving that indent on the right chainstay. I will not have any chainring clearance issues and can use spacers between the ring and spider to further bring in the chainline. Come to think of it, those two black zip ties on the chainstay look like racing stripes and match.

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I'm surprised that you didn't run a zip tie through that chainstay boss, instead of wrapping the chainstay with two zip ties.
 
Just put a matching dimple on the inside of the chain stay with a lump hammer View attachment 203475
I love it. There is a tool for making dimples. A guy used one in an early TS installation video. It uses a screw to press a divot.
I'm surprised that you didn't run a zip tie through that chainstay boss, instead of wrapping the chainstay with two zip ties.
It takes two zip ties and a backing of silicone tape so on the rough stuff the pickup doesn't move from alignment. I don't need a speedo or OD but clients expect them. I sometimes will mix custom paint to help hide a necessary zip tie, But, this color called carmel would be hard. It is a really cross between newborn diaper and gray poop-on. The marketing team thought to call it something more pleasant. How does @Gionnirocket do his animations; they are great. Very funny.
I finished the wiring and it turns On. That means that I can start programing the like 150 things to tune it to the client's needs. Then I will install the chainring spacers and the chainring lockring. Note: The drive side lock ring is reverse thread. The difference between 40's and 57's is 17. 17/2 is 8.5. I took an 8mm crank bolt wrench and put it against the 40 tire. It passes the chainstays. I will try the 57's but will need to install the rear wheel deflated, get the thru-axle in and then pump it. If I could pull off the 57's it would be totally badass on this bike. There would be no clearance for a pebble or stick, so it could lock up. The owner is like 100 pounds and will do mostly road and some light gravel trails. She is a seasoned roady in her 70's and has a high-end eBike in her stable. She is about 5'2".

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