WelshBazinNZ
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I have a Merida espresso 600, 2017 version with a steps 6001 motor speed limited to 25kmh.
I have done about 4500km on it in the last 18 months mostly commuting on road or concrete bike path. The issue I have is that a fair bit of play has developed in the bottom bracket so the motor has gone back to shimano for warranty assessment. This is the second time it has happened, the first time was after about 1100km and the motor was replaced.
I’m wondering if this is a common thing with steps 6000 motors or have I just been unlucky. The mechanic at my local bike shop says he’s asked shimano NZ and I’m the only one that has had the issue.
I do ride the bike a lot with the motor assist turned off and normally only fire it up into eco to go up hills on the way home from work so I was wondering if that had anything to do with it.
I have done about 4500km on it in the last 18 months mostly commuting on road or concrete bike path. The issue I have is that a fair bit of play has developed in the bottom bracket so the motor has gone back to shimano for warranty assessment. This is the second time it has happened, the first time was after about 1100km and the motor was replaced.
I’m wondering if this is a common thing with steps 6000 motors or have I just been unlucky. The mechanic at my local bike shop says he’s asked shimano NZ and I’m the only one that has had the issue.
I do ride the bike a lot with the motor assist turned off and normally only fire it up into eco to go up hills on the way home from work so I was wondering if that had anything to do with it.
