Knife2Sharp
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I was an avid BMX/freestyler back in the 80s and got my first MTB in the late 90s. After doing two MS150 events in back-to-back years, I got out cycling because my hands became numb for days afterwards. I had also moved from the Twin Cities to WI, and just got out of riding, even short excursions. My friend and I lease some hunting land, as well as hunting some public and other small private parcels, so we have a lot of trail cams out. Some of our more recent properties are quite a hike, 1/2 - 1 mile one way, and I realized an e-bike would be a great tool.
This spring I bought a Rambo Bushwacker and started having problems with the SA 5-speed IGH skipping, primarily 3rd gear, from day one, while I was just pedaling it to break in the brake pads. Although, each gear does make a 'clunk' sound, about every 100-200 yards, no matter if I'm off-road or on pavement, 3rd gear skips to the point where I notice a brief slow-down. I now just use 1st gear for all off-road use, which is all I do. I've gone through quite a journey to try and get it addressed, which is still on-going.
Prior to getting the Bushwacker, I was interested in their Krusader, the AWD model. After doing some research and some comments I came across on the internet, primarily Bakcou's video about AWD bikes, I decided on the mid-drive model without a derailleur. But, after riding one, and coming to the conclusion, I just want an e-bike for relatively short distance off-road excursion, I bought one. So far, it's been solid, and I really like the traction I get from both tires. The PAS isn't the same as my mid-drive, but I don't deal with many hills, just slight grades.
I'm debating whether or not to keep the Bushwacker as a backup, for more of a road/trail bike, or sell it, to recoup some money; however, I don't have a clue what the value of my bike would be, with the faulty but functioning IGH. I brought it Erik's and they stopped dealing with Rambo, whom I've sent a lengthy message to their CS, and pretty much received nothing, accept they'll work with any bike shop. Nobody other than Rambo uses these hubs, and the axels are so large, 240mm, that there's no alternative IGH, other than possibly an Rohloff. A bike shop in Canada has one on Ebay for $800, but not sure if that's what it's worth or it's inflated due to nobody else having them. I'd even consider just 'bricking' the hub, to lock it in 3rd gear, if that's even feasible, or getting a tire/rim with a rear sprocket of comparable size to 3rd gear. But again, I don't know who I can talk to about alternate solutions or even do the work.
This is me, those are my bikes and that's my story
This spring I bought a Rambo Bushwacker and started having problems with the SA 5-speed IGH skipping, primarily 3rd gear, from day one, while I was just pedaling it to break in the brake pads. Although, each gear does make a 'clunk' sound, about every 100-200 yards, no matter if I'm off-road or on pavement, 3rd gear skips to the point where I notice a brief slow-down. I now just use 1st gear for all off-road use, which is all I do. I've gone through quite a journey to try and get it addressed, which is still on-going.
Prior to getting the Bushwacker, I was interested in their Krusader, the AWD model. After doing some research and some comments I came across on the internet, primarily Bakcou's video about AWD bikes, I decided on the mid-drive model without a derailleur. But, after riding one, and coming to the conclusion, I just want an e-bike for relatively short distance off-road excursion, I bought one. So far, it's been solid, and I really like the traction I get from both tires. The PAS isn't the same as my mid-drive, but I don't deal with many hills, just slight grades.
I'm debating whether or not to keep the Bushwacker as a backup, for more of a road/trail bike, or sell it, to recoup some money; however, I don't have a clue what the value of my bike would be, with the faulty but functioning IGH. I brought it Erik's and they stopped dealing with Rambo, whom I've sent a lengthy message to their CS, and pretty much received nothing, accept they'll work with any bike shop. Nobody other than Rambo uses these hubs, and the axels are so large, 240mm, that there's no alternative IGH, other than possibly an Rohloff. A bike shop in Canada has one on Ebay for $800, but not sure if that's what it's worth or it's inflated due to nobody else having them. I'd even consider just 'bricking' the hub, to lock it in 3rd gear, if that's even feasible, or getting a tire/rim with a rear sprocket of comparable size to 3rd gear. But again, I don't know who I can talk to about alternate solutions or even do the work.
This is me, those are my bikes and that's my story
