Paselec G9 Upgrades n Rides
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Fatknee
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Found some inexpensive fenders that match the stock color. Only after getting muddy in a brief downpour!
The 34t chainring required about 10 links removed from the chain. The chainline was off so moved chainring inward on crank.The fat/thin teeth on the chainring really hold the chain well.
The 34t chainring required about 10 links removed from the chain. The chainline was off so moved chainring inward on crank.The fat/thin teeth on the chainring really hold the chain well.
Fatknee
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The 34t chainring vastly improved climbing at the cost of top speed. 13mph is tops for pedaling.
Stock tire (CST Jack rabbit) do great until things get wet.
The mechanical disc brakes work well until steep desents. Had one situation coming down a mountain on pavement where the brakes went away, time to upgrade!
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Finally had enough of the mechanical disc brakes. The lack of feel and cable stretch felt like I was going to break them!
Found some not so expensive 4 piston hydraulic brakes. The M4s have near twice the brake pad area as the mechanical stock brakes and they stop extremely well.
Found some not so expensive 4 piston hydraulic brakes. The M4s have near twice the brake pad area as the mechanical stock brakes and they stop extremely well.
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Got out for another ride with a mix of ST and greenway.
The G9 has 150miles and 17hrs on it.
Most recent upgrade was an OVAL chainring. Made a big difference in the pedal stroke, really smoothed it out.
Removed the square taper BB after chasing creaking noises. Turns out the cranks were moving on the taper. Went with a hollowtech II type BB with spline engagement with the cranks. No more creaking and the pedaling has much improved precision.
The G9 has 150miles and 17hrs on it.
Most recent upgrade was an OVAL chainring. Made a big difference in the pedal stroke, really smoothed it out.
Removed the square taper BB after chasing creaking noises. Turns out the cranks were moving on the taper. Went with a hollowtech II type BB with spline engagement with the cranks. No more creaking and the pedaling has much improved precision.
Fatknee
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More on the BB replacement.....
The square tapered BB was doing fine until I started riding single track. The rougher trails plus standing put a load on the crankset. The creaking noise was ridiculous so I removed and greased the square taper. This reduced the noise but the crankset would still pop with changing load. Was just a matter of time and the square taper would be stripped.
Purchased and installed this crankset. The spline cranks are awesome, no creaking and super smooth. Had to change cadence sensor to the opposite side(right) and modify the magnet ring to fit a 1" shaft.
This is perhaps the best upgrade on the bike, and for $35 awesome value.
The square tapered BB was doing fine until I started riding single track. The rougher trails plus standing put a load on the crankset. The creaking noise was ridiculous so I removed and greased the square taper. This reduced the noise but the crankset would still pop with changing load. Was just a matter of time and the square taper would be stripped.
Purchased and installed this crankset. The spline cranks are awesome, no creaking and super smooth. Had to change cadence sensor to the opposite side(right) and modify the magnet ring to fit a 1" shaft.
This is perhaps the best upgrade on the bike, and for $35 awesome value.
CharlieLang
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Hi, where did you get your fenders please? Thanks. Charlie
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