Joe said:What‘s all that tape doing?
That's a shame. Adam asked me to run my old belt on the new sprocket to see how it would go...I guess this is an indication.Joe said:My belt has snapped. I‘m ordering a new one. Probably worn by the old sprocket and the new sprocket had more profile.
I‘m again bikeless.
Joe said:My belt has snapped. I‘m ordering a new one. Probably worn by the old sprocket and the new sprocket had more profile.
I‘m again bikeless.
Rix said:Joe said:My belt has snapped. I‘m ordering a new one. Probably worn by the old sprocket and the new sprocket had more profile.
I‘m again bikeless.
Here is my rant and humble opinion. No disrespect to anyone what so ever. Adam originally designed this bike around the 219 pitch chain, its better, stronger, and less troublesome than the belt, and has more gearing ratio options . I know the folks don't like the noise of the chain, I guarantee its still quieter than my SurRon and Alta when I had it, and whether running the belt or chain, nobody is fooling anybody that LMX 64 bikes are not electric. I think the chain options is the better reliable option.
TorEddy said:i ran all-in in mode 3 and had the chain come off four times in 30 minutes..
briangv99 said:TorEddy said:i ran all-in in mode 3 and had the chain come off four times in 30 minutes..
Seems like the chain has stretched and/or is dirty Eddy. How many k's on that chain?
The #219 on the LMX is also an unsealed chain and I think you run some muddy tracks, so it might be time for a fresh chain.
TorEddy said:briangv99 said:TorEddy said:i ran all-in in mode 3 and had the chain come off four times in 30 minutes..
Seems like the chain has stretched and/or is dirty Eddy. How many k's on that chain?
The #219 on the LMX is also an unsealed chain and I think you run some muddy tracks, so it might be time for a fresh chain.
I'm guessing its run a good 300ish km's.. I would be surprised if it's worn out already, but then again, lots of muddy rides.
Maybe it's something else. I drowned the chain in oil after my previous ride. It's been wiped clean on the outside, but you never know.
Rix said:TorEddy said:briangv99 said:TorEddy said:i ran all-in in mode 3 and had the chain come off four times in 30 minutes..
Seems like the chain has stretched and/or is dirty Eddy. How many k's on that chain?
The #219 on the LMX is also an unsealed chain and I think you run some muddy tracks, so it might be time for a fresh chain.
I'm guessing its run a good 300ish km's.. I would be surprised if it's worn out already, but then again, lots of muddy rides.
Maybe it's something else. I drowned the chain in oil after my previous ride. It's been wiped clean on the outside, but you never know.
A chain and aluminum sprockets life span can be as little as 10hrs in muddy conditions.
Cowardlyduck said:I'm hoping the steel front sprocket is really enough to solve all our problems, so lets start with that first and see how it goes. That belt looks expensive, but let us know what they quote you.
Cheers
bzhwindtalker said:Front sporket wear is quite fast on the 12T, it is due to the low teeh count.
For long chain and sprokets life, it is best to clean the chain on each muddy ride with wd40 to remove contaminents and prevent rust.
We also have available the CZ chains with master links, they are heavier and stronger, will last much longer than stock chains.
Most of our customers can do 1500 to 3000 km on the stock chain and sproket depending on the terrain and maintenance.
Best regards, Adam
madin88 said:The best solution for the problem would be a 20T+ pulley and a motor with more torque :wink:
As it is now with only 7T engaged at such small diameter it is by far out of specs and it will always wear out quicker as you wish.
62€ for the HP belt.It‘s meant to be 2X as strong.I believe my belt snapped, because of the wear of the pulley and then on a new pulley with a worn belt. I have it now, but I‘m riding with the standard belt again. I‘m waiting for the steel pulley, then I will fit the HP belt with that. New belt, new pulley. I must say, the sound difference is enorm. There is no comparison. It‘s really really quite. So quite that I can hear the tyres, yes there is a belt sound, but it‘s so greatly reduced. That is not the case with the chain. I will stick to the belt drive forever. Even If I need to exchange more often than a chain. My, how often did I need to do an oil and filter exchange of my enduro. Give me 500km with the belt and I‘m happy. But I actually think it will be more if the pulley is steel. The wear on the new pulley is already seen. The belt is grinding it down.Cowardlyduck said:Thanks Joe. Yes I agree, I want to stick with and make the belt work.
On a ride with Brian today with his chain I was surprised at how quiet overall it was actually. I guess the chain sound was more annoying to myself riding than anything...but also riding along side is not the same as what you hear as a pedestrian when it comes up behind and that I haven't really experienced much.
I'm hoping the steel front sprocket is really enough to solve all our problems, so lets start with that first and see how it goes. That belt looks expensive, but let us know what they quote you.
Cheers