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Messages - Spoonbender

#1
RadMission / Re: Radmission Gearing
October 19, 2022, 04:23:08 PM
Quote from: Spoonbender on October 16, 2022, 06:32:34 PM
Quote from: J3rry on October 15, 2022, 05:04:14 PM
Quote from: Spoonbender on October 15, 2022, 12:17:06 AM
I just swapped the rear 16 tooth freewheel with an 18 tooth. Didn?t lose much top end, better torque starting out and on hills. Easy swap to do.

Is it easier to start out pedaling with no battery?

The 20 tooth I don?t even need battery power :)

I know, 20 tooth rules
#2
Service & Repair / Re: Flat out vs slime for punctures
October 19, 2022, 11:47:21 AM
Quote from: Veggyhed on October 19, 2021, 12:35:19 PM
Has anybody used flat out instead of slime and their inner tubes? I'm currently running flat out in my tubes along with tannus armor.
The video below is from Bolton e-bikes testing the various antipuncture measures one can use.

https://youtu.be/-X0y-2AsGRk

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I use flat out in my desert race motorcycle, the stuff is awesome! I hit cactuses and sharp rocks all over in Eastern             wa. When I change tires I?m always amazed at how many holes that were plugged by the stuff. Run it in all my bicycles.
#3
RadMission / Re: Mission for tr
October 19, 2022, 11:43:18 AM
Quote from: Eric7 on April 24, 2022, 01:20:38 PM
An ebike is great for trails.  The motor makes you not notice the weight of the bike until you fall.  An ebike is much heavier so during a fall, especially a zero speed fall (e.g., where you are climbing and you can't climb anymore because of steepness or mud) there is less control at least for me.  It is harder to correct by putting your foot down.

Front suspension really helps on the trails;)
#4
RadMission / Re: Radmission Gearing
October 19, 2022, 11:38:56 AM
Quote from: crorris on October 17, 2022, 05:11:45 AM
@Spoonbender would you please post the part number or link for the 20 tooth that you put on? Thanks!

Amazon has lots, standard size. It?s very hilly where I live, this was a game changer!
#5
RadMission / Re: Upgrades
October 19, 2022, 11:34:32 AM
Quote from: hot rod on September 12, 2021, 08:25:39 PM
      I appreciate your response of:   I installed a RockShox Recon Silver RL on my Rad Mission
It works good!!!
Installed the 27.5 100mm 9x100mm 42mm offset 160 disc brake
I had to install spacers on caliper otherwise easy upgrade.
      Kinda pricey, any idea where can I find a less expensive fork/shock set up?

I put these on from Amazon. Bucklos 27.5, a lot better ride now.
#6
RadMission / Re: Radmission Gearing
October 16, 2022, 06:32:34 PM
Quote from: J3rry on October 15, 2022, 05:04:14 PM
Quote from: Spoonbender on October 15, 2022, 12:17:06 AM
I just swapped the rear 16 tooth freewheel with an 18 tooth. Didn?t lose much top end, better torque starting out and on hills. Easy swap to do.

Is it easier to start out pedaling with no battery?

The 20 tooth I don?t even need battery power :)
#7
RadMission / Re: Radmission Gearing
October 16, 2022, 06:28:48 PM
I put a 20 tooth rear sprocket on today, epic.. easy starts, cranks hills easy.. starts are way better. Still cruising at 20 mph on the flats, love it!!
#8
RadMission / Re: Radmission Gearing
October 15, 2022, 12:17:06 AM
I just swapped the rear 16 tooth freewheel with an 18 tooth. Didn?t lose much top end, better torque starting out and on hills. Easy swap to do.
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