How To Get Perfect Gear Shifting On Your E-Bike
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ค. 2024
- How your gears shift can make or break an electric mountain bike ride. Incorrectly indexed gears can jump around and on an e-bike with the added torque of the motor, it's very important to have gears that shift properly. In this video Doddy shows you how to check the alignment of your EMTB gears, set the limit screws and correctly index them.
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What else would you like us to address about E-Bike maintenance?
...How long after buying a new bike should you give it a Tune-Up?...cheers
We suggest a tune up within the first 4 to 8 weeks if possible depending on how much riding you are doing. Most bike shops will offer a complimentary first service if you purchase through them. If you are buying online you can just get a basic service equivalent from your local bike shop. If you choose to do this work yourself then pay attention to spoke tension in the wheels, cable stretch in the gears and a full bolt check throughout the bike. 👍
@@embn ..great thanks ..
E Bike specific chains?
That was very good, but first, you have to have the correct chain length. Got a video on that?
Of all the adjustment videos I have watched, yours is by far the best and most informative I have seen. I like the way you divided the process into segments, which made the consumption of the information far easier. Thank you for taking the time to make this fine video.
I'm a 79 year old E-bike rider and love my machine. I just upgraded to a larger chain ring 52 tooth and a broader range freewheel. I'm cruising at 30 mph. Ah freedom.
Regards, Fred
Never seen derailleur set up explained so well, good vid Doddy. 👍
Excellent tutorial covering all the basics of learning about the derailleur. Many thanks.
Thanks Doddy, that was the clearest and most informative demonstration I've seen on gear maintenance.
Thanks! 👍
You are the bike mechanic guru. You obviously know your stuff. Excellent instructional video!
Thank you from Texas! I'm converting a Salsa Mtn bike and needed this excellent detail and clear instruction.
You are a great teacher. Good job. I hope it is as easy for me as it was for you.
Thanks for posting this,I did not know how to set it up.very well explained
This is the BEST video. Very clear and informative. So easy to understand and follow. Awesome for this. Thanks heaps
Awesome, best explanation so far on TH-cam
Thank you for that video it was really helpful, I’ve managed to get my cube mountain bike gears working perfectly. Plus I’ve got a good understanding if it goes wrong in future.
Regards
James
That was the best instruction video I've seen yet. My new e-bike shifts fine from 1 - 6, crunches into 7, and the chain jumps right off when going to 8. I'll attempt to make these adjustments tomorrow. Thanks.
I dint when have an e bike yet and third is the first time I've actually understood how to set up my gears. So far it's been pure guess work and luck. Excellent
Great effort explaining. Good job.
Cheers Bro-absolutely gorgeous vid!
Thanks, I adjusted my derailleur in 1 minute.
Excellent post, Thank You for Sharing.
Excellent video! Easy to see and understand. Best I’ve seen!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support! 👊
A WE SO ME video.
Thanks a lot man!
That was perfect. Thank you!
Ace very clear! Thanks.
Great video thanks for sharing it.
Once again, great job! I'd like to do this myself as soon as my new work mount arrives. And I might need this measurement tool for the chain as well 😄
Awesome the tool used here is the Park CC-2. The CC-3.2 is also great. 👍
trveCharon The Park Tool Chain Checker is available on Amazon. I use the cheaper (10.95) model. It a simple “go” or “no go” device that tells you when you’ve reached .50 wear and need to replace the chain.
Great video, mentioning whether the mech hanger is straight is critical- should have shown the process of straightening one, often bikes at my workplace get the cables fiddled with and make things worse but nobody checks the hanger alignment first!!!
Thanks!
Wow you really helped me adjust the gears etc. i owe you a beer. thanks bunches :)
Brilliant! Thanks.
Thank you
Best gear shifting video ever! I have Di2. Possible to make a similar video?
Great quality and price
you have the best how to videos that I have seen. Thank you. Question: Should my Bulls e-mtn bike gears sound/feel much different than my regular mtn bike shifting? My e bike sort of Clunks when shifting, as if I was putting a lot of pressure on the pedals. For it to shift nicely I have to treat it like a baby.... which is sometimes difficult in the woods. I'm talking about a Noticeable clunking. doesn't seem right. Any answers guys?
I need to do this myself as I just haven't mastered it as of yet.
Alternatively at indexing, you can just go completely up teh sprocket set once and see if it has troubling jumping over or down cleanly. Sound changes too
Hi there great vid any thoughts on a giant prime e3+ needing new chain and 9th gear cassette every 300 miles just road use
Hello Doddy, remark: right chain length is crucial.
#ASKEMBN "Nice one Doddy very well presented"
Thanks Simon! 👍
Great video thank you. In your estimate what is an average life span of bike chain, with weekend pleasure riding, 10 miles a weekend? Many variables involved I know, but would this be an annual check? We just purchased Zugo ebikes.
if that's what you call "basics" i'd hate to deal w/ the advanced techniques. :( thanks for your knowlegeable contribution to the youtube community.
For hydraulic brakes on a mt. bike would you recommend adding a magnetic brake sensor and then a gear sensor to prevent too much load on the motor when shifting on climbs? Is one more advantageous than the other? Thanks much.
helpful
I have a 9 speed bike. Several years old and prob been bashed a load of times and a bit nackered. Would u change for a new 9 speed (easier as then not need to change gear shifter etc) or is there a more optimum size to use for my emtb ? I have a pretty powerful middrive bbshd motor. Let me know cheers
So.... brand new e-bike, I didn't know how to check it, and shop said they had checked it.
First ride last thurs night, and bam!!! Exactly as described here! I shifted down to 1, the chain came off the cassette and down the back!
Broken 5 spokes, and now they've had to order another part. Wish I'd have seen this video before!
On my new turbo levo it came of the smallest sprocket,i thougt the Bike motor was broken before I saw the chain just sliding on the hanger,i could gear it back on and nothing broke,now after service it shifts really slow and slips it was a really expensive service so it's really fucking annoying
What kind of wattage are you able to run through a geared system before early failure presents?
I have a brand new lectric xp . bike. It shifts fine and everything you said was Chinese to me. But Mine wont shift up from 5th. t works fine on 1-5, usually but it will not go into 6 or 7. never. Since it is new, I dont think it could be something major, and I could only cause more trouble by attacking with provided allen wrench. (Co. did provide one) Im thinking barrel adjuster, like the one you use to adjust brakes? MAybe when i shift to 6, i need to realign the path with the smaller gear? If I move it by hand it willl travel back to lower gear. Ideas for a neophyte.?
Would u go for SRAM or Shimano ? Do u have to get the same brand chain or can mix and match?
I need your wisdom please..
Do you think a bent deurailler could be the cause of an ebike power cutting out?
I dropped my e bike about a month ago and since then I can only use fourth gear as when I am in any other gear u can hear the chain clicking on the deurailler touching. Is the batter dying really quickly attributed to by the inability to change gears ?
I've got the EX1 on my new (2017)KTM Macina Lycan. I'm hoping to get more than 2 or 3 chains to the cassette...a new cassette is £340 (!!)...But When the cassette goes unless there's been a huge drop I'm converting to the NX Eagle as the chain/mech/cassette/shifter can be had for under £200....(and it's what the 2019 KTM has.....I can see EX1 dying a slow death)
When I turn the lower or limit key that limits nearest the smaller cogs. The cage Doesn't move inward or outward like in this video. What does that mean for me? I'm having ghost shifting or jumping or chain breaking problems at the moment
Hi mate! If the sprocket set on my e-bike just move a bit in the middle of the biggest and smallest sprocket.. just front and back a bit...
It is a big deal if I check it on the next service that is in the next 300km? The e-bike is also new
Doddy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the dimensions
Hi, my chain is resting on the rubber pad on frame. I got canyon spectral. Is this normal?
Hello you probably won't read this
I'm having a trouble
I've got a bergamont e trailster Pro its running the sram nx gear setup 11speed its 1st gear 42tooth
I'm wanting to upgrade to a 50t
I've seen the sunrace cassette 11x50
Is this compatible with my hub abd derailleur
Its quite confusing all the different options im not wanting to waste money in trying hence why I've asked
Hope you can help
Regards
James
What about the condition of the deraililer
How long do chains last on E-bikes generally?
Which Park Tool Chain Checker should I buy.. I have a Haibike all mountain Xduro with 11 speed?? Is it the CC-2?
In the video Doddy is using the Park CC-2. The more affordable CC-3.2 is also great and ideally you will replace your chain when the ".5" side drops into the links to reduce cassette wear.
Thank you for saying that you can get 3 chains Pr cassette. I drives me crazy when I read you need the change cassette and chain every time. I think the British expression is bullocks !
Oh, it pained me to chuck my Sram 991..
I now and have been replacing my chain before it gets to an 1/8, or just after 1/16...
To clean I use Simple Green full strength in a big plastic jar, and let it soak over night then scrub the hell out of it and rinse with the hottest tap water in the tub with the wand on stream.
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I am buying a giant ebike and doesn't come with a clutch, how much of a problem would this be? Thanks in advance.
The rear xt derailleur on my giant full e+ makes quite some noise on the smaller sprockets if I don't stop pedalling. What can this be?
Really it could be a number of things 🤔. If you have watched this video and had a good play about with it and the issue persists then consult your local bike shop. We suggest you get this resolved sooner than later as it potentially could end up getting worse.
sounds like the lower limit screw is *not aligned properly with the smallest sprocket. Else the cable might be a tad too tight
Is that NX deraillleur off the bike because it's broken?
What about chain length?
It's so simple to do.... until you give it a go yourself!
Do it a few times and it'll be as easy as walking.
@Robert Wilson , Tomi is right. Practice really does help it's best to allow yourself a decent amount of time when working on your bike. If you rush things you can make mistakes! Good luck let us know how you get on 👍
good equipment too. Cheaper derailleurs can be quite the pain
Are you based in London would like to use your services
What is sagged / unsagged?
I have put the EX1 -speed on my bike but have trouble to make it shift correct.If I set the B screw correct , I have problem to shift up or down in the middle of the cassette. depending on the settings, the chains don't jump down or up on one click .
If I set the distance lower about half, then the shifting is better but still not perfect as I would expect from this expensive groupe.
I have starting to use a 11 speed chain , that works much better but att 22mm I still have problems and have to run lower distance to make it work. I have checked that everything is strait, the hanger also. Any ideas how to solve this?
I have the EX1 as standard on my bike, it's fine when shifting up but not when shifting down, I'm hoping that a few tweaks after watching this will help...
@UFO8X To try help solve this one we would like to know if you installed a full new Groupset or just fit a new EX1 Derailleur to your existing components?
@Steve M this sounds like you may need to back off the cable tension slightly but it could also be the limit screw. Let us know how you get on. 👍
@@embn Thanks for the advice, I'll let you know 👍
chain length is not an entirely separate issue. On line calculators don't always have extra weird cage and other things that make the EX1 unusual. Try a bit longer on the chain.
got to the bit about indexing and it went way too fast about making adjustments
Excellent video for a novice like myself, hopefully I can improve the shifting on my new e-bike. Any tips on how to eliminate rattly brake calipers also welcome.
Steve M tighten the bolts?
@@af252 Is it that simple? Maybe I should have said I'm a complete novice... 😊
Steve M yeah pretty much all brake callipers are held down by two bolts either of the Cali per and if they’re loose the Cali per will be loose
@@af252 No! I think means that the brake pads are rattling inside the caliper, and if this is the case, don't need to worry, it's Normal.
@@th_js The rattle is generally at higher speeds, 15 mph and above, if I pull the brake lever slightly it stops.
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I am new to biking and I'm lost lol
that tyre needs more logos
Yes...Maxxis is famous for their low key stealthy graphics. They do make fine tires though.
Surely geared hubs are the way to go, you get a straight chain line, almost maintenance fee, shift gears while standing still, the rear mech and cassette are just too much hassle, and with ebike drive trains getting heavier there's no penalty for weight either.
Yeagh cause damage .I just found out the hard way that throttles and breaks dnt work together to great
Def reckon I’d get a trophy for this one .
GMBN Tech and this channel is same ?
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So much easier to just go to your local bike shop once a year and pay £8 to have your gears indexed perfectly.
Lazier. Not easier. Considering this knowledge is FREE.
Not always I have to put bike in my wife's suv and drive an hour to said shop
First off. must clean the chain. adding lube to old lube is a no, no.
My God at that derailleur position on the bike riding by at the start. Lol. Shift down a ring in front for God's sake!
A majority of mid drive e-bikes are a 1x9 or 1x12, so your statement is not correct. I would say get a chain with a few more links to make that rear derailleur look more proper
Does anyone have this in English? I can't understand anything he is saying LOL
Sram Bscrew Sagged gap 1x11 gap=15mm www.sram.com/sites/default/files/techdocs/95-7518-006-000_rev_d_1x_mtb_derailleurs_user_manual.pdf Sitting on the bike is a better idea so the sag is done, maybe pull air from the shocks and set sag manually to adjust it nicely , it makes a bit of difference to have the right gap and also a straight hanger , like 500 bucks more of gear set for a bit of tweak ! oh and Sram NX dont ball race the idler wheels , GX is the lowest model with ok bearings.
Love the info. Hate the Democrat solicitation ads.
hate your editor. that song is so stuck in my head. what is the song called?
Hahaha
just keep it in your head and you never need to know the name to begin with. Hold on to what you got. Good luck
@@fetB humming it until it ends.
It's a pedelec not an ebike, get it right
So... take your bike to a tech... got it
Dude, get a haircut, you're nit a teenager/twenty something. It's impossible to take someone with hair like that seriously even if your advise is decent. (I'm a bicycle mechanic for the last 30 years, before that I was building bikes when Raleigh had the original Chopper)