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(see: everyone whose using a shitty PAS controller)
My battery rated 40amp controller 30a continuous
One of the things I managed to inherit
Lucky. All I got was a framing square and a level.
Do you think it would be safe to shunt mod my controller
Would it add up too much amps for my battery, possibly?
I don't think its safe to shunt mod any controller.
Yeah true based on previous experiences with this set-up I'd say it's a no go
On another note , I'm tired of my chain rusting, would a stainless steel chain help that problem, I've noticed my cassette rustic too , also not willing to put in the work of propor chain maintenance all the time
Seeing as my bike is ridden in adverse weather conditions more than often (only method of transportation used daily in all seasons)
if your chain n casette is rusting...could lubricate it more often...
Stainless steel still rusts
I had my frame for 10years I think
Darn it
All hope is lost
Now you have to actually lube your chain
like...at least wd40, or like white lithium spray
No
For both
WD40 is a water dispersant not a lube
I got wd40 but it gets too gunky
And I have to clean the cassette a lot
White lithium will literally gunk up anthing
Vegetable oil?
Lmao no
Propor chain lube then
Which I have never bought in my life
Stainless steel is only going to be used on the side plates AFAIK and only stop cosmetic rusting
Yes I think I read that somewhere
Which sucks
What about titanium chain
You don't want stainless as a bearing material
Dunno, id assume that is just for lightness and would still use steel
rollers
Go with belt drive and IGH if you want rust proof
I heard they were also brittle so I'd have to use it on hub only
Hmm , can you modify freewheel to belt drive
(or belt drive and single speed.. or belt drive and front bottom bracket shifter)
Is there a conversion kit
Yes and no
Belt drive can't do more then 1 speed by using multiple cogs like chain
I'd be fine with a ss
MOST belt drives, require a frame with a removable piece or a special geometry to even install a belt.
ONE belt drive, is a spliced belt, but costs like $100+ a belt IIRC
and can be used on regular frames..
Looks like I have some researching to do
@mhatayas honestly id invest in a good chain cleaner/oiler, and maybe consider switching to something like motorcycle lube that comes in a giant can and is messy as shit.
(sticky as hell and prevents rust/won't fling off)
Also note there are 'dry' and 'wet' lubes.
I'll probably end up doing that then
But
How am I gonna get rid of this rust that has caked onti my chain and freewheel
Dry lubes are good for dry conditions. they dry and don't attract dirt and last a long time.. in dry conditions. but rain will wash them off.
One of those steel brush chain cleaners?
Any wire brush. then wipe it clean if need be
Sweet sounds simpler than I thought
or loosen it with a wire brush and use a damp nylon scrub brush to get it cleaner
maybe some degreaser
like simple green
Honestly freewheels/etc don't last that long, and are only $20 for 6/7/8 speed
so for the labor to keep it clean... I just ignore mine and replace em when they wear out.
new ones = so shiny!
I know , this one's only a month old and already rusted dramatically, but still holds its Integrity
As for mid drives , I've had nothing but snapping and bending and wearing out
Hence why I'm trying to figure out something*better* setup
Btw: wet lubes, are designed for wet conditions, are sticky/non drying and tend to attract dust. making your chain *filthy* but not rusty.
I ride on crushed stone and gravel paths in summer time, very dusty
So I'll get both wet and dry lubes
(idea being you clean the chain more often and reapply it)
Dust has caused me some problems too
With wear
Also motorcycle chain products seem to work just fine on bicycle chain, and are generally sold in *much* bigger containers for the same price.
Also I'm never buying a Luna mini chainring again . Teeth keep cracking on me
(like, a 500ml spray can vs a 80ml eyedropper bottle)
(both $15)
My cousin had some motorcycle lube this summer he used it on my dusty chain
It held up good for a a nice few days
But dust was my enemy during that time
they make these things too
I was gonna get one of those
Aka: how to clean your chain without having to clean yourself right afterwards.
Dunno how well they work.
But ended up spending funds on something else bike related
My friend had one for his fixie apparently worked great
yea I think the idea is sound
Think I can replace that capacitor in my bbshd controller tho?
I don't know if it's practical to get all that grey gunk outta there to replace it or just get new controller
Not sure what the grey gunk is either
Feels silicony or rubbery
I have all the other parts I need coming but forgot about that darn capacitor blown ü•¥
Wow these things are cool inside lol
Wow
Must get every nook and cranny
yea I didn't expect it to actually drive gears off the chain
For the price, I'm picking one up
yea now I want one just to play with.
weee adult toys.
Hehehe
speaking of, iv seen nylon brushes and stuff for drills for like, cleaning the sink. Im like 'thats stupid. I mean I want one. but its still stupid...'
I got one of these for my bbshd