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Ah
The Grin V7 doesn't fit 14mm axles unfortunately.
I'll likely continue to be annoyed about that until/unless they eventually make a 14mm-compatible one. lol
Idk how I have missed these new designs tho
Looks pretty epic
Gonna buy a new hub just to be able to use that arm lol
They were only just added to the site within the last month or two, and only have been in-stock (well, they go in and out lol) for a few weeks.
I recall browsing not to long ago, and decided to ask here now
I'm going to be picking up at least a V7 pretty soon, once I've got the money to throw at a bunch of small things I've been meaning to pick up from Grin for a while.
I’m not because I just spent way too much on camera stuff
Yeah, other recent expenses are why I haven't put the order in already. Was planning to grab it as soon as it was available, but that money went elsewhere.
Instead of a pinching arm you can simply use 2 arms pre-torqued in opposite directions
My current setup is that. I've still had issues with axle movement, and my dropouts are a bit ragged because of it.
Not saying it can't work, or even that it can't work with my hardware.
Just looking to minimize the potential for issues, regardless of root cause.
You got a proper spot welder yes? How are your packs made with bare lipo holding up?
I think you’re thinking of a different person
What makes it specifically for regen braking systems
Yea its just kinda sad 14mm didn't get a clamping dropout
And why is v7 torque arm better than standard ones
hopefully they release one if the 12mm clamping dropout sells well?
It's going in and out of stock, so I think it's a safe guess that it's selling well so far. lol
it physically clamps the axle, meaning part tolerances are no longer an issue
During regen, the axle wants to rotate in the opposite direction to drive
That's pretty nice
Yea. Any axle wiggle tends to.. wear and bust things over time
So this causes wobble/wear?
If your torque arm is not perfect, and it never is, yea.
Ahh
Nice
though I do wonder if the new V5/V6 are using hardened inserts that are going to wear a LOT less
I would said some 4mm but sure lol
Yep.
Instead of pushing in one direction (during drive) and letting off (when you let off the throttle), with regen, it's pushing hard back and forth repeatedly. Much more stressful.
that little bit of slip lets it gain speed and smash into things
Yeah I can imagine especially seeing as these are DIY kits with variable tolerances
Even a clamping mechanism isn’t perfect because it’s relying on bolts that can loosen with vibration
Oh, I think that center bit actually has a slot down the side
neat
True, but a clamping mechanism is still better than *not* a clamping mechanism, at least when you're not in perfect control of the tolerances of all relevant parts (which you're absolutely not).
https://ebikes.ca/amfile/file/download/file/260/product/1670/
grins intergrated torque arm motors look amazing though, gotta admit
Like, trying to put all that torque through 14mm shaft is kinda crazy anyway.
If I make a hub motor bicycle I'll probably go with a geared hub motor
Grin has several geared hub motors now that can regen.
It's actually why they developed the V7 torque arm.
https://ebikes.ca/product-info/grin-products/all-axle-hub-motor.html this thing!
That's my front hub. :D
Can confirm, is good.
Wow the all axle can be stub mounted too? neat
I still want to move mine over to thru-axle.
Going to pick up the thru-axle adapter when I put in my next Grin order, though I'm not sure when I'm getting the new fork.
Apparently they already have a V2 of it since 2019.
Off the top of my head, I forget if mine is a late V1 or an early V2
Looking at the timing of my order, probably V2
2 weeks
Oh, yeah, the V1 had Andersons, so mine's definitely a V2.
Yeah that sounds right
didnt even realise until you said about v7 since i was away
it still doesnt come up under the torque arm page
only the main page
Yeah they haven't updated the torque arm info page.
It's been in the Torque Arms page of the shop since it came in stock though.
Yeh I need a good torque arm
Or at least a better mounting mechanism
https://tenor.com/view/rick-and-morty-big-arm-strong-arm-gif-10230734
Found one!!!1!1
So I broke 7 spokes going to work today when my 10spd chain fell into the void between 1st and the spokes. I didn't have a spoke guard...
Now am temporarily running this 7 speed rear wheel i quickly put on while working at the shop
Sucks, but good lesson to properly adjust the stuff and use a spokeguard just in case
Been there... 10 speed chain fits 7 speed?
Is that a dork disc is another device?
Yes from 8 speed onwards the chain is just thinner
Also the chain shouldn't drop on the lowest gear of it was indexed correctly
L limit screw got buggered over time
Even riding down the staircase and then jumping off a 7 foot drop?
well yes
how else would mountainbikers and downhillers ride fine
I wonder how many of them ride down in 1.st
X
well for one mountain bike derailleurs have a clutch
to prevent the chain slapping
and 2 if your Limit screws are correct you wont drop the chain going into lowest gear
Dork discs are just a legal requirement to be included in purchased wheels/bikes
most people dont use them
@Oendaril @Aramož chances are my derailleur hook claw hanger, which can be bent with the mere push of a finger, is what's responsible
with your bike on a stand can you downshift while pedaling and drop the chain
I don't have a chain On atm
Rather not damage stuff rn
Which is technically not legal for an ebike
it could be if it is bent too many times, there's a tool that lets you check hangers
if you know which hanger it is i'd just buy one to be sure
It's not just a hanger
It's a hook claw dropout adapter
^^^
And I ain't getting a stronger one out of fear of damaging my frame ree.
The black metal protects the derailleur from getting bent all the time. Without it, this bike would be pretty useless.
i dont get why u wouldnt just buy a stronger/better hanger
"Damaging frame".... Hanger will snap before damaging ya frame
Because there doesn't exist such a thing for what I need. Can't get this in a stronger aluminum.