Ford Prefect
1 W
Hello E-S,
I really like this forum and read a lot and answer when I think whatever I have to say is worthwhile.
I always read "reliability: you need a fat DD", or " Reliability? Don't go Mid-drive", and so on.
Are there actual numbers on these reliability issues?
How often do you service a geared hub, let's say the MAC? I think the smaller ones like the q100/q128 will need service more frequently?
How often do you service the BBS02 or BBSHD? NOT the drivetrain it runs through, but the actual motor unit.
I ride my bike at least 180km per week. Usually something like 250km per week. No chain survives longer than 6-10 weeks. Which is OK, chains are cheap. Redoing the gears of a motor every 6-10 weeks sounds rather expensive and annoying. Swapping the chain takes a maximum of 10min.
Are there actual numbers? Official recommendations by the manufacturers? Can you post your own experiences here and I try to compose a spreadsheet?
Thanks!
Ford
I really like this forum and read a lot and answer when I think whatever I have to say is worthwhile.
I always read "reliability: you need a fat DD", or " Reliability? Don't go Mid-drive", and so on.
Are there actual numbers on these reliability issues?
How often do you service a geared hub, let's say the MAC? I think the smaller ones like the q100/q128 will need service more frequently?
How often do you service the BBS02 or BBSHD? NOT the drivetrain it runs through, but the actual motor unit.
I ride my bike at least 180km per week. Usually something like 250km per week. No chain survives longer than 6-10 weeks. Which is OK, chains are cheap. Redoing the gears of a motor every 6-10 weeks sounds rather expensive and annoying. Swapping the chain takes a maximum of 10min.
Are there actual numbers? Official recommendations by the manufacturers? Can you post your own experiences here and I try to compose a spreadsheet?
Thanks!
Ford