Lightning strikes .... Twice!
678 miles on my 20mph+ mod, and it comes down with 2 broken spokes, on the rear wheel. Been running, this bike, for just over a month. I don't think there is any possible way my "mod" could have caused their breakage. I've been running at maximum tire pressure with 200 lb rider, just bad luck?
My 1st EZip suffered broken spokes at the 1745 mile mark, ran it for a full year.
Spoke replacement requires removal of both the "freewheel" and the gear cartridge, both require special tools. Also, if you've ever inspected you'll notice that the spokes are angled differently, one side uses 258mm spokes and the other side uses 260mm. I think I'll buy some spokes, now that I have 2 wheels to rebuild, will be a good idea to have a spare. Plan on replacing all spokes, hopefully with better quality!
Got on the phone with Currie and they are sending me a new wheel. The bad news .... I have to pay $25 shipping and, "out of stock", "be a month before shipment".
Looks like I'll be stuck back on my 36V Mountain Trailz, for a while, as I savor my IZip development.
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Last edited by DrkAngel; 08-21-2009 at 06:50 PM..
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