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OP
OP
Foghat
Freight-train-groove-rider
Yes, they are very tight, and need unscrewing for hours before having an effect on cable tension. Poor choice by Giant, given decent adjusters do actually exist.
Anyway, I've got my eye on the latest iteration of Ultegra (8000). The new front derailleur apparently has a built-in cable tension adjustment capability, eliminating the need for an inline adjuster.
I'm sure the Shimano adjusters I've bought (SM-BA01) will do a better job, with more effective and easier adjustability, than the low quality ones selected by Giant. But if necessary, an upgrade to an Ultegra 8000 front derailleur, when available, will always be an option.....
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Good idea, I'll keep that in mind, It'll definitely be worth the upgrade.
Thing is when you put the bike on the stand, you can't put it under load to allow the motor to kick in, so the gear adjustment works fine, it's just a matter of trial
and error.
TyrannosaurusTreks
Formerly known as Giantbadge
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- Somerset
Finally managed to adjust the front derailleur, no noise at last.
I think the front derailleur works at around the £50 mark, but while it's now not broke i won't bother yet.
I think the front derailleur works at around the £50 mark, but while it's now not broke i won't bother yet.
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TyrannosaurusTreks
Formerly known as Giantbadge
- Location
- Somerset
Battery is going well 72 miles & 45% still left.
TyrannosaurusTreks
Formerly known as Giantbadge
- Location
- Somerset
Went out in light rain last Saturday & then put battery on charge for the Sunday ride.
When I got to the bike in the morning the screen was on which was strange as it didn't happen on old bike, then when I tried to turn bike off it wouldn't ?.
So went for my ride & when i got back it still wouldn't turn off so I had to take battery off.
I've been on holiday this week so when I get back tomorrow I hope it will be back to normal.
Anyone else had a problem??.
When I got to the bike in the morning the screen was on which was strange as it didn't happen on old bike, then when I tried to turn bike off it wouldn't ?.
So went for my ride & when i got back it still wouldn't turn off so I had to take battery off.
I've been on holiday this week so when I get back tomorrow I hope it will be back to normal.
Anyone else had a problem??.
Maybe the screen or switch got a little damp inside due to the rain.
Not been out in the rain myself, only a very light short drop once.
You could do a search on google to see if you can find a similar problem. Let us know if it still comes on upon your return.
Edit: Out of interest, did you have the bigger rectangular screen with your 2016 version?
Not been out in the rain myself, only a very light short drop once.
You could do a search on google to see if you can find a similar problem. Let us know if it still comes on upon your return.
Edit: Out of interest, did you have the bigger rectangular screen with your 2016 version?
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TyrannosaurusTreks
Formerly known as Giantbadge
- Location
- Somerset
What was the result when you returned, screen still the same?
TyrannosaurusTreks
Formerly known as Giantbadge
- Location
- Somerset
Well after a week away I tried the battery back in & still bike wouldn't switch off.
So I thought what the hell I took it out for an hour & when I got it switch off.
Not had a problem since touch wood, I also lost about 30 miles off the odd meter as well which was strange.
Will be charging again this weekend so hope all will be good.
I found coming home last night that when going over 16mph I turned power to off & the bike seemed to ride a lot smoother.
TyrannosaurusTreks
Formerly known as Giantbadge
- Location
- Somerset
Not getting much luck with this bike, while out riding after around 8 miles the bottom half of the screen would go white.
The lads at the shop took it out & same result so they have ordered a new screen.
Also a few weeks ago the head stock was making a real loud creeking noise, they stripped it down & found there was no grease at all on bearings or steam.
The lads at the shop took it out & same result so they have ordered a new screen.
Also a few weeks ago the head stock was making a real loud creeking noise, they stripped it down & found there was no grease at all on bearings or steam.
I developed a creaking noise from the head tube after the first couple of rides, then it just disappeared after: although it was apparent for a another couple of rides before it did. I did suspect a lack of grease after checking the head bolt for tightness and felt for any play in the head set.
Isn't the screen detachable with the new 2017 version?
Isn't the screen detachable with the new 2017 version?
TyrannosaurusTreks
Formerly known as Giantbadge
- Location
- Somerset
Don't think so, it's bolted on & it still has a cable running down to motor where connections are.
They have ordered new one due in next week so I'm back on my defy 4 for now.
They have ordered new one due in next week so I'm back on my defy 4 for now.
Pale Rider
Legendary Member
I think the Yamaha screen is detachable on bikes which use all Yamaha components.
Giant use the Yamaha motor, but their own screen which by the look of it is not detachable.
Probably.
Giant use the Yamaha motor, but their own screen which by the look of it is not detachable.
Probably.
