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I will ask the dumb question... Did you check the batteries?
I plan to install mine on one of my regular frames to see if it works. Maybe tomorrow.
That's not a stupid question..
Yes i used new batteries but the holder is pretty corroded, didn't get 6 volts.
Trying t find a way to get 6 volts from something else buy haven't found it yet😅
 
The seat is fixed!
I had this old Lepper seat laying around knowing that one day i would use it
Had to replace the seat bridge because i wanted to use the dropper post
Took another seat and used that bridge.
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Also found some matching grips, haven't found out how to order them. The website isn't quite working.
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The seat is fixed!
I had this old Lepper seat laying around knowing that one day i would use it
Had to replace the seat bridge because i wanted to use the dropper post
Took another seat and used that bridge.View attachment 166258View attachment 166259View attachment 166260View attachment 166261View attachment 166262
Also found some matching grips, haven't found out how to order them. The website isn't quite working.
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Lekker bezig!
 
I got the electronic shifting working with some diy battery terminals made from a old headlight
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I made a video of it but it doesn't seem to upload..
Anyway, change of plans.. It's just too big and bulky, i don't like how it looks
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It messes up the lines of the bike.
So yesterday i orderded a suicide shifter and a pair of grips
 
I had a look at a few of my regular frames and I don't get how is it supposed not to be in the way of the crankset or the chain or the tire. It looks like there is a very good reason why they never took off.
I think colorwise it matches your frame, doesn't look bad at all at the chain stays.
I still haven't lost hope to install mine though. Otherwise I have to bother selling it, setting up a seller's account etc...
 
I had a look at a few of my regular frames and I don't get how is it supposed not to be in the way of the crankset or the chain or the tire. It looks like there is a very good reason why they never took off.
I think colorwise it matches your frame, doesn't look bad at all at the chain stays.
I still haven't lost hope to install mine though. Otherwise I have to bother selling it, setting up a seller's account etc...
The chain is supposed to go in front of the mounting bracket and underneath the unit. So it sits very high above the chainstay
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This is info from the Shimano techdoc
 
Grips: ✅
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Motostyle grips with polished alu rings

Shifter: ✅
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Having doubt for the placement of the shifter.
Option 1
On the rear stayView attachment 167096

Option 2
Front side of the frameView attachment 167095
What do you guys think?
PS i have these also...
For mounting the outer cable to the frameView attachment 167102
I'd put the shifter on the seat stay. It is more comfortable to use this way in my opinion :) On my daily bike it is placed there.
 
The seat is fixed!
I had this old Lepper seat laying around knowing that one day i would use it
Had to replace the seat bridge because i wanted to use the dropper post
Took another seat and used that bridge.View attachment 166258View attachment 166259View attachment 166260View attachment 166261View attachment 166262
Also found some matching grips, haven't found out how to order them. The website isn't quite working.
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Rocking seat!!!
 
I like the seat stay choice, but is there any reason why it has to be mounted vertically?
 

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