Is My Ebike SQUEAKING? What Is That Sound?

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  • @richarddkearney
    @richarddkearney 8 місяців тому +6

    A comment that I have gotten more than once when on a path, relates to my blinking light. I use a very bright blinking light on the front of my bike. I aim it down to the ground so it doesn't flash directly in people's faces in cars. It is still bright so it is definitely noticeable by anyone in front of me. It isn't needed when I get on a walking/bike path, but I never remember to turn it off (and if I did remember to turn it off on a path I probably wouldn't remember to turn it back on when I get on the road). So the comment I get is usually something like; "Please turn off that blinking light!" I still haven't got the comment, "E-Bikes are NOT ALLOWED on this bike path!"

    • @RussIsRight
      @RussIsRight  8 місяців тому +3

      I ride on the street a lot, so I usually use the blinking lights so that oncoming traffic can see me. While some find it annoying, at least I'm still alive while riding my bike.

  • @jo100
    @jo100 8 місяців тому +3

    Also My Friend Russ, I Heard that if People Drink Black Coffee ☕️ Or Black Tea ☕️ Plan And no Sugar And No Cream to, it can help with your Body Health To.

  • @jaytoney3007
    @jaytoney3007 8 місяців тому +6

    Rain, rain, go away! Here in Alabama we've had our cold days, burt the trend is for warmer weather-and rain. I don't ride in the rain if it can be avoided, or on wet roads. I learned my lesson the hard way, twice on the same ride. Asphalt roads that are still damp from rain aren't bad. The problem is getting to them. I live on a dirt/gravel road. When red clay is wet, it is like riding on an oil slick. I'm riding a fat tire ebike with knobby treads. What happens, is the rear wheel spins and the bike goes into a tail spin. Clay mixed with one inch gravel is not a surface that you want to land on. I'm hoping it dries out enough to go for a ride tomorrow. If not, my next window of opportunity will be Thursday. I'm still planning on going for a ride from Sylacauga to Weogufka and back for my next ride, and now I want to explore Grants Quarry too. I'll probably drive the Grants Quarry route in my car first to familiarize myself with my planned route. I'd hate to get lost and not have enough power in reserve to get back. I have bad knees among other health issues. I have hills to climb, and my routes are generally 20 miles or longer.

  • @notrueflagshere198
    @notrueflagshere198 8 місяців тому +3

    I once got a copyright violation for playing Mozart on UA-cam, a file I had programmed on a computer. I was the "performer." And Mozart holds no copyrights. But you can't argue with UA-cam.

  • @bobmacphail3221
    @bobmacphail3221 8 місяців тому +7

    Hello Russ, I've been riding everyday all winter including during a few snowstorms, it's my only means of transportation right now, PEI is close enough to Nova Scotia so that we usually have the same weather, I fell a few times before and after I released some air out of my tires, usually when I hit a tire mark when crossing an intersection~ ....we are sure having a mix bag here Russ but it hasn't been that cold -12C or 10F at it's worse, not including those wind chills that can change the whole scenario.

  • @IMBruceECLECTIC
    @IMBruceECLECTIC 8 місяців тому +4

    Nice and Sunny...must be 50 degrees or warmer...🤔🤣😂

  • @harrymiram6621
    @harrymiram6621 8 місяців тому +2

    During my bike "research"...have noticed most E-bikes are capable of handling +/- 350# or so? Glad to hear glucose numbers coming down +weight loss...Stay Safe, Ride Safer...Aloha from Hawaii

    • @RussIsRight
      @RussIsRight  8 місяців тому +2

      Seems the weight limits today seem higher than on the past.

  • @EBikes420
    @EBikes420 8 місяців тому +2

    Good Afternoon Russ. Good video, I was watching it while washing my e-bike. I Can't hear anything from ur bike rattling, ur mic is too good, in fact I don't even hear the wind. So, yesterday when I was in town, I locked my bike, you see I use the bottom part of my e-bike so you don't see the lock. Well this guy who always sits outside of the store told me this homeless girl tried to take my bike and when she tried, she realized it was locked and my alarm went off, she looked scared and ran away. Anyways Thank You and Always Ride Safe 😎

    • @RussIsRight
      @RussIsRight  8 місяців тому +2

      Good thing you locked it and used an alarm!

  • @hunterbidenshog
    @hunterbidenshog 7 місяців тому +1

    Love your videos Russ! The scale will not show you health improvements, just your weight. You are an avid cyclist so you are building muscle as you are losing fat. Don't feel discouraged because you see a "plateau" when you step on the scale! Take measurements and caliper readings to determine BMI for a better idea of your gains and losses!

  • @MumfordJim
    @MumfordJim 8 місяців тому +1

    Russ may be right, but we know Mrs Right is always Right.

  • @paulketchum6819
    @paulketchum6819 8 місяців тому +3

    Hey Russ wondering if WD-40 took care of that squeaky suspension spring in the back. Glad you didn't run into the Male Karen from your last video, one of the reasons to minimize riding the trails and stay on the streets. Keep being Right Russ👍

    • @RussIsRight
      @RussIsRight  8 місяців тому +1

      Haven’t sprayed it yet. It is in the house so I didn’t want to smell up the house with it. I will do it before the next time I take it out and hope the smell disappears before the end of the ride.

    • @paulketchum6819
      @paulketchum6819 8 місяців тому +1

      @@RussIsRight Yeah Mrs.Right wouldn't like that smell in the house😷Spray it with Fabreeze when you get back👍😂

  • @destroyerofmen7521
    @destroyerofmen7521 8 місяців тому +4

    Gonna be in the 70s here today, think I’ll load the talaria up and go hit some trails 👌

    • @davidhuggins3892
      @davidhuggins3892 8 місяців тому +3

      Gonna be in the 60's here Sunday, 70's Monday about to go for the first long ride of the year. Yay!

    • @RussIsRight
      @RussIsRight  8 місяців тому +2

      @davidhuggins3892 Have fun!

    • @LilRuby1961Bonanza
      @LilRuby1961Bonanza 8 місяців тому

      I’m headed out for an early ride in the western Colorado mountains.
      it should be nice this morning, almost 50 degrees. And then wind and snow this afternoon.
      🚴‍♀️😊 ~Janine

  • @TheCaptain756
    @TheCaptain756 8 місяців тому +3

    Hey Russ: Where I live, there are three major trails (connected) that require a trail pass to ride each year ($20/yr) and essentially is a form of registration without any info on my bike. Without a pass you could possibly be fined $10. I also carry ebike insurance. I have just one ebike and if it gets stolen or damaged, I have replacement coverage so I can get a new one. Plus, I'm covered if I hit someone or something and cause damage. I know I pay for these things voluntarily and most riders probably don't, but I have greater peace of mind while out on my bike, plus I know my $20 trail pass fee helps maintain the trails and it's good for most trails around WI. Also, I read yesterday where head injuries from riding ebikes are occurring more frequently because fewer ebikers are wearing helmets and they are often referred to as 'kids.' There's a big difference in going 10 mph on a regular bike and 28 mph on an ebike and resultant injuries. This is why quality head gear is so important. All this talk of regulation doesn't bother me much because I'm already self-regulated to some extent and follow rules on the trail and the road which are not onerous. Enjoyed your ride.

  • @stevenagy4346
    @stevenagy4346 7 місяців тому +1

    In answering your thoughts about beard color, they do make beard dye so you can change the color the same day. "Just for Men" is one of the products.

  • @EBikeBuilder_
    @EBikeBuilder_ 8 місяців тому +2

    Russ that does sound like a suspension squeak 🐁 my Suntour NCX suspension seatpost does that when it gets dirty. Also my seatpost shim some times. Good to take them out of the seat tube, and wipe it down and regrease it once in a while. If a rack is loose that could do it too. Definitely sounds related to bumps . When my seatpost is squeaking i can bounce up and down on it and its a dead giveaway.

    • @RussIsRight
      @RussIsRight  8 місяців тому

      Yes, it is the spring on the rear suspension. After investigation, I found that it is the spring. I am probably going to use WD-40 brand of garage lube on it.

    • @CliveDrives
      @CliveDrives 8 місяців тому +1

      ​@@RussIsRight
      WD40 is not ideal to be used as a long term lubricant because it has a detergent in it that will evaporate which loses the slipperyness. It got its name from Water Displacement test V30. Use axel grease, white lithium or GP grease instead. They will do a better job and last longer.

  • @ms.carlettawilson1522
    @ms.carlettawilson1522 7 місяців тому +1

    Good morning Russ that green color is pretty❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @bridgetdavis9752
    @bridgetdavis9752 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for these videos, they are relaxing, fun and informative. I just got my ebike and I've been critized as lazy by one family member and one friend. And I don't even have a car 😅

    • @RussIsRight
      @RussIsRight  4 місяці тому +1

      Lazy? Are they riding a bike? Do they drive a car? You are smart in my book. 😊

  • @IMBruceECLECTIC
    @IMBruceECLECTIC 8 місяців тому +1

    72 degrees...wth....that's crazy nice!

  • @moliver45acp
    @moliver45acp 8 місяців тому

    Your Camera angle is pretty much Perfect I have to wait to ride later in Iowa because of the Wind at 38 mile an hour gusts keep up the good work and your Health sounds a lot better ! Take care M.O.

  • @WillBNauty
    @WillBNauty 8 місяців тому +1

    My wife's deer 20 developed a squeak, it was the mono shock behind the seat, magicycle replaced it for me. It was pretty easy to switch out.

    • @RussIsRight
      @RussIsRight  8 місяців тому

      I will need to ask them about it then.

    • @RussIsRight
      @RussIsRight  8 місяців тому

      What is involved to change it?

    • @WillBNauty
      @WillBNauty 8 місяців тому +1

      @@RussIsRight first they had me tighten the screws that hold it in, when that didn't change anything they sent me a new shock. Changing it out wasn't hard, but I had to have a second person hold part of the bike up, getting the screw/bolt thru the holes and the one end of the shock took a couple minutes, but once it was thru the hole it was easy. Her's only squeaked when the rear suspension moved. The bike could be perfectly still, and put a little weight on it and squeak. It really bugged her because it squeaked on ever bump. It didn't do it the first ride but developed in the second ride.

  • @davidfarm8095
    @davidfarm8095 8 місяців тому +2

    You can see the reflection on the road signs of you light. what distance do you get on breaks I having to change mine at 300 miles.

    • @RussIsRight
      @RussIsRight  8 місяців тому

      Yes, blinking away! 🙂

  • @Marilynlovesebiking
    @Marilynlovesebiking 8 місяців тому

    I am really hoping to get out tomorrow. The battery is charged. It was pleasant today too but we were busy, then tired. I always have the front blinking light on when riding on roads.

    • @RussIsRight
      @RussIsRight  8 місяців тому

      Me too. Was busy today but am charging up the Electric Bike Company Model S for a ride tomorrow. 😊

  • @jaytoney3007
    @jaytoney3007 8 місяців тому +1

    As A side note, the other day I was comparing the stats on the ebike I purchased (S-129) compared to the starts with the same model and sold under the same brand, today. It seems they lowered the hub motor power. Mine produces 750 watts continuous, 1325 watts peak, 92 nm torque, and top speed 30 mph plus (31-33 mph with me riding on it, 285 lbs). The same model today uses a hub motor with 750 watts continuous, 900 watts peak, 80 nm torque, and a top speed of 25-27 mph. Factory setting is 70 percent power USA (20 mph), 60 percent power EU (16 mph). Is this because of foreknowledge of upcoming ebike regulation?

  • @Emtbtoday
    @Emtbtoday 8 місяців тому +1

    The Gps speed will be different on the bikes system same as cars when you change the wheels for larger wheels the speedometer is always off about 5mph afterwards! Happens all the time with my cars when change the wheels i can get the clock's back in sync with the new wheel size of just use the GPS speedometer for the correct speed limit! I know my bikes garmin changed when changed over to 29in wheels from 27.5in 2.3mph
    My cars always slow down aswell when a larger wheel size is fitted from the original manufacturers wheel size and when i switch back over to my smaller rims for time trials im faster so the thing people say bigger rim size is faster rolling eh im not to sure on that i think its a placebo effect more that these pro mtbers are going by! I am an ex DH rider i have a new cube full suspension ebike i opted for the the smaller 27.5in wheel version with the longer 170mm travel suspension with my experience from racing before and racing cars i know a thing or 2 about the speeds when comes to wheel size and GPS speed!

  • @IMBruceECLECTIC
    @IMBruceECLECTIC 8 місяців тому +1

    Nice video!

  • @MumfordJim
    @MumfordJim 8 місяців тому +1

    Do not use WD40 it is not a lubricant it is a degreaser. Use bicycle grease. Or for a light oil use TriFlow.

    • @RussIsRight
      @RussIsRight  8 місяців тому

      WD-40 branded garage door spray is different than WD-40 I believe.

    • @MumfordJim
      @MumfordJim 8 місяців тому +1

      @@RussIsRight I:m sure you are correct, but a lot of people use WD40 (the original formula) thinking it is a lubricant and it is not. They do make other products that like WD40 Special Bike Spray Lube. Another good one for bikes is Finish Line 1 Step Cleaner and Lubricant (good on chain and cassette). I use TriFlow a lot as a thin lube (great on cables and derailleurs, I like the non aerosol bottle).

    • @RussIsRight
      @RussIsRight  8 місяців тому

      @MumfordJim I sent an email to Magicycle to see if they will send another spring. Another viewer said he replaced one on a Deer 20.

  • @richardpinc1275
    @richardpinc1275 8 місяців тому +1

    Disk Brakes!

    • @RussIsRight
      @RussIsRight  8 місяців тому +1

      Squeaking in the back turned out to be the spring for the suspension.

    • @richardpinc1275
      @richardpinc1275 8 місяців тому +1

      @@RussIsRight I blurted out my first thought.

    • @RussIsRight
      @RussIsRight  8 місяців тому

      👍

  • @ntfriz12
    @ntfriz12 8 місяців тому +1

    Russ, why the need for speed? Don’t you fell,that if we keep the class 2 bike at 20 there would be less pressure to regulate? The few are causing changes to the majority of folks that ride within the speed limits

    • @RussIsRight
      @RussIsRight  8 місяців тому +1

      We don’t have a limit of 20 mph on the street.

    • @ntfriz12
      @ntfriz12 8 місяців тому +2

      @@RussIsRight I don’t have a handle on the age demographic of your readers but I would venture a guess the majority are path riders . They will be effected greatly by the over reach of govt regulation

    • @Marilynlovesebiking
      @Marilynlovesebiking 8 місяців тому +1

      Nope, I am a street and back roads rider. I am 73 years old. But I sure do not like the sound of all the path regulations regarding ebikes.

  • @mustang7911
    @mustang7911 8 місяців тому +1

    The guy may have colored is beard to take out the grey .

  • @bobk18
    @bobk18 8 місяців тому

    I’m not a big fan of bikers using the flashing strobe headlight. I’ll leave it at that.

  • @fingers054
    @fingers054 8 місяців тому +1

    Simple formula for weight loss: burn more calories than you take in.

  • @StevefromOhio1972
    @StevefromOhio1972 8 місяців тому +1

    States want to make money by making you register and license your ebikes and I imagine the insurance industry are lobbying the politicians to get them insured. It's not about safety, it's about profit. Waiting for the government to impose an oxygen tax, you breath, you pay. Oh...I better not give them any more ideas.

  • @johnwaller4380
    @johnwaller4380 8 місяців тому

    Russ what ebike do you like the most over all?

    • @RussIsRight
      @RussIsRight  8 місяців тому +1

      Too hard to answer. Performance and value, it could be the Magicycle Cruiser Pro, build quality and strength of frame, the Himiway Zebra and for nimbleness and ease of getting around town, the Magicycle Deer 20.

  • @wickedmonk3yz905
    @wickedmonk3yz905 8 місяців тому

    Have you tested the eahora romeo pro or the Juliet i have both i love my juliet but the romeo i got is having power sag problems im working with the customer service to try and get it fixed i just bought it. But the Juliet is amazing. But i was just wondering if you have tryed them yet

    • @RussIsRight
      @RussIsRight  8 місяців тому

      Sorry, I have not.

    • @wickedmonk3yz905
      @wickedmonk3yz905 8 місяців тому +1

      @@RussIsRight it's ok the romeo is roughly 2500 usd and the Juliet is roughly 1600 there both 48v 60aph class 3 I believe there long range bikes my juliet we rode 90 miles before it got to the last bar of battery I don't like going lower than that without charging it. But I just thought you might like it and if you did end up getting one them there would probably finally be a decent review on it lol. Keep up the great work

  • @stellar808
    @stellar808 8 місяців тому

    I’m concerned about flats on the road too. I figure I can change a front flat. I’ll prolly get the “handlebar jack” things so I can turn the bike upside down. But a rear flat? I think I can call a Lyft ride with a van. We have Goat Head thorn weeds (tribulus terrestis) out here. In looking ahead to my new e-bike, I spent a few hours digging some up last week from the gravel parking lot here. More to go. Comments from other people? Even before the e-bike, I and many other cyclists here, wear biking compression pants under shorts. I’ve had people yell out slurs about my sexual orientation because maybe think I’m cross dressing. I sometimes expect a Coke bottle to whiz past my head.

    • @RussIsRight
      @RussIsRight  8 місяців тому

      Flatheads are the worst! Hope you avoid them as best you can.

  • @Emtbtoday
    @Emtbtoday 8 місяців тому

    Yeah that will be able to do the regulations on them type of throttle moped type ebikes! Germany are spot checking ebikes now and Is it the Dutch police have a dyno tester for road side testing and taking them off you right at the side of the road! Alot are because they are being de restricted to increase the 15.5mph theres alot going on in the UK with them looking to increase the motor wattage to 500w from 250w but leaving the 15mph speed limit! Its the other way round we need it increased speed limit even that extra 5mph to match you guys in the US at 20mph would be perfect as 250w motors are really 600w and are more than capable! Ive seen a couple de restricted on private land race and it reached 48mph so they have more than enough power and torque in just a 250w nominal Bosch and Shimano motor

  • @MumfordJim
    @MumfordJim 8 місяців тому +1

    I am always amazed the number of bikers doing dumb things, like riding the wrong way on a one way street. This may or may not be E-bikes.
    I do see a lot of groups of kids that seem like they are riding Ebikes very fast. They often ride with someone on the back.
    When I ride my ebike I rarely use my throttle and usually ride less than 20 Mph. When I’m on a non ebike unless I’m going downhill 15 MPH is fast. So 20 Mph is fast enough. That said I think my Ebike is set for something like 45 MPH not that it can go that fast. With my 42T front chainring I think it might do a little more than 20 MPH if I push it.

  • @Emtbtoday
    @Emtbtoday 8 місяців тому

    They have a 60 ban on ebikes is it in Jersey because of that woman who died in a crash and said they will keep on with the temporary ban till regulations are in place! Thats craziness and that woman who was speaking againt it thrown out and man handled from police because she mentioned she didn't have a helmet on in a busy main road! That could have been the life or death option there that could have been enough to save her! I never was one for a helmet till i got my ebike i just felt ok its gonna be a life saver if anything did happened and it also gives a good responsible image for the ebike being safe its the rider and driver mistakes anything to help the ebike along its journey in the world its the way of the future i think this is all nonsense and just the thing they needed to be able to tax the ebikes!

  • @bryanhines34
    @bryanhines34 8 місяців тому

    Over 100 people a year die from Limbs falling out of trees

  • @robertjones6880
    @robertjones6880 8 місяців тому

    i hate those lights. annoying. wish they were banned.

  • @BillBadMule123
    @BillBadMule123 8 місяців тому +1

    🥰😍🤩🥳💢💥💫👍