How To Replace A Chain And Cassette On An EMTB

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Chains and cassettes on an E-bike go through a lot of wear and stress as a result of the extra torque, power and distance you can ride. A clean drivetrain will significantly extend the longevity of the chain and cassette, but as with most moving parts on mountain bikes, they do require regular upkeep and replacement.
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Determining the wear on your chain and cassette is very easy. Most tool or drivetrain manufacturers supply wear indicator tools. Replacing the cassette and chain is straightforward, with only a few inexpensive specialist tools required. Remember to measure your old chain in order to correctly fit the new, and to replace the old with the same as before, unless you're changing the gear ratios as well.
You'll be surprised how easy the process is, and it will make all the difference in your gear shifting.
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@embn 6 лет назад

How often have you found that you need to replace the chain and cassette on your E-Bike? Let us know in the comments below ⚡️

@melwalshmtb9121 6 лет назад

Electric Mountain Bike Network I have never had to change my chain as I don't even have an e-bike! Keep up the awsome work EMBN:)

@MichaelMeibers 6 лет назад

around every 1000 km until now. but the casette its normally only the bottom 3 sprockets so im trying now with replacing only those 3 and looking how long this works. ill have to change the whole casette from time to time, but the lower 3 sprockets are cheaper than a hwole new one.

@joshreardon6757 6 лет назад

I would have done close to 1000kms and no issues so far, but i clean and lube my chain every ride using the dry lubricant :)

@Chris-sx2ow 6 лет назад

i have got same chain and casette for 4200km. Bosch CX. but ill guess its time for service =)

@suwidah 6 лет назад

I have XT8000 11-46, and I do rotate 3 XTR chains every 500km. I do use turbo spray to clean the chain and put on top-kett wet lube every week, all season. I do whip the chain with piece of cloth after every ride . It´s quite salty in the Swedish winter, but with these tips I have done 4000 km, and the chain still shinny and happy with minimum cassette wear! I think it will do easily another 4000km of problem free riding.

@kdoust4644 5 лет назад

Thanks embn, definitely one of your better videos.

@ironman8193 Год назад

A Great tip Chris,I just fitted a new chain and cassette and overlooked the Shimano writing was on the inside,so just changed it ,thanks buddy

@jamesuk9 6 лет назад

Yes you can change a chain and not the cassette. I have been doing it for over 30 years. I change cassettes every second chain change without issue.

@rdunk77 6 лет назад

jamesuk9 I think it depends on a lot of factors as to what you can get away with. How regularly you de-grease and re-lube; whether you spin little gears or mash big ones; how hilly the terrain you're riding... An e-bike stresses the drivetrain a lot more than a regular bike. I've done approx 100 miles on my latest chain/cassette (on a regular mtb) - 0.5% on the chain wear guage goes in with a bit of a push, but the cassette looks a bit burred and most likely won't accept a new chain without slipping. That's all been in dry conditions with maybe a couple of chain cleaner cleans, and a light lubing every ride. My road bike I can get approx 1000 miles out of at 0.5% wear and maybe 3 chains to a cassette.

@5492sparky 6 лет назад

Great job Chris.

@ProfSimonHolland 2 года назад

brilliant ...thank you, looks possible for me to do.

@richardallison5767 3 года назад

Excellent! Thank you

@jcadona 5 лет назад

Good work and thank you for sharing. I would like to know the proper size of the chain for a Haibike Sduro. Without having the original chain or as you did measuring in the existing one. Thanks

@superGMan 3 года назад

ty! very informative.

@markkitaoka8783 3 года назад

Thank you!

@leegolds6190 6 лет назад

You seem to be saying change an entire eMTB drivetrain when one chain wears to the point of slipping etc,rather than checking the chain regularly and changing just the chain when part worn (usually .5% or .75%) to extend the overall life of the drivetrain(which could be very expensive).

@midlifebiker7424 6 лет назад

I tried to fit the shimano hg 901 with those stupid joining pins which made the link too tight. The KMC x11el with the quick release was the oem on my merida 900e and much easier to install.

@fastbikerider476 6 лет назад

How do you do the 1x conversion as pictured on your Haibike? We run EMBN all day in our Haibike shop.

@hawksiamable 5 лет назад

I'm having a hell of a time converting my 2017 haibike sduro 6.0. I went from 32-44 front and 11-36 cassette. To a 34 front single and a 11-42 10 speed. And in 11 the chain is hitting the frame and derailer. Already installed a drop bracket. And have Shimano XT derailer. Adding the drop bracket helps from not hitting the derailer. And cycles through all the gears perfect until the 11T... Any thoughts not much info here.

@michaeltowler2632 6 лет назад

I never thought you would have replace both, together.My Chain wear is at .05 . When it gets to .75 I have no plans to replace the Cassette, surely their tougher than that or wear as quickly as Chains?, My Bike is an eight-speed

@forester424 5 лет назад

Can u please highlight the differences between changing these items on a conventional bike and ebike? GMBN has conventional process already.

@davidbanks9580 4 года назад

Where can I get the lock ring tool from and what part is it called .

@Rich.enDorseit 6 лет назад

Well I learnt 2 things from that video, I never realised Shimano chains are directional and quick links are one time only use! I often take the chain off to clean it and use the same quick links to refit

@gingermattb 6 лет назад

Loads of people reuse them, I would not worry too much - just inspect them carefully for wear/damage before you refit and you should be fine.

@DCassidy42 6 лет назад

What if you get a larger cassette? How do you determine how long the chain should be?

@Hunter_Bidens_Crackpipe_ 6 лет назад

If you have the socket but not the chain whip, and the cassette is shot anyway, you can just use a vise.

@AB-qp6yj 3 года назад

Just changed a worn chain. Casette is fine. You seem to be saying you have to change the casette same time as chain.

@midlifebiker7424 6 лет назад

My Story... I have the Shimano Steps 8000 motor 1x11 (XT 11-46). I assumed the chain would be Shimano, bought the HG901(wrong). The OEM chain is KMC x11el with quick link! Both are 116 links so I took a link off the 901 so I could use the quick link (wrong). Pins are different so too tight, link wouldnt move. I didnt read instructions (wrong) and thought i needed a shimano quick link sold seperate but it was late, shops closed. I tried fitting the 901 with the removed links using a removed pin, too short, couldnt get large rear cogs (wrong). Found the special long joining pins so refitted the 901 with all 116 links (correct). Special pin once snapped to size was too tight. Had to use breaker tool to push pin back, too loose. This went back and forth. I have Di2 electronic shifters and now they werent indexing properly and chain went into spokes. ARGH, looked so easy on the vid and I have the right tools! It must be the cassette has worn to old chain perhaps, nearly 1000kms. I took the 901 off, measured against KMC oem chain, same length. Put old KMC chain back on..wouldnt index properly..double Argh!! I wobbled back wheel, felt a bit loose although I hadnt taken it off to fit chain (s). Tightened back wheel, indexed properly with old KMC chain but old chain was sagging in small cog gears. Took it off, easy with quick link but didnt put it back on small cog so chain flew apart and quick links went flying in the air (wrong and covered in dirty oil) no gloves ( double wrong). Switched to small rear cog and fitted 901chain (again) by breaking the special pin and refitting. Its working, indexing and no tight links on bike stand. I have yet to test under load and will take the old chain with me just incase. I have now ordered kmc x11el for future as the shimano long connecting pins are a bit tricky and not easy to remove for cleaning. Fail to prepare...prepare to fail!

@jamiemackereth2616 5 лет назад

Hi is this on your merida e160e I've been tolt my chains stretched but I dont have any problems or chain never slips so would you replace the chain and cassette together and could you use an 11/50 on the merida many thanks PS there lovely bikes

@midlifebiker7424 5 лет назад

@@jamiemackereth2616 Hi Jamie, yes my e160 900e. If you arent having problems then just keep cleaning and lubing. My bike came with the x11el chain but I have put on the x11e which is a heavier and assume stronger chain. The x11e came with 118 links so I had to remove 2. Yesterday my rear cassette was very loose so had to tighten it so just check yours depending on age and use. I also had to tighten and loctite the battery holder. My bike is a year old and has done 1000km. Hope this helps.

@jamiemackereth2616 5 лет назад

I've done 1800 mile on mine over 2 month going to need to get chain and cassette together I've been tolt by bike shop there saying the kmc chain is 40 pound how much was your chain thanks again

@midlifebiker7424 5 лет назад

@@jamiemackereth2616 $50Aud from BIKEinn. KMC X11e

@trini_boi2414 2 года назад

After a new chain installation it keep skipping on the smallest gear which I normally use the most..do you know what's the problem? The cassette have 3000 plus miles..

@philippkellner4757 6 лет назад

Did you change your chainring ? What are you driving at the moment? I would like to change that as well;)

@fastbikerider476 6 лет назад

Us too Phillip, it is a Renthal. No need for a 2x on an ebike.

@derbersdiscoveries5938 5 лет назад

Keep your chain, jockeys, cassettes, and chain wheels clean and they last a lot longer. The "grey matter" that appears is the gravel particles working like rubbing compound. Remove the grey material and the chain will not be polished to deformity... The cassette teeth will get tired and eventually need to be replaced on a mid-drive more often than a hub motor ebike for sure. I own both styles.

@minime4215 6 лет назад

CUBE REACTION HYBRID 500 SLT …Changed the KMC X11 chain at 2000km … next will be after 3500 - had just shifting problems (high to low AND low to high gave problem simultaneously) Think cassette will be done this Winter at around 4000 … or before if necessary No idea for the bottom bracket nur deraileur pulleys … ANY ADVICE OUT HERE??? Thanks in advance

@embn 6 лет назад

Those are pretty decent distances (considering it's an ebike). We'll look into BB maintenance at some point too.

@genniz 6 лет назад

nice video :) did you guys choose the winner of the poc giveaway?

@embn 6 лет назад

Not yet! Keep an eye out in the upcoming EMBN Shows!

@richardhehir 2 года назад

Could this method be used on a standard mountain bike

@embn 2 года назад

Hi Richard, It's a very similar process, but it's worth watching a video specific to analogue bikes. We've left a link here for you! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mqq_PxgjPJI.html

@elyhim 5 лет назад

Rotate three chains every other week for best results on keeping cassette.

@lmo3154 6 лет назад

Contact dermatitis will get you in the end due to the oil from the bike and the strong cleaner you use on your hands. wear disposable gloves Keep up the good work.

@leejohnson221 6 лет назад

I’ve always added a little grease to the free hub body before reinstalling a cassette. Is this wrong.

@th_js 6 лет назад

You should be putting that there.

@embn 6 лет назад

It's often good practice to add grease when installing metal on metal parts. Though we're not sure it's really necessary on a cassette.

@benjik9294 5 лет назад

so that it doesn’t seize on

@p4psm3re 3 года назад

ummm I thought the whole point in changing chain often is to save casette. I have never replaced my casette and have replaced my chain a few times without any problems.....

@Cuzzazbuzz 6 лет назад

Come on guys. Are you telling newbies they must change the cassette at the same time as the chain! Never heard such rubbish.... chains are a lot cheaper than good cassettes so keep an eye on them and change as needed.