Originally Posted by
mbraner
tatfiend: Some Incline bikes seem to be offered on-line these days here:
http://webbicycle.netpaths.net/bikes/
I have no idea if they're legit, I bought mine elsewhere. The model I got, Cruz7, is only offered there in one size now, 15". There may be no future to this company, but I figured somebody's gotta use this bike while it works, and if and when the shaft drive wears out, if I cannot get a replacement, then the wheels, tires, and the Nexus hub and other parts are transferable and worth most of what I paid for the bike.
Is it possible to buy a replacement shaft-drive unit now, to make sure I have it for later? Where? Would the drive sold for the Dynamic brand fit the Incline? (How many different models does Sussex make?)
The Incline and Dynamic are identical. The shaft is the same, Im pretty sure some of
the frames are too.
If your BB plates DONT want to budge, that is a GOOD sign
Here is my unscientific opinion after trying to urge a few more miles out of one
that was shot. The three screws that hold the BB plates are too small, and thread
into soft aluminum. Put some LocTite on them and thread then in snugly, but be careful,
because the threads are soft aluminum. If there is ANY wiggleage at all, that is what
expedites the descent into uselessness. To me, its not a 'shaft' issue, the shaft will
never wear out, what wears out is the teeth on the gears. To me, there is not nearly
enuff contact surface. When they start to make a grind noise, that is actually the
teeth contacting each other at an undesirable angle. Because there is almost no
contact area, and the gears are too soft for the application, if they shift angles
brought on by a loose side plate, damage is done. Unfortunately, the gears cant
take too much of this so any amount grindage is bad. Im not sure, but I
think the Dynamic company shill who posts to these threads says there is a shim
to move the gears closer together. I didnt see how it could be done on mine, but
he might know of a way. In summation, just keep everything tight in the BB,
and you'll be OK. Once the problem starts, it degenerates very quickly
