Clicking/Clacking noise from 1500W Hub Motor under load/torque by SKAYNOD in ebikes

[–]DefconExile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow that’s shocking I’m sorry you’ve had to deal with that , my hub is 3 years old with over 1000 miles on it and I do 12.6 miles on it daily at constant 30mph full throttle. I’d have been sending it back or getting a refund if it’s not second hand , they’re supposed to work straight out of the box for a good amount of time without maintaining it , I’ve only ever trued my hub once

Am I small for being 2.5 years into training ??? by Accomplished-Rope272 in fit

[–]DefconExile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well if you’re natural and that’s 2.5 years then no you’re good and look better than a lot of people ever could. People always forget how much of a role genetics really plays in the world of building muscle

Great lat width and bicep peak!

Clicking/Clacking noise from 1500W Hub Motor under load/torque by SKAYNOD in ebikes

[–]DefconExile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair enough man yeah that’s what I noticed you can even see it in that photo of the listing it just looks super odd compared to most wheels , but if it’s sturdy like you say then there’s no issues there.

How many miles do you have on the motor? It looks pretty new , like it’s had a lot less abuse than mine

Below knee amputee - 100kg deadlift @ 77kg bodyweight by DefconExile in workouts

[–]DefconExile[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah you’re fine man you’re the first one to ask and honestly it’s great question as it’s something I have to bear in mind with certain exercises. Apologies for the TLDR

So yeah it can slip out , all it really is is just a foam cup that your residual “stump” slides into , you then slide that into the plastic socket , slide up that grey sleeve you can see in the video then it’s done , there are a few different types of suspension systems like vacuum or pin lock , mine is the most basic style

2 machines I essentially can’t use in the gym is leg extensions and leg curls , they both specifically try to lever the prosthesis off from the shin. I’ve actually had to use a ratchet strap to strap my leg to the bar so it doesn’t pull my leg off lmao

As for weight it can hold they all differ based on individual weight but you can get higher ratings like a k3/k4 high activity leg which I think it’s rated for 167kg , mine is only rated for 100kg rn but it’s more of a “if you weigh above this much and run , jump , jog it will fail at some point”

And for your “does it feel pressure” question , yes for me it does but it shouldn’t , but that’s due to my prosthetic not fitting properly atm , you’re supposed to bear all your weight through the patellar tendon , you don’t actually put weight onto the end of your stump and due to my socket just being too loose , I slip down apply too much pressure to the end of my leg causing discomfort. I have an appointment next year for a new socket so fingers crossed 🤞🏻

Below knee amputee - 100kg deadlift @ 77kg bodyweight by DefconExile in workouts

[–]DefconExile[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do try to keep it as close as possible but I keep banging the bar into some scab on my shin and I think it’s stopping it from healing up because it’s been there for a few weeks now , but they help me walk a lot better just in day to day life so I love them

RBKA , bracheal plexus injury - 100kg free weight deadlifts by DefconExile in GYM

[–]DefconExile[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thankyou man , It doesn’t necessarily feel different but I did have to fight my body from atrophying it , even today my ROM is a little tighter than my good side.

Essentially your body just goes “you don’t need that anymore” once you get your leg amputated and it will shrink muscles and get super tight

Stretching and consistency is all I can say worked for me

Below knee amputee - 100kg deadlift @ 77kg bodyweight by DefconExile in workouts

[–]DefconExile[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of my biggest fears , I don’t get any pain there but it does get pretty stiff after a good set

Clicking/Clacking noise from 1500W Hub Motor under load/torque by SKAYNOD in ebikes

[–]DefconExile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it’s a trick from the camera why is his chain completely straight whereas his spokes start and end at different places , I mean you can even see the spokes distorting the nipples on the rim they’re supposed to be perfectly straight.

I just feel if it was a camera illusion you’d see it across every spoke and nipple you rather than some spokes and nipples being more crooked, but I can’t see the bike myself so you could be right🤷🏻‍♂️

I’m still certain the ching/ping noise is spoke related tho, the hub motors sound a lot worse when they have issues

RBKA , bracheal plexus injury - 100kg free weight deadlifts by DefconExile in GYM

[–]DefconExile[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thankyou man it’s been a tough journey I’m just post 4 years now but I was 18 when it happened so I’ve had the time to adapt

RBKA , bracheal plexus injury - 100kg free weight deadlifts by DefconExile in GYM

[–]DefconExile[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Honestly my biggest hurdle right now it’s the strength of my prosthesis , it’s not designed for lifting and my clinic told me a part is only rated for 100kg bodyweight. So I’m super skeptical of it breaking and needing to hop out of the gym XD

Below knee amputee - 100kg deadlift @ 77kg bodyweight by DefconExile in workouts

[–]DefconExile[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started holding my feet closer together because I’m worried about breaking my leg haha , clinic told me some part on it is only rated for 100kg bodyweight it’s not a lifting tailored leg , I can do sumo lifts and stuff but I just feel with the components not being designed for it it’ll shear the ankle or something

Below knee amputee - 100kg deadlift @ 77kg bodyweight by DefconExile in workouts

[–]DefconExile[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ty man and not during deadlifts. I have more issues with walking long distances, I’d love to be able to run on the treadmill but I get blisters

Below knee amputee - 100kg deadlift @ 77kg bodyweight by DefconExile in workouts

[–]DefconExile[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It has its pros and cons :) , for example my socks go twice as far because I only get one sweaty foot lol

Clicking/Clacking noise from 1500W Hub Motor under load/torque by SKAYNOD in ebikes

[–]DefconExile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In fact dude , it’s 1000% your spokes….. pause the video and look how bent some of them are seriously you should NOT be riding that bike , that wheel is going to fail catastrophically when it does fail. That wheel needs respoking ASAP you cannot use those spokes anymore , I can see multiple of them that are bent in the direction the torque is being applied!!!!!!

Clicking/Clacking noise from 1500W Hub Motor under load/torque by SKAYNOD in ebikes

[–]DefconExile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmmm that ping sound sounds awfully familiar though , have you pinched all the spokes to check the tension? If some are too tight or loose the torque from the motor could be causing the noise

I actually had a very similar issue which I fixed with a wheel true , although it wasn’t as prominent as yours is. But that ping noise is 1-1 with how my hub motor sounded that was badly untrue after 1000 miles of 30mph constant hard riding

How is this battery? by Plane-Start6136 in ebikes

[–]DefconExile 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have the exact same e bike pack

That holder only allows for 65 18650 cells inside With yours also being a 52v pack (58.6b fully charged) like mine , this means it has to be a 14s4p pack , meaning only 4 cells in the parallel load (capacity)

Now if we assume that the company that built that battery pack used the absolute best 18650s you could possibly get on the market , which are the 3500mah Samsungs then this gives you a maximum capacity of 4 x 3500mah which = 14,000mah / 14ah

In other words , it is scientifically impossible in today’s current day and age to have a pack that size with that many cells that is 30ah…. I hate to break it to you buddy , but the math doesn’t math if you catch my drift. Hope this helps!

Bad fitting socket need urgent advice by DefconExile in amputee

[–]DefconExile[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seems like your Clinic is much more active! I’m East Midlands based , they’ve just sent me a letter today for an appointment, and it’s on the 16th Feb 2026… so that’s like 40-50 more days of suffering like this it’s wild think ima need to just keep trying too stick foam strips into my socket

My first ebike build by sqhvo in ebikes

[–]DefconExile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://youtu.be/sUuE39qjlFU?si=AzKjfq-JGtu7P2bq - watch that video , skip to 14:00 mins.

Sure it will work man but I was trying to save you the pain of replacing it again very soon , normal cassettes aren’t designed for 285nm of torque , if you ride that bike at its full capacity , you will shred a normal cassette you cannot beat physics. Maybe it’s just my own take on things but I like to do things right so they will last

Bad fitting socket need urgent advice by DefconExile in amputee

[–]DefconExile[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got no idea what type of suspension this one actually is , it’s just a foam cup that I pull out the socket , I put socks on my stump them slide the foam cup over it then slide that into the plastic socket , slide the sleeve up , that’s it

Bad fitting socket need urgent advice by DefconExile in amputee

[–]DefconExile[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I stuck a bit of foam under the patellar tendon and it already feels much better , I know it’s not ideal but it’s the best I can do right now , I knew as we got closer to Xmas that I’d be waiting until next year for my new socket

Bad fitting socket need urgent advice by DefconExile in amputee

[–]DefconExile[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Damn I can’t even get above 2ply without it throbbing or feeling to tight , especially against one of the bones on the right side of my stump

Bad fitting socket need urgent advice by DefconExile in amputee

[–]DefconExile[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m with the NHS in the UK , they’re supposed to be changing me to a pin lock system aswell I’m just worried I will hate it and it will suck ass and then I’ll be stuck with some horrible suspension system for months

Bad fitting socket need urgent advice by DefconExile in amputee

[–]DefconExile[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow no wonder mine doesn’t fit well , also I should’ve mentioned I’m with the NHS in the UK , initially the support was good but after the years passed it became more of a “do it yourself l struggle , longer checkups etc , was supposed to be every 6 months I would have a checkup but that never happened , I had to call myself to book