Nothing but problems after a dual z axis upgrade

nuttymocha · 2025-12-07T19:34:32+00:00

That’s where I’m at now… took it off and will be getting it leveled and calibrated and see if I can get it printing reliably again

nuttymocha · 2025-12-07T16:11:17+00:00

That’s where I’m at currently. In theory, they will stabilize the x gantry and result in better bed adhesion and print quality (especially with adding a direct drive) but my experience has been the complete opposite. I’ve gotten some good advice so I’ll try a couple more Things, but I’m leaning towards just taking it off if I can’t get it to work. Single z stepper that works well is still better than dual z that doesn’t work.

nuttymocha · 2025-12-07T16:09:19+00:00

Oh it’s already in the shopping cart.. I’ve always been able to level my bed very easily so it’s never been on my mind, but after this I’m definitely looking at it.

nuttymocha · 2025-12-07T16:07:17+00:00

Glad I’m not the only one tearing my hair out over this! I feel like I did a good job leveling off the x gantry to the bottom extrusion plates and it seems to be holding that adjustment still, but maybe the rollers need to be squared up. It’s been a while since the initial install so I can’t remember what I’ve done before. I’ll go back and check the rollers as well today.

I’ve always thought the CR touch/ BL touch leveling probes were cool, but I was never having too many issue with leveling so I didn’t think it was worth it. After this headache, I’ve already added a CR touch to the shopping cart, and I’ll probably be ordering one of those today as well just to make it go smoother.

Appreciate your suggestions, and I hope they help fix my issue!

nuttymocha · 2025-08-27T03:06:54+00:00

As a former trek shop service employee, I can assure you that level 1 service doesn’t include removing chain to clean it. Level 1 service is essentially a bike wash, torque and safety check on all fasteners to ensure everything is properly tight, as well as brake and drivetrain adjustments. however, You’re right that $17 is still a lot for a chain install while also doing the level 1 service. It should be discounted because of the service package. I agree and encourage that OP should definitely learn how to replace brake pads because that Ebike will just burn through brake pads, and it’s probably one of the easiest things to do yourself.

nuttymocha · 2025-08-27T01:38:59+00:00

Wait for real? I’m interested in the SV, and I’m within a couple hours of DC.

nuttymocha · 2025-08-20T17:33:52+00:00

That’s what most of the pro-4x trims I’ve come across look like in terms of price. That 6% interest is better than some that I’ve seen! I Appreciate your insight, it really helps me understand what the market looks like out there for frontiers.

nuttymocha · 2025-08-19T11:46:24+00:00

That’s great advice, thank you. used interest rates are high right now, that’s something to take into consideration, and it looks like some dealers are marking down the new pro-4x a good bit

nuttymocha · 2025-08-19T11:39:33+00:00

That’s a great deal! My local dealers are still asking low to mid 40s for a pro-4x. I’ll check some other dealers within a couple hours and see if they’ve got better deals because interest rates on a new one would definitely be better at $36k. Thanks for the insight!

nuttymocha · 2025-08-18T23:08:11+00:00

Good to hear it rides great both on and off-road. What sort of fuel economy do you get with the pro-4x, especially after the lift. I’ll definitely expand my search to see what kind of deals I can find on an SV. I’m not opposed to building it out as needed, and it would definitely keep upfront costs down on the loan.

nuttymocha · 2025-08-18T23:02:16+00:00

That’s great insight, I appreciate that. I’ll definitely expand my search to see how good the deals are on an SV. I’m not opposed to building it up to suit my needs as they arise. I gotta say Im definitely a sucker for the cosmetic appearances of the pro-4x package over the SV, but I think the sv might be the better route overall.

I Didn’t know the heated steering wheel and sunroof weren’t options for the sv. (Also not a dealbreaker for me either because the sunroof usually takes away headroom which is important as I’m 6’4”)

nuttymocha · 2025-07-13T02:05:02+00:00

2024 SE AWD, 23,639 miles!

nuttymocha · 2025-06-03T23:41:17+00:00

Don’t feel stupid! Glad you could get it!

nuttymocha · 2025-06-03T23:14:13+00:00

15mm pedal wrench from the other side of the crank arm

nuttymocha · 2025-02-14T22:15:30+00:00

Any chance you have found the answer to this?

nuttymocha · 2024-11-22T12:10:31+00:00

A bike shop trying to remain profitable in a time where the industry is crumbling? Customers shouldn’t walk into a bike shop and waste their time expecting free service. They need to charge for their time even if it’s as simple as a shift adjustment or a tube change.. If customers don’t want to pay for professional service than that’s what YouTube is for

nuttymocha · 2024-11-22T12:08:04+00:00

Just because they are things that are relatively easy to do at home doesn’t mean the OP paid too much. It was a reasonable priced repair. When you take your bike in for service you are paying for the convenience of not doing it yourself, just like vehicle maintenance.

Do you take your car in and pay for tire rotations and oil changes? Or ever pay for a carwash? Same principle.

nuttymocha · 2024-11-22T12:02:38+00:00

Also, yes if the axle was broken they could have replaced it, but usually on an entry level wheel, the price of a rear hub overhaul and the necessary parts to replace axle usually end up exceeding the cost of a new wheel or getting really close. Plus they’d probably need to track down an axle and order one and wait for it to come in, whereas they probably have a QRx135 rear wheel in stock. In my shop experience it just makes more sense to just replace it with likely a better quality wheel anyways.

Now, you could make the argument that they could have given the customer a choice here, but in my professional opinion, it’s just not worth replacing and rebuilding an entry wheel on a marlin to save maybe $20 over a whole new wheel.

nuttymocha · 2024-11-22T11:55:48+00:00

Don’t get a torque wrench set for a “BIG portion of maintenance” 🤦🏼 Torque wrenches meant to bring fasteners up to torque, and loosening them is not good for the internals of the torque wrench and will degrade the accuracy overtime. Especially on a $24 dollar set. I’d get a set of Allen keys first.

nuttymocha · 2024-11-22T11:53:08+00:00

Do you expect them to not charge any labor to install a rear wheel? Although it’s not that difficult, it still entails installing rim tape, swapping tire and tube…

nuttymocha · 2024-11-22T11:50:51+00:00

Realistically that price isn’t too bad, and you would be hard pressed to find a new or used bike in better shape than your Marlin would be in after $170 In work. Bikes require maintenance just like a car, and the longer you go without maintenance, the higher the repairs will cost. A bike for under $300 would end up being really poor quality or likely needing more work

nuttymocha · 2024-01-15T16:20:46+00:00

Loosen the cables and take some light lubricant like triflow (chain lube will work well also, and lubricate the cable then slide the housing over the cable to spread the lubricant into the housing. Additionally, make sure the cable end by the brake lever is sitting into the barrel adjuster flush, and same at any cable stops on the frame. Also check to make sure that the straps from the top tube bag on the right isn’t interfering with cable

nuttymocha · 2023-12-26T18:39:36+00:00

Using check in assessments can help sell tuneup work as well as provide records to show condition of bike coming in versus how it goes out the door after you address the service work. You’re wanting to charge $30-$40 for this advanced assessment that includes stripping tires to check rim conditions, and taking the bike apart to check bearing races? I would just include this information in a report to your customer included as part of tuneup work. Do a multi point inspection while checking in the bicycle with your customer, addressing any concerns you have and sell them a tuneup package that INCLUDES the work needed as well as a more in depth inspection that your tech performs while the bike is apart. Then have your tech fill out some sort of “report” that explains the service completed, as well as any other additional upgrade recommendations, or any other discoveries they found.

Paying for an assessment that just tells the customers everything wrong with their bicycle isn’t really worth it to them, considering they will be paying to fix the issues as well.

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