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[Closed] Shimano Ebikes Outside Warranty

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Unlike Bosch motors where there are several options it appears that with Shimano outside of warranty the only option is landfill. Have I missed the obvious?


 
Posted : 22/07/2020 11:20 pm
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Theres a chap that repairs them IIRC, cant remember the name though, costs around £250 I think?

Edit, here https://www.performancelinebearings.com/


 
Posted : 22/07/2020 11:29 pm
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Cheers Tom, I know he has positioned himself as the goto for Bosch motors but I do not believe there is an "open" supply chain for Shimano bits.


 
Posted : 22/07/2020 11:33 pm
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If you’re the original owner and the claim is legit (not hacked / left out in rain for 2yrs kind of thing) try and get in touch on Insta. They seemed very nice when I needed help.


 
Posted : 22/07/2020 11:50 pm
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Wow, are they really that difficult to fix and maintain?? That would certainly put me off buying one. I don't actually do that much riding these days due to kids etc.. so 2 years doesn't correspond to much mileage.


 
Posted : 23/07/2020 10:54 am
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My Bosch motor shit itself out of warranty, was basically told unlucky by Bosch and £740 for a replacement motor.
No independents could repair and Bosch just said new was only option available.


 
Posted : 23/07/2020 12:51 pm
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Dunno about the riders, but it's clear that manufacturers certainly have more fun with ebikes.....


 
Posted : 23/07/2020 12:56 pm
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I really like the Commencal Meta SX but that's Shimano and also direct sales. I was wondering who I would go to if I had an issue.

I can't buy one yet so I haven't made any serious enquiries. I'm willing to bet it would be a massive ball ache.


 
Posted : 23/07/2020 8:59 pm
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My mates Focus needed a new shimano motor out of warranty, had done 8400 miles, replaced no question.


 
Posted : 23/07/2020 9:04 pm
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My Bosch motor shit itself out of warranty, was basically told unlucky by Bosch and £740 for a replacement motor.
No independents could repair and Bosch just said new was only option available.

What was the problem with it?


 
Posted : 23/07/2020 10:03 pm

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