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Published on August 23rd 2023 Share: Can I fit a power meter on my ebike? How do I stop rounding off thru-axle bolts? Is wax a good Lubricant? These are just some of the maintenance and bike tech

Published on August 23rd 2023

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Can I fit a power meter on my ebike? How do I stop rounding off thru-axle bolts? Is wax a good Lubricant? These are just some of the maintenance and bike tech questions that we answer in this week's GCN Tech Clinic.

00:00 intro00:27 Can I use my power meter on my ebike? 01:36 why does my cassette make a clicking sound? 02:18 Does a power meter mean you loose any energy? 03:24 Any tips on loosening thru-axles? 04:34 How good of a lubricant’ is wax? 05:57 How many times can I re-use wax?

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