Aventon Aventure: Tired of Pedal Strikes? Crank Arm Replacement
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- čas přidán 28. 07. 2024
- I consider this the "Actually" episode. No idea what got into me but I ACTUALLY say it A LOT!
I love my Aventon Aventure, but I hated all the pedal strikes I was getting. I found a video where a guy was talking about going from the stock 170mm crank arms to 152mm crank arms. I gave it a shot and have loved the results since day one. I like to take my bike off-road often so pedal strikes are no fun, and actually dangerous.
This video shows you the step needed to replace your crank arms. I like the gearing on my bike so I just kept the factory sprocket and put it back on. If you decide to order the 152mm crankset, it doesn't matter the sprocket size because you won't need it.
Items need to change your crankset:
GANOPPER MTB Crankset 152mm. (sprocket size doesn't matter if you plan on using the stock sprocket)
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Oumers Bike Crank Extractor/
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Park Tool PT-08 Hex Tool (8mm)
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MZYRH Mountain Bike Pedals
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Items need to change your crankset:
GANOPPER MTB Crankset 152mm. (sprocket size doesn't matter if you plan on using the stock sprocket)
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Oumers Bike Crank Extractor/
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Park Tool PT-08 Hex Tool (8mm)
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Park Tool PolyLube 1000 Bicycle Grease
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OPTIONAL:
MZYRH Mountain Bike Pedals
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Getting ready to do this myself. Nice to see that it looks so easy. Thanks for the video.
You can do it!
Been watching your videos for a few days now researching the aventure. Went to a bike shop and was told so much dishonest info all for the sake of selling me a different bike that costs almost twice as much yet missing many features. So been using your videos and google to better educate myself while waiting for the my aventure to arrive, from a novice rider I thank you immensely.
Wow man. So glad that my videos have helped you! I know you will love your Aventure.
THen maybe you should know this, I have the aventure and the dealer I got it from cant get any parts from them , parts that are covere3d under the warranty, so if you buy ask them to put the warranty in writing to you and they wont, then you will know what your getting yourself into, I did all the work myself on my bike and I love it , BUT THERE IS NO WARRANTY, Not according to my dealer
I thought the part shortage was fixed.. they were giving away like $50 batteries at one point if i remember right@@z4u68
@z4u68 aventon is a pretty well respected name in biking. I doubt they're giving the dealer a hard time, I find it more likely that the dealer is the one causing the hard time.
Scott, Thank you for the recommendation of the Pedals. I love them and never slipped. I have 455 miles on my Aventure and I love it.
I wouldn't lead you astray! Glad you like them.
Hey Scott met you yesterday on the lakefront trail. You helped me again i was getting creaking on my crank arms. Turns out mine were loose.
If that doesn't work will order removal tool and grease them. I get pedal strikes once in a while does not bother me !!
Thanks for tip.
Great to meet you George. I've had that issue with Aventure 2 as well and have had to tighten them more than once. You shouldn't have an issue now that they are tightened again.
Thanks I'm installing mine now !
Enjoy!
Thanks Scott! Good tutorial.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice upgrade for those long cranks. So far I have been good on my Philodo AWD, but the first 4500 miles was mostly road. I will soon go offroad and I will refer back to this video if I need the upgrade. Thanks for sharing🚴♂
Right on! Thanks for watching!
This video was really useful! I almost paid 120$ at a bike shop last week..i literally took like 15 min to replace my crank set after watching this video it showed me exactly what i needed I haven’t rode my bike for almost a month now I’m good thank you!
Glad it helped!
@@scotthardesty any recommendations on a new dust cap from Amazon maybe i think i didn’t screw mine in thight and it feel on my way to work?
Thank you for taking the time to make this video and share with others! I love your modesty and sense of humor. That said, I think you should end all of your videos with "Don't like it? Say it to my face!!". 😎 (Just kidding!! Thank you again!!)
Hahahahaha
Thanks sooo much for this! Need to get the creaks outta my bike too.
I hope it helps!
Thank you for this vid
Of course! I hope it helps!
Thanks for the video, Scott. Amazon doesn’t sell the 152mm anymore so can you please recommend another compatible alternative? They are not easy to find for some reason.
Looks like everyone has bought them out. I found this one! amzn.to/3yNCIo9
Scott my name is frankie my aventon pedal assist is cutting in and out ? The only thing i can gather from web is maybe the sensor for pedal assist...my question 🤔 is before i buy the sensor could you shine any more light on this have to fix problem. I ues my bike 4 too 5 time a week too and from work. Any assistance would be appreciated buddy! Thanks 😊
Hi Frankie. I wish I could help you buddy but since I haven't had any electrical issues with my bike, I have no advice on how to fix that stuff. I'm just an old guy who after 25 years of not riding a bike bought his first e-bike and only show people how to fix stuff I have had to fix myself. I'm sorry my friend, I wish I had a answer for you.
the chain side, when you order those shorter cranks is the sprocket the same size or bigger or smaller then the factory one? I ordered the tool, took me a while but i found the discription , been wanting to order that for six months but was afraid Id get the wrong one just guessing at what I needed, So thanks in advance .
It doesn't matter the sprocket size as you are not using it. You are attaching the cranks to the factory sprocket.
How do you install the chain side,or did you show that in another video?
Same process. Just unbolt the chain guard and sprocket and install them to the new crank arm. Sorry about that!
Is the right side easy to remove you just unscrew the screws and put a new crank arm ? I just need to replace the right one the inside steel got stripped and the pedals will not stay on
yeah, just as easy. the only additional thing is you need to bolt the crank arm to the sprocket. Super easy.
tell me about that undercarriage guard - is that a custom thing you made? I'm worried about those wires down there as well.
It is shield I purchased on ebay. Super easy to install. www.ebay.com/itm/285500672970?hash=item42792a8bca:g:CkwAAOSwG89jKqYT&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8NaujXa1QlS%2FS%2BNZCaqld6rH%2BanTLTaRMExZ02k5wUVu%2FktLazT7cP6LM3DSHql3yJ7m4%2F4l2ITAdlFegFWrjkQcPGfXZoDSpqBgl2O3cEqMSFHE0hV7HhvqgUqk8E%2FJwLEfay6GihnHVdtRJ%2BvM4T%2B9hw%2FPNAUtrFrNMC2W8M5P62iB8WhmFed2VkyVtoQtSPlmX3KPaSrfqMLEkZ%2BN1anH1njnhOewSkcCtnlFVfSaHguaP6IE5gKIOMY000XbxIe0oouE%2BNW4Jz9M%2BFWA%2BbxQYgx2QgvMgrJ7UA9dXqy6BXEQjOGCqYl9M0NJ9HJstA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7bv0cuVYw
I cant find that part, the shorter crank arm, its in the discription but where is that? THanks in advance
GANOPPER MTB Crankset 152mm. (sprocket size doesn't matter if you plan on using the stock sprocket)
amzn.to/3N3XTqn
Oumers Bike Crank Extractor/
amzn.to/3OGz7y3
Park Tool PT-08 Hex Tool (8mm)
amzn.to/3CwcWGn
Park Tool PolyLube 1000 Bicycle Grease
amzn.to/3RK7O6S
OPTIONAL:
MZYRH Mountain Bike Pedals
amzn.to/3tFtAzB
Scott, do you need the crankset that has the 4 screws on the chain side or can you just go with the crank arms themselves to replace?
You will need the sprocket mount (the 4 screws) as the sprocket side is attached to the crank.
@@scotthardesty Thanks. Ordered what I needed. Stay safe.
Is pedal strike also a problem on the aventure 2?
I have not had the same issues. But I also believe I am a better rider.
Didn't seem to work on the adventure 2. Couldn't get it to line up. Looks the same as the video but I'm returning and getting crank arms only
You were not able to connect the crank arms to the factory sproket?
The aventure 2 isnt 104mm. I almost orderd this and from what i c it wont work on the 2.0
Are those pedals good for the 170mm crankset?
The pedals are good for any crankset actually. They are just good overall pedals.
How did this affect your pedaling power and did you have to adjust your seat to get a full leg extension?
I did not! I didn't notice anything different, except the fact that I no longer had pedal strikes. hahaha
@scotthardesty do these bikes just have less ground clearance then other.
My thing about changing the crankset arm length, wont this make the bike harder to pedal with PAS off? These things already have a crazy amound of molasses to pedal through. I feel this would make it worse.
I didn't notice a difference. Although, I don't spend much time riding the bike with no power, at least not long enough to notice if it is harder now.
@@scotthardesty Thank you. While I had an old ROSS eurosport step through 10 speed when I was younger. That bike had long crank arms. So I ingrained at a very young age to lift the inner turn side pedal away from the ground. I had learned way quick, that ground strikes with those metal pedals tended to send them out from under your feet and the opposing pedal around to eat your leg. Im just looking for a way to counteract this turn resistance from the hub motor. Not having much luck. Happy riding, and thanks for the helpful tips.
Shorter crank arms is less leverage. Prob not a good trade off.
You would be surprised how little of a difference it makes.
Leverage is not an issue since we have motor assist. Might have to increase the seat height by an inch. Pedal strike is a bike issue with aventon bike. I also have a Sondors and the pedal never touches.
at power assist five , I ghost peddle and 30 mph If your old its going to save you knees a little bit if you let the motor do half the work, if your young , Keep the old ones and go for it. BUt I dont think anyone can peddle one of these bikes not even on level ground without the motor helping. But good point you make, THanks
This doesn't work with the 24s. They have a 5 spoke crank instead of a 4 spoke
This is for the Aventon Aventure. I don't expect it to work on bikes with 24" rims. But with that info, now you know you just need shorter cranks.
@@scotthardesty I have a aventure 2024. They have changed the cranks from yours. I never caught it when watching your video. I will return them. I ordered different ones
@@mikegordon3436 Ah. I also have the Aventure 2 but oddly enough, I haven't had the pedal strike issues with this one.
To each their own, but if you actually pedal your e-bike and use it like a bicycle, shortening your crank arms significantly limits your pedaling efficiency and your legs will fatigue much more quickly. Those long crank arms are for leverage. Pedal strikes are easily avoided by not pedaling through turns, like the pros do. As for hitting your toes on the front tire, proper foot position is to put the ball of your foot on the pedal, not the mid portion. That¡s why cleats for clipless pedals attach to the ball of the biking shoe. Personally I think shorter crank arms is a big mistake, but that’s just me. We all ride our own ride…
going from 170 to 152mm is not a huge difference. I have put over 700 miles with the short cranks. It just the way this bike is designed with a very low center that makes your pedals much lower. I get it though. Guaranteed this video will help a lot of people. It did me. I pedal all the time, and the biggest difference to give me that extra clearance when I hit the MTB trails is that shorter crank. I know, I know, I should learn to ride a bike, but I totally happy with changing out this crank. Thanks for the comment and Enjoy the ride!
@@scotthardesty different rides for different folks for sure, and your video was very well done! The bottom bracket height of the Aventure is definitely lower than a mountain bike's. And I didn't mean that you or anyone else should learn how to ride a bike - what's important is that we're all riding, regardless of preferences or technique. Like you, I only shared my comments because maybe it will help someone along the way. Cheers!
More difficult than working on a car engine
Ummmmmm.... I hope not. It wasn't that way for me and many others. I hope you get it worked out.
Play this video at 2x speed. Watching a grown man struggle like this is sad otherwise ... 🤣🤣🤣🤣
hahahaha Agreed
@@scotthardesty I would not do any better myself !!
Peddle strikes don't happen if a person knows how to ride a bike.
Yup. Yet here we are. For all us old foggies who don't know how to ride a bike... this helps. I might add some training wheels soon. lol
@@scotthardesty I'm also part of that old folks getting on a bike again after 30 yrs. If I'm making a right turn on my bike my left pedal is down! And Visa versa on a left turn.
@@mpwasz1 Same Herę. But it did still happen.
It is only an issue skilled bikers. Folks who lean in the corners for higher speed turns. For people that almost come to a stop at the turn will not experience the issue. You still need have a long way to learn on how to ride a bike. Folks with motorcycle riding experience will definitely have peddle strike issue with the bike.
The bike has pedal strikes when riding offroad going straight. Has zero to do with learning to ride a bike properly