![A blue bike with the new waxed chain under a tree in some late afternoon light.](https://cdn.emilyhorsman.com/L1009301-16x9-768.webp)
Misc: Routine Maintenance
New chain, brake pads, and tire sealant! E-bikes go through consumables so fast.
![The front of a Brompton in a bike stand highlighting the handlebars with new grey Ergon grips.](https://cdn.emilyhorsman.com/DSCF0709-16x9-768.webp)
Initial Brompton Setup
Started getting the Brompton dialed in so I can give it a proper try. Really liking it so far! I had to take it to a Brompton dealer for a slipping seatpost though.
![The drivetrain of a blue e-bike with a new Shimano CUES cassette, derailleur, and chainring.](https://cdn.emilyhorsman.com/DSCF5175-16x9-768.webp)
Shimano CUES Drivetrain Upgrade for Egret
Attempting to solve the chain retention and shifting issues on my e-bike with a new drivetrain. Now it’s got a narrow-wide chainring, a clutched rear derailleur, and the extra chainline increases the gap so the chain can’t get stuck.
![A 9-speed chain with caked on grime.](https://cdn.emilyhorsman.com/DSCF4733_16x9-768.webp)
I’m So Close to Waxing My Chain
Maybe I’ve been reading too much internet while stuck at home with a cold but I’m basically convinced to try switching from drip lube to wax.
![A buff tabby cat looking grumpy and sitting beside a crankset just out of view.](https://cdn.emilyhorsman.com/DSCF4541_16x9-768.webp)
Linkglide Di2 Is Incompatible With E6100
Gus is grumpy at Shimano for not making their new electronic drivetrains compatible with older e-bikes. I have thoughts on why I’d like to try Linkglide and Di2!
![The front of a 1x crankset with the chain case fixing mounts visible](https://cdn.emilyhorsman.com/DSCF4552_16x9-768.webp)
1x Chain Retention Problems
My chain drops on the inboard side and gets real stuck between the motor and chainring. There’s a bunch of different solutions but none of them are perfect.