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Attempted to take off the non drive side crank today to get to the motor housing screws since I think they need to be tightened due to some sounds that sound like plastic "crick" or plastic on plastic rubbing and was unsuccessful.

Domane+ ALR6.....turned that bad boy counter clockwise with bike upside down and got to a point where I could freely turn it left and right, but anymore counter clockwise it would crack/pop so I just stopped and gave up. Anyone have anymore tricks? Anyone done this successfully?

Leave the hate unsaid please. Yes I normally take my stuff to a shop but they are not open and it sounded like it was an easy fix. I have taken off cranks before on my other non e-bikes and things have worked. So not sure if something special about these Praxis cranks.

I was able to get to the motor housing bolts and the bolts that attach it to the frame and checked their torque, all is good. I checked chain-ring bolts, all good there.

I removed the motor plastic covering at the bottom of the bike, cleaned it up, put grease on the edges and some grease around the outside of the frame and screw areas where the cover lays. No change, still have some creaking. Its not cleat related since when I just rode it for 2-3 miles with flat shoes it still creaked. When I stop pedaling all together and coast the noise goes away. Its not pressure related it seems because I deliberately was pulling up every pedal stroke and not pushing down and the noise is there, and its there with push pedal strokes.

At this point going to take it to Trek Friday when I have a day off, but anything anyone else can think of to check?

Adding an ebike to my bike line-up for recovery days and fun times! Looking at Cervelo Rouvida Road and Domane+ ALR5 for my choices? Anyone own either and have any input on each?

I am playing with the idea to grab a Domane+ this year, but now I am concerned with possible changes that might come in the next generations. I have been reading that its more than likely that trek will move to either the Fazua Ride 60 or Bosch motors since that is pretty much what the entire market is using now on their e-bikes. Can't seem to find what that timeline is but now concerned I buy something this year its out of date early next year. What's everyone's thoughts on this suspicion? I have also been looking at the cervelo rouvida but seems to be a power machine where it will do all or most the work for you which is not what I want. I am looking for assist on low recovery days, recovery rides, and strict zone training. It would be addition to my other traditional bikes. Its a training tool not a end all be all for me since I am not too old or injured to ride a traditional bike.

What has been the best upgrade for your Soloist SRAM Force?

Seeing people selling their whoop 5.0 device for like 100-150 dollars on FB marketplace and then stating you need to buy membership....But you get it with your membership when you purchase so why would anyone pay 100 dollars for a device without a subscription? People trying to get rich.

What third party subs work with Bose 600 Smart sound bar? What have you found to work and what cables did you need?