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  1. J

    Advice needed before i make decision on whether to purchase bike

    I tried but unfortunately it was a no go
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    Advice needed before i make decision on whether to purchase bike

    Well i ended up going for the Adventure EQ in charcoal grey, the included rack fenders more adjustable stem dynamo lights swung it for me, its all just stuff i would have to faff about and buy after the fact anyway. A major reason for the purchase was the step thru number 1 and all around...
  3. J

    Advice needed before i make decision on whether to purchase bike

    Now you have really put me off the red lols, if you buy for the wife will you be electrifying it or keeping it as is
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    Advice needed before i make decision on whether to purchase bike

    My initial thought is hub drive, but i really have not settled i have experienced a mid drive and a rear hub, but am yet to have tried a bike with torque sensor, i have been keenly watching the development of the dmz mid drives so who knows one of them may end up being fitted. I have 2 bikes...
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    Advice needed before i make decision on whether to purchase bike

    I have a mid drive bbs02,its on an old carerra mountain bike which had new 1x10 drivetrain, hydraulic brakes and Schwalbe Marathons put on but it made me realise i prefer the no fuss style of riding of a hub drive with a throttle for standing starts, also as i age im going to find a step thru...
  6. J

    Advice needed before i make decision on whether to purchase bike

    Don't like the rigid forks at the front would like the suspension the cannondale offers also not a fan of the rear mounted battery, the flexibility of what kit I eventually decide to put on goes a long way in deciding to go the DIY root too. But. thanks for the heads up all the same, i actually...
  7. J

    Advice needed before i make decision on whether to purchase bike

    Thanks for the reply, I think I'll end up pulling the trigger on this tonight, as I just talked to my mate who would be doing the conversion on it and he said he would find the time to do it.
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    Advice needed before i make decision on whether to purchase bike

    Hi all I was eyeing up the following bike in the summer with a conversion in mind https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/cannondale/adventure-2-hybrid-bike-931346?clickref=1101lxVq524e&utm_source=partnerize&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=digidip_net#colcode=93134603 When I was looking at it it was...
  9. J

    Getting on and off a bike

    next bike will definitely be a step through for me
  10. J

    Help! Seatpost fittings

    All sorted cheap suspension seat post and big padded Bikeroo saddle fitted let the era of the cushy tushy begin
  11. J

    Help! Seatpost fittings

    After a proper look i think your right, if not i will ask again, thank you though.
  12. J

    Help! Seatpost fittings

    HI all i just purchased a cheap seatpost and it has come bare without fittings and i would appreciate some help on what i need to be able to attach a saddle https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01MF8TO1P/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 This is the saddle i will be wanting...
  13. J

    E-Bikes: The phenomenon, The Problem.

    This occurred to me at some point today
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    E-Bikes: The phenomenon, The Problem.

    Well I went to my LBS yesterday, who have done many a job on the mechanical side of my 2 bikes. Whilst waiting to talk to the my preferred man for doing work one of the other workers who I've never seen before told me I was welcome to wait to speak to him but I woul have to leave my bike outside...
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    Illegal ebike crackdown Coventry

    Well after going into the city centre yesterday i noticed that there was not a single ebike weaving at high speed between pedestrians, in fact there wasn`t a single ebike in sight. So it seems the crackdown has worked, still saw plenty of the culprits from town outside the city centre but...
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    Illegal ebike crackdown Coventry

    Not really as i ride in such a respectful manner, i am positive no one would take issue with me, whereas those who have brought on this crackdown do not, see there is a world of difference actually.
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    Illegal ebike crackdown Coventry

    I am pretty sure enforcement will mainly be applied to people riding wrecklessly in the city centre, so most people i hope wont be affected, the problem is now they have the mandate we are all fair game for that busy who is having a slow day and is hassled his sausages were burnt in...
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    Illegal ebike crackdown Coventry

    Hi all Coventry is my home city, and i have been cursing these idiots for the past 2 years, the idiots being the food delivery guys. Everyone i meet has complained about them they are all on 750w and up bikes the majority are chunky heavier moped looking totally conspicuous ones...
  19. J

    How I converted my bike to a trekking/comfort bike

    Haha im well past caring about what anyone thinks at this stage, i crave comfort and practicality. The Fiido D4s was my tester starter ebike, the Carerra was my hankering to try a mid drive between the 2 i now know what will fit my needs, having 2 bikes cluttering the house i am just about...