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  1. cyclebuddy

    Fiido D21

    Honestly, I'd dismiss the X as a choice. It's too new. I see that electronic keypad lock being big trouble in the longer term - just with wear and tear and the (high) possibility of water ingress causing havoc. And the X weighs 2kg more - important when you're throwing the bike around into...
  2. cyclebuddy

    Fiido D21

    Even though I have 2 full-sized hybrid e-bikes and bought the folding Fiido D11 only for the necessity of commuting/taking on trains, in reality I'm finding I'm using the D11 more and more in daily use, even in preference to my full-sized e-bikes. The compact nature of the D11 (as with the D21)...
  3. cyclebuddy

    Fiido D21

    There're plenty of reviews stressing the strengths and weaknesses of the Pure Flux. The main drawbacks to me would be the lack of gears making hills a buggar, and the small 7Ah battery severely limiting range. The controller programming (how power is applied) is reported as poor too. If your...
  4. cyclebuddy

    Fiido D21

    Not that I've seen, and D11/21 frames don't have threaded bosses to screw them into like the X. It's only a partial solution anyway as magnets only hold the main folded frame together; the folded stem still tends to flop about a little. As with most folded bikes, you just need one bungee cord...
  5. cyclebuddy

    Fiido D21

    I wish they'd put magnetic frame catches on it like the Fiido X (and Onebot) to keep it folded. That sounds like the M1 hack; do as you've done to unlock the motor speed, then unlock the (new version) display by pressing both buttons on the display until it flashes (IIRC it's either just once...
  6. cyclebuddy

    Looking to buy E-bike

    What issues are you referring to? I've read some have difficulty with the electronic lock and seatpost clamp, but from what I can see on YT it's the user not being very "mechanically minded". IMHO that whole electronic keypad affair really is a sledgehammer to crack a nut, designed because of...
  7. cyclebuddy

    Looking to buy E-bike

    I don't think it really matters what WM CS say... as you've witnessed, others are already doing it. The precedent has been set and WM aren't (don't appear to be) stopping it. The other point is the Fiido D11/21 don't really look like e-bikes. The titchy hub motor is well hidden in the rear...
  8. cyclebuddy

    Looking to buy E-bike

    WM's policy is a strange one. I use Thameslink and Greater Anglia a lot - neither have an e-bike restriction (at least not yet!). I bought my Fiido D11 direct here as it is/was cheapest and there are no issues if a warranty claim is needed. Fiido's UK warehouse is in Bath and bikes are sent by...
  9. cyclebuddy

    Looking to buy E-bike

    Starting this year, West Midlands have 62 brand new trains being delivered (Class 196's & 730's) which, if they're on your route, only have spaces for 3 full-sized bikes (but they say you can take a folding bike on any train at any time). Of course, the trains running those routes at the moment...
  10. cyclebuddy

    Looking to buy E-bike

    So many TOC's are updating their trains, either with brand new ones or else those cascaded from other regions, which introduces a whole new set of bike-carrying rules according to available space. Eg: Every train in the East Anglia region (where I am) was last year swapped out for brand new...
  11. cyclebuddy

    Looking to buy E-bike

    I'm sure you've already looked into this (but just to be sure) and I'm assuming you intend to take your ebike on the train with you rather than locking it at the station (which I would never do!)... Many train operating companies don't allow full sized bikes/ebikes to be carried during rush...
  12. cyclebuddy

    Looking to buy E-bike

    Welcome Chris! There are members here that own and enthuse about both the Crossfuse and Motus models. Hopefully they'll see your post and comment, but you can also search the forum and find threads that discuss the merits of both. Have you test ridden either? What best suits you is often a...
  13. cyclebuddy

    Hello im Ken from NW England

    The beauty of the Revos is the simplicity - battery, motor, sensor. It means the brains of the system (controller) is built into either the battery itself or the cradle that holds it, and I'd think that is your issue. 18 miles from a 200Wh battery is very good efficiency, and when a spare...
  14. cyclebuddy

    New one !

    Welcome to the forum JB0311! Use the forum search: There are several threads discussing the locks people here use. Everybody has different ideas as to what's best and what they want to spend, and of course it depends on where you're going to lock your bike and how risky you feel it's going to...
  15. cyclebuddy

    Fiido D21

    The latest batches of D11 & D21 I've seen have smooth welding at the folding hinge - one of many improvements Fiido have made.
  16. cyclebuddy

    Batribike Sigma

    It's similar to many other manufacturers - click. The second image confirms it works with the OP's Sigma battery.
  17. cyclebuddy

    Help please

    A "bit twin"? Do you mean a "B'Twin"? If so, it's standard Decathlon store fodder, who do have branches in Spain and could likely supply an original part. Better though to upgrade to KT as others here suggest.
  18. cyclebuddy

    Using a higher rated charger

    There is no hard and fast rule other than slower is often better/kinder: It's entirely battery specific, depending upon the cells, the BMS, and the connector/wiring being capable of taking increased current. You need to speak to the supplier of your own battery. Just because Bosch offer 4A & 6A...
  19. cyclebuddy

    De restrictions

    Welcome to the forum Cammy It's been discussed many times before. IIRC, in standard form you can't derestrict it. Use the search function above to find many threads where several here have changed components to much improve/derestrict the stock bike.