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  1. TedG

    Cube Kathmandu Hybrid Pro (2022) Trapeze

    This may not be relevant but the easiest way to tell a 2021 model from a 2022 is that the later one has 11 gears. The "earlier" one has 10 speed. There maybe some other differences but the one I was sitting on (my reflection looking like an extra from the Desert Storm Campaign) was the later...
  2. TedG

    Cube Kathmandu Hybrid Pro (2022) Trapeze

    Have to admit I sat beside this bike in the showroom really trying to like the colour. Bit like my wife looking at a new pair of shoes for 2 hours :rolleyes: It was a 2022 model (11 speed rather than 10) and everything I liked over the Volt which would now be considered aged. To be honest...
  3. TedG

    Cube Kathmandu Hybrid Pro (2022) Trapeze

    I have been researching this bike for some time but they are hard to find. Astonishingly last week I had a call that one was available and I was off the 58 miles to see it. It certainly has everything I wanted as a replacement for my Volt Infinity, bigger motor, bigger battery, air forks...
  4. TedG

    Sick of dirty chain, anyone using dip waxed chains?

    It will be long gone now but I always used Linklyfe for all my motorbike chains. Heated in its tin on a primus in the back yard then set a parrifin washed and dried chain in, lift it out before the wax set and let it drip dry. Mother eventually forbid this practice because the "fumes will kill...
  5. TedG

    First ebike: Cube Touring Hybrid One/Hybrid or Reaction Hybrid One or something else?

    Riding bicycles since 1959 – moved on to Superbikes – disabled in 1993 (Industrial accident) owned ebikes since 1994 and now about to replace my current one. Disabilities (and I am not prepared to discuss all of mine here) come in all shapes and sizes, just like bikes and I think that in 62...
  6. TedG

    First ebike: Cube Touring Hybrid One/Hybrid or Reaction Hybrid One or something else?

    Yes interesting point. Pre-ordering may work for some but in my case with my difficult left leg, actually trying out a bike for sitting and support when stationery would probably be necessary. I really would like to stay local so Phillip McCallen would have been the first choice but even with...
  7. TedG

    First ebike: Cube Touring Hybrid One/Hybrid or Reaction Hybrid One or something else?

    Yes I knew about that thank you. I am on their mailing list. I am 6' 3" so large would be necessary.:rolleyes: Sorry should have said that.
  8. TedG

    First ebike: Cube Touring Hybrid One/Hybrid or Reaction Hybrid One or something else?

    Good luck. I have been searching for a Cube Kathmandu 500 Gen 4 85Nm motor bike for a long time. I need the 85Nm motor because my left leg is nothing more than an ornament since an industrial accident and a 500 battery would be fine for me as my daily body limit would never be more than 35...
  9. TedG

    Hello everyone. Retired teacher her

    It is likely that my problem could be a one off as I have nobody with the same bike to compare it to but my Volt Infinity with shimano motor has gradually become a nightmare over the last 500 miles. It has been with several LBS and is now due to be back to a dedicated Shimano specialist...
  10. TedG

    Electric scooters made road legal UK

    I'm guessing the R.O.I.
  11. TedG

    Shimano steps

    Yes I did some research and saw that but it sounds a bit dramatic and especially when the bike is performing perfectly. Just unsure if continuing to ride in this "state" is advisable.
  12. TedG

    Shimano steps

    Bike just back from a Shimano Steps motor service. Running fine in all level settings and electronic gears but when I put more that a little effort (slight incline) I get 3 beeps and a W012 error. Until the service centre has time to sort this is there any harm being done riding with this error...
  13. TedG

    volt pulse ebike

    My wife had a Volt Pulse for 2,000 miles. Excellent bike (changed only for a step through). The "throttle" was a small lever which would appear to be designed as a "boost" to assist pulling away from traffic lights etc. It would not work unless the bike was being pedalled at the time and cut...
  14. TedG

    Another accident in the news

    Hopefully someone will enlighten me regarding any laws which were being broken at the time of this accident.
  15. TedG

    Another accident in the news

    I was young once - a very long time ago but it scares me now to see the speeds of e-scooters in built up areas. It certainly seems to be an easy and cheap for non drivers to get about but we have been overtaken while in a cycle lane at 10 - 15mph numerous times by e-scooters on the pavement...
  16. TedG

    Another accident in the news

    I know i am getting older by the hour every minute but I am pretty sore nowadays after a 30 mile ride (my maximum) because of the road conditions. Cycle paths, greenways and tow paths are excellent here but all roads apart from motorways are diabolical. My Shimano Steps motor is once again loose...
  17. TedG

    Is there a better option than a Cube Reaction Hybrid?

    I also have a couple of Cube / Bosch dealers near me and as I said I am getting mixed messages as to whether or not they will handle claims / repairs during the warranty period. Neither of them are currently able to supply this bike. I would need basic updates / servicing etc to be carried...
  18. TedG

    Is there a better option than a Cube Reaction Hybrid?

    I am currently in the process of trying to update my excellent Volt Infinity to a Cube Kathmandu Pro 500 with CX 85 motor. The battery will be 500 which is bigger than my 400 and I like the air front forks idea and the more powerful motor for more assistance for my dodgy left peg :( . I can see...
  19. TedG

    Woosh I Need a Battery for my Woosh Big Bear

    To a premature skip according to a close source in VW.
  20. TedG

    Woosh I Need a Battery for my Woosh Big Bear

    "We don’t have these currently, they have been massively delayed and are now not expected any time soon." Volt 15 minutes ago.