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  1. Artstu

    KTM Macina Cross going cheap.

    NEU Bosch Akku PowerPack 400 weiss für E-Bike Elektrofahrrad 400Wh/11 Ah RV | eBay I'll turn the wick down a bit for now, £500 is a LOT of money for a battery.
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    Separated at Birth and by £500. What's the link anyone?

    Sounds like you're about as glued to it as me :) ooh actually I'm a few minutes behind now after pausing it a few times ;)
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    Bosch vs Impulse

    I'm used to this now on my bosch powered bike, I have no idea if the impluse is any better or worse in this respect?
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    KTM Macina Cross going cheap.

    A hilly 17 miles in Turbo left me with a range of just 1 mile left, I have a feeling I'm going to be needing a bigger battery if I manage to ride further in the future,
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    Separated at Birth and by £500. What's the link anyone?

    Ah, sorry it's still there. It's the HS Macina HS
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    Different style handlebars

    I didn't really want to honk on my 22kg bike, but I was glad I could, was down to second, understandable given the gradient I guess, 28.2% at one point. :D Even the very fittest cyclists who take part in sportives walk up.
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    Separated at Birth and by £500. What's the link anyone?

    I think it's the photo. I was dropping my bike down a very large kerb and was aware the motor may catch, but in reality it was a long way off. You'd be better with the inverted ones for MTB'ing for sure. My motor casing is 1 1/4" lower than the chain ring.
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    Separated at Birth and by £500. What's the link anyone?

    You need the Macina Dual if you want an out of the box bike with everything fitted. http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/14073-ktm-macina-dual-hs-eagle-has-landed.html
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    Separated at Birth and by £500. What's the link anyone?

    http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/9050-ktm-cross-macina-bosch-arrives.html
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    Different style handlebars

    and if you've not got some of these grips get some, you will not believe the difference they make, aching hands will be a thing of the past...
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    Separated at Birth and by £500. What's the link anyone?

    I'm sure the service you get is as good as from a UK retailer, and I dare say better. Remember the front brake lever is usually on the left on none UK bikes.
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    KTM Macina Cross going cheap.

    I removed the little screw on the display unit so I could remove it as and when, however on a ride yesterday with the forks locked out it popped loose, luckily I spotted it was loose, it started rattling, so it didn't take a trip down the tarmac. I've put the screw back in now, I can't for one...
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    Views and Advice: Winora TX2 Bosch powered 400WH direct from Germany?

    Yes My chain needs adjusting already. I wish they'd put a tensioner on as standard.
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    KTM Macina Cross going cheap.

    Another local route that would be impossible for me without help.
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    KTM Macina Cross going cheap.

    I've just tested it on this route. 27 minutes outward and 30 minutes homeward. Claimed two very fit roadies on Winnats Pass, so all in all not bad at all. The first roadie shouted "Do him" to his mate up the road as I passed him, and his mate said "I hope your battery goes flat" as this old man...
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    Views and Advice: Winora TX2 Bosch powered 400WH direct from Germany?

    I maintain a friends bike with Shimano cable disc brakes, it gets through pads very quickly, it also needs adjusting quite regularly, both cable adjustment and inner pad balance, and they're difficult to get the adjustment just so, so that they don't drag and have a nice tight lever reach. I...
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    Views and Advice: Winora TX2 Bosch powered 400WH direct from Germany?

    Mine is this one I've added SKS guards and a nice rack from Wiggle, total cost just under £50. I've only had the bike a few days. Bear in mind the quotes above from Dave are for the 400 wh battery which is £200 more expensive than the 300 wh one which I have. I'm really pleased with the bike...
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    Separated at Birth and by £500. What's the link anyone?

    There's no import duty to pay on purchases from EU countries.
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    Views and Advice: Winora TX2 Bosch powered 400WH direct from Germany?

    The guards don't look that good from the photos, being what looks like just a strip. I rather like my rim brakes, I like the idea of discs, but know they can be a bit of a faff at times.