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  1. Gringo

    Strange goings on...

    Or possibly Arte Johnson in the USA sketch show “Laugh in”
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    Purely Hypothetical

    https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=twin+motor+ebike&safe=off&client=safari&hl=en-gb&sxsrf=ALeKk017Q8ByGTyL4zMTEYYbm13oldLkWQ:1594243545533&source=lnms&tbm=vid&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiD2t2BzL7qAhXLbsAKHUnYDicQ_AUoA3oECAwQBQ&biw=1261&bih=890&dpr=2
  3. Gringo

    Puncture on rear wheel on electric bikes!

    I’d recommend Schwalbe tyre leavers as they have a clip built in that helps hold the tyre in place while refitting :cool: Although swapping tubes is quite infrequent for me (fingers crossed) it still only takes 3 to 4 minutes, I think having a crank drive helps :p
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    Komoot ....Very impressed

    It’s a free app and I’ve been using it for years. Some times to plan a route if I’m leading a ride but mostly I use it to record where I’ve been :cool:
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    Stem extender

    This still doesn’t make sense to me, if the stem and extender Are both 1 1/8“ (28.6mm) then the slot in the extender doesn’t actually close, in fact the difference in size between it being loose and fully tightened should be barely noticeable by eye. I’m still curious to know what went wrong...
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    Stem extender

    Over the years I’ve used several cheap risers off the bay without issue. It sounds to me like you have a duff one, all of mine have been a reasonable close fit prior to tightening the bolts.
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    Battery charging, how often

    https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcSZoiDP0ddDi7Y_Oya2yS7QFa1bg9PTV5cZhltJxzMgsIiLIfJCnVp8rkJwUHLnt2MRiFjvM-3eSg&usqp=CAc I've been using a Ansmann AES1 countdown timer for over a decade, once it reaches the end of the chosen time period it cuts ALL power to anything...
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    Chain lube

    In my trail bike days (particularly in the winter) we’d use chainsaw oil, cheap enough and didn't fling off like regular motor oil. That was back in the 80’s. A couple of years ago I thought Id try it on my pushbikes, it was fine on the hub geared bike but I messed up the gear shifting on my...
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    Traffic Boom - legal?

    A flashing light on a stick could be mistaken as an indicator, a nail on a stick could turn out to be very expensive (premeditated wilful damage) Ive considered an egg on a stick or even a large paintball but the truth is the type of people that pass to close are probably already tightly wound...
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    FREE E-bike Webinar Series!

    OK so I know if you want to adopt a child you have to jump through many hoops ( smoking is a big barrier) but with a bike dose someone make sure your going to clean it probably and have a nice place to store it when not in use before your allowed to buy one. No but seriously, A first time...
  11. Gringo

    Forking bad luck

    Hi, adtz I can tell you what I used and assuming cube haven't changed there head stock dimensions In the past 2 years it should work for you but it’s always worth measuring thing yourself. my 2018 cube acid one (alp motor) headstock has an upper internal dia of 44mm and the lower internal dia of...
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    Being given the runaround by a bike shop

    The delay in getting your bike may not be the shops fault but the poo customer service is entirely wrong. my latest bike is a cube acid and I pre-ordered it from Rutland cycles. It was due to be delivered January 2018 and I sold the bike I had at the time in anticipation of the new bike coming...
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    Current Bike Theft Danger

    Do you have a link to this article ? were the thieves successful and in what area did this happen ? its of particular interest to me as I’m nearly always cycling alone, just two days ago I did a 62 mile ride on very quiet back roads and I’m now thinking do I need to ride “tooled up” :eek:
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    Puncture repair kits

    Ive changed my opinion about scab patches. Since posting those views I’ve had two suspected punctures, both turned out to be failed scab patches. Admittedly they had been in place and working fine since last year. but that’s much of a conciliation.
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    Recumbent

    i to have been looking at bents and your post reminded me of this. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VeloMotion-Scopa-brand-new-recumbent-bicycle-frame-set-kit-road-audax-gravel/122994988975?hash=item1ca31297af:g:UCUAAOSwk-damB4V Although the one I’d like to test ride is a Lightfoot Bigfoot Ranger
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    New helmet required

    As others have Said, try before you buy. two same sized helmets from different manufacturers can feel totally completely different when wearing them. I’ve only owned 3 shop brought lids myself. I did once buy one online But it went back the same day because it was so uncomfortable. Finding out...
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    Suspension seat post advice please

    unfortunately all the suspension posts I know of add several inches in height to your seating position. if you’re seatpost is already as low as it can go, no suspension post will work. your next best option would be a sprung seat, I have one of these on one of my bikes. (I’m 93kg and it’s...
  18. Gringo

    Halfords 10% off everything

    Unfortunately, this deal is no longer available Join British Cycling for 10% cycling products all year round at Halford, there’s other discounts and benefits like liability insurance and legal aid (hoping I never need it) ;)
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    Cube Acid 400 chainring upgrade

    before looking for updates I strongly recommend physically looking at what you have at the moment to minimise the chance of buying the wrong thing. https://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/forking-bad-luck.33076/
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    Puncture repair kits

    I carry glueless skab type patches, OK while inflated and the tube rubber is expanded but don’t do so well left on a deflated tube, as the tube shrinks back to its original size the patch outer is rigid and doesn’t shrink, it just creases instead. I’ve never had a problem with scabs while in...