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  1. Gringo

    Ebike wheel wont stay on

    Go for it, what could possibly go wrong! Once you’re mastered that you could buy a tube bender and before you know it you’ll be building your own frames;)
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    Cube Delivery

    I’d ordered a new model Cube and it was due Jan 2018, several Manufacturing delays and the bike finally arrived 6 months later ( the model, size and colour that I ordered was the last on the production line) Im enjoying the bike today but looking back, I wish I’d canceled the order and found a...
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    What if it’s stolen?

    Obviously, I had a hell of a job finding the receipt for the last bike I sold after 3 years of ownership (I found it in the end). When the bike is second or even third hand the paper work isn’t always available. Good will and a 100% seller isn’t a guarantee that someone else hasn't been duped.
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    What if it’s stolen?

    if I buy a second hand bike (Bosch) and it needs to go back to a dealer for any reason, would the dealer know if it’s stolen when it’s plugged into the diagnostics? I don’t want to buy a stolen bike but you can’t be 100% sure My reasons for asking. A Victoria eUrban 11.8 E-Bike has been advised...
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    turning off Bosch battery

    I’ve never heard of this and I’m now on my second Bosch powered bike (the first was 7 or 8 years ago) I take the battery off the bike after every ride but when I’ve left the bike unattended the system turns itself off after a few minutes anyhow. Both my present and previous Bosch battery's...
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    Rechargeable heated gloves

    Alternatively a sheet of bubble wrap across your chest, it’s been a recent revelation for me. Up until a week ago I’d be wearing a long sleeved thermal base layer, sports t-shirt with a fleece front panel, soft shell jacket with extra material over the chest and to finish off a light wind proof...
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    CARRERA CROSSFUSE - Anyone Own One?

    I believe the Crossfuse is still has the Bosch ALP (active line plus) motor. my Cube has the same ALP motor, I’ve never had a problem with it and I’ve do in excesses of 3000. miles
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    Which helmet for ebike? What do you use?

    I’ve got one of those in my attic, unfortunately the leather has shrunk a lot and it has a bullet hole in it :eek:(i can thank my grandad for that;)) apart from that it’s fine :D
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    Oh I seem to have messed up!

    I’ve picked up a little lay knowledge over the years, I’ve found the ally used in bike frames is quite hard and not very ductile while the filler rod used for welding it seams to be softer and more ductile, probably because it needs to melt at a lower temperature than the ally it’s joining. any...
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    Do pedal reflectors actually work?

    if that’s the case, this season I’ll mostly be wearing stilettos :p;)
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    Unhappy surprise

    A few too many years ago a mate of mine had a remotely located garage, One morning he found his the door bent like the op’s, that afternoon I fitted two hasps and staples to the concert floor and the steel door, one at the bottom of each corner. A few weeks of feeling comfortable passed and...
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    Help! Info on web site www.e-bike buyer.com (seller of second hand e-bikes

    having read all through this thread I’d forgotten what the original topic was and I’m sure the OP got more than he’d bargained for. I came to the conclusion that talking a lot doesn’t make you right ;) as to opinions, I’ll not give mine, as my father used to say “opinions are like...
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    Missing Link vs Chain Link Tool - Which is safer?

    You can buy missing links individually, I’ve never had a problem with them. here’s one of many sellers https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-PAIRS-KMC-6-7-8-9-10-Speed-Missing-Link-Quick-Link-Chain-Link-Join-Link/123292354016?hash=item1cb4cc05e0:g:HwEAAOSwxNxbZtpK
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    Petition to increase speed assist limit on E bikes

    OP surly you knew what you were buying before you brought it ? and now it’s not good enough. it sounds like you need an S class bike and keep to the roads. I’m not saying that you’re going to race along shared paths at 20mph but the law says a peddle can use them, as soon as the law changes...
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    backache

    After many weeks of being messed around by my local powder coaters, I finally found a chap the other side of Milton Keens (26miles away) to do the coating. it was another few weeks before it was finished but I’m more than happy with the final results. It’s a pleasure to ride but with one...
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    how drivers see you based on the clothes you wear.

    for The most part I agree with Ed that it’s a driver education issue but when I’m out riding I see hi vis riders a lot sooner than the idiots who wear black. I wouldn’t go riding in dark clothing any more than I’d stick my hand in a tank of Piranhas without thick gloves
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    Invention help charging system

    Not everyone has good legs or knees that’s probably why they brought an ebike in the first place :p;)
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    Help! Tips for tidying up excess cables

    https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=water+bottle+cage+bag&safe=off&client=safari&hl=en-gb&sxsrf=ALeKk00W3_bzF16H143i3qKSYbW_nfYF1Q:1608620052848&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj39c_WgOHtAhUjmVwKHTVKDDIQ_AUoAnoECA8QBA&biw=1261&bih=799
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    Invention help charging system

    My favourite idea, fit a extra large rear wheel on a non E bike and you won’t need a motor at all because you will always be going down hill
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    E-Zee Riders - The UK’s first Land’s End to John O’Groats electric bike holiday specialists....

    FYI, all posts are dated The original poster of this thread E-Zee Riders was Last seen on this forum May 9, 2019 personally My backside couldn’t cope with so many miles in such short a time, about 3hr every other day is more than enough for me ;)