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  1. K

    27.5 bad for road use?

    I find it amazing that for the price, they use plastic gears. I’ve been reading about solutions today as there is a 2023 cube 160 with 88 miles for sale locally for a really good price. Just found out its XL which is too big for me. Id be happy to have a derestricted 250w bike if the bafang...
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    27.5 bad for road use?

    It seems gps is going to be a issue with new motors going forward. If gps is monitoring speed I’m guessing that’s hard to work around?
  3. K

    27.5 bad for road use?

    Older bikes seem to work better with dongles. Has the Yamaha got gps like the new Bosch? That seems like a real PITA
  4. K

    27.5 bad for road use?

    The carbon Haibike for £3k with the Yamaha seems like a bit of a bargain compared to everything else new. I understand your fear of the Swiss police. Their speeding fines are mean tested and horrific. I imagine they are strict on bikes too. I would never push my luck with anything too powerful...
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    27.5 bad for road use?

    Def the best looking ebike I’ve seen.
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    27.5 bad for road use?

    Frey bikes seem like a option for sure. Discreet with more power than the Bosch/Yamaha/Shimano/brose. Optibikes look great but no way the police would drive past one. I’d love a sur ron for the price, but I don’t think their peddle kit fools anyone. I did see these on eBay. Was thinking of...
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    27.5 bad for road use?

    I really have not got the space unfortunately . Just sold my car to make space on the drive. Still got a pick up and a lease hatch. I’ve got generators and paint machines taking up a lot of space and a stack of tools. Making space for one has been a struggle. The police issue is why I want to...
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    27.5 bad for road use?

    Thats the best I’ve seen. Its expensive but to me it’s a bargain compared to high end FS bikes. I understand that for people that use them properly that’s different. My worry would be that it would attract the police. It’s doesn’t look like your average mountain bike. I’ve had enough hassle...
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    27.5 bad for road use?

    Really nice. €17,000 with carbon wheels. Crazy how expensive these bikes can be.
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    27.5 bad for road use?

    I don’t necessarily want a £10k ebike. I just initially, wrongly assumed that they would be really well built and reliable. I will still keep my eye on eBay for any local bikes at a good price. I don’t know enough to buy anything that is well used. My commute is 3 days a week outside of rush...
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    27.5 bad for road use?

    I haven’t got space for more than 1. Really want to get it right first time.
  12. K

    27.5 bad for road use?

    They all seem to have receipts from a well respected shop in Bury.
  13. K

    27.5 bad for road use?

    I never thought buying a bike would be so difficult and expensive. I usually buy the best I can afford but with bikes that doesn’t seem a wise decision. The £11k levo sold for £5k. If it was medium I might have been tempted to place a bid. It’s a really good looking bike. There seem to be...
  14. K

    27.5 bad for road use?

    Not keen on the colour but I’ve seen it in green. Seems a great price for a carbon bike.
  15. K

    27.5 bad for road use?

    Looks great mate. I wouldn’t be changing if I was in your position either. 40mph is enough for me.
  16. K

    27.5 bad for road use?

    I’m open to any bike. Not stuck on the Levo. Been looking at them because there a few for sale locally. If there is a bike that takes a bigger chain ring with no hassle that would be preferable. Was just looking at haibikes. You get a lot more for the money than with specialized.
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    27.5 bad for road use?

    I don’t mind fitting bigger chain ring. Just want to avoid and visible batteries if possible. You’ve been a great help mate. Appreciate it.
  18. K

    27.5 bad for road use?

    I’d be happy with 35mph and plenty of torque for hills. I wouldn’t take the **** at my age. Last thing I need is a broken leg or hassle from the police. Would it be possible to gut a Levo or similar and put the new battery in the down tube? This shop is local if anything is above my skill...
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    27.5 bad for road use?

    The bike in the link is nice. Surely the police pull anything like that? Ive been thinking I need to keep everything discreet and standard looking? I like the idea of a thumb push throttle. I did see a video on YouTube. The guy fitted a uprated motor to a Whyte bike and had his battery in a...
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    27.5 bad for road use?

    I like the idea of a throttle. I thought that would be frowned upon here. Are they discreet? 160nm sounds great.