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So much for making eye contact with driver.

Cheap Ebikes do lot higher mileage and average speed than the unassisted versions. Those higher speeds put lot more stress on cheap suspension and wheels so expect more problems.

I've made up an alarm system for my detachable light panel. When panel is fitted, light cable is run through bikes then plugged into socket. Alarm is enabled, if cable is cut or unplugged horn goes off.

How much do think this motor/gearbox combination will cost when fails out of warranty. Currently Bosch motors are about £600-700 for exchange motor. With separate IGN you can transfer it to another bike.

Most drivers are looking for cars not cyclists. High viz and lights mean they are more likely to see you at a glance.

If street lights are on your bike or car lights should be on.

Compulsory helmets yes, but all other safety gear should be optional. In saying that if you have built lights, there is no harm in leaving them on during day.

Because of N+1 rule, I'm always window shopping.

No more than E in Ebike.

If you want comfort and low running cost, go for hardtail with big tyres (run at min air pressure you have motor, rolling resistance isn't an issue). Quality suspension seatpost eg suntour NCX, thudbuster, rack with panniers you need to lose that backpack. As for middrive or hubdrive debate a...

Correct tool for CX and all Gen2 drives that use small chainring. CX and Performance haven't changed in 2018. Bosch replaced Gen2 Activeline with new 2018 Gen3 direct drive Active & Active Plus ,which have large(normal size) chainrings.

Hi Gubbin My 140 cube FS eMTB is similar to yours. I'm slowing setting it up for touring. Fitted Jones H Bars with more vertical stem. Gives more upright position and solves problem of sore hands and wrists on long road rides. Another big plus is place to fit bottle holders. Still useable for...

Get seal kit and gease while at it, plus spare oring. See attach parts list. Also checkout Scooteretti recent youtube video on it.

Check miranda website, if anybody makes one it will be them.

The best thing you can do is test ride are few different bikes, not just drives systems eg bosch middrive, hub drive but also styles eg step through, hybrid, mtb. For commuting integrated lights, good mudguards, rack, kickstand, caffee lock are all useful features, with mudguards right at top...

Its horses for courses. Any body using eroad bike is going be cruising well above 25km/h level. The assist just means they don't fall below 25km/h on slight inclines and headwinds, or dread hills. If I was into road riding I can see the appeal. After try my wife step though I can see appeal of...

Checkout shimano Icetech rotors and pads, start with pads.

I don't think any of other middrive motors ie Shimano Yamaha Brose are any different for out of warranty support. Exchange faulty motor for refurbished motor for big $$. None of their bearings especially on MTBs will last for ever. Being able to replace bearing yourself is big plus.

Let us know how get on.

You will hardly notice extra noise of CX drive over wind noise when doing 35-45km/h. Extra pedal resistance only matters if riding unassisted which you won't be, especially if trying to do more than 30km/h. For tour and leisure riding upto 25km/h cutoff, Plus would be nicer motor. There are...