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    Changing the front chainring on Bosch CX drive

    Oh mine says Bosch on the sprocket don’t know how other manufacturers brands compare ?
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    Changing the front chainring on Bosch CX drive

    I swapped from 15 teeth to 20 teeth as I was predominantly using just the 4 smallest gears on the rear . The smallest 11 tooth rear sprocket was wearing quicker than the rest . Bare in mind most of my commute is reasonably level . I find I’m now rarely using the smallest gear at the back . I...
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    What do you do to prevent theft of your e-bikes/battery?

    I’m paranoid over bike security I don’t leave it unattended at all . When I’m at home it lives in the house , no way would I dream of leaving it in the garage / shed / outhouse . The main problem is I am meant to clean it before bringing it inside but that doesn’t always happen much to the...
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    2017 cube reaction hybrid pro 400

    Thanks for concern I’m ok very sore indeed though . I’m going to persue this with the council I think I have a valid claim . I have joined BCF so hoping to get help from their legal team as council strangely enough are reluctant to get in touch but at least they have now removed the broken barrier !
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    2017 cube reaction hybrid pro 400

    Pride goes before a fall ... well it had to happen I guess , took a fall enroute to work this morning at 6-15 . Ironically it wasn’t on the canal towpath where you would expect or on the busy diesel soaked roundabouts around Trafford park but instead on the provided cycle lane. A large solid...
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    Which one chaps? Carrera Crossfuse or Oxygen S Cross

    I’d go with Rutland bikes suggestion Cube are a good piece of kit better still go for a reaction model with the performance cx bosch motor some good deals on last years models about
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    Btwin Elops 900E low frame Dutch bike - >600km and loving it - £999 but £62 tyre upgrade recommended

    Are you sure it’s a charge point ? Quite often it’s for plugging in diagnostics etc
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    2017 cube reaction hybrid pro 400

    Managed a full week commuting last week total of 60 mile covered in all weather conditions. My 20 tooth front sprocket has now been fitted helping to raise my average speed . It does make the front sprocket run very close to the motor casing so doubt I could fit anything bigger ? The front...
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    Deal when buying a new bike

    I got 12% discount off Evans cycles without much effort . However they wouldn’t allow me to do 0% finance over 12 months . I bought the bike but got home to find charger only had European 2 pin plug and no pedals were included .
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    2017 cube reaction hybrid pro 400

    Your a bit more hardcore than me than Oyster ! I’ve not managed a full week but have been managing 3 days a week . I’ve had waterproofs on half the time usually for the ride in to work at 6am . I don’t mind getting wet on the ride home though ! I set a new personal best on the ride in last week...
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    2017 cube reaction hybrid pro 400

    Thought I’d give a bit of an update to the review now I’ve had 20 rideouts on it totalling just 137 mile . Mainly used on the work commute with the odd longer trip at weekends . It’s certainly helping me enjoy cycling again even with the dodgy weather and local poorly maintained cycle paths (...
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    Just bought a bike

    Just ordered 20T chainring , probably upgrade brakes next . Not impressed with the looks of the Brooke’s saddle looks very old fashioned imho but each to their own
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    Cube Reaction Hybrid 400 Pro 2018 on going review

    Rubbing on disks - try loosening off 2 brake calliper retainer screws slightly , then spin wheel then tighten them back up . It just recentres the calliper back up usually works for me . Glad your enjoying the bike the suspension seat post is excellent best purchase I’ve made .
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    Just bought a bike

    Sounds about right turbo mode will use the battery up pretty quick . I don’t tend to use it much as the gear shift seems rather rough when up shifting . Far smoother on EMTB or tour mode
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    Just bought a bike

    Get out and ride it ! It’s the only way you’ll find out . Max I’ve had out of my cube reaction hybrid with 400wh battery is 32 miles in EMTB mode on quite flat terrain but I’m a heavy rider @ 105 kg . Yours does seem low so guessing last owner probably had a dongle fitted or rode it hard !
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    Carrera Crossfire

    Cmon d8veh spill the beans ! Especially if it doesn’t require badass / speedbox for Bosch cx motor ...
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    Cube Reaction Hybrid 400 Pro 2018 on going review

    I’ve got the same bike albeit larger frame so comes with 29 inch wheels . The suspension seatpost is excellent well worth the money for the added comfort . I’m happy with the standard front suspension but only using for work commute on cycleways / canal towpath at the moment . Motor cut out...
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    Getting back in the saddle

    I figure if I get out now it will be easier when the weather finally improves !
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    Getting back in the saddle

    It will be worth the wait trust me ! Been out for a Sunday ride for a hour 13 mile covered easily with a good mix of terrain and gradients . I’m falling in love with this cube it’s a great piece of kit . I can highly recommend the suntour ncx suspension seat post I don’t know how long it will...
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    Getting back in the saddle

    I bought a cube reaction pro and am very happy with it . Quality is good gear shift smooth and torque from the cx performance motor excellent . A few small changes will make it perfect ( larger front sprocket , kick stand , crud catchers ) I have already added suntour ncx suspension seat post...