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  1. J

    Hub gears v derailleur

    + I think I will. I'll let you know what happens...
  2. J

    Hub gears v derailleur

    Again - thanks for the replies. Reading through, I think that sjpt had a point when they said... "Maybe the sensor system on the Giant doesn't react quickly enough to the torque as you start pushing again? If so, could be a poor design or could be a slight mis-adjustment somewhere or error...
  3. J

    Hub gears v derailleur

    Twist - forwards for change-down. Yes - I do all those things - I'll probably end up sticking with the set-up - it's so good in every other way. Point about taking advice (which I really appreciate) is that as far as I am aware - no-one is actually using the combination I am, so no-one...
  4. J

    Hub gears v derailleur

    Many thanks for your thought-provoking replies. I do appreciate the bike for what it is - it's just that in that one area it's so different from my previous one. My local shop reckon they could change it to derailleur provided Giant can supply a replacement drop out with a hanger - I'll think...
  5. J

    Hub gears v derailleur

    Hi all. I have a question about gear systems on an ebike. I have a Giant Daily which I bought about 6 months ago and I have done about 1000 miles leisure riding. It has a crank motor and hub gears. Overall it is a huge improvement over my much-loved previous ride - a Raleigh Array with...