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  1. Bikemad2

    Newbee

    The CVT is only an extra couple of kgs and the benefits are not to be overlooked. Isn't it a pitty we don't all just get along without the need to resort to be littling someone who is only asking for help and advice, the skinny tyres won't appeal to my wife and this is just personal choice...
  2. Bikemad2

    Newbee

    So I can't unplug the motor? The replacement CVT two speed uses the same voltage and is made by the same company but has a two sppeds that are selected by load, and the only difference is the outer diameter is very slightly bigger, the only thing I can see that's different is the wires come out...
  3. Bikemad2

    Newbee

    Exactly what I was thinking and as she gets all muddled up with the gears by the time she's sorted out the right gear she's at a near standstill‍♂️ So a single gear but with the electrical assistance I think is absolutely the way to go, and once we are more comfortable with how they ride if...
  4. Bikemad2

    Newbee

    My thoughts exactly and I now they don't sell them anymore but the g-tech step thgough looked just about right for her and I could either get the same or the sports bike, and if later on we need to add gears then look at swapping the hub motor for either a 2 speed CVT or a three speed unit...
  5. Bikemad2

    New old bloke.

    Wow John, as one retired service engineer to another well done I just trying to get started cycling again, and finding this whole pedal assist this a little daunting, I like you want a belt drive, not that I dislike chains belts are just cleaner, and I'm trying to convince the wife to start...
  6. Bikemad2

    Newbee

    That's a fare point, Im a bit reluctant to simply rock upto my local shop and ask as it would be really easy to be palmed off with something that they might have in stock and meets a few of the items on our wish list, when if I ask for advice and go in a little more knowledgeable I can make a...
  7. Bikemad2

    Newbee

    I know it's a long list but it's a wish list and we all have to start with a big list and then trim it down to suit the available options once we get to that point, I must admit I hadn't thought of testing one, and your absolutely right about the gear thing. I figure of just put up with what...
  8. Bikemad2

    Newbee

    Looks great and the weight is also very good! My only issue is seat height for the other half? Although I'm used to the skinny tyres I think she'd like a little more comfort. I was also looking at belt drive as opposed to the chain, with a cvt wheel hub motor configuration, as again the...
  9. Bikemad2

    Newbee

    Hi everyone, I'm a complete novice to this e-bike world, I used to do quite a lot of cycling into my thirties but as usual life/work pressure over took and here we are 30 years later and looking to invest in a couple of e-bikes for myself and my wife. We are not only looking to both improve...