Bike for heavy user

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id go with that and it looks better

 

[Jamie82]

Have you tried both the Bosch cx and Yamaha PW? I hear the Bosch takes a second to kick in which I wouldn't like. The Yamaha is instant as soon as you touch the pedal

Is the spec considerably better on the one I just posted too?

 

[soundwave]

spec there about the same bar the motors and yes the bosch does take a half rotation to kick in but the bosch system is more easy on the drive chain so less wear than the yamaha.

i got 3000 miles + on my old 11spd cassette b4 i went 12spd eagle.

 

[Jamie82]

Hopefully I get to try both then and I'll just get whatever I prefer. I don't think I'll do that many miles

 

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if you get a dongle you can do it in half the time

 

[Fat Rat]

At the moment 27.5" wheels have a relatively limited choice of tyres compared to 26" & 29". It's my main gripe about my Oxygen.

Where have you been looking
Crc for example have
26" 158 tyres
27.5" 166 tyres
29" 120 tyres

I would say thats more than enough choice in any size .

 

[Jamie82]

Is that a Bosch? Looks fun. I see the price of those dongles though. Like £120 for a bit of wire? Or am I missing something? Lol

 

[Trevormonty]

James

Make sure what ever bike you buy you at least ride. The frame fit is more important than motor type, whether its, yamaha, shimano, bosch or brose, while power deliveries and user interface maybe slightly different you won't be disappointed with any of them.. On the other hand there is no getting use to a frame that doesn't work for you. You don't need to ride exact model as you can order different spec, frames normally stay same across range, component levels change e.g test ride bikeX 3.0 and order 6.0.

An eMTB is very expensive investment, pays to take some time and get right.

Have you tried both the Bosch cx and Yamaha PW? I hear the Bosch takes a second to kick in which I wouldn't like. The Yamaha is instant as soon as you touch the pedal

Is the spec considerably better on the one I just posted too?

 

[soundwave]

its my bike thats my u tube page dongles remove the speed limit but yes they are a rip off.

its a basic electromagnet

 

[Jamie82]

James

Make sure what ever bike you buy you at least ride. The frame fit is more important than motor type, whether its, yamaha, shimano, bosch or brose, while power deliveries and user interface maybe slightly different you won't be disappointed with any of them.. On the other hand there is no getting use to a frame that doesn't work for you. You don't need to ride exact model as you can order different spec, frames normally stay same across range, component levels change e.g test ride bikeX 3.0 and order 6.0.

An eMTB is very expensive investment, pays to tak

James

Make sure what ever bike you buy you at least ride. The frame fit is more important than motor type, whether its, yamaha, shimano, bosch or brose, while power deliveries and user interface maybe slightly different you won't be disappointed with any of them.. On the other hand there is no getting use to a frame that doesn't work for you. You don't need to ride exact model as you can order different spec, frames normally stay same across range, component levels change e.g test ride bikeX 3.0 and order 6.0.

An eMTB is very expensive investment, pays to take some time and get right.

e some time and get right.

Ye. I contacted ebikeshop.co.uk they wanted to sell me a bike online without me having a go on it telling me they knew what frame size I'd need. I'm not having it. I definitely need a go first.

 

[Jamie82]

its my bike thats my u tube page dongles remove the speed limit but yes they are a rip off.

its a basic electromagnet

How much was that? 30p from China you'd think

 

[Fat Rat]

Ye. I contacted ebikeshop.co.uk they wanted to sell me a bike online without me having a go on it telling me they knew what frame size I'd need. I'm not having it. I definitely need a go first.

I rang them a while ago and it was a very hard sell
As for knowing your size , how do they know your dimensions were all different as its not all about your height alone
Also personally i dont like the fact its always "we only sell to our customers and no one else" as far as spares are concerned i feel thats bully tactics to get you to purchase off them and them alone and stuff everyone else
Maybe thats just me thou

 

[Jamie82]

I rang them a while ago and it was a very hard sell
As for knowing your size , how do they know your dimensions were all different as its not all about your height alone
Also personally i dont like the fact its always "we only sell to our customers and no one else" as far as spares are concerned i feel thats bully tactics to get you to purchase off them and them alone and stuff everyone else
Maybe thats just me thou

I agree. Really seemed like they just wanted my money and couldn't really care less what they sell me. I've had dealings with three bike shops now and wouldn't recommend any of them. Off to try the fourth tomorrow. Hopefully he knows what he's on about.

 

[soundwave]

do not buy it from ebike shop unless you are dam sure it is the right size for you as if you open the box and sit on it and want to return it they will only give you 60% back one member bought one and done that and then took months to sort it out and only got the rest back because they bought it on a credit card.

it was a while ago but check there terms and conditions first. ebike shop only care about money but they will honer th warranty if a dongle is fitted or any other problems.

and yes prob about 3 quids worth of parts.

 

[Jamie82]

do not buy it from ebike shop unless you are dam sure it is the right size for you as if you open the box and sit on it and want to return it they will only give you 60% back one member bought one and done that and then took months to sort it out and only got the rest back because they bought it on a credit card.

it was a while ago but check there terms and conditions first. ebike shop only care about money but they will honer th warranty if a dongle is fitted or any other problems.

and yes prob about 3 quids worth of parts.

Ye I even asked them and they said they wouldn't take it back if it wasn't the right size. but they guaranteed me they will pick the right size for me....go figure.

 

[Fat Rat]

Off to try the fourth tomorrow. Hopefully he knows what he's on about.

I will keep my fingers crossed .

 

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i ran martin from ebike shop off this forum long ago

 

[Fat Rat]

Ye I even asked them and they said they wouldn't take it back if it wasn't the right size. but they guaranteed me they will pick the right size for me....go figure.

So they will guarantee that they will pick the right size , then say they wouldn't take it back if it wasnt the right size
WTF

 

[Fat Rat]

i ran martin from ebike shop off this forum long ago

You did good then

 

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