How many people are using there e-bike off-road?

[EddiePJ]

Thanks for sharing. Certainly lovely dry conditions.

 

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got most of my body armour,look like a halo robot lol

 

[SRS]

got most of my body armour,look like a halo robot lol

Don't know about anyone else but I'd give up MTB ing permanently if I had to dress up in that lot.

You'll look like something but no sure it will be a robot.

 

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broken arm in 2 places
broke 3 ribs
hand cut to bits with stitches
knees cut to bits and 1 elbow
hip knackered brooze size of football on me ass n thigh

and only crashed 2 times so far getting old lol dont bounce any more

 

[SRS]

broken arm in 2 places
broke 3 ribs
hand cut to bits with stitches
knees cut to bits and 1 elbow
hip knackered brooze size of football on me ass n thigh

and only crashed 2 times so far getting old lol dont bounce any more

Still, not my cup of tea. Perhaps you can let us know how you get on with the gear.

 

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well the helmet is loads better than my older 1 fits lots better and dont sweat with it on like the old 1 and a lot stronger. also comes with a cam mount for a go pro ect.

it has a dial at the back so can clamp it to my head better as well, knee pads are also comfortable to wear tho cant compare them to any as they my first ones should stop my knees getting cut up down the canal paths ect.

cant get the elbow pads on atm as 1 side cut and other cant bend it all the way atm ;(

tho tbh i just wear the helmet and gloves for just riding round and will use it all for the forest ect as i come of this thing going 30mph ill be in hospital with out it.

 

[EddiePJ]

Two bikes prepped to perfection, and all set for the trip to Switzerland tomorrow morning.

Sadly only one loaded and going though. I twisted my knee again just getting out of the car, and driving is now going to be bad enough, and riding the pedal mtb is just too much of an uncertainty now, so it seems pointless dragging it 650 miles, and then not being able to ride it.
I also popped out yesterday evening for a 15 mile ride just to see how the other injuries were standing up. Put it this way, it wasn't long before I rode most of the 15 miles one handed. This is going to be a good trip!

 

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ed cant you just go by plane n pay extra for the bike, dont think its that much tbh, bit late now tho imo.

 

[Deleted member 4366]

You can't take electric bikes on aeroplanes!

 

[Alan Quay]

ed cant you just go by plane n pay extra for the bike, dont think its that much tbh, bit late now tho imo.

Battery = Problem.

 

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cant see why not if you can take laptops ect tho, or post it to where you staying.

cant see it doing much if its flat tbh?? never flown tho so dont know what you can and cant take on a plane.

 

[Deleted member 4366]

You obviously haven't tried to send a battery abroad then! It's simply not practical. Too many restrictions and even if you can get round them, the cost is prohibitive.

 

[RobF]

Something rings a bell about being able to send a battery if it's part of a complete bike.

My Rose was air freighted by DHL.

 

[mab13]

Out for a few hours earlier today and remembered to take a couple more photos this time...

Still loving the Cube!

Steeper than it looks and lots of 'ledges' on the way down to jump off...

A nice place to stop for some light refreshments...

 

[EddiePJ]

If the link works, here is the first ride of the holiday, which also goes to show the bull about battery range. One bar remaining after a nine mile, near on 5,000ft climb. I used the minimum that I could for the climb. Strava: http://app.strava.com/activities/344274116 Sadly I am struggling to get the forum to load and work here, so will expand upon it when I get back.

 

[SRS]

If the link works, here is the first ride of the holiday, which also goes to show the bull about battery range, or just how easy that the terrain is of the average rider. One bar remaining after a nine mile, near on 5,000ft climb. I used the minimum that I could for the climb. Strava: http://app.strava.com/activities/344274116 Sadly I a struggling to get the forum to load and work here, so will expand upon it when I get back.

Eddie, looks fabulous but you have not reached the top yet.

Have a great time.

SRS

 

[EddiePJ]

Got about as high as I could on that ride. Possible elbow fracture aside. Nine miles of down hill, is pretty knackering.

 

[jdallan]

Something rings a bell about being able to send a battery if it's part of a complete bike.

My Rose was air freighted by DHL.

So was mine - several times unfortunately The fact that there was a battery in the box didn't seem to make any difference.

Jim

 

[RobF]

So was mine - several times unfortunately The fact that there was a battery in the box didn't seem to make any difference.

Jim

Evening Jim,

You are one of the few - an unhappy Rose customer.

I've been more fortunate, the bike has never had to go back and it's three years old now, so probably never will have to.

I still find it odd Rose no longer produce ebikes - they make every other type of bike.

 

[jdallan]

Evening Jim,

You are one of the few - an unhappy Rose customer.

I've been more fortunate, the bike has never had to go back and it's three years old now, so probably never will have to.

I still find it odd Rose no longer produce ebikes - they make every other type of bike.

Hi Rob,

The bike itself was superb, unfortunately the BionX system was not. Just for info, Rose do still produce ebikes although I think all have Bosch centre motor systems. I'm glad you're happy with your bike, I only wish the drive on mine had been as good as the bike.

Jim