Takes me right back and your so right. long before the current disposable society we find ourselves in came to pass, I remembr my old bike as a kid whick had a sturmy hub that went on and on. dollop of oil in the pull of cap once in a while and thats it.
That's good to hear Echowind, it certainly should be tougher given it's larger size. If they are treated properly they last of course, but changing on the fly always risks a chip from a tooth edge. From then on it's in the lap of the gods whether or when that metal particle meshes between two rotating cogs and destroys the hub.My hub geared bikes are used for commuting to work in all weathers. I hammer down really hard on the peddles, up to 30mph on the flat. I found the nexus 7, which seems to be constructed out of eggshells to be an imperfect solution. So far the much improved 8 speed version has resisted for 3 years my attempts to grind it into fish paste.
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Thanks for the information Scott. I'm disappointed that there is is no mention of 57cm frame Pro Connects in the first batch but I do appreciate you posting this information. It would be great if you could post a weekly update on this forum until such time as stock is no longer an issue - I think there are a lot forum users who are eagerly their awaiting Kalkhoff bikes. Publishing stock levels on your website is a good idea.
Shame... Good for you mate.
Well I have finally bit the bullet and started cycling into work. I was using the excuse of waiting for my Pro Connect to be delivered. Work have provided me with a locker now, and I have bought all my stuff so I have run out of excuses.
As the next delivery will be 2 weeks plus I cant wait any longer.
I have borrowed a Dawes hardtail mountain bike and am on my Second day. I have tried 3 differnet mountain bikes over the past month so far and this one is the best I have use of. But not really a top end model by any stretch.
One thing that does worry me a little is that I am not finding the ride that hard. Its 12 miles and not that hilly. Of course the weather is glorious at the moment. What I am thinking is, that as I keep cycling and I get fitter, the ride is going to be easier.
As the delivery could be another 4 weeks, I may be at the stage where I dont need pedal assist. This is where I come to the big question.
The reason for buying a pedelec is to keep me cycling on those days when its chucking it down, or snowing or windy and cold. On those days, is the pedelec really that much of an advantage?
Not changing my mind yet. Just asking the question of those who use one regularly. Cos I thought the ride would be allot tougher.
Good for you mate.
I would love to get a hire bike to do the same.
But im bikeless. I only have a folder with a knackered set of 6 gears.
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with hindsight..and the trouble with hindsight is its always late too.
you could have bought a second hand e-bike for ther waiting period and sold it with hardly any loss on resale, at least it would have kept you on the road and your legs in shape as the first day you go out on your new bike when you get it...
"your gonna feel it in the morning"
Good for you mate.
I would love to get a hire bike to do the same.
But im bikeless. I only have a folder with a knackered set of 6 gears.
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with hindsight..and the trouble with hindsight is its always late too.
you could have bought a second hand e-bike for ther waiting period and sold it with hardly any loss on resale, at least it would have kept you on the road and your legs in shape as the first day you go out on your new bike when you get it...
"your gonna feel it in the morning"
With the price of the phone calls to 50cycles, I could have bought a ebike.
In the 12 weeks I have been waiting I could have ridding across the USA.
Everyday I wake and think "im gonna get it today" and then look in the mirror at the end of the day and think "you're Deluded, you need professional help".
