Recent content by Rick Oshea

OK. I free wheeled down a big hill today and speedo read 36mph.good fun but bit scary. It rolls so much better with the big Ben's. I didn't realise how much frictional drag you get with nobblies.

My legs are really strong but the rest of me is 54 years old. OK I'm might try a 46t first. I've just put road tyres(Schwalbe big Ben's) on to replace the kenda nobblies and I can't believe how much faster I can go. Hence the need for higher gears. I mostly ride flat roads and never go on the...

Thanks all

OK thanks. Just to check it will make a real difference to the gearing if I go to 48t.the result I'm after is much higher gears in 6/7 and 8th gear. I never use 1-5.

That's great. Thanks alot

Hi. Thanks so would that fit on mine.?

Hi all. Does anyone know what the largest chain ring I can fit to my carrera e vengeance 8sp please. Currently have 40t.Thanks

Really.do you think so.I've only had it 3 days

Thanks Muddy.hope it just gets easier or il have to change my tag to Thunderthighs!!!!!

Tried following your link but got too techy for me.my post code starts BS23.I'm not good with technology as I'm the wrong side of 50!!think I'll just post a general message tomorrow asking is there anybody near me?thanks again for all your help.

Thanks for your input.A lot of members are also saying it needs to have some miles on it and hopefully it will get easier.otherwise I'll have legs like Arnie Schwarzanegga!!!!!

OK thanks

Hi wicky.OK I'll try that.I'm a bit of a technophobe but I'll give it a shot.Even so can I just post a shout out to see if anyone is local to me??thanks for the msg.

Hi JP.thanks for your reply.Tyres are at max 50 psi.roads are smooth.I weigh 97 kg at the moment.iv taken battery off and tried riding but its really tough going and the resistance is defo from rear hub.I've only ever ridden one electric bike and its the one I have.I need to find someone locally...