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  1. mab13

    New Bike - Specialized Turbo Levo

    A few months ago, my hankering after a hardtail began and only grew stronger. So, having recently sold my Bosch powered full suspension Cube (which I've absolutely loved over the last 12 months), I set about my hardtail quest. Having demo'd the Specialized Turbo Levo HT Comp 6Fattie...
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    2015 Cube Stereo Hybrid SL (lightweight FS 29er MTB)

    Hi all, I'm thinking of a change up, but it would require me to sell my current eMTB. So here goes... It is an 18" frame (medium size) and is one of Cube's top-of-the-range 2015 full suspension mountain bikes with a superb spec: - Bosch Performance Unit and battery - Bosch Nyon - Fox Float...
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    Anyone tried the Specialized Turbo Levo?

    Not left much to work with in the post given the question is in the title. :) I know they're expensive, but you can get the Turbo Levo HT Comp 6Fattie for £3,200 which isn't horrendous. Also, I've not seen any weight specifications across the range. Does anyone know the weight of the various...
  4. mab13

    Bosch vs. Brose

    Opinions sought from those who have experience of both please? Perusing the 2016 ranges (as you do), I see that Bulls have the e-Stream Evo range coming soon with very nice visual integration and... a removable 650Wh battery! The Specialized 2016 range will also use Brose, Rotwild use Brose...
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    Bosch crank 'clicking'

    I'm aware this is a 'feature' of the Bosch performance line and does no damage, but it is a little annoying - started on my last ride. Can someone please advise which tools I'd need to sort it out. I'm assuming: - crank removal tool...
  6. mab13

    Right... I'm going tubeless

    Research done to death and decision made. Didn't realise I had no spare 29er tubes so popped online today to buy some and the Stans No Tubes picture was in the corner of my screen. Given my wheels and tyres are tubeless ready and the cost is limited, I'm going to give it a whirl. I'm hoping...
  7. mab13

    e-Fatbikes

    The more I read, the more interested I am. I like the idea that they're capable at most stuff you throw them at, but with added capability when it comes to exploration or riding in the non-Summer months when it can get really muddy and slippy (or have some great fun in the snow on the few days...
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    Lightest e-MTBs?

    I've been thinking about this for a short while and another thread has encouraged me to post about it. e-MTBs are heavy. My FS Cube e-MTB with top/high grade components comes in at 21kg, which is twice the weight of my carbon frame non-electric MTB with high/mid grade components (although it...
  9. mab13

    Bosch Performance - Cleaning & Protection

    A couple of questions if anyone can help please... 1. When looking behind the 'chainwheel' guard, I can see some mud down there. How should I clean this? Should I remove the crank and do it properly, hose it down, something else? 2. The 'chainwheel' guard on the Cube is crap. It's a bendy...
  10. mab13

    So I bought one...

    After having a good ol' look around, I have bought my first pedelec... the Cube Stereo Hybrid 120 HPA SL. Main features are: - Bosch Performance - Fox Float CTD fork and shock - SRAM XX1 and X01 rear dérailleur and shifter - Shimano XT brakes - Rockshox Reverb Stealth seat post (amazing!!) -...
  11. mab13

    Decisions, decisions... e-MTB

    Afternoon all, New member alert! I’ve officially met myself coming backwards in my research and not sure whether I need help / support or just the opportunity to explain my first world predicament to people who might care. I own a Cube Reaction carbon frame hardtail mountain bike with 26”...