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  1. DrMagical

    Halfords Carrera Crossfire e Battery cutting off...

    I don't believe the safe mode story due to power overload. The Suntour system has a flashing mode to warn of strain on the system. Each of the three times it's happened to me I've been stationery or at an easy coast. I'm pretty sure it's a software bug that occurs randomly.
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    Halfords Carrera Crossfire e Battery cutting off...

    Worth checking the cable under the velcro bit by the motor, these can be loose as they really need to be tightly together as far as the marked line. Likely to be the known cutting out issue which has no fix though and you're unlucky it happened first day!
  3. DrMagical

    Halfords Carrera Crossfire e Battery cutting off...

    Little point asking for a replacement, they all do it randomly. Mine is the newer version. Doesn't bother me. I've done 400 miles and it's happened 3 times randomly. Always carry the key with you as sometimes keep switching it on again works but sometimes removing the battery, waiting 30 secs...
  4. DrMagical

    The G-Tech e-bike

    On a FB group a member of GTECH staff posted that they has sold 70,000. I can also confirm that the claim of 30 miles is probably reasonable (I'm about 100kg and new to cycling and I got 25 miles, someone lighter would get 30 miles on full assist).
  5. DrMagical

    Carrera Crossfire cut-outs new theory

    I have a Carrera Crossfire with 170 miles on the clock. I can confirm that the new upgraded model has the same 'cut-out' fault. This has happened to me on 2 occasions. 1st time switched itself off twice within a few minutes. 2nd time switched itself off 5 times within a few minutes despite...
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    tried halfords vulcan mtb and crossfire ebikes today

    I'd be surprised if they discounted as they're selling like hot cakes. p.s. NHS 7.5% discount for NHS staff registered on NHS discounts.
  7. DrMagical

    Broken Carrera Crossfire after 1 hour ownership!

    They still have the bike. I was told new one was ordered and would be built and ready to be collected by Monday. Sounds from the knowledgeable people here that a simple hard push of the connector is all that is needed. I had looked at the connector but it was so tied down with cable straps I...
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    Broken Carrera Crossfire after 1 hour ownership!

    Crikey. Looks like the shop are replacing a completely fine bike for such a minor fault! I feel bad for them now!!
  9. DrMagical

    Broken Carrera Crossfire after 1 hour ownership!

    I did check the connector, seemed very tight. Don't think it would have caused the grating metal noise in the motor if it was a loose cable either. I think it would have stopped the motor (motor continued to work but very horrible sounds for a few minutes).
  10. DrMagical

    i did not think i was that fast

    If only you had a flux capacitor fitted!
  11. DrMagical

    Broken Carrera Crossfire after 1 hour ownership!

    Thought I'd share my experience with the Crossfire e-bike so far! Bought my Crossfire from Halfords last weekend and picked it up yesterday. I took advantage of 10% trade-in plus 7.5% NHS discount plus bought just 1 day before £100 price increase on Monday so happy with bargain! Took it home...
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    Gtech and Carrera Crossfire owner

    Hi from sunny Northumberland. Long time lurker, decided to join! I'm lucky enough to own two e-bikes (to encourage wife to join me on rides and not leave her far behind!). I'm 46, sedentary job, lack of exercise and wanting to get fit. Love cycling but due to the pain of hills I could never get...