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Bolt

Finding my (electric) wheels
Jan 15, 2017
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Good afternoon from deepest darkest Norfolk.
I've been reading the forum for some weeks now and it's
really opened my eyes to the world of e bikes.
Now I want one, l commute around 6 miles a day to
work not far I know but hey I still want one.
I currently ride a Cannondale quick 5 in a jumbo
size and I am leaning towards an OXydrive cst rear
kit, would this make a good fit ? any help and advice
would be awesome.
Thanks
 
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Gaz

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Hello Bolt:)

Best to go try some out to get a feel for what you want and need. There's such a lot of choice, it's the only way to know for sure. Happy hunting.

Gaz
 

Bolt

Finding my (electric) wheels
Jan 15, 2017
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hi Gaz
Slow response sorry, work an all.
It sounds like a great idea but there are few places
here in Norfolk. I took the plunge and have ordered the Oxydrive kit,
should arrive today or tomorrow for fitting at the weekend.
Fingers crossed it all goes ok, excited to join the ranks of
e bike riders.
 
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JohnnyGM7LSI

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hi Gaz
Slow response sorry, work an all.
It sounds like a great idea but there are few places
here in Norfolk. I took the plunge and have ordered the Oxydrive kit,
should arrive today or tomorrow for fitting at the weekend.
Fingers crossed it all goes ok, excited to join the ranks of
e bike riders.
Welcome and good luck with the build, enjoy.
 
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Bolt

Finding my (electric) wheels
Jan 15, 2017
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Hi Chris
The Oxydrive kit arrived on Friday and me and my son
fitted the kit to my Cannondale quick 5 on Saturday.
The kit is good quality and being a kit we had to make
small modifications to the pas sensor and the lcd bracket
but nothing too difficult.
Performance wise it's very good although I have nothing
to compare it with, it cuts along nicely and I can put as
much effort in as I want so I still get my exercise.
All in all happy so far but I have only done about 10 miles.
 
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Hi Chris
The Oxydrive kit arrived on Friday and me and my son
fitted the kit to my Cannondale quick 5 on Saturday.
The kit is good quality and being a kit we had to make
small modifications to the pas sensor and the lcd bracket
but nothing too difficult.
Performance wise it's very good although I have nothing
to compare it with, it cuts along nicely and I can put as
much effort in as I want so I still get my exercise.
All in all happy so far but I have only done about 10 miles.
Just in case you don't know, there's three levels of power and six levels of speed, which makes 18 combinations. The up and down buttons only effect the speed. You have to press the "set" button to change the power.
 
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Bolt

Finding my (electric) wheels
Jan 15, 2017
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Norfolk
Hi d8veh
Yes it's very comprehensive and I can change the pas settings
on the move which is nice. It's my first e bike so all this stuff
is new to me and I am enjoying the learning curve.
It's an addictive experience and I can see me wanting more e bike's
in different styles.
 
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Chrisk

Finding my (electric) wheels
Jan 12, 2017
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Thank you for the update.

I'm now considering this over the EBC kit at £425 as although £100 more it seems like a £100 well spent?

I can afford to go to £525 unless anyone else has some input or recommendations. I plan to purchase tomorrow.

My other option would be a full electric bike making use of the back to work scheme. I liked the look of the greenway but sadly it's not available on the scheme.

Thanks once again for the input and thank you Bolt for updating so quickly after my response. It's much appreciated when there is so much choice.
 

Bolt

Finding my (electric) wheels
Jan 15, 2017
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Norfolk
Hi Chris
I also seriously looked at the EBC kit as its good value
but the Oxydrive has a couple of things I prefer.
The controller is part of the battery holder which looks
nice and tidy and you don't have to remove the pedal to
fit the PAS sensor which I don't have tooling for.
The more I ride the bike the more it impresses me,
I will try and post a pic later of the bike.
 
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Chrisk

Finding my (electric) wheels
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Hi Chris
I also seriously looked at the EBC kit as its good value
but the Oxydrive has a couple of things I prefer.
The controller is part of the battery holder which looks
nice and tidy and you don't have to remove the pedal to
fit the PAS sensor which I don't have tooling for.
The more I ride the bike the more it impresses me,
I will try and post a pic later of the bike.
Thanks Bolt,

I agree, that was what has had me leaning towards the Oxydrive. It does look neater and not having to remove the pedal is a bonus.

Thank you for the pics and updates.

Going to order an Oxydrive
 
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Bolt

Finding my (electric) wheels
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No worries Chris if I can be of any help let me know and
I look forward to comparing notes.
 
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Chrisk

Finding my (electric) wheels
Jan 12, 2017
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Will do, went to order it last night but realised I hadn't updated my new card on paypal.

Frustratingly I now have to wait for a code to be able to link the card to my account.

Going to have to wait until tomorrow now :(