Just bought a bike

[Rich_uk]

Been lurking for a while but thought I better join now I’ve bought a bike, as no doubt I’ll have lots of questions for you knowledgeable guys, first one is coming at the end of this post as I’m already freaking out a bit. Anyway.. I had an electric bike a couple of years ago which was a converted mountain bike with 1000w rear wheel motor, it was great fun but I couldn’t live with battery etc rattling about in the box on the back, the messy wiring, and the uneven weight distribution, so I didn’t keep it very long. Now that things have moved along a bit I started looking again recently and I decided to go quality and legit (at least until I chip it) this time, I’m not exactly well off so I went for the best I could afford and I’ve just bought a 7 month old Cube Race 500 off a guy on eBay, it’s a great looking bike and I’m really excited about getting out on it for the first time tomorrow.

The thing I’m freaking out about.. I just finished fully charging the battery and when I switched it on the display is quoting very short ranges (I’m assuming these figures are distance in miles?), on eco it’s saying 14, and on turbo it’s saying 4. Please tell me I’m worrying over nothing and these will recalculate when I ride the bike?

 

[GLJoe]

Please tell me I’m worrying over nothing and these will recalculate when I ride the bike?

You're worrying over nothing and those will recalculate when you ride the bike

 

[Rich_uk]

 

[soundwave]

if it had a dongle or not the range will be all over the place until you start riding it and after 20 mins will start going up or down to how you are riding it and how much power from the batt you use..

 

[Rich_uk]

Cheers guys, I thought that was probably the case but you know what it's like when you've just bought something you're not really familiar with, especially when buying used.

 

[Plodder Bob]

Get out and ride it ! It’s the only way you’ll find out . Max I’ve had out of my cube reaction hybrid with 400wh battery is 32 miles in EMTB mode on quite flat terrain but I’m a heavy rider @ 105 kg . Yours does seem low so guessing last owner probably had a dongle fitted or rode it hard !

 

[Rich_uk]

Get out and ride it ! It’s the only way you’ll find out . Max I’ve had out of my cube reaction hybrid with 400wh battery is 32 miles in EMTB mode on quite flat terrain but I’m a heavy rider @ 105 kg . Yours does seem low so guessing last owner probably had a dongle fitted or rode it hard !

I didn’t fancy getting out and riding it at 10pm last night, in the rain, but I’ve been out and done a few miles today and the range has crept up to 16 so far on turbo, and the battery hasn’t dropped at all yet. Loving the bike and I’m very happy with what I paid for it.

 

[Plodder Bob]

Sounds about right turbo mode will use the battery up pretty quick . I don’t tend to use it much as the gear shift seems rather rough when up shifting . Far smoother on EMTB or tour mode

 

[Rich_uk]

I can't help myself I'm a speed freak, I haven't even tried any other mode yet, and I have a dongle on the way too so the battery life will be even worse. I'll probably get a 2nd battery when funds allow.

 

[soundwave]

id order some sinterd brake pads as the ones that come with it wont last 5mins with a dongle.

if you still over heat the rotors then 2 part ones are the way to go i had to put 203mm on front and back with 4 piston brakes.

 

[Rich_uk]

id order some sinterd brake pads as the ones that come with it wont last 5mins with a dongle.

if you still over heat the rotors then 2 part ones are the way to go i had to put 203mm on front and back with 4 piston brakes.

All these tips you keep giving me are going upset my wife

 

[soundwave]

All these tips you keep giving me are going upset my wife

http://www.ptcycles.co.uk/prod/25721/ENVE+M930+27+5+Hope+Pro+4+MTB+Wheelset//?gclid=Cj0KCQiAnuDTBRDUARIsAL41eDqqnrRyS5rljXL0KcALIPttW0xsVtImfHOlq8vJoj1rl7x8VPLxYzIaAnDBEALw_wcB

swap her for some of those

 

[Rich_uk]

http://www.ptcycles.co.uk/prod/25721/ENVE+M930+27+5+Hope+Pro+4+MTB+Wheelset//?gclid=Cj0KCQiAnuDTBRDUARIsAL41eDqqnrRyS5rljXL0KcALIPttW0xsVtImfHOlq8vJoj1rl7x8VPLxYzIaAnDBEALw_wcB

swap her for some of those

How much? The wheels that came with the bike feel light as a feather to me anyway.

 

[soundwave]

there light and strong so loony money but lower end bikes come with basic stock wheels up to a price point.

wheels on my bike were over 1k when it was new but the bikes rrp was 5500+dropper post.

 

[Rich_uk]

I paid £1k for the entire bike

 

[soundwave]

i got a 2k ebay discount but new batt and other changes have spent well over 1k on it to get rid of some waight there is not even qr levers anywhere carbon cranks it all adds up

 

[Rich_uk]

I'm happy with my basic bike for now, and hope it stays that way I can't afford anything better, it's more than good enough for what I want it for.

 

[soundwave]

i never even took a wheel of a bike b4 i got it but if you not got one a cheap bike stand is a good idea as pita if you not got one.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bicycle-Bike-Adjustable-Folding-Repair-Mechanic-Maintenance-Work-Stand-Rack-New/253354475234?hash=item3afd1a7ee2:g:uvgAAOSw3wVaVfKV

 

[Rich_uk]

I might have to block you before I run out of money.

 

[Dom T]

If it's annoying your wife then do what my hubs did and encouraged me to get an eMTB...... never looked back.