Recent content by JonBee

Test rode the Levo this morning. Wowser - this is about to join the stable.

Thanks, but the cover did not go out far enough to reach the catch. I took it to Evans this morning and apparently the battery cradle had worked loose and the battery had moved downwards preventing the cover from opening. Lesson: check the cradle securing bolts regularly!

No problem with climbing on Eco setting, but given the heavy weight of the bike, there is not a huge difference between this and a carbon framed lightweight manual bike with low gearing. On the steeper trails it really helps however, and overall I am really pleased with the unit.

Thanks NealH. I should have dug out my old physics text book before suggesting bemf

I have an Active Line Plus on my Cannondale Synapse and the change to manual above 16mph is seamless. However, if I switch off assist while climbing there is a very noticeable drag (maybe a back emf?). This of course maybe the fact that I am then trying to pull a heavy bike up a hill!!

Hi guys. I purchased a Synapse Neo 9 months ago and apart from seeing the battery removed in the Evans shop, have always charged the bike without removing it. Today I tried to take the battery out and whilst the key turns and the cover moves out slightly (about 1mm) , the battery cannot be...

Thanks. Been out again today in the Peak District and did about a third unassisted and the rest in Eco/Tour mode with a couple of steepies in Turbo. Now tweaking the bike - changing saddle and putting some old accessories on it

Hi! After many decades of cycling - mainly off road but more recently adventure biking, I have taken the plunge (principally to cycle within my maximum heart rate range) and bought a Cannondale Synapse Neo SE.Had 2 days on it and so far very impressed. Mason Bokeh is looking a bit lonely in the...