Recent content by Lamby55

I have a trek dual sport plus which has a similar specification to the trek you were looking at. I have now done 1000 miles on the bike and it’s wonderful. I would really recommend you do not go for a bike with a battery of less than 500 W, I live in the hilly Ribble Valley and get about 50 to...

Ride a Trek Dual Sport Plus fitt with the COBI.Bike controller

It’s been up and working for a month and I love it. I’ve done 500 miles with it, I use Komoot for route planning and Strava for post ride analysis, both work perfectly with the COBI.Bike. The ability to charge my phone from the bike battery is very convenient as the cobi does drain the phone...

It’s been installed for three weeks now and it’s still not set up, it did not work with my Huawei P 30 pro so I bought an iPhone 11 and it does not work with that either. I reported this problem to Bosch as soon as I became aware that there was a problem, I’ve had phone calls and emails from...

In reply to Nigelbb, I had a couple of strokes earlier this year so am now monitoring my body more closely. Blood pressure and heart rate information is important. Regarding the battery depletion, the Cobi/phone is powered by the bike battery, so not a problem . Once It’s installed and I’ve...

thanks, very useful thread. A few people a happy using smartphones and I don't really want to buy another computer so I will get the Cobi.

Looking fo to the replies

I have a Trek dual sport plus which is perfect for my needs. I was thinking of buying a Garmin, then I heard of the Bosch Cobi which is compatible with the bosch motor on the bike. The reviews of the Cobi on this forum from a couple of years ago do not fill me with confidence, has anyone got...

Cheers and thanks for your comments, in the times of civid 19 I just want to get out, “it’s the new norm” not comforting to buy a bike without a fitting though, but I will risk it.

I am 65 years old and 10 years ago cycle Lands End To John’o Groats. Due to a neck injury I had to hang up my road bike 9 years ago. Whilst on holiday in Holland I hired an ebike, loved it and bought a Trek Navigator t500+. it’s a big sit up and beg city bike designed for the Dutch market. I...

They’re closed because of covid 19, has anyone used Electric Bike Battery Repair company? I have been in touch with them by email today and they have been very helpful.

Thank you, It’s a good forum, I am learning a lot.

Thanks I have contacted him

I have a Trek navigator t500+, its about 8 years old and the range is only about 12 miles where I live. The battery was made by Bionx who no longer exists. the spec is 40.7v, 4.8Ah, 195WH Can anyone recommend a company who can replace the cells?