Recent content by Plodder Bob

Only issue I had was the frame mounting screws supplied were too short and had to replace with longer threads

Tortec rack fitted to my 29er cube reaction bought the disk model fit is fine it has the side rail for the quick release cube panniers to fit straight on . Not sure on the weight rating bought from tredz when they had a deal on .

I’d forgotten about the haribos !

Pretty normal usually they don’t carry stock causing extra delays

I’ve tried a fair few and settled on a fabric scoop in the end . Tried several models from Evans cycles and returned them no quibble at all. Tried the specialized looked like it should have been comfy but wasn’t for me .

I find with my extra weight and dependance on a higher assist level than the wife that were an even match range wise if i use the 500w and she has the 400w . I do try and use the lower rated 2 amp charger to conserve the battery lifespan

Hi trev , i dont have a wear guage but will consider getting one . It makes sense to replace the chain rather than cause wear on the block . I do have a plan C - knick the wheels off the wifes bike and hope she doesnt notice ;-) . Her wheels are like new and she rarely uses anything other than...

Hi Phil , thanks for your interest although i bought the 400w version i have swapped batterys over with the wifes 500w pack . The max distance i have achieved with the 500w pack is 43miles this is a good mix of road / track surfaces without too much gradient . I am a heavy rider 105kg and tend...

Thought I’d update now on 1800 miles . New brake pads required on front lever was pulling close to the bars . Tyres fine had a few punctures on the rear swarf and the tip of Stanley knife blade and a monster thorn . Chain and sprockets show no sign of slipping . I have took the slack out of rear...

Agree with the need for less rolling resistance after cut off . I have changed the speedometer from mph back to km as it seems to give a more accurate idea of when you reach cutoff and with a bit of practice I can keep my cadence rate just under it . I did remove the cut off briefly but found it...

You wouldn’t pedal far with assistance off trust me after 12 months I’ve weaned myself off turbo / emtb mode and use eco and tour mode now . Eco mode doesn’t do much probably counteracts the weight of the bike and tyre resistance but not much else ! I was hoping to switch back to a normal mtb...

Nice looking bike by the way !

Not sure on your model but on the reaction pro lock out is on the top of the right fork stantion with rebound on the left .

Interesting and also fun to read some of the comments at the bottom of the article . It keeps me fitter for sure and keeps the mileage down on my car

Update - Now covered 1200 miles gets used daily for 14 mile round trip commute . No drama very enjoyable wife has started using hers for work as well . Made a few alterations both bikes have pannier racks fitted mine has a tortec wife has the dearer topeak. Both do the job but the rack on the...