Recent content by Russelliow

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    Short Cranks on Bosch DU

    I put shorter cranks on my kapoho, I think they were 150-160mm. The bike was a little down on power but I now have much less pedal strikes. Also I noticed its easier to pedal at higher cadence. No updates were done with regards to crank length on my bike.
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    Knobblys that don't wear on roads?

    My nobbie nick tyres lasted well on the road but were rubbish off road. My maxxis minions are way better off road but won't last at all on the road.
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    £420 For a new Bosch 400w frame battery

    Not bad. The 500wh is £550
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    haibike flyon bikes and prices

    I must admit Im not convinced on the battery hole location. That is the dirtiest wettest place on a mountain bike. I wonder if the motor will suffer water ingress like the Bosch due to no proper oil seals like petrol engines have had for years. For expensive bikes it seams little thought goes in...
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    Commuting on roads on FS and HT

    Maintenance? Are you riding your bikes in the sea? Also I don't understand why anyone would be concerned about the pedal efficiency and bob on an ebike. Just turn the assistance up. Having said that, the full sus pos from decathlon in the link above will obviously ride like crap, it's a £600...
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    Where to get bosch cx chainring ?

    I have not used the cheaper one yet as I'm still on my first chain on the new cassette. 400 miles and still good. The cheaper one is offset exactly like the genuine one, it does not have a spacer. The only difference is it comes with a smaller nut.
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    Commuting on roads on FS and HT

    Why would anyone care about loosing a bit of effort from suspension bob? We are talking about ebikes are we not? I would say if you have the money get a full suspension even if you only use it on the road. If you like carrying lots of crap about with you or enjoy discomfort get a hard tail with...
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    Importing bikes from Europe after a no deal Brexit

    Well it won't be another KTM and that's for sure. Hopefully orange will bring out a frame set buy the time I need a new bike.
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    Importing bikes from Europe after a no deal Brexit

    I'll be buying Shimano next time, Germany can **** off.
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    EX 1 cassette bodge idea

    This is my plan also. Currently using an 18 tooth. Will change to a 15 tooth with new chain when the time comes
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    Who was asking about shaft drives?

    Not bad. I would like a rohloff myself but at £1000 it would need to last 8-9 years before it saved me any money over buying 2 chains and a slx cassette every year.
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    Will An Ebike Motor Lose Power Under Stress?

    St Boniface in ventnor is a big old hill. I get two descents and two ascents in turbo out of my 500w Bosch CX.
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    Bosch CX motor change

    they certainly know how to charge.
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    Bosch CX motor change

    I ordered my bike online but had to get a local ( expensive) bike shop to replace the motor. They charged £80, thankfully although the online seller of the bike wouldn't refund me this they did give me £80 of store credit.
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    Shimano M315 hydraulic brakes

    I changed 180 front rotor with deore caliper to a 203 rotor with zee caliper and its a lot better.