Recent content by zakventis

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    bosch intuvia parts

    I have a good condition spare you can have if you PM me your address Chris
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    RE: Bosch Active-Line motors - a cautionary tale:

    Just to balance things... In my case (Trek with Gen2 Performance CX) the motor, having done 9,117 trouble-free miles, died 10 weeks after the 2 year guarantee period expired. Took it to a Bosch accredited agent who took it up with Bosch. End result... a replacement motor as a 'goodwill...
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    What if it’s stolen?

    I have two Treks, both with 500W Bosch batteries and have been swapping them for the past 2 years without any problem.
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    How many of you also own and ride a regular bike?

    My increasingly arthritic knees gradually dictated that here, in 'hilly' Wales, I needed an eBike. That was 3 years and 13,000 miles ago and I wouldn't change it for the world. My regular bike is now mounted on a Elite Qubo fluid trainer for use when the weather puts me off the great outdoors!
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    Bosch Motor shutdown, Error 503, get you home only.

    From the Bosch website... Purion 1. With the system switched off, simultaneously press the "-" and "+" buttons and hold them briefly. 2. In addition, briefly press the "On/Off" button. 3. The current software versions are displayed as running text. Displ.: software version of the display DU...
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    Good hybrid tyre

    My use of the GT365 is much the same as Fordulike's... I have been running 28x2" GT365 tyres on my Powerfly7 for the past 2 years (8,000+ miles). I got about 4,000 miles out of the rear tyre and nearly double that on the front with 3 slow punctures. On tarmac I run them at 35/40 lbs F/R and...
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    Not Quite Walking on Water...

    Anyone got £6,000 to spare? Likes swimming? This could be for you... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/technology-51029492/ces-2020-manta5-s-electric-bike-rides-on-water
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    Sudden Major Steering Problem

    Well... diagnostics first, then cost of courier to Bosch and eventually fit the motor. To be honest I was so relieved to get a new motor from Bosch free as a "goodwill gesture" on an out-of-warranty bike I was happy to pay!
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    Sudden Major Steering Problem

    I had an identical problem with a Trek/Performance CX/Intuvia (@ 9,000 miles/2.25 years). Just like yours nothing on the diagnostic so the motor was sent to Bosch who found "faults" and replaced the motor free of charge. I still had to pay £75 for labour as it was out of guarantee but so far...
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    Suspension seat post?

    Totally agree with the above - I have two Suntours and wouldn't be without them. With my first one (mostly road & track use) I wasn't sure it made that much difference... until I swapped back to the original seatpost which immediately emphasised just how much difference the Suntour seatpost...
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    Bosch motor/display cutting out.

    Update... after 12 days and 211 miles the new Intuvia failed! Exactly the same fault as its predecessor. Back to my LBS, Bosch diagnostic failed to find anything significant so the motor unit is now going back to Bosch for assessment.
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    On-Guard Brute 8001 Bike Lock - thoughts?

    My Powerfly 7 is covered by my household insurance (Lloyds Bank through Saga) who said it should be a Gold Standard lock attached to an immovable object.
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    On-Guard Brute 8001 Bike Lock - thoughts?

    I have been using the On-Guard Brute 8001 daily for a couple of years. The lock mechanism still works fine although one end cap fell off when I wasn't looking, the crossbar cover eventually came off and the 'double rubber' covering needed reinforcing with gaffer tape. But not bad for £20.
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    Bosch motor/display cutting out.

    FYI... In my case (last week/Performance CX) the Intuvia stopped talking to the rest of the system - no speed, no motor info, no go! Bosch diagnostic @LBS showed error 4B0 (software fault in the Intuvia). Over 2 years old so bought a replacement (£70) and all back to normal.
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    Bosch 500W battery not connecting to the Intuvia control

    Final-script: Diagnostics revealed Intuvia Control software fault 4B0 so a replacement ordered. It arrived today and... I'm back on the road again! WooHoo!