Recent content by zeeflyboy

I think it was something like £45 for the controller and I just had them fit it for £20. The old controller was supplied in the box. So did 8 miles today (4 miles to work, 4 miles back) and on the last big hill I was just starting to lose the first bar from the voltage meter while under load...

Quick update After a full charge, wowzers... Quite a bit more grunt. I was able to keep a good 20-22mph on relative flat with pedalling, that compares more favourably with my road bike. Throttle only was around 16+ mph. Up the big hill I always attack on the way back from work I managed a...

No adjustment to assist level, it's on or off. The mudguards would probably be okay for off road, but for commuting you want something better to wrap around the wheel.

Oh and I forgot to mention, the included mud guards aren't worth looking at. I'll be picking up some SKS longboards methinks

Sure, but probably better to wait for the battery to do a few cycles before making any decisions. I can say without charging from it arriving I've done about 20km today including some throttle only testing and it dropped to what one would interpret as about 2/3rds full.

Mine just arrived today! If you have any specific questions feel free to ask. Couple of first impressions after a little riding today: - Nice looking bike, but feels a little heavy (I'm used to a 9kg road bike and an 11kg carbon framed full sus, so take that for what it's worth lol). For an...

thanks for that. I'm leaning towards the GT250 for an immediate and easy fix, see how I get on with it and then perhaps down the road look into a "self build" if I feel the need....

Very close to buying one of these 2013 versions (large, 28" wheels) From what I can tell it looks like most of the criticisms have been addressed in this new model - rear disc brake to replace the rim brake, improved brake levers, better gearing options. Seems like a well rounded and good...

D8 - thanks for the info, still learning! That 8-fun thing looks interesting too... Now it's a trilemma lol. A shade over 20mph is about what I've seen mentioned for the unrestricted controller, that would suit me just fine. 20mph is a pretty comfortable pace on the road bike on the flat for me...

The large frame version of the GT250 actually runs 28" tyres, as i have just found out, so same as 700c in diameter. From what I understand on the 2013 model you need a different controller to access the higher speeds, but then it should be pretty comparable I guess... Though no idea about the...

Hmm true... I must say I'm very tempted by the GT250, it's a great looker. Thanks for the tip about the kudos bikes, they look great too... Unfortunately they won't ship to Europe, and its just too much hassle to bring it out myself.

Normally I'm a fairly decisive guy, but I've been going backwards and forwards on this one for a while and I just can't decide... so help me! Now first the background: I'm an expat living in france and cycle to work in Geneva all year round, covering over 3,500km per year... it's around a 15km...