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One last tip about riding in the rain especially if you have big feet....I'm a 13, the various overshoe solutions don't work! These are brilliant, low cost and totally solve the problem https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0031JQPCE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've never really had a problem even in strong wind, riding into a wind is one of the key advantages of riding an Ebike. The other accessory I would not like to be without in rain is a hat with a long peak under my helmet, it stops 90% of the rain hitting your face, it's surprising how annoying...

I have a Vaude poncho that ticks all the boxes in terms of keeping me, my hands and everything else dry no matter what you throw at it....It's waterproof! .. very simple....end of story!...no need to invest in expensive £100+ claims to be breathable(Goretex etc) that ultimately will have you...

BTW if anybody is looking for an upgrade from Purion to Intuivia PM me, everything included, mount cables etc £45

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OK, I agree that Saneagle has picked me up on a statement that I made that as an engineer by profession, I understand cannot be true, the battery will obviously be less efficient per 100 charge cycles and it cannot possibly be as good as new, the question is by how much?.....I'm 18 St, so I...

I am planning to buy a new spare for touring so when it arrives I'll be able to provide a very accurate assessment/update of the relative health of my 10,000 mile battery

The range is extraordinary 526%, the Nexus in gear 1 is equivalent to gear 6 on the Rohloff, it will tackle any climb....at the other end gear 7 on the Nexus is equal to 11 of 14 on the Rohloff. Also the Nexus completely packed up on me after 6,700 miles

Not really......Bosch actually guarantee their batteries for 2 years or 500 charge cycles (whichever comes first). This doesn't mean your battery will pack up after 2 years and 1 day. In fact Bosch themselves state that the battery should be good for around 8-9 years or 1000 full charge cycles...

Still on the original motor and battery, both going strong and I'm still getting the same range as day one. As above I changed the Intuiva for the Nyon display just recently. If anybody is interested the Intuiva with mount and cable PM me

It's now a very different bike to the one that was delivered. I have taken advantage of the CTW scheme over the last 2 years to upgrade it into my "Perfect bike" Changes that I have made: Nexus 7 speed-> Rohloff speedhub (Gamechanger) Stock seat...

I'm already running Marathon e plus with slime inner tubes, most of my punctures are glass. I invested in this stuff from Amazon, and fair play it has got me home after the last 3 punctures. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0064MLMR8?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1&psc=1 This week I fitted...

I initially thought that Tannus tyres would resolve my hatred of punctures, since the bike was delivered April 2020 I've had 10 punctures over 10,0000 miles, I suppose 1 per 1,000 miles on average doesn't sound too bad...let's just go solid, problem solved...It turns out that Tannus do not...

The Rohloff speedhub is now coming up to 700 miles and has been an absolute delight, compared to the Nexus 7 speed....it "Knocks it out of the park" at both ends of the range but particularly on hill climbing, I now have another 5 gears past the Nexus 1st gear....incredible, there is not a hill...

I've had my Raleigh Motus tour since April 2020....7,000 miles on the clock, very pleased with it but then two months ago, my mate bought a Cube Kathmandu 625 on the CTW scheme and I got "The Iwannas" big time!! I very nearly splurged out over £5,000+ on a R&M with Rohloff hub Then in a...

I've had my Raleigh Motus now for over two years, 7,000+ miles in, it's become a lifestyle choice for me...... CTW, shop....It's become my main mode of transport. I swim 45 mins every day without fail, overheard in the changing rooms at the poll.....loads of conversations between guys who swim...

I agree with you 100% on using it for recovery rides. As we move from winter into spring, my favourite time of the year, I will be on the Ebike, nothing to do with fitness, just out there for 2,3 hour rides observing what is going on around me

The revitalised CB, the Brooks B17 saddle was with me for 5,00 miles on the Ebike for me, yes they're expensive but Soooooooo comfortable and will probably outlast me:):)

Thanks for your replies: My experience of 5,000 miles of Ebike riding, all throughout the pandemic period is something I cherish and genuinely believe very possibly saved my life, It was a huge factor in guiding me toward healthier eating, swimming, giving up ciggies after 50 years, shedding 2...

So I've adopted a pragmatic approach, for every day ride to work, shops with panniers, mostly flatish rides etc with the occasional hill it's "The Butler", I'm enjoying the exercise challenge and the exceptional ride of a classic steel bike(23lb v 60lb Ebike) on a daily basis and at my age it...