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  1. The Bear

    Park Tool CM5.2 Cyclone Chain Scrubber

    Anyone got one of these? Im wanting to get one but the Youtube videos tell you to fit it and rotate the pedals backwards for the chain to pass through it. Obviously the chain on my Cube Race ebike doesn't go backwards so does the mechanism in this chain scrubber work if the chain goes the other...
  2. The Bear

    Disc brake pads?

    I picked up some Shimano M05 pads recently from my LBS for about £8, but I see there are loads on eBay going for as little as £3. Im guessing they are unbranded, but are they worth trying These are mine... eBay unbranded £2.99...
  3. The Bear

    Battery connector covers?

    Are there any products on the market for covering the battery connection sockets if the bike is parked outside with battery removed, incase it rains? I like to remove the battery and take it with me if I lock my bike up anywhere, but that leaves the battery connections open to rain getting to...
  4. The Bear

    Pedal fallen off (Bosch motor)

    My pedal and arm fell off my Cube Reaction Race ebike today whilst cycling to work. I managed to retrieve it but the nut or whatever holds it on is missing. All I’m left with is the pedal assembly and the exposed splined shaft of the crank in the motor. What part would I need to fit it back...
  5. The Bear

    Fat bikes on beach

    Just watching Countryfile on TV and they are riding Fat bikes on the beach, the idea being the fat tyres leave less imprint on the sand and cycling becomes easier. They were riding below the tide line so that any tracks they do leave will be washed away. But surely the bike would suffer...
  6. The Bear

    Badass fitting problem

    Just tried fitting my Badass box to the Cube Race 2018 ebike but it doesn't fit. First off, it doesn't even locate onto my original sensor, the sensor appears too big to fit the Badass onto, and if it did it would catch on the spokes. There is about 20mm clearance between the original sensor...
  7. The Bear

    Badass Bosch ordered

    Finally got around to ordering the Badass 3.4 for my Cube Race mountain bike. Im a bit fed up with the motor cutting out just as I'm getting to the speed I want to ride at. Looking forward to it arriving and trying it out.
  8. The Bear

    Gear indicator window removable?

    Anyone know if the clear plastic window on the gear indicator is easily removable? I'd like to dab some neon paint on the red indicator so that I can see it at night. Is the window removable without it breaking?
  9. The Bear

    Blown valve?

    Spent last night planning an epic ride to for today. Noticed this morning my rear tyre was a little soft so started to remove the dust cap and it shot out of my hand with the inner tube deflating rapidly. Looks like the valve has blown out of my tube. So what might have caused this? Is it just...
  10. The Bear

    Brooks saddles

    Looking to treat myself to a comfortable seat/saddle for my Cube Reaction eMTB that I use for commuting. Can anyone recommend a nice comfortable one please? Ive read great things about the Brooks B67, are they as comfortable as they claim? Are they for the more upright riding position...
  11. The Bear

    Schwalbe Marathon Plus

    Anyone here riding with these tyres? Im thinking of changing my mountain bike tyres for a set of these, mainly as a more road biased tyre. I also like their puncture resistant claims..
  12. The Bear

    This is why I bought an ebike

    Commuting on a normal push bike isn't easy for me due to the steep hills on the way home after a long shift at work. I tried it a couple of years ago and gave up, it just wasn't enjoyable. But since I've had my ebike I've commuted on it nearly every day. Here's a few Strava charts showing the...
  13. The Bear

    My first crash - Gear problem

    Had my first off today on the ebike (Cube Reaction Race 500). Ive only had the bike a couple of weeks so it really pissed me off. I had to suddenly hop up a high kerb due to a truck squeeing me off the road. I didn't have time to slow down enough to hop my front wheel up the kerb, resulting in...
  14. The Bear

    Bike security at home

    Decided to make my bike a bit more secure whilst parked in the garage at home. To secure my motorbike whilst at home I use a ground anchor concreted into the ground, Pragmasis 19mm chain and Squires padlock which works well. So I ordered the same again for my ebike. Ground anchor from eBay...
  15. The Bear

    Which bike maintenance stand?

    Can anyone recommend a good and sturdy maintenance stand thats suitable for the additional weight of an bike please? This X-Tools stand gets decent reviews...
  16. The Bear

    Aldi bike lights

    My local Aldi still have lots of bike stuff on the shelves from a recent promotion, so I picked up a front/rear light set for £13, and an additional rear light which is brighter for the same price. They are USB chargeable and seem quite good for the money..
  17. The Bear

    Sheffield Cycle Fest 2017

    I attended a local Cycle Fest recently, organised at a local park by a local bike shop. Many of their suppliers were present wth their demo bikes. They had all kinds of bikes there, including ebikes and It was a great way of trying out different bikes. I had to hand over a driving licence and...
  18. The Bear

    Freebies from Bosch

    Some of you will remember i had a negative experience with Bosch when I visited them at the NEC Cycle Show 2017 recently, resulting in me sending an official complaint to Bosch. One of their marketing managers contacted me and apologised, which I fully accepted. He said he would send me a few...
  19. The Bear

    Purchased a 2018 Cube Reaction Race 500

    Just ordered a 2018 Cube Reaction Hybrid Race 500 from my local bike shop this morning . Went with the 23" frame but no stocks of that size in the red, so ordered the black. Got a bit of a discount for attending their recent Cycle Fest event. It should be with me next week Thanks for...
  20. The Bear

    Suntour v RockShox forks?

    Just wondering what the realistic difference is between the forks on these two bikes? Cube Reaction Race 2018 with RockShox Judy Silver TK Air forks Cube Reaction Pro 2018 with Suntour XCM34 forks The two bikes are otherwise very similar apart from different Shimano gears, but theres a £200...