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    Cube reaction 500 rear rack choice?

    Only issue I had was the frame mounting screws supplied were too short and had to replace with longer threads
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    Cube reaction 500 rear rack choice?

    Tortec rack fitted to my 29er cube reaction bought the disk model fit is fine it has the side rail for the quick release cube panniers to fit straight on . Not sure on the weight rating bought from tredz when they had a deal on .
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    Anybody bought anything from Tredz recently?

    I’d forgotten about the haribos !
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    Anybody bought anything from Tredz recently?

    Pretty normal usually they don’t carry stock causing extra delays
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    Saddles - for gents of a certain age . . .

    I’ve tried a fair few and settled on a fabric scoop in the end . Tried several models from Evans cycles and returned them no quibble at all. Tried the specialized looked like it should have been comfy but wasn’t for me .
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    2017 cube reaction hybrid pro 400

    I find with my extra weight and dependance on a higher assist level than the wife that were an even match range wise if i use the 500w and she has the 400w . I do try and use the lower rated 2 amp charger to conserve the battery lifespan
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    2017 cube reaction hybrid pro 400

    Hi trev , i dont have a wear guage but will consider getting one . It makes sense to replace the chain rather than cause wear on the block . I do have a plan C - knick the wheels off the wifes bike and hope she doesnt notice ;-) . Her wheels are like new and she rarely uses anything other than...
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    2017 cube reaction hybrid pro 400

    Hi Phil , thanks for your interest although i bought the 400w version i have swapped batterys over with the wifes 500w pack . The max distance i have achieved with the 500w pack is 43miles this is a good mix of road / track surfaces without too much gradient . I am a heavy rider 105kg and tend...
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    2017 cube reaction hybrid pro 400

    Thought I’d update now on 1800 miles . New brake pads required on front lever was pulling close to the bars . Tyres fine had a few punctures on the rear swarf and the tip of Stanley knife blade and a monster thorn . Chain and sprockets show no sign of slipping . I have took the slack out of rear...
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    Cube Reaction Hybrid 400 Pro 2018 on going review

    Agree with the need for less rolling resistance after cut off . I have changed the speedometer from mph back to km as it seems to give a more accurate idea of when you reach cutoff and with a bit of practice I can keep my cadence rate just under it . I did remove the cut off briefly but found it...
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    SO....this arrived tonight

    You wouldn’t pedal far with assistance off trust me after 12 months I’ve weaned myself off turbo / emtb mode and use eco and tour mode now . Eco mode doesn’t do much probably counteracts the weight of the bike and tyre resistance but not much else ! I was hoping to switch back to a normal mtb...
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    SO....this arrived tonight

    Nice looking bike by the way !
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    SO....this arrived tonight

    Not sure on your model but on the reaction pro lock out is on the top of the right fork stantion with rebound on the left .
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    Daily Mail and Electric Bikes

    Interesting and also fun to read some of the comments at the bottom of the article . It keeps me fitter for sure and keeps the mileage down on my car
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    2017 cube reaction hybrid pro 400

    Update - Now covered 1200 miles gets used daily for 14 mile round trip commute . No drama very enjoyable wife has started using hers for work as well . Made a few alterations both bikes have pannier racks fitted mine has a tortec wife has the dearer topeak. Both do the job but the rack on the...
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    Purchased a 2018 Cube Reaction Race 500

    In my case Seat post was NSX suspension post which are longer than standard . Worth it though for the added comfort
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    Purchased a 2018 Cube Reaction Race 500

    Yes seat post can be cut down with a hacksaw I did it with the wife’s bike to allow seat to drop down further . I’ve had 3 punctures on the rear tyre in 1400 miles 2 thorns and a broken tip of a Stanley knife so punctures are still likely . Tyres are tricky to get off the rims heavy duty tyre...
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    I want music on my bike.

    Has anyone tried Livall Bluetooth cycle helmet comes with small mounted speakers mounted above the ear ? Think the 2018 models have improved over earlier models they have mixed reviews though . I’m tempted to mount my BOSE mini soundlink on my bike , it certainly has the power but a bit big for...
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    Purchased a 2018 Cube Reaction Race 500

    We’re delighted with ours can’t fault them it’s unlikely the changes will be drastic they were quite heavily revised for 2018 so can’t see them changing much . They may reduce the price to clear old stock but is it worth missing the best summer we’ve had in a while ? It may be worth searching...
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    Last season Ebike deals (pref Cube)

    I run 20 teeth on the front sprocket rather than the standard 15 teeth . I was running out of gears all too often . I now find I rarely use the 11 tooth rear sprocket . Using the dongle did indeed half my range . I now only charge my battery once mid week so hopefully battery will last longer ...