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  1. mab13

    So I bought one...

    Ha - I took a photo about 4 miles into my ride, planning to take several along the way... and then totally forgot to take any more! I have seen the thread and will post some pics on there when I remember to take them next time out. Regarding range, I'd say I was fairly frugal in my use of...
  2. mab13

    £1000 ebike for big fat man doing short commute with big hill

    From the OP, being mechanically inept and having a Halfords C2W voucher, I'd suggest he's looking to simply by a £1k bike and ride it... not go through a build process and have to by the kit separately out of his own pocket. I guess the question is whether or not Halfords sell a decent pedelec...
  3. mab13

    Bosch Performance - Cleaning & Protection

    A couple of questions if anyone can help please... 1. When looking behind the 'chainwheel' guard, I can see some mud down there. How should I clean this? Should I remove the crank and do it properly, hose it down, something else? 2. The 'chainwheel' guard on the Cube is crap. It's a bendy...
  4. mab13

    So I bought one...

    Right, where do I start with yesterday's ride... Firstly, the uphills are as fun as the downhills on this thing! I was climbing steep, loose rock hills which I'd have no chance ascending on a non-powered 26er. Another great attribute is the torque being immediately available so, when I...
  5. mab13

    So I bought one...

    Ha, that's interesting - thanks. Wheel size was another bit of research I met myself coming backwards on! I've never ridden a 650b bit would like to at some point. However, no regrets whatsoever with the 29er.
  6. mab13

    So I bought one...

    You are absolutely entitled to your opinions but, as the OP, I don't need my thread mis-directed by you repeatedly stating the motor on my pride and joy is crap / inferior to brand x, y or z / laughable because Bosch have the audacity to call it 'Performance'. Your own thread on the Bosch motor...
  7. mab13

    So I bought one...

    After having a good ol' look around, I have bought my first pedelec... the Cube Stereo Hybrid 120 HPA SL. Main features are: - Bosch Performance - Fox Float CTD fork and shock - SRAM XX1 and X01 rear dérailleur and shifter - Shimano XT brakes - Rockshox Reverb Stealth seat post (amazing!!) -...
  8. mab13

    Decisions, decisions... e-MTB

    Thanks. I'd love to pop down but you're 100 miles and a couple of hours drive so not somewhere I'm close to on a regular basis. I could do with finding a free Saturday to have a proper look at the various options you have in stock!
  9. mab13

    Decisions, decisions... e-MTB

    :( Thanks. I have seen that one but I'm after 18", not 20". :(
  10. mab13

    Decisions, decisions... e-MTB

    Sorry, 'pre-owned' was a poor choice of words... 'demo' would have been a better description. However, I'm in the same mindset as you that I think it's overpriced for a bike that's been used. I would, however, snap your hand off at £1,400 and I'd have thought others would too. Waiting for a...
  11. mab13

    Decisions, decisions... e-MTB

    That would be this one... same spec but with RockShox Reba instead of the Fox forks: http://www.damianharriscycles.co.uk/prod/ele_0061_kt/ktm-macina-race-27-plus-2015-electric-bike The GPS+ looks better with the orange detailing though! ;)
  12. mab13

    Decisions, decisions... e-MTB

    Great point – no, I don’t believe I need the Nyon so that could save me £300 straight away. Funnily enough, the KTM Macina Action Plus (I’m inclined to go 27.5 rather than 29, but that’s another decision to be made!) is where I’m thinking the sweet spot is. Good weight at only 19kg, good spec...
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    Decisions, decisions... e-MTB

    Afternoon all, New member alert! I’ve officially met myself coming backwards in my research and not sure whether I need help / support or just the opportunity to explain my first world predicament to people who might care. I own a Cube Reaction carbon frame hardtail mountain bike with 26”...