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My CX is considerable more powerful than wife's Shimano Steps (Active equivalent).

There are helmets available with indicator lights built in, activate by wireless switch on handlebars.

I'd put good integrated lights high on my list along with decent mudguards. The one area hub gears shine is being able to change while stationary at lights. If buying middrive like bosch or shimano with derailluers, good shifters are a must eg 9-10 spd Deore. I don't think you achieve much by...

My friend has just bought a Smartmotion Pacer, allows rider to switch between cadence a torque. He uses cadence on way to work avoid a sweat and torque on way home to get a workout, also good for extending battery range. Excellent purpose built commuter, lights up like christmas tree no missing...

If you are spending good money on good FS because of performance gains. Why let that performance diminish to save money. Riders don't notice loss of performance over time until they get a good service. Running chains past they best by, not only damages the drive train but also increases chance...

1800km over 6months with lot of MTBing, some of my suspension bearings need replaced. It is not till I stripped linkages down and checked bearings that I knew they needed attention. As I finding out with cube stereo 140, access to lower swing arm linkages is an issue due to cable and brake...

1800km over 6months with lot of MTBing, some of my suspension bearings need replaced. It is not till I stripped linkages down and checked bearings that I knew they needed attention. As I finding out with cube stereo 140, access to lower swing arm linkages is an issue due to cable and brake...

Only downside to FS extra maintenance. All those suspension linkages need regular servicing. The commuting savings should go along way to extra maintence costs. Off road they are brillant and not a lot different onroad from hardtail, tyres being biggest factor. Sent from my SM-G570Y using...

I think there is case for throttle only but maybe speed limited to 10mph. With motor geared for this speed it would be great climber under throttle, which is essential for these riders. Quite often physically challenged people are band from driving, the only option for independence is electric...

I like the review of etap. Being wireless it would be more robust for MTB, no wires or cables to get damaged in crash. I suspect we will see it on their MTB equipment in near future. Sent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk

I'm impressed, most bike manuals are full of warnings only and nothing useful. Sent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk

Its fine line Woosh and their competitors walk in £1000 price bracket. Most buyers in this price bracket care more about price than component spec. They are not willing to pay another £100 -200 for XT level components when Tiagra level work fine even if they are bit more clunky or brakes need a...

This is not new technology, google flow batteries. What is new is use of single electrolyte. Sent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk

I have Rockshox XC30 silver on hardtail, good for light to moderate MTBing. Not in same league as Fox 34 on eMTB but spares are a lot cheaper. Check out service kit prices. Sent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk

One area ebikes are safer is uphill in traffic. With lower differential speed between car and bike, the driver has more reaction time. This is why I always climb at max speed/power on busy roads. Sent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk

With 15t on front should still have 1-2 extra gears for going >15mph assist cutoff ie going down hill. The bosch like all mid drives uses gears to help it climb hills, just same as cars. If you select a to high gear it and you are going to struggle. A hub drive motor is already geared for...

Most Active drive bikes should easily climb in lowest gear around 7mph. I suspect you are not in lowest gear or your bike has to high a gear ratio. Sent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk

Becareful with wash&wax around disc and pads. Sent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk

For 14miles travel time would be around 1hr maybe slightly more as you have factor in stops for lights etc. Plus side is you leave when you want and travel time is consistent regardless of weather or traffic. With full wet weather gear rain is not problem and high assist means no sweat. Hard to...

Citrus Cycles youtube channel has some excellent videos on R&M bikes. Sent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk