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  1. Gringo

    Cube reaction hybrid pro29, first impressions

    Point one, yes if we get a dry summer I'll be enjoying it lots :) Point two, The small sprocket rotates faster than the peddles (internally geared) I don't think about it, it rides like an ordinary setup :cool:
  2. Gringo

    Cube reaction hybrid pro29, first impressions

    OK my tyre story. Prior to buying the cube I already had a pr of 2.1" Smart Sam plus's (as new) so at no extra cost I had the shop fit some 2.1" Big Apples instead of the std tyres. Shopping at Chainreactions I brought some Shimano MT35 wheels & discs (same as original discs) all for £125 :) I...
  3. Gringo

    Bright idea ?

    Somewhere between sane & insane is unsane :confused: This is my Unsane idea for a spare seat-post & handlebars To create a stable upside down bike while I'm changing wheels :cool: Also keeps my saddle out of the dirt :p
  4. Gringo

    electric bike - 1st one - help please!

    I'm biased but your £1800 would get you a Cube 29er and I'm sure the dealer would put some guards and a prop stand on it for you to make it more commuter friendly. http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/cube-reaction-hybrid-pro29-first-impressions.17754/
  5. Gringo

    Cube reaction hybrid pro29, first impressions

    OK so I've had my Cube for a fortnight now, I've only managed 4 good rides so far what with work, the weather and other similarly annoying things. Anywho, after a dodgy start to my ownership ( dealer issues ) I'm now up & running. To help with my short arm & dodgy (rebuilt) elbow I have fitted a...
  6. Gringo

    Where would you leave your bike?

    I keep mine locked to a blacksmith's anvil but that's not very portable :confused: When it's not attached to the anvil with a chain it's attached to my buttocks via the saddle ;) I trust no one and if I do ride to work, it comes into the building with me. Everyone is out to get your stuff, if...
  7. Gringo

    7S (26v) lipos + scooter bits ? Inc motors ?

    Thanks for the high praise Twinkle, I'm happy it meets your approval. " Glad to be of service " oh there we go again back on a Hitchhiker's Guide theme ;)
  8. Gringo

    Shimano hub Question

    Chainreactions answered my question unexpectedly quick. I'm all Sorted now.
  9. Gringo

    Shimano hub Question

    OK so I have a loveeeerly new Cube reaction pro 29er which is "Most Exelent" I also have a second pr of tyres. The plan is "Big Apples" for light trails and road work, "Smart Sam's" for the loose or muddy trails. I would like a second set of wheels so I can make a quick change as an when I...
  10. Gringo

    Has anyone bought a new bike this year?

    I said in a earlier post Note the word cynic. Due to one arm being shorter than the other I need high rise bars, the shop couldn't get what I wanted (3"DJ bars) so I supplied my own for them to fit, also they would fit tyres of my choice, simples. Well instead of ringing me when it was ready on...
  11. Gringo

    Y Splitter Cable for cycle light

    Mostly good but a bit soggy on the bottom ! After work took me up north some time back I've developed a strange liking for gravy, Anywho There's a whole array of similar sized connectors, even when you've matched the outside dia the middle pin size can vary. Miss matched 5.5mm connectors can...
  12. Gringo

    Y Splitter Cable for cycle light

    The item In your link dose not state connector sizes but another battery from the same seller has a DC5.5mm x 2.5mm That's different to the lead I spotted. You need to measure your connector, assuming your outer dia is 5.5mm you will need to measure the size of the pin in the middle 2.?mm Are...
  13. Gringo

    Y Splitter Cable for cycle light

    OK so I had 10 minuets to kill (waiting for my fish'n'chips):) A bit of googling tells me your lights/battery uses a standard 5.5x2.1mm dc connector. So I then looked on the bay for a "Y" lead that uses those sizes. I came up with this :cool...
  14. Gringo

    I'd much rather be happy than right any day

    I'd much rather be happy than right any day
  15. Gringo

    Redbridge 2014,May 18,afternoon

    And all the fluffy white clouds are shaped like little bunny rabbits :) A nice dream I'm sure but without all the noise from gas guzzlers and the like, the voices in my head would make me go mad:mad:
  16. Gringo

    Conversion to rear hub or crank-drive?

    . Me thinks you speak to soon;) A pair of scooter motors straight to the two front wheels, simples
  17. Gringo

    Has anyone bought a new bike this year?

    Oh Yes, despite being a cynic it's hard not to get excited
  18. Gringo

    Has anyone bought a new bike this year?

    Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 29er :rolleyes: Well nearly;) Should pick it up Thursday :cool:
  19. Gringo

    How fast do you go downhills

    Bugger, for a minuet there I thought there was a club I could join at 52 years :) Last week I managed 43 mph on my non assisted Trek hybrid down Hazelbeach hill, gated road, no junctions & I can see 1/2 mile of road ahead of me. Preparation. Turn my baseball cap backwards and make sure my...
  20. Gringo

    7S (26v) lipos + scooter bits ? Inc motors ?

    It's an autoclave box for endoscopes;) many penny's if you don't work in that area:rolleyes: