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    Disabled cyclist; with one bad choice behind her, needs help with a new bike

    So I really can't get what I need unless it's a special build?
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    Disabled cyclist; with one bad choice behind her, needs help with a new bike

    This is a review of the fazua motor https://granfondo-cycling.com/fazua-evation-review/ And this is a review of the motor I think the orbea I linked to before has ( https://www.onbike.co.uk/electric-bikes/orbea/optima-e50.html?fbclid=IwAR3aTpR5fhgPHu0k4KeS_6JkOzQCCuySYxZNszT1ZQJpsByMpxJeQYDC_Ls...
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    Disabled cyclist; with one bad choice behind her, needs help with a new bike

    The bike mechanics rode and and it was fab, they were quite confused; then one had been to the gym the day before and he was being careful with his knew and had exactly the same problems as me So it's me not the bike sadly
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    Disabled cyclist; with one bad choice behind her, needs help with a new bike

    Oh and sort by votes resets every so often, it doesn't stay sort by date
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    Disabled cyclist; with one bad choice behind her, needs help with a new bike

    What does this one look like motor wise? It's only 4kgs lighter, so not perfect https://www.onbike.co.uk/electric-bikes/orbea/optima-e50.html?fbclid=IwAR3aTpR5fhgPHu0k4KeS_6JkOzQCCuySYxZNszT1ZQJpsByMpxJeQYDC_Ls
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    Disabled cyclist; with one bad choice behind her, needs help with a new bike

    Moving the post disturbs the flow of the conversation, I'm sorry to say I dont like it There are a couple of things to consider here I'm concerned about building a bike again as my current one is a bit of a disaster (possibly my brothers fault possibly mine) The raspberry one from Evans is...
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    Disabled cyclist; with one bad choice behind her, needs help with a new bike

    I thought I'd done it my accident or something As the post went to the end of my feed
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    Disabled cyclist; with one bad choice behind her, needs help with a new bike

    Sadly as a shop keepers granddaughter I go back and return a 2p if I get too much change so shoplifting isn't for me, even if the staff at Tesco didn't know me by name The crusa is about 25kg (acc to the website) but panniers with a weeks shopping or going away for a few days plus a decent...
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    Disabled cyclist; with one bad choice behind her, needs help with a new bike

    I know what I don't want (I already have that) I need a low step through, with shedloads of power to take me not very fast, everywhere, even up hills I needs to be light, with big wheels, suspension, very sit up and beg In fact a complete cross between the 2 bikes I have The crusa is too...
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    Fazua motor settings?

    They have set the torque to the lowest setting and my legs still don't register
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    Fazua motor settings?

    OK you were all right I managed to find a low-profile seat, it's been into the bike shop and "on the computer" and I don't think it will work for me So I'll be asking for advise in "Which ebike should I buy" & I would appreciate any help you can offer as you do seem to understand I'd love to...
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    Fazua motor settings?

    Aw that's really kind of you, I was up at a steam punk event selling my art/sustainable clothes - there was a pretty big hill that the Crusa only just made it up! I can make basildon easily I have friends that way I can even stay with But I'm not sure tweaking the Crusa, will fix my problem...
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    Fazua motor settings?

    I made and ate lunch then crashed for 3 hours so no bike; tomorrow is complicated so no bike so on Monday I'm going to get a handle on the 2 apps I need, then ensure everything is updated (apparently including the Bluetooth chip) Then I play! Sorry im so needy guys- I will get there, well...
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    Fazua motor settings?

    Still working out how to get my ride data from my phone I'll rewatch the video later - I have to do lunch now as I have people round But it did a little bunny hop every second left pedal which was disconcerting
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    Fazua motor settings?

    Do these look OK for what you've suggested? I think I export it to the bike now
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    Fazua motor settings?

    I was in Telford last year at the Victorian village - Blists Hill! I had my old bike with me! I'm in Ipswich and I think a new battery is about £300, my last new battery didn't have the range of the first one I have new groin pain, shoulder pain and hand pain this morning and my existing hip...
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    Fazua motor settings?

    I cycle at about 8-10 mph (slower up hills) with panniers and I was hoping for a trailer I have no strength or stamina at all - CFS/ME Fibromyalgia, hypermobility, hip dysplasia, a duff knee, never mind the Menopause and gynae crap I never had a top edge, I have a mobility tool! I'll get it...
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    Fazua motor settings?

    Old beloved for too heavy bike; it was heavy when I got her but I am 7 years older, iller and weaker now New pretty un-ridable new bike 2.5 miles home and I have pain everywhere
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    Fazua motor settings?

    Well I can't ride it, it's so slow, it won't go up a tiny hill the pedals are underneath my seat, the handlebars are too high and the only seat small enough to enable me to reach the floor is so painful I could cry