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Hi all, Following Flecc's post with the news from eddie.. I had the pleasure last week of seeing one of the new Bosch motors situated on a bike. Bosch has been testing this new motor type for a while now. They like to make sure things are perfect rather than rush a launch and regret it later...

Hi Guys, We have had spec sheets for a while now for the new 2014 range of Haibike Electric eMTB's. Although the spec sheets were originally a rough mock up along with the images. I had a meeting today with Haibike and took a glance over the new electric 2014 models. Have to say very...

Hi Guys, Just come to fix the famous knocking noise / grinding on a Bosch motor this morning. I am used to working on nice clean motor internals with the inverted mounted Bosch drives. Couldn't believe what I found when I opened this one up.. I understand for town / commuter /...

Hi Guys, Excuse the exclamation marks but I am very excited here to announce we will be supplying the Tuning dongles for both Panasonic and Impulse Motors.. As you probably know we are already the exclusive UK supplier for the Bosch tuning dongles to date. Therefore we have delved into...

Hi All, If anyone is wondering what to do with their Sunday this weekend. Its the CycleFest in Winchester on Sunday (23/06/2013) Full details here - ISSUU - CycleFest Cycle Fair Programme by Communications Winchester City Council We will be there exibiting (branded as Crank Cycles) so...

Hello All, I am planning to head out to Germany to this years Eurobike show. As most know its a show to view the very latest in cycles and eBikes alike from manufacturers across the globe. Most pre production 2014 models are here for the trade to glance over. Is there any thing in...

Hi Guys, A review here submitted by one of our customer at the weekend. Don't normally post their reviews on here but this is really in depth and tells a little about how eMTB's can be beneficial too. "I would like to offer my experience with Crank cycles Alton branch (e-bikeshop.co.uk)...

Hi, We are having a clear out of a load of part-ex's we have received over the past couple of months. Most of it is old tat, but there were a couple of 'good'ns' that caught my eye and thought they may be of interest to you guys if anyone is looking for a good base for a crank/hub conversion...

Hi Guys, The Shimano friction clutch mechanism built into modern rear mech's is designed to eliminate chain slap and also keeps the chain under tension between the cage and the cassette. It works by using a one way friction place that keeps the chain taught and consistently under tension, it...

Hi Guys, Some of you may have read Nick's article on the pedelec home page, regarding how an electric bike managed to hold out his favourite hobby - mountain biking. Just 2 weeks after heart surgery he was out hitting the trails on his new Haibike! Well I had an email from him on Monday as...

Hi Guys, I am expecting a special delivery of Haibike FS RX's and RX Pro's in around 2weeks time. Both models sit either side of the FS AM which is now sold out with Haibike for the year. As expected the demand for these two models is high! So I thought I would give you a heads up on the...

Hi Guys, As promised here is a short clip of my outing the a week or so ago.. Its also a good chance to see some of the route of our Haibike Off Road Trail in May.. Details here - Haibike off road trail demo day - Your chance to actually try the new Haibike electric bike range off road...

Hi Guys, After being a Go Pro dealer for many years, times have moved on and there is a lot more competition for activity cameras on the market today. I have many camera companies contacting me to sell their new cameras in store. What I always look for aside from the actual quality of...

Hi guys, Where has eddieo got to? I notice his profile says 'banned'?.. Regards Martin

Hi Guys, We are holding a really good event in May and I wanted to give the people on here a heads up first.. Haibike Off Road Trail Demo Day - 18th May 2013 This is your chance to actually try the new Haibike electric bike range off road. We will be taking 3 groups of people out throughout...

Hi guys, We received our first bike in yesterday with 'EI' (Electronic Suspension) I know the bike doesn't have a motor on it. But for all the like minded people on here I thoughy you may like to read. More info here - Ei Shock | Cycles Lapierre First look review here -Lapierre +...

Hi guys, I was speaking with a chap yesterday organising a charity ride to raise money for a charity that supports neuromuscular diseases. I mentioned the fact that electric bikes could help with people in this situation, and maybe the idea of getting a bunch of ebike riders together to...

Hi Guys, OK so were having a clear out and I need shot of my ex display Giant Escape 1's.. They are being sold as a pair, for a ridiculous price. They are my ex display bikes so they have been ridden, however are in pretty much new condition (See pics). Full Specs can be found here -...

Hi Guys, Just saw this video on line and it made me laugh a little. Although it's not a eBike rider, it reminds me of when I was at a show last year.. Where I had to explain the law behind eBikes being used on public roads to a local officer. The Legislation behind eBikes seems to be a...

Hi guys, Just a quick one to let you know our batch of tuning dongles arrived today. They are software based and wire into the speed sensor using 2 wires (wire clips included). Real easy to fit, most of the 'engineers' on here will love to fiddle! Once fitted the cut off speed is changed...