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    Is there any way to fit a display on Carrera Crosscity?

    My budget has been drastically reduced to £500. After extensive research and concluding that I am a noob :oops:, don't have much time to tinker with the bike all the time :( and wanting a foldable due to lack of space, I have decided to go for Carrera Crosscity Electric Bike. It's an 8 mile...
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    Longevity of electric bikes in general - A bit sceptical.

    Apologies if this has been discussed to bore already. :eek: :oops: . I am trying to get a perspective in terms of life of the bike in general. I mean, I have seen bikes handed to the next generation and it just keeps on going. Probably a bit of servicing here and there on the mechanical...
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    Help me find my right mechanical partner please ;)

    Okay, the parameters first. I am looking to ride 12 miles each way. 6 days. That's easily 150 miles a week including shopping/leisure trips. I have decided to go with a reliable crank driven engine. (The decision could be reversed if the grandees/gurus here feel like that's the worst they can...
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    Cube vs Wisper SE

    I nearly pulled the debit card trigger on Cube commuter with Bosch Active line and 500 Power Pack. :) https://www.cube.eu/uk/2017/e-bike-trekking/travel-hybrid/cube-travel-hybrid-500-havanna-brownnorange-2017-ee/ Then I stumbled across this post by egroover :eek: "...by the time you have worn...
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    Tannus Tyres - an update please

    (Sorry about the double post, I would to keep this one open please) I am lookin to purchase a Cube commuter. https://www.cube.eu/uk/2017/e-bike-trekking/travel-hybrid/cube-travel-hybrid-500-havanna-brownnorange-2017-ee/ It comes with OEM Cube ZX24 rims with Schwalbe Spicer, 40x622 front and...
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    Tannus tyres - an update please

    I am lookin to purchase a Cube commuter. https://www.cube.eu/uk/2017/e-bike-trekking/travel-hybrid/cube-travel-hybrid-500-havanna-brownnorange-2017-ee/ It comes with OEM Cube ZX24 rims with Schwalbe Spicer, 40x622 front and back. :( I can already imagine tinkering under a TFL bus shelter once...
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    A good foldable bike please

    I have a 14 mile commute each way. I just seem to not be able to make up my mind. . Foldable, low maintenance, bigger battery with reliable motor like Bosch so I don’t have to worry about it for few years. Hub/Mid drive? - Derailleur/hub gears? - To go/not go for suspension? -...
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    Cycle Parking - "Sheffield stands"

    Where do you guys park may I ask? . My rented accommodation does not allow cycle to be kep inside the house. I have to go through the house to park in the open space in the back garden! o_O:oops: . My work place which has 4 floors and 13 separate businesses in the building in Shadwell, London...
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    Cube Travel Hybrid 500 Easy Entry - Is this a good setup?

    https://www.cube.eu/uk/2017/e-bike-trekking/travel-hybrid/cube-travel-hybrid-500-havanna-brownnorange-2017-ee/ It's got a Bosch Drive Unit Active (48Nm) Cruise with a 13.4 Ah PowerPack 500 battery. Schwalbe Spicer, Active tires (3/7 puncture resistance) )out of the box, planning to change it...
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    Orbea Katu E 10 LR 2017 - Electric Bike

    Hello Forum :), I have been looking at the Orbea Katu E 10 LR 2017 - Electric Bike for a while now. They have a code to save up to £300 to bring it down to £2,099 which in itself is ONLY 35% more than my annual commuting spend. What a sad state of affairs! Vote Labour whilst you are at it...