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“As an afterthought I wonder why bike shops give newbies the impression they can ride for such long distances.” The car forums have a similar debate about “official” mpg figures. I think of such things as a useful comparison,but accept that in the real world I’d never achieve them. Grand...

Welcome! In a similar position myself and currently riding a Cube Hybrid. Enjoy. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Isn’t it a Batribike in it’s Sunday best? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

That makes sense. The borrowed bikes I tried were both older, and had additional push button “throttles”. The Bosch mid drive which is fitted to both my previous and current bikes would have torque sensors fitted, hence they felt much more natural. I remember that on or off feeling as being the...

Fair point, the feel of any bike will always be subjective. The bikes I tried were both borrowed from work colleagues so weren’t an ideal set up. I wouldn’t rule out a hub drive on a future bike, hence my point in trying before buying. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I’ve got one too. Maybe we should set up a geeks group! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Good man! I have a Cube Kathmandu, and it’s a gem. Looking forward to your pics, and that look of childlike glee on your face! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I was in a similar situation a year or so back. Big lad, crocked knee, returning to cycling. Both of my ebikes have had Bosch crank drives. I tried a couple of hub motor bikes, but they just didn’t ‘feel’ like cycling. My advice would be to try as many as you can before deciding. Sent from my...

My previous ebike was written off by a driver who hit the rear of my bike. I had considered a rear view camera like yours. Seeing what is actually happening behind me (like this incident) is what stopped me fitting one. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Eyup Gerry, and welcome. I’m in Notts too. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Eyup Ryan and welcome. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

So much here is familiar. My previous Scott was written off by a 4x4 hitting the rear of the bike while I was in a marked cycle lane. Unfortunately they drove off before we had a chance to ‘discuss’ the matter. By some irony I was riding a different route from my usual, having decided the 20 mph...

Nice bike. The temptation to take it for a spin before the paperwork was finished would have been too much for me. Well done on trailblazing that path through officialdom, I wonder how easy it would be to do retrospectively, for the S-Pedelecs which are already out there. Sent from my iPad...

Hi Jayess, I use an Atera Strada Ebike carrier. My Škoda has a vertical tailgate, and the carrier tilts by using a foot operated bar so that I can still access the boot without unloading bikes. There’s also plenty of room between bikes, and the carrier itself is lightweight. It hangs on my...

Hi Kizza, I have the Cube Khatmandu Pro too, as a replacement for my Scott eSub which was written off earlier this year. Still rebuilding my confidence out on the road, but loving the bike. Let us know which you decide on. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I hadn’t thought of nail varnish. Useful tip as I sometimes swap seat post/saddle and the mark I made has always worn off, so I end up faffing about. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Well waddya know, look at that! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Thanks for posting, my OH was surprised when I offered to take her shopping! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I use it on most of my rides, there's a pedestrian only steep path which cuts around 1/4 mile off my journey. I usually stand on the left of my bike and walk alongside using my right hand to steer and my forefinger to hold the walk button. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk