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    Giant bikes. Opinions on these two?

    Yeah, but you like to go really fast!
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    Giant bikes. Opinions on these two?

    Thanks for swift reply. That is good news! I asked because I switched from a triple on a previous bike to a compact double on my current Merida CX4 bike and, these days, I miss the triple when going up hills due to lack of fitness. Electric makes all the difference I suppose. I think the Dirt...
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    Giant bikes. Opinions on these two?

    Think I read in another thread somewhere that you bought the Giant Dirt E+ 2 Pro? If so, how are you finding it? I am a similar weight. Specifically: Performance on hills given only one front ring Comfort of frame for a) Relaxed longer riding on smooth surfaces b) Ability to soak up rougher...
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    Purchased a 2018 Cube Reaction Race 500

    Hi Soundwave I am not planning on buying a dongle so not a problem for me. Just read the thread and thought I would recount what the dealer said. Thought it might be useful info.
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    Purchased a 2018 Cube Reaction Race 500

    I was in a bike shop yesterday and the dealer was discussing service requirements. About the Bosch, he said when they have the bikes in for servicing and firmware upgrades they can see all the information about how the bike has been ridden, how the battery has been charged etc. He also said that...
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    Hi all!

    Thanks So in terms of hiĺl climbing, which is really why I want electric assist, I would be able to get up hills that I would still struggle up on a hub? I suppose that going downhill, I would spin out quicker on a hub motor too?
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    Hi all!

    Hi Soundwave Thanks for link. What would this bike give me over the Oxygen? Being used to 105 on my Merida, what groupset would I need on an ebike, or is it not that simple a comparison. Also, I read that the mid motors make use of the bikes gears whereas wheel hub ones don't. I am being a...
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    Hi all!

    I am an overweight 20 stone guy who has now decided that electric is the way forwards. TBH my current bike (Merida CX4) has sat unused for a long time now as I just don't ride it because I fear the inclines. I don't want to get rid of it though as I hope that one day I will be light and fit...