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  1. Jon Matthews

    Orbea warranty

    Hi, everyone, I recently got a massive frame crack in my aluminium 2021 Orbea Wild FS H25. It was not safe to ride. My local dealer in Sheffield, got me a brand new frame and fixed it in 2 weeks under the Orbea lifetime frame guarantee. Thank you JE James. It went from red to light green, but...
  2. Jon Matthews

    Hardly used TongSheng TSDZ2B 48V 350W/500W Torque Sensing Mid Drive Motor

    Hi Guy's, I bought a new TSDZ2B motor recently and I want to sell it. It's done 50 miles and works as it was intended, fault free. I have changed the casing so that it can be used with a 104 BCD chainring. When I removed the original casing I had to butcher it to remove one of the Allen screws...
  3. Jon Matthews

    Short distance folding ebike to put in the boot of my EV

    Hi everyone, I am doing a lot of mileage in my Hyundai Kona Electric for work. I work in the EV charging industry as a Senior Project Manager so have lots of clients to see all over the country. I have an Orbea Wild FS as my main ebike but would like to take one travelling with me in the car...
  4. Jon Matthews

    Bosch CX Gen 4 crank pulling

    Hi all, I want to remove my chainring on my Orbea Wild FS H25 with the Bosch Gen 4 motor. I have several different crank pullers and one of them could pull the splined crank arms of a previous Gen 2/3 motor. Will this puller work on the Gen 4?
  5. Jon Matthews

    Bosch CX Performance Line motor noise

    Hi Guy's, I know this has been done to death and I've searched through a massive amount of posts. I recently replaced the chain ring on my Cube Cross Hybrid Pro 2018. While I had the bike in my stand with the chain off, I pedalled the bike forward and the gears sounded reasonably smooth. When I...
  6. Jon Matthews

    Bike locks

    Hello, I'm on my third bike lock, the last one was a Kryptonite New York lock and it rattled like hell when in its carrier on the crossbar. Eventually it fell off the mount and i lost it. I only need a lock for popping in to a shop and would like something secure and easy to carry on the bike...
  7. Jon Matthews

    Garmin Edge 530 GPS Cycling Computer

    Hi all, I've not posted for a bit but I'm still riding my ebike on a regular basis and loving it. I've increased my range which I never thought I'd manage. What I want is an off road GPS computer that's Strava friendly and looked at the Garmin Edge 530. Before I buy, do any of you have any...
  8. Jon Matthews

    Bar height adjustment

    Guys and Gals, If you have read any of my posts you may have picked up my frame is too big for me. I found my seat was way higher than my bars giving me a very forward inclined riding position. I originally used an adjustable stem extender. With the extender at the maximum uplift it improved my...
  9. Jon Matthews

    Disc brake noise, rubbing pads

    Hi, Guys and Gals, I've had an annoying ticking sound from the front wheel of my bike which has hydraulic disc brakes, for ages. I'm not that experienced in cycling but dont want to go back to the dealer. So my first thought was the pads were worn, and I fitted new ones, same problem. Then I...
  10. Jon Matthews

    Converting a new Calibre Two Cubed to an Ebike

    Hi, I bought a mountain bike a few months ago and have been thinking about converting it to an Ebike. I've never done this before, but I'm a qualified Professional Electrical Engineer, I also know my way around electronics and battery technology. I also have a reasonable tool kit, but not...
  11. Jon Matthews

    Oversize frame, my options?

    Hi Guys and Gals, My Cube Hybrid Pro is a little but big for me in the frame. It's a 29er. Am I correct in thinking changing the wheel size might just give me the inch less I need? Is this viable and or expensive?
  12. Jon Matthews

    Using less battery power

    Hello, I've been riding now since April this year, I'm 57 and was very unfit. My Ebike really got me motivated to ride and I love it. The more I've ridden the less assist I'm using. I've now got to a stage where I've bought an un-assited mountain bike. I'm guessing this is a common trend...
  13. Jon Matthews

    Things you might need when the going gets tough.

    I'm a novice cyclist, but an experienced engineer. When suffering from regular punctures I always managed to deal with them. However, when dealing with a puncture I always ended up with my hands in a greasy mess. Even worse when dealing with a snapped chain. Always have a couple of pairs of...
  14. Jon Matthews

    Mystery objects

    Guy's and gals, I just found these two articles on the garage floor (the sharpies for scale) where I've been fitting some parts to my new bike. They're a pair I'd guess. They're very well made, out of high grade plastic. I don't have a clue what they are. I've been fitting the following parts...
  15. Jon Matthews

    Suntour forks creaking

    My front forks creak a lot when Im braking or just coming to a stop. My Cube Cross Pro Hybrid Ebike has only done 700 miles, I think it's done this from new, is it normal?
  16. Jon Matthews

    Bosch CX pedal resistance

    Hello, I just got a bike stand today to do some routine maintenance. I was amazed how much power it took me to drive the pedals round by hand with the motor switched off. I have ridden it switched off and it feels like hard work. Is this normal? Thanks in advance
  17. Jon Matthews

    Pedal problems

    A few weeks after getting my ebike I ended up with phlebitis. If you haven't heard of that its when you bust a vein. In simple terms, phlebitis is when a blood clot blocks a vein close to the surface of your skin. Phlebitis causes pain and inflammation but is not as risky as deep vein...
  18. Jon Matthews

    Wet weather gear.

    It might be useful for newbies like me to have a general forum rather than having to post in technical. My question is, how do people keep dry on their way to work? My office has no changing facilities. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. TIA.
  19. Jon Matthews

    Puncture avoidance

    Hi, I have a Cube Hybrid Cross Pro 400 with Schwalbe Smart Sam 622 x 44 tyres. I’ve had three punctures in three days, one from glass, one from a sharp object that didn’t stay in the tyre and one that was possibly a flaw in the new inner tube. Our local trails, paths and cycle lanes are covered...
  20. Jon Matthews

    Bike rack for plugin hybrid car - Bones Saris

    Hello all, I’m new to cycling after an absence of 43 years. My Cube weighs 22Kg and I’d like to transport it on my car occasionally. The problem I have is I have a BMW 330E phev, you can’t fit a tow bar as the lithium ion batteries are under the boot. I only have one option which is a boot...