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  1. kingsknight

    New ebike upgrade :D Gone from a Active Line plus to E8000 :)

    So I decided to I really needed to get myself a off roading bike as my Crossfuse really sucked doing anything slightly off road in even damp weather. Got a good deal on a E8000 Voodoo Zobop. Paid £2200 with 2 free years ebike cover from Halfords. So I've done a good 2600 trouble free miles on...
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    Halfords are truly shocking!

    So my best mate's ebike was finally ready to be picked up from the store today....... He hasn't owned a bike in maybe 20 years. Rides it home and sends me a photo. Says the steering is slightly off..... Can you tell me what the problem is?!??!?! Unbelievable!!!
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    Gtech eScent any good?

    https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/electric-bikes/gtech-escent-650b-electric-mountain-bike-27-5 < link to bike! So I got a message from my friend telling me he has ordered himself a ebike for £900 this morning. I looked at it and it looks ok for £900 but I'm not impressed by the 200w...
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    My first off and it was a strange one

    So I guess I’m part of the real ebiker club now, had my first off yesterday and it was a super strange one. Cycling home in the rain (in high viz and lights on) as I always do in a great mood, enjoying the bike as I had a REALLY crappy day at work when this woman in a 4x4 pulled into me as I...
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    Crosspath best value on the market?

    So I've been looking for a mid drive bike for the wife and I honestly cannot find a better deal than this https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/electric-bikes/carrera-crosspath-electric-hybrid-bike-18-20-22-frames with the 10% off that would be £1170 for a Bosch Active motor which is a great...
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    E-bike chain Vs normal bike chain

    So I've been buying a bunch of spares for my Ebike and I've come to the chain. A replacement E-bike change costs around about £20 but a stand chain costs £8. I've got a lot of conflicted reports from the internet saying there is no point getting a E-bike drive chain over a standard bicycle...
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    Inter-tube confusion

    Hi all, Hoping someone can help me out. My tyre size on my Crossfuse is 700 x 40c but I cannot seem to find any inter-tubes with a removable presta core. Anyone know where I can find such a tube as all the ones on Amazon seem to be too small. I want a removable core so I can add slime to my...
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    The joys of throttled ebikes/scooters in Spain! Come on England get with the times!

    So while in Costa del Sol, Spain I decided to rent myself E-scooter to see the sights and my god I'm glad I did. You're legally allowed to use them on all bike paths and and everyone seems to ride them very respectable. They are limited to 15.5mph which is more then enough! Even the Cafes here...
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    Speedbox / Dongles damage motors?

    I've been toying with the idea of getting a speedbox for my Active line motor but it seems like there are mixed reviews out of adding one. I'd love to have an extra 10mph but not at the risk of damaging my motor! Seems like quite a few of you are running them in here, had many problems? Should...
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    1600 free miles :)

    So I hit my 1800th mile today on my bike (not too shabby for 5 months of riding) and I got home after a nice 20 mile ride to plug my bike in. This is maybe the 4th time I've charged my bike at home in the time I've owned the bike. The rest I've done at work and out and about hehe! I have no...
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    Change of PSI changed my biking life!

    So I been running my 700c tubes at around 35 psi for the last 6 months and keeping my tyres up by using a hand pump getting them up till around 30/35psi. So I bought myself a full size pump and easily got my tubes up to 55 psi and my god it is like riding a completely different bike! So much...
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    Bosch motor system life expectancy

    My wife asked my a very good question tonight. How long ish will my Active line plus motor last me? And to be honest I have no idea what so ever! I said maybe 15,000 miles before it needs replacing but that was a complete guess. I tried googling it but can't find any answers. Many of you got...
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    Now I'm officially a full time "ebiker"

    I cannot believe it but after 20 years of being a motorcyclist I can no longer call myself one. Today I sold my 2015 CBR600 and I have no plans on getting another motorcycle. Buying an E-bike has changed my life! I've not lost any weight but I'm the fittest I've been in the last 10 years! I...
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    Pulled by police on ebike

    So cycling completely legally by the side of the road yesterday I was pulled over by traffic police to see if my bike was legal. Hampshire police need some training on e-bikes as the offer seemed a bit confused with what I was saying to him. They were very professional and friendly at all times...
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    Transporting E-bikes are a nightmare!

    So I've hit my biggest issue with owning e-bikes now! My wife and myself both have an ebike each and decided we would like to get a bike rack for the car like we did years back for our normal bikes. So we would buy a rack, put it on the back of our car and drive to where we wanted to go right...
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    1000 miles done on Crossfuse E

    So I hit my 1000th mile today on my Crossfuse and thought I'd give everyone an update on how the bike has held up. In short pretty much perfect. All the cycle parts are the same and I've not needed to replace anything yet. I'm still getting around 70 miles per charge in tour mode and around 35...
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    failing rims??

    Giving my bike a deep clean after all the bad weather and I've noticed these white marks by my spokes. They look like stress marks I think? They are on both the front and back wheels.
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    this is a good step forward

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-46294511 Well I'm happy about this :) Very step forward!
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    Rode a 1000w E-bike yesterday... wow

    Met a complete stranger on a ride yesterday and he let me have a go on his completely illegal 1000w bike and my god it was amazing! Pulled like crazy! Made me feel sad to go back to my Active Line Plus motor lol The bloke has been riding it for little under 2 years he said and had 7800km on the...
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    The problem with E-bikes in the UK.

    I've been super into E-bikes since buying one 3 months ago and love them to bits! I honestly think they are the best way to get around! But!! The main issue I have had with people is people calling me a cheater. I know it sounds silly but it makes me really angry. I've had maybe 10/15 random...