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  1. badlywornroy

    Using the Cycliq Fly6CE with an underseat saddlebag.

    On the slim chance this may help someone I will link here to my post in Cyclechat. Cycliq Fly6 with saddlebag
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    Orbea Gain lost spokes

    Ok, well I thought I would update this thread as my experience may help other Orbea Gain users. After almost a month of trying to obtain replacement spokes and the required tension my LBS had some custom built spokes made and I am 'back on the road' The aftersales from Orbea has been appalling...
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    Orbea Gain auxiliary battery

    I agree Inveral, for the rider who doesn't need 'high assistance' levels the auxiliary battery is unlikely to be needed. One of my rides (also D30) backs up your figures:- Distance: 40.15 mi Time: 2:33:16 Avg Speed: 15.7 mph Elevation Gain: 2,697 ft (822m) Avg HR: 125 bpm Max HR: 151 bpm...
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    Orbea Gain sizing

    I would be flabbergasted if the M30 came anywhere near 10.5 kg. The ebikemotion hub/battery etc are reported as being 3.5 kg. This would make the bike 7 Kg without the 'e-bike' bits ! with the 105 groupset this is a 'pipedream' P.s just reading a Gain M30 review in latest issue of Cycling UK’...
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    Orbea Gain lost spokes

    Ok, lets call this thread closed. Thanks for trying to help.
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    Orbea Gain lost spokes

    Err ! I’m not asking the LBS anything apart from ‘ fix my bike please’ Guidance ? I have no wish or intention to do it myself. They are not familiar with the bike or probably any of this type of bike. This is rural North Yorkshire and a small 1/1.5 man operation. Not a large city/town...
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    Orbea Gain lost spokes

    Thanks Nealh, I will talk about this with the mechanic at the LBS. Wile I appreciate you trying to help vfr400 your post seems prejorative and dismissive of the LBS skills without real knowledge of the problem ? Is every LBS mechanic an “experienced wheel-builder” ? Anyway after some years...
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    Orbea Gain lost spokes

    Yes, I have ‘popped’ a spoke on my Orbea Gain. Me, my LBS and the Orbea dealer I purchased from have been unable to get a response from Orbea as to the Spoke tension required when refitting. Does anyone have this info to share please, or maybe a proven Tel no/email address who is likely to...
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    Schwalbe smart Sam, terrible on wet tarmac!

    I’m surprised that your surprised you find them “so slippy” on wet roads. With a ‘knobbly’ tyre like this you have minimum rubber on the road. Straight line grip is going to be ok but once you start cornering/braking at speed you are on the limit.
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    Orbea Gain sizing

    I normally ride a medium, I’m a touch under 5’9” these days ! I was advised to get the small D30, I did and the size is correct. Based on your height I would expect the medium to be your size.
  11. badlywornroy

    Does anyone have an Orbea Gain F20 or F30?

    Enjoy your F40, I had to look it up to see where this ‘fitted’ in the lineup. I ride the drop bar D30. Interested in your words “ the additional power control on the bar “ reading the spec on the F40 leads me to believe it has the Iwoc1 control button on the crossbar. Is yours different ?
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    Orbea Gain, Ribble-e, or £1k bike plus Cytronex C1 conversion...any thoughts

    I have the Orbea Gain and the Ribble is the exact same x35 drive system. My thoughts, you are correct in what you say, these are negative points. However, the perfect ‘pedal assisted’ bike doesn’t exist, and maybe never will. I have no regrets about buying my Orbea Gain
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    Orbea Gain e road bike

    It's heavy without the extras
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    Orbea Gain e road bike

    Very interesting. I do not need an extra battery at this time but who knows ? I wish you luck, let us know how you get on please.
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    Orbea Gain e road bike

    I presume you are not talking about the long awaited (but never seen) 'water bottle' battery Martin ? Do you mean you are getting another battery as per the one fitted ? how are you carrying/attaching this second battery. Intriguing, care to explain ?
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    Lightweight urban e-bikes such as Ampler Curt, Orbea Gain F40 etc.

    That Ribble-hybrid-al-e looks a nice bike. I doubt it will be 13.5kg when you put it on the road ? All manufacturers present their bikes in the best possible light, they will weigh the smallest frame without pedals/bell/reflectors. Blimey those 38mm Schwalbe marathon tyres are heavy ! I have...
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    Orbea Gain e road bike

    I know there are many interested in this bike so a current update on my experience. Close to 600 miles completed on my Gain D30 ( I also ride a non-assisted road bike) I have to say this is the perfect pedal assisted bike for me. I have just finished my 4th ride without needing to charge the...
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    Orbea Gain sizing

    Thanks Martin, A bit late now because I have purchased the D30. I am shorter than you, a little under 5’9” these days (shrinking with age !) After advice from Gain dealers I got the small. Previous bikes have alway been Medium/54cm but the small Gain fits me great.
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    Orbea Gain in the rain

    Good to hear your ‘Gains’ are performing well in all weathers Gents. Mine still has to reach 500 miles but to date I am very pleased with the bike. Orbea seem to have released a ‘well sorted ‘ product ?
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    New to Pedelecs

    Welcome Dave, Nice looking bike, great bikes Cubes.