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    Bike not working on cold mornings.

    Hello folks. I have a Carrera Crossfire E-bike. Had it three months. Having an issue here. My bike doesn't work on cold mornings, totally dead. I keep the battery in the house at all times. The bike itself is kept in a shed outside. The screen turns on, there is never an issue with that...
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    Maintenance/cleaning Jokey Wheels.

    Hello folks, I have noticed that the cassette on my four week old Crossfire E has started squeaking. I think it is coming from the Jokey wheels (is that what they're called?!) I think they might need cleaned. They do appear fairly dirty. I don't fancy removing them, removing the back wheel...
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    Carrera Crossfire - Removing and replacing motor/system.

    As the title suggests, im curious. Does anyone have an idea of how hard it might be to replace the suntour motor/display etc from the Carrera Crossfire, and upgrade it to something better? Would there be anything that I might not be aware of, that would make this very difficult or impossible...
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    Halfords/Spare Batteries.

    Hey good people. What's the deal with buying spare batteries for your bikes with Halfords? I contacted them today regarding buying a spare, they refused to give me a price and repeatedly asked what was wrong with the battery I had?! I explained nothing was wrong, but with long journeys, I...
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    Tyre Help (very basic stuff, sorry)

    Hi folks. Very basic question for you. I apologise if the beginner nature of this annoys you. Been a long time since I have ever had a bike. I am looking to buying new inner tubes, and new tyres. I was told for measurements, to check the numbers on the side of my tyre. Could someone help...
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    GEARS AND POWER OUTPUT.

    Hello folks. Basic question here. I have an 8 speed Carrera Crossfire. I'm another person cycling due to Covid. Just got the bike a few weeks go. Does the gear you use affect the power output? If I am going up hill and choose a "looser" feeling gear (sorry, crap with terminology) to...
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    overwhelmed.

    Hi folks. I ask advice from some experienced guys here. I find good advice at least funnels my attention in positive directions sometimes. Posting here rather than searching, mainly because I want to illustrate my perspective, I don\t really have a single question. I am 6'1 and weigh 15...
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    Power expectancy and Wattage.

    Hello folks. First time posting, with a couple of basic questions, that I can't seem to find specific answers to. I am buying an Ebike soon. My budget is 1000-1300. Looking at Carerra Crossfire, will mainly be using this for commuting. If using the highest mode of assist, realistically...