Bafang Max Drive bikes
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It'll probably work fine but isn't pretty for a NEW purchase. Ask if they'll replace it?
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The battery should work as specified, although some users haven't been very impressed with the performance of the battery.
If - big if - I thought it was any good, I would be looking to negotiate with the supplier to keep the existing battery and get a spare at an advantageous rate.
That would also avoid having to send back the scratched one, which could be a faff.
If - big if - I thought it was any good, I would be looking to negotiate with the supplier to keep the existing battery and get a spare at an advantageous rate.
That would also avoid having to send back the scratched one, which could be a faff.
Thanks for the advice.
Kamil called me back and explained it might not look pristine as he keeps the batteries out to maintenance charge them (reassuring I guess) and was hoping I'd keep it.
But when I sent him the photos he agreed to arrange DPD collection for Monday, with a replacement for Weds. Can't argue with his customer service as mentioned by others here.
Right time to build it...
Kamil called me back and explained it might not look pristine as he keeps the batteries out to maintenance charge them (reassuring I guess) and was hoping I'd keep it.
But when I sent him the photos he agreed to arrange DPD collection for Monday, with a replacement for Weds. Can't argue with his customer service as mentioned by others here.
Right time to build it...
You must have difficulty pronouncing your f and th then, because you can't say fairer than that then [emoji12]
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Thats easy for you to say...
Quick update. Build took longer than expected. Brakes mainly, but wheels spinning sweet now, although both need truing.
It was getting dark so didn't ride for long but initially I got a spanner icon flashing on display and no power..
Realised no speed display with rear wheel spinning so adjusted speed sensor magnet and bingo.
Initial thoughts are very smooth and instant power delivery and soooo much quieter than my Oxygen rear hub bike.
I'll delve into the settings tomorrow and take it for a proper mixed ride with some tough hills. How do you access the settings menu btw..?
There you go,Thats easy for you to say...
Quick update. Build took longer than expected. Brakes mainly, but wheels spinning sweet now, although both need truing.
It was getting dark so didn't ride for long but initially I got a spanner icon flashing on display and no power..
Realised no speed display with rear wheel spinning so adjusted speed sensor magnet and bingo.
Initial thoughts are very smooth and instant power delivery and soooo much quieter than my Oxygen rear hub bike.
I'll delve into the settings tomorrow and take it for a proper mixed ride with some tough hills. How do you access the settings menu btw..?
Phil yer boots so to speak, factory manual
http://www.cnebikes.com/uploadfiles/103.224.250.119/webid92/Downloadfile/201602/56c7c698a5ae7.pdf
Nice one, thanks Ultrafunkula.
Might get the programming lead you mentioned too. No harm in having a play with settings. You can't beat a good tweaking session..
Might get the programming lead you mentioned too. No harm in having a play with settings. You can't beat a good tweaking session..
I have the Freego Martin Sport 2016, and find it hard to fault. It is worth pointing out the fact that Freego offer a 2 year warranty, and will replace the bike completely if they cannot fix it within fife working days.
Found a few more Bafang Max Mid drive bikes that although are not sold in the UK, the companys will deliver to the UK http://www.inbiciweb.it/bicicletta-pedalata-assistita-montana-vkt-ebike-urano-27.5-mtb-deore-10v and I like the fat bike http://www.inbiciweb.it/biciclette/pedalata_assistita/pedalata_assistita_montana/bicicletta-pedalata-assistita-montana-vkt-ebike-fat-bike-26-max-drive-bafang-shimano-acera-9v. I do really like the Freego and may still end up with one but I think that they are over priced for the spec level and only one frame size.
GW listed 7 City Cross, sold 6, 1 still for sale.
I am a bit surprised that it didn't sell faster than that, such a good value bike for the price.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GREENWAY-Electric-Cross-City-bike-700C-Samsung-cell-Li-ion-battery-BAFANG-Drive-/121927007291
I am a bit surprised that it didn't sell faster than that, such a good value bike for the price.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GREENWAY-Electric-Cross-City-bike-700C-Samsung-cell-Li-ion-battery-BAFANG-Drive-/121927007291
I found the pictures are excellent, specs clearly described.
The price is excellent, it should have sold faster.
It could well be that few people know how expensive the MaxDrive is.
The price is excellent, it should have sold faster.
It could well be that few people know how expensive the MaxDrive is.
It is listed as 7 speed. Although the part number for the cassette is a 9 speed part number. That made me pause for thought.
Pictures are indeed excellent.
Links to articles about Maxdrive would probably help. (and the 24 hour race at the Nurburg ring).
They would also do better with at 15Ah battery and a £1200 price point, I think.
agreed. It would look better with 15ah @ 1,200.
Redcup, how does your MaxDrive compare to the bikes you rode today?
Redcup, how does your MaxDrive compare to the bikes you rode today?
Really difficult to say - test rides took place on a smooth tarmac race track - maximum gradient around 2.5% at most.
I'd be disappointed if any ebike struggled in that setting.
The Impulse and Brose motored bikes were in my opinion quieter than Maxdrive - they both impressed me. The Impulse gear change sensor was far less intrusive than the Maxdrive one (the power cut was softer and for a shorter period of time).
You would never guess that each bike I rode was two or three (or more!) times the price of the Greenway though!
Nothing I rode today made me think that I need to ditch Maxdrive and switch to a different system.
If the Greenway was a 19.5" I would be jumping on the last one but I prefer a larger frame and do not think that the 18.5 suit. I just wish that even half the frames that are on Alibaba were available, I think that it would really shake up the UK market.
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