Just Bought a Powabyke X24

[tony6403]

I have finally taken the plunge and bought a Powabyke 24 speed.
Having studied the information on here for months still didn't know what to expect when I got on it.
I haven't ridden a bike for 10 years and was apprehensive when I set off.
Steep downhill from home to start with ( very slowly ! ). I set the control so that power assist only became effective when pedaling. Didn't like the delay caused by the crank sensor when I needed motor support . Would like to change this aspect. I know that using "power mode" would get round this but I am trying to minimise motor usage.
Perhaps it has a few too many gears for me.
I have to say that I am very impressed by the performance of this bike . We have some very steep hills here in Chesterfield and I would not have been able to stay onboard without the powerful assistance provided by this machine. Yes, very impressed indeed.
I went into town but daren't leave the bike in case it got stolen . I need to buy a secure cable and lock ( as much as £44 at Halford's !! ) so that I can make better use of the bike.
I can certainly recommend this bike.
I wonder how good the £1,000 plus bikes are.

regards

Tony

 

[BertYardbrush]

Hi Tony, Why don't you got to your local bike shop, JE James at the Whittington Moor roundabout. Go up Sheffield Road out of town, past the Donkey Derby and Halfords, Look out for Pottery Lane on the right hand side, that will take you under the bypass, then take the first left, East Side Road, and you then join Brimington Road North. That way you avoid the Whit Moor roundabout. Its just at the top of the road on the right. Send me a personal message if you want to meet up.

regards, Bert, Chesterfield.

 

[Barnowl]

I went into town but daren't leave the bike in case it got stolen . I need to buy a secure cable and lock ( as much as £44 at Halford's !! ) so that I can make better use of the bike.
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Yeah I was appehensive when I first got my bike. Absolutely no way leave it unlocked (even with the guy from the cheese shop keeping his eye on it for you). Get a reasonable lock - I use a Kryptonite Kryptoflex combination cable lock with bracket (12 mm x 180 cm) cost me £24.99 but can be found for around £18. It's not as though you live in the city so don't go over the top. Not much chance getting it nicked when you park it up for the odd half hour or so. Half the fun is finding the best spots. I'm partial to steel fences, Belegia beacons (supermarket) and drain pipes. Good Luck.