Thoughts on Carrera Crossfire-E

[Brynric]

Sunil,
I agree with you entirely. One of the key features for me was the unpowered ride. I just try to use the motor for hill and headwinds. I tend to stick to Eco mode when I turn on the motor and that fairly pushes me along and is economical on power, and I'm pretty heavy. I topped it up this morning from 60% (40% used) having covered 35 miles since the last full charge.
I find it a lot heavier than my last bike but still manageable. I put it on a rack behind the motorhome which is a struggle but it feels secure.
This being the budget end of the market, the multi K £ machines must be special indeed.
I get out much more now and there's a far greater range of routes open to me. And "insurance" that I'll get home when exhaustion sets in. Enjoy your bike!
Bryn

 

[sunil]

Thanks Bryn. I have only booked the bike till now as my voucher for cycle2work scheme will 2 months !! till then I can only dream of going on my Carrera e bike.

 

[superhands]

Manual attached...

Thanks for this - new crossfire owner here - just did my first 20 miles this weekend. Great to be back cycling again after so long.

Just one question - what does the Push Assistance button do? Kick the motor in automatically? Just saw it in the above manual and am now keen to get home to find out!

Regards, Ade

 

[mcozzy]

Its slowly spins the rear wheel, not sure what the point is. Ive never used it. Maybe useful to help push it home if you get a puncture?

 

[superhands]

Its slowly spins the rear wheel, not sure what the point is. Ive never used it. Maybe useful to help push it home if you get a puncture?

Aha... that would make sense... thanks.

 

[anotherkiwi]

Yes it is there to help you push the bike up that ramp beside the stairs when you get off the train, the one the prams use too

 

[sunil]

hi All,

I have read somewhere yesterday that this bike does not provide the option to fit mudguard on front wheel.
can someone please confirm if that is true.

Regards
Sunil

 

[superhands]

hi All,

I have read somewhere yesterday that this bike does not provide the option to fit mudguard on front wheel.
can someone please confirm if that is true.

Regards
Sunil

Yes, you ABSOLUTELY can fit a front and rear mudguard. I got a pair of £15 SK Beavertail ones fitted by the shop:
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/mudguards/sks-beavertail-xl-mudguard-set

I was tempted by these ones as they were cool looking, but they did not fit the 40c tyres, and would make the bike look more like a commuter and not a hybrid/mountain style. Looking at the reviews, I seem to have dodged a bullet....

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/mudguards/topeak-defender-iglow-set

 

[superhands]

So, did another 8 miler last night, tackling routes I would not previously have attempted. Just felt so great to remove the limits on my cycling and to be able to go where I wanted rather than having to avoid the hills. I even found that I used the assist MUCH less than I did the first time, leaving it in ECO mode for the most part. So nice to hit a steep hill and just fly up it without having to get off and walk or sit on the verge for a moment of tears at your inability

I have noticed that I need to add some things: A water bottle holder would be good and also a top-bar mounted bag for mobile phone and phone power-pack

Looking at this type thing...https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01FXAGB1S/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1EO1FG27PEPHT&coliid=I33JDSMRDHZID4

I like the fact if has room for wallet/keys and also the phone can be "torn off" if you are popping into a shop etc.

Ade

 

[sunil]

Yes, you ABSOLUTELY can fit a front and rear mudguard. I got a pair of £15 SK Beavertail ones fitted by the shop:
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/mudguards/sks-beavertail-xl-mudguard-set

I was tempted by these ones as they were cool looking, but they did not fit the 40c tyres, and would make the bike look more like a commuter and not a hybrid/mountain style. Looking at the reviews, I seem to have dodged a bullet....

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/mudguards/topeak-defender-iglow-set

thanks Superhands !!

 

[superhands]

thanks Superhands !!

No probs!

Ade

 

[superhands]

Hope this is allowed - remove if not - I have created a Facebook Page for people to swap tips and info.

search for - Carrera Crossfire-E Owners

Thanks, Ade

 

[Deleted member 4366]

SKS Beavertails can be fitted to any MTB style bike, even if there's no hole in the fork crown for the bolt:

 

[anotherkiwi]

Hope this is allowed - remove if not - I have created a Facebook Page for people to swap tips and info.

search for - Carrera Crossfire-E Owners

Thanks, Ade

What is wrong with this forum for swapping tips? Maybe some of those tips apply to other kinds of bikes too? Not everybody has a facebook account, only facebook users believe that myth.

 

[superhands]

What is wrong with this forum for swapping tips? Maybe some of those tips apply to other kinds of bikes too? Not everybody has a facebook account, only facebook users believe that myth.

Nothing wrong at all - I have just found in my experience that a product-specific page on FB is a great way to connect to owners, and they can always be directed here, as I would post links back to this site.

 

[sunil]

SKS Beavertails can be fitted to any MTB style bike, even if there's no hole in the fork crown for the bolt:

hi
can you please tell if Carrera got the 'hole in fork crown' ?

Regards
Sunil

 

[superhands]

As I said.. they fitted these - so it look like it, yes.

 

[LeighPing]

Nothing wrong at all - I have just found in my experience that a product-specific page on FB is a great way to connect to owners, and they can always be directed here, as I would post links back to this site.

I've joined your page. But there's too many rules for my liking.

 

[superhands]

I've joined your page. But there's too many rules for my liking.

Lol is that the bit about keeping it civil?

 

[LeighPing]

Lol is that the bit about keeping it civil?

Nazi!