Trevor Morris

had my bike stolen while I was at the dentist. Any info welcome!!!

On security. There is a frame reference number and I have been able to mount a kryptonite lock on the down tube which I always use so I don't have many worries there. The battery also has a reference number. Bike is on my house contents insurance policy to. Trevor m

I have had my pro 9 for over a month now. I am very pleased with it. It is a joy to ride and sail up Yorkshire hills with ease even with panniers full of shopping. I like the solid feel which is admittedly different from my galaxy tourer and heavier. When you have a motor to assist the extra weight is not of consequence for me. On less demanding terrain I use the Eco setting so I get the most exercise. I can get up hills with it on this setting to. The sport and power settings enable me to whizz along. I feel like a lad again!! I think the pro connect has been well thought out -the rack at the back is solid and takes panniers v well you can set seat and bars easily. I like the ergonomic grips on handlebars .It looks and feels nicely engineered in small things as well as the big. I have 70 miles on the clock and have recently recharged battery for the first time after initial charge. I haven't noticed any dynamo drag it must be quite a small thing. I think it is a great bike and I hope their won't be any issues with motor or battery! I am a now a great fan of electric bikes and will be watching future developments. I cycle more now so I will be better able to mount my galaxy and try those hills if I have the urge to go trad for a day!! Trevor M

Mine has shimano disc breaks 396 + alivio 9 speed. Both seem to do their job even if they are not the highest spec. Very pleased overall especially as battery now 15ah. I am now a great fan of the electric bike so pleased I bought it and enjoying the design which works well for me. Yes they are expensive but for me I like the total package and attention to detail. Trevor M

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I have just purchased a pro connect 9. It now has alivio 9 speed . Mine is greyish black a somber and classy colour I think, but that is a matter of personal taste. Bike is heavier than my Dawes galaxy but manageable to lift If you have to. Very well finished ,solid and well thought out ergonomically. I enjoyed my first ride v much and soon got used to how it works. It sails along and goes up steep Yorkshire hills with out problem. The derailleur was smooth and accurate. You don't need as many gears on a pedelec as you can have a choice of power assist. The motor issues have apparently been addressed in the 2016 model and my local bike shop tells me that in his opinion the construction and design is to a high standard and should give no cause for concern. My first impressions are very favourable indeed, it is just what I wanted- a bike that feels like a cycle but takes the strain out of riding hills and into wind. Feels impressive, very well put together and is such fun to ride!! Lights are great and pannier carrier rigid.Obviously as it is heavier with thicker tyres does not feel like quite like my lightweight slightly springy Dawes Galaxy but at 60+ I can no longer pull myself along like I used !to so this is just right. Sailing along I feel like a young man again...! Great fun I am delighted with it. Hope it will last well.

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Yes this is an interesting option and looks very attractive! Thank you! However I decided in the end to go for the kalhkoff. Probably I am a fuddy duddy purist but i just cant get used tothe idea of putting a motor on a lightweight touring bike. There have indeed been some issues with the impulse 2 motor but the issues have been well tackled with the new impulse 2 2016 model. My local supplier has told me he that he has not had anybody with issues on the 2016 model and while the issues where annoying the were relatively minor mechanically.These bikes are v popular in germany and in the continent and are ergonimically and mechanically well thought out and designed so i have been told from a couple of sources. BUT we shall see..... At least I have ensured that i have good access to servicing. I won't abandon my galaxy altogether. On the flat it is gorgeous. It is these Yorkshire hills that get me puffing... especially with panniers full of shopping!

Thanks for your comment! I have come to that conclusion. My galaxy has a special feel as it light with a flexibility in the frame which makes it a real pleasure to ride. A classy tourer... To put a motor on it would destroy that as it would change the weight and that special feel. Putting it a bit strongly and even with a tad of exaggeration I feel it would be a sacrilege to me. Although it might be a very good and sensible solution for some it is not for me. It wouldn't be designed to take such a piece of kit either. (Gosh a bionix would cost £1800 anyway. It may be v good but that seems very expensive to me) So......I have decided to purchase a khalkoff pro connect 9. I have read the reviews and it seems to fit the bill. And it will be designed ergonomically as an electric bike. Am excited as I look forward to its delivery next Wednesday. I will post my experience as it may help others.... Trevor morris

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Mmm thanks food for thought!!Where would I get this work done though?Probably need advice from an expert in this field. Perhaps I have been bewitched by new gadgetry?! I would imagine cost would be much less and tht would be good!!

i have been a cyclist all my life. I have a lovely Dawes galaxy I bought aged 30. However Yorkshire is hilly and I can't get up the hills any more !In my mid sixties and legs not what they were. Use bike to get around shopping social etc. Thought Scott sub touring looked OK have tried briefly felt great. It has Bosch active line and 400w battery lights and carrier and disc breaks. Live bout a mile from town hill down but hill up can't manage without real struggle! Local dealer will do a deal it's bout 2 grand yes v expensive! But I thought at my age why not. Hope to explore country and get out more. Is this good choice? Style of riding normal not boy racer... Further question batterie seem expensive to so will I have to renew every year or so. Will use bike couple of times a week. It will probably not lose it charge fully but batteries still wear even if not used for great distances don't they? Liked the feel of riding electric.....quite amazing! Any advice have done research so think got basic principles. Trevor