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I have had this bike for a year now and am still as impressed as before...a real rarity for me! I have become less mobile recently, a couple of mini strokes will do that, and can no longer drive, so the Voodoo gets used quite a lot. It has stayed in one piece, nothing has broken or fallen off, astonishing with the abuse it receives. upsides; the wheels are super strong, still round! The motor is the Bosch Beast, so all good there too. Downsides; The fork seals popped, and it took Halfords 3 months to get some in stock...I will be upgrading these at some point. The brakes are not really up to the job, what I mentioned earlier as needing a good squeeze is just not on, now I am regularly doing decent miles on it, it really shows, and it is on its second set of brake pads...another area to consider upgrading. The original seat didn’t suit me, a new one is now fitted, with some cushioning, considering a suspension seat post upgrade too. Thays my first year down, I will update as. I have something more to tell, or I find the upgrades I require. If only there was a throttle conversion for this bike it would be almost perfect!

I bought one. I have just got in with a flat battery and a big smile! 16mph even uphill! That 350w motor is stunning compared to a 250, lots of punch!! The brakes are great too...mor tomorrow when I have tried it some more!

You may be surprised at the level of support you have/haven’t from the same saddle in slightly different positions Spend time getting it positioned really well, and you will Be rewarded with pain free rides! I too have a very bony ass, so went through the same process, it was a road biker that spent an hour with me, setting the bike to suit my (odd) body, and the difference was astounding!

I need to update this! I had been feeling strange(r than normal) recently, and started going blind in one eye, with very blurred vision in other! Being a man, I ignored it and assumed it would go away, it didn’t, and a massive headache joined in too, so I went to the doctors. Rather than give me some aspirin and sending me on my way, he made me an appointment straight away at hospital...not scary at all! Three or four hours later and I am told I have been having TIAs, also known as mini strokes! They sent me home with a big bag of medication and NO DRIVING LICENSE FOR A MONTH! This is quite a shock, as driving is a major element of my job... I work in sales. My boss handled it well, I can use the train and my electric scooter for long journeys and my e bike for local ones! The major thing is I can still get to the shops, meet with friends, and just have a normal life thanks to my lovely Bazinga. I didn’t think this was so close, but I am very thankful I decided to go electric, bit the bullet, and spent the cash!

I had to stop riding my motorcycle, after 30+ years, I thought it would be hard. I am amazed to say that my ebike replaced them in my heart almost immediately! I can now go on all of the green lanes that ice bikes are now banned from, silently, and almost as fast if I want! We love getting out in the local woods, riding rooty climbs like they aren’t there, and hammering down the other side with a massive grin on my face!

I need a very cheap one next...well two, to leave at our other place!

I bought this just second hand, I was thinking about a simple rear hub bike, but had heard how much better the Bosch crank drive were, and was wondering if I should just save up a little longer. There it was, on eBay, just under half price too!! Off I went to fetch it, into deepest Birmingham! This is when I discovered one of the few downsides to e bike ownership... they are very heavy and bulky! My flimsy bike carrier was not up to the job, so down went the seats and in it JUST went. I got it home and charged the battery while I set the seat, bars, etc. This was my first 29er, and it came as a bit of a shock to find tools were required to take a wheel off! My backpack was cleared of old 26 tubes and tyres, and refilled with 29er ones, and tools checked for fit. The bike seemed to be well constructed, I tightened a few nuts, lined everything up to suit me and waited for the charge lights to go up. The forks are Rock Shox Judy, with air adjust and a lockout...on the fork top, for £2k I really expect it to be bar mounted. All the brakes and drive train are shimano, and work perfectly from the box. Another warning! These bikes are very heavy, so what would be a very gentle squeeze of a brake lever needs to be a much tighter grip...disconcerting at first! Battery charged, all set up, time to head out on the new toy. The power is provided by a Bosch performance line CX motor, and a 400 power pack. I was a little worried that the 400 wouldn’t be large enough to cope, so was very happy when I turned it on and saw 58 miles in eco mode...just wondered how much help it was going to give me! The bazinga has five modes, off/eco/tour/emtb/turbo. Off being the “oh I thought I would get further than that!” Option! I set off in eco and was happily surprised at the assistance available, the gears worked well, changing easily up and down. For the averagely fit person on normal roads, eco will see you through most things if you zoom up and down the gears. The modes can be changed using the ourion display on the left handlebar. This is the base model controller, and I have display envy of some of the more complex options available...but I suppose it keeps the costs down! Turning up to tour helps with longer hills, it feels like you have been given another set of legs, which are MUCH healthier than the weak sticks already dangling from your bum! Emtb is fantastic off road. Should you suddenly be faced with a rutted track rising into the sky, don’t panic! Just look up and pedal! The system will bail you out...it is amazing fun! There was a super healthy 6% body fat chap on a carbon super mtb that I zinged past with a hearty “morning!” This seemed to irritate him somewhat, as he caught me up as I waited for my wife at the top of the hill “you didn’t get too far ahead” he sneered. “No, not bad for a disabled person, who otherwise would be stuck on a sofa” He did at least have the grace to look embarrassed! The final mode is turbo. This is very powerful, and scoops the bike and rider up to 16.7 mph at an incredible lick, and keeps you easily therewhile you are pedalling. Do NOT start pedalling until you are totally ready! It will just bugger off in whichever direction the bars are pointed! This can lead to some interesting swear words and sheepish looks! I have had the bike for a couple of months now and can’t fault it. Everything still works, it can handle all terrains, and weathers...the only real worry is leaving it anywhere...chains and locks in the pack!! Why did I buy one? I have recently had more and more issues with my health, meaning that standard bikes are not a real option for me on most days, sadly increasing to ever! This Has been an absolute life giver for me...when I wear it out, I will buy another in a flash! Should you buy one? It only has front suspension, so if a bouncer at the back matters, you may need to spend a little more for one of those. Most of the time, on most roads and tracks, this will be fine though...16mph on single track is AMAZING! Get down to Halfords and have a weekend test ride...just brace your pocket for the “I neeeed one!” Feeling on the Monday!

Nothing...I am taking it all apart tomorrow. Thanks!

I bought a folding bike today, with this as the rear wheel hub, could anyone tell me which battery it should have?

Anybody?

I have chronic fatigue as part of my EDS, my Voodoo Bazinga on turbo mode just needs you to twirl the pedals...great fun, and not tiring!

72 kg, as far as possible, but 40 miles, it’s on an Alp, so a teeny bit steep in parts https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=rockrider+9.2&client=safari&hl=en-gb&prmd=sivn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi_-aeNuPDfAhUbQRUIHUj-A5cQ_AUoAnoECA8QAg&biw=834&bih=1010#imgrc=CSVI3DRE8_6HQM

As the title, I am about to convert a mountain bike (dual suspension) and wondered which of the cheaper kits would be best? It is going to live in our flat in Italy, so it will need to drag my big fat ass up some fairly steep hills, and will be used on road too. Many thanks!

ACES! I shall hunt hills and KOM them!