Taff

OK here's the latest ride and my conclusions. Photos in album. Ride in Blog 38 miles, 2254 ft ascent. Ride Link: Cyclemeter - Cycle - Jun 7, 2013, 8:04 AM The Horseshoe Pass is about a 3 mile climb which averages just under 6% but has sections over 20%. According to the Woosh predictor: Steepest gradient: 30.3% (at marker) hub drive bikes require pedalling hard for 2.6 miles I don't think it's that steep but 24% may be about right for a small section. I sailed up this climb leaving a racer way behind. I didn't struggle at all although some sections were tougher than others. Conclusions Still no difference between any of the settings. Clearly Eco isn't Eco. Rather than let my speed drop, I rode naturally and the motor seemed to do the trick. I think that as some have suggested the bike gives me the power I need to climb regardless of the setting. If I can get up this very easily, then there isn't much I'm going to worry about. In summary - I'm not going to stress about the settings. In future I'll leave it on Eco.

Rob's sending me a pair of 424s so I'm going to have a go with those. They seem almost identical to the 647s to my untutored eye.

Shimano PD647s - they look good. It has been something I've considered from the first time I bought my MTB years ago.

Always too scared to use them.

Applies to the Cross. Also no Regen. on 2013 models.

Methinks I will have a ride tomorrow.

Plenty of boats at various marinas...

I think the 2013 Neo uses a different motor.

Yes indeed. From replies so far that seems to be the case.

My Neo cross is a new model and seems very well built to me. I've had 56 miles with a lot of climbing and still a little power left; maybe they improved the models 2012 - 2013? Or maybe you were unlucky? This is what I must try. I have avoided doing this as I don't want to race uphill. I love the bike. If it is as it is I am more than happy with it. However I would like to have the extra power when I need it on very steep climbs.

So if I increased my cadence uphill would (then) the current not be maxed out and give me more help?

Well that's what I would have thought. Done that thanks.

Hi guys and gals, Previous readers will know I recently purchased a Neo Cross which I'm absolutely delighted with. I've done over 400km and took it in for its first service and to have a 'problem' solved. Service was fine and dandy. My problem (bike's?) is that I can't seem to get a higher power when I want (within limits of course). If I'm going up a steepish hill slowly on Economy mode; then decide I want a bit more power I can go up to any of the 3 higher settings but I cannot detect any increase in power. Eco gives 0.7:1 assistance; top setting is 3:1 assistance. Bike shop owner is a road cyclist and he took it out for a ride and said he had no problem; he described how his legs were spinning around when he put it in a higher level. We had a good discussion about this, and he seemed to think it was to do with my cadence being too slow. I'm a bit lost with this as I thought the torque sensor would register my difficulty at any cadence. I tried various combinations of gearing/cadence/power setting on the way home and at one time I think I felt an increase. My question is this: If I'm going up a hill slowly on Economy mode and switch up to a higher power setting should I always get an increase in assistance regardless of cadence? Any other advice gratefully accepted. Taff

Hi David - any idea what the smallest a person could be and still ride it comfortable? Tony

Bit late now but Aldi and Lidl sometimes have pre-cut raised beds for sale. Wood is notched and the 4 pieces just slot together - simples. Homebase do similar. Remember a raised bed will dry out more quicker than ordinary beds.

Um. I thought there might be something amiss. I see it but it has a 'draft' symbol next to it. There seems nothing to actually post it. Ha - just seen 'advanced editing' - I posted it from there. Is visible now.

I mailed Rose Bikes yesterday and got a response 1st thing this morning - so I'll order post + shim. Had a great ride today (40miles) - see my BLOG. I fitted this Selle Royal Gel Saddle first and it was a much better ride. [ATTACH]5896.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]5897.vB[/ATTACH]

Not easy to buy. Out of Stock in several places. I hope Rosebikes do one in 31.6mm.

Would you recommend this product?

Different post size.

Yep - that'll do it.

Have you evidence for that? LOL

I wonder if you could start a separate thread re. EBike friendly BnB. Maybe others can add to it. Perhaps it could link in with the charging thingy.

Cool. Or rather in Brisbane HOT.

When I planned my route the other day, I was lucky enough to come across the following page. It's a pdf file of 'Towpaths open to cyclists. Hope it's of use to some of you. Out of interest, the 2 bits I cycled yesterday were: Llangollen Canal - Ellesmere to Platt Lane Llangollen Canal - Tilstock Park to Wrenbury I had planned to do a bit more but my bum wouldn't let me... http://www.waterscape.com/media/documents/22222.pdf