mike_b

I have just completed 70 miles on my new Eco-bike Adventure and would like to pass on these observations to any-one contemplating the same purchase. Change the tires, the tread pattern on the tires supplied are not aggressive enough for good old British mud. The Adventure has two power setting's,Eco and Turbo, these settings can be set up by the supplier using a lap top connected by a can-bus lead, and as supplied the Eco-mode is too low, ask for it to be set to 7amps,I am 65 and find that this setting makes a good compromise between power and range off-road. fit a rear mudguard,without it the battery gets covered in mud,not a good situation,I have fitted a cut down rear guard so the looks of the bike are not compromised. Fit a magura front hydraulic rim brake,this is not a really necessary but as I had a set on another old mountain bike and liked the stopping power and modulation off road I decided to fit it. Having reached 65 and finding that 30 miles off road was becoming a bit difficult especially the heavy winter mud this bike has given me a new lease of life,weather looks good so I'm off to clock up some more miles. Mike_b

Hi, We have found that hypoid gear oil(car gear box oil) is good for chains and general lubrication,it is thick enough not to fling but is thin enough to get between the rollers and side plates of the chain ,unlike grease that tends to stay on the surface

Greetings to all on the forum, Just to let you all know that myself and some like minded electric bikers are thinking of starting an electric bike club in South London,this could encompass Kent,Surrey and Sussex.We had our first ride this Sunday (18th. of Nov.) and it was a great success,a vidio is available on the Cyclingmadeeasy.co.uk web site. in future all club activities etc. will have its own web site and I would appreciate any suggestions for a club name (Electric wheel riders etc.) 14 riders turned up for our first ride stopping half way for coffee and ending up at a pub for a pint and a chat.This turned out to be an excellent way of making real world comparison's of peoples experiences riding and owning a variety of different bikes and drive systems.If anyone is interested in this concept and has any suggestions (where to meet,how often,club runs etc)pleas contact me thro. this forum. regards. Mike B.