June 10, 200817 yr Hi guys. I just thought I'd do a quicky review of my Pro-Connect to wet your taste buds and all that stuff. First put aside any worries of the money you may be paying out for this bike. This IS a quality bike for the money. I know nothing about bikes, but this think shouts quality. Its light, very quick and as A to B mag says "it gallops up the hills". I find that I really do put in more effort on the striaght than I do on the hills. Just sit down, move you legs around on the pedals and the bike really does take you up the hill. Quite amazing. 2 minor poor area's. Its under geared. Though I have a 18 toooth sprocket, it will not get fitted til i'm a bit fitter. Be warned ! if you have a 1 in 10 or above that you will climb daily then try it will the standard sprocket first. The bike wont struggle with a 1 in 10 and above though i did. I have found today, as only a man can, that it will require a sprung seatpost. My eggs are a little knocked about in the shopping basket !!! Hear is where the agattu out performed the Pro-Connect. just done my commute (test run) on my nice new Pro-Connect. 5.84miles 543feet climb. 12 hills, with 2 at 1 in 10. Did it in 29mins Max speed 28.1mph Average speed 11.8mph Not bad i suppose and im unfit (and very sweaty afterwards). Another shower in order. Hope this helps anyone. Regards Bob. Get some padded shorts Bob. It really helps your erm... eggs. You can get non lycra shorts with a padded insert as well as the go faster variety
June 12, 200817 yr Da Da Da Da Daaaaa IS TODAY THE DAY?? NEWS BREAKING AT 50CYCLES HQ YESTERDAY THAT A LORRY WAS DUE TO ARRIVE TODAY WITH SOME PRO-CONNECT 57'S ON BOARD...THEY THINK. THEY'LL CALL AND LET ME KNOW. I'M SURE THEY ONCE TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE TAKEN OVER 1000 ORDERS FOR THE PRO CONNECT. I'M NOT SURE HOW MANY ARE STILL OUTSTANDING, BUT THAT'S ALOT OF PHONE CALLS TO MAKE TODAY LADS!! ANYWAY, APPARENTLY I'M TOP OF THE LIST - - SO AFTER THEY'VE CALLED EVERYONE TO LET US KNOW (MAY TAKE A DAY OR SO?) IT'S HAPPY DAYS FOR ME AND HOPEFULLY HAPPY DAYS FOR YOU TOO!!
June 12, 200817 yr Lorry IS TODAY THE DAY?? NEWS BREAKING AT 50CYCLES HQ YESTERDAY THAT A LORRY WAS DUE TO ARRIVE TODAY WITH SOME PRO-CONNECT 57'S ON BOARD...THEY THINK. THEY'LL CALL AND LET ME KNOW. I'M SURE THEY ONCE TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE TAKEN OVER 1000 ORDERS FOR THE PRO CONNECT. I'M NOT SURE HOW MANY ARE STILL OUTSTANDING, BUT THAT'S ALOT OF PHONE CALLS TO MAKE TODAY LADS!! ANYWAY, APPARENTLY I'M TOP OF THE LIST - - SO AFTER THEY'VE CALLED EVERYONE TO LET US KNOW (MAY TAKE A DAY OR SO?) IT'S HAPPY DAYS FOR ME AND HOPEFULLY HAPPY DAYS FOR YOU TOO!! We had a 'lost' lorry up here in the North East first thing this morning. It had a big container on it. Driver couldn't speak a word of english. He's left without dropping the container off, so it wasn't for us here. Hope it isn't the one your waiting for!
June 12, 200817 yr Its light How light, I was going for the pro but was advised it was'nt as good off road as the Aggatu (I do get sidetracked by woodland trails) ((also I could'nt wait.))
June 12, 200817 yr pro connect 57's not on todays lorry :-( I have just found out yesterday that work need me to go away on a 2 week k training course. So even if they get to 50c tomorrow, I can have it delivered to my girlfriends place but I wont be able to ride it till I come back....... :-(
June 12, 200817 yr How long does it take?? How long does it take, surely this left the factory nearly 2 weeks ago now !!! I was hoping to have this in time for any pending fuel crisis !!
June 12, 200817 yr IS TODAY THE DAY?? I'M SURE THEY ONCE TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE TAKEN OVER 1000 ORDERS FOR THE PRO CONNECT. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- wouldnt it be great if there was a leaftet with this forums address on and all its benefits..................cos i reckon all them 1000 new pro connect bikers will not all be members on here, it would swell the numbers greatly with plenty of new stories and reviews of the pro connects.........especially if some of them new members worked shifts and only found the time to come on here past midnight cos often im sat here waiting for new stories to read after midnight......now burnscycle has got his bike he wont be burning the candle as will be too knackered to stay up late, of course there is the wise owl Flecc but even he sometimes has an early night.....
June 12, 200817 yr How long does it take, surely this left the factory nearly 2 weeks ago now !!! I was hoping to have this in time for any pending fuel crisis !! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- we have had a fuel crisis since they duped us to go with litres..i remember me mum and dad going out of their way to go to a garage offering it 1 or 2 pence a gallon cheaper as did others, they even used to ring each other telling them where the cheapest garage was....now we have litres and there can be 5-9 pence a litre difference in the same town...thats something like 40 pence a gallon difference ......and no one seems to know or be bothered.........its not like we can say we have e-bikes and are not affected because it put up everything from electric, to tyres to parts ect.... although i was talking to someone yesterday who was in some foreign place that was at a standstill due to nothing moving to do with blockades so maybe it will spread and we will be in our element as we still get to work on time ..
June 12, 200817 yr Fuel crisis, I bought my first MotorBike the week we! invaded Suez Petrol went up by shilling a gallon(from three and six to four and six (shillings) Plus you needed a coupon to get the stuff. Flecc will remember this, standing round the street lamps talking bikes, cause riding them was out(if you had to get to work)
June 12, 200817 yr Fuel crisis, I bought my first MotorBike the week we! invaded Suez Petrol went up by shilling a gallon(from three and six to four and six (shillings) Plus you needed a coupon to get the stuff. Flecc will remember this, standing round the street lamps talking bikes, cause riding them was out(if you had to get to work) I certainly do, though I was in the army and involved in the Suez conflict. Petrol was two bob a gallon when I started work. (bob = shilling = 5 p) .
June 12, 200817 yr How long does it take, surely this left the factory nearly 2 weeks ago now !!! I was hoping to have this in time for any pending fuel crisis !! It will turn up tomorrow, Friday the 13th. .
June 12, 200817 yr I got a phone call to say mine was ready :D but it is only a little 45cm . The best things come in small packages.
June 12, 200817 yr Hi Burncycle Thanks for your patience. To anyone still waiting. News Just in Today, we are due the 57cm Proconnect Gents 57 Proconnect step thru 61 Proconnect Gents 53 Agattu Gents This week 53 Proconnect Gents will be in next week. All customers will receive a phone call when they arrive at our premises. We will be sending our bikes next day delivery. Thankfully we will be holding most models in stock during the rest of the season. Best regards Scott Hi Scott, Your post really got my hopes up, as I've been waiting for my 57cm Gents Pro Connect since mid-Febriuary. I know it's not quite the end of the week yet - but where's that lorry got to? Chris
June 12, 200817 yr Pro-connect ordered. Hello Guys. I'm new to this forum, and I'm very interested in electric bikes. I spoke to a gentleman in 50cycles during the week, and he said that supply cannot meet demand at present for both the Pro-connect and the Agattu.
June 12, 200817 yr Hi Rookie145, welcome to the forum. That problem of supply not meeting demand has existed since the launch of these bikes, since they were unexpectedly far more popular than the manufacturers involved expected. It is well deserved popularity though, resulting from their undoubted quality. .
June 13, 200817 yr Hello Guys. I'm new to this forum, and I'm very interested in electric bikes. I spoke to a gentleman in 50cycles during the week, and he said that supply cannot meet demand at present for both the Pro-connect and the Agattu. The problem has also been compounded by spiralling fuel prices and people all over the continent switiching to alternative forms of transport including e-bikes. However, I waited 6 months for mine and it was well worth it. I have an Agattu and my daily working life has been transformed. bw musicbooks
June 13, 200817 yr Still not here The 57cm Pro Connects still havent arrived. Spoke to 50cycles.... even if they do arrive they will now not be dispatched until sometime next week, due to another big order already in the system.... add to that the fuel crisis - be lucky if we see the bikes until July now !!
June 13, 200817 yr Crisis, what crisis? (anyone remember that quote) Is it me, or is this 1979 all over again:confused: Mick
June 13, 200817 yr Crisis, what crisis? (anyone remember that quote) Is it me, or is this 1979 all over again:confused: Mick 1971, 1979, 2008, keeps happening. Yes, I remember the Callaghan airport arrival faux pas well. .
June 13, 200817 yr Hi Burncycle Thanks for your patience. To anyone still waiting. News Just in Today, we are due the 57cm Proconnect Gents 57 Proconnect step thru 61 Proconnect Gents 53 Agattu Gents This week 53 Proconnect Gents will be in next week. All customers will receive a phone call when they arrive at our premises. We will be sending our bikes next day delivery. Thankfully we will be holding most models in stock during the rest of the season. Best regards Scott BUT ALAS - the pro-connects never arrived........ next week maybe? where is the lorry..... where has it gone?
June 13, 200817 yr BUT ALAS - the pro-connects never arrived........ next week maybe? where is the lorry..... where has it gone? Spoke to Lloyd today; he said that they should be in Monday. Peter
June 14, 200817 yr Author Hi all. I just though I'd let you know how im getting on with my Pro-Connect, 1 weeks into my ownership and week long commute. I've been doing my 5.2 mile, 500 feet climb commute to work each day in 23mins. The bikes a dream to ride and it can handle heavy weights really well. I've been taking 2 panniers with me that carry a very heavy bike lock and my work stuff. Although the battery is still in prep mode (2 more charges to go), Ive managed 24miles on a full charge in high power mode constantly. Mods that I wish I'd had done before pickup are..... 1. Sprung seatpost. 2. Tubes replaced with Schraeder Valves tubes. (The Pro-Connect has woods valves) This issue could cause you extra cost for additional equipment to work with this valve. If you know little about bike maintainence then I would really get this replaced before pickup. Regarding the sprocket change..... The jury is still out about this for me. Cus im unfit I'm still using the 2nd gear on the 1 in 7 hills, though im sure I could be going in 3rd up these within a month or so. Due to this reason im not changing yet to the 18 tooth sprocket. Also I think a sprocket change may depend on where you live. I live in Sheffield where its all up and down with little flat zones. So im really only chugging up hills or flying down them. On the flat you could need a sprocket change as the 8th gear is undergeared to accelerate enough. By the way if you think your too unfit to ride this bike then your not. This bike gets you there in the best way possible. It accelerates quickly from a standstill (if only shortlived), it chugg's up any hill like a steamtrain, looks great and with the power off its rides like a normal bike. Its brings all the pleasures of cycling to the wary and puts long range cycling into the hands of the masses. Im hooked and already a self made promoter. Some will ask was it worth the 17 weeks wait. The answer is NO. The last time I waited so long for something was the birth of my Daughter. But for those who are still waiting, you have no idea how good the bike will be. Hope this helps anyone. Regards Bob Edited June 14, 200817 yr by burncycle
June 14, 200817 yr Hi all. looks great and with the power off its rides like a normal bike. Hope this helps anyone. Regards Bob -------------------------------------------------------------------------- like a normal bike ?..is there any drag at all from the motor or will it free wheel totally undragged..? p.s. i think 17 weeks was worth it for you as i dont think you would have such high comments about any other bike you might have bought in your annoyed state................you would only have kicked yourself for being impatient...patience is a virtue... really please you are happy with your bike. keith... p.s. what does it mean "patience is a virtue"..im useing my poker "bluff mode" that its gonna be good..:o
June 14, 200817 yr Author -------------------------------------------------------------------------- like a normal bike ?..is there any drag at all from the motor or will it free wheel totally undragged..? p.s. i think 17 weeks was worth it for you as i dont think you would have such high comments about any other bike you might have bought in your annoyed state................you would only have kicked yourself for being impatient...patience is a virtue... really please you are happy with your bike. keith... p.s. what does it mean "patience is a virtue"..im useing my poker "bluff mode" that its gonna be good..:o Put it this way keith, it rides better without the power than my old folder. As it re-state it wasnt worth the wait. If the people concerned would have been more clear with their information, then I would have ordered one when the website said "in stock" or ordered one next year. Good to hear from you again Keith. Done my ration of nights. 5days off now. Yipeeeee.
June 14, 200817 yr Put it this way keith, it rides better without the power than my old folder. As it re-state it wasnt worth the wait. If the people concerned would have been more clear with their information, then I would have ordered one when the website said "in stock" or ordered one next year. Good to hear from you again Keith. Done my ration of nights. 5days off now. Yipeeeee. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- i wont argue with you as we all have our views and thats how it should be, you never exactly answered the question....doe it have ANY DRAG ?.... bit like me saying that Flecc's Quando on its own has less drag them him pulling his trailer with it..yet we know the Quando rides without power like its pulling a bag of cement....sorry to sound pedantic but i would like to know..lol as for "Done my ration of nights. 5days off now." didnt you have your days off when you was on nights ?.. im guessing you mean you have 5 days and nights free to ride your bike every day...just think in 5 days time you could be in London.. i think for sure if i come into some money...lots so i can spend £1500 on a bike and not feel im wasteing money...then if there is no change in the e-bike market i will go for a pro connect as looks real good, light and excellant reports, will mod it differently to most on here as we have NO hills.. .. have you got a speedo ?..how many miles have you covered ?..how far can you go on power alone ?..and how far pedelec, i realise hills or no hills will have a bearing on this but as there are so many pro connect riders out there then lots of reports should be possible...so get riding and start the list.... happy riding..
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