February 13, 20179 yr Charger isnt too bad, battery is dear though, but I guess thats too be expected. Personally I think the existing battery will outlast the rest of the bike! It seems impossible to buy hesc suntour bits anywhere, google shows up absolutely nothing which I find a real concern to be at the mercy of halfords. Hesc bits? Suntour tend to do standard components that are upgraded from eBay.
February 14, 20179 yr Charger isnt too bad, battery is dear though, but I guess thats too be expected. Personally I think the existing battery will outlast the rest of the bike! It seems impossible to buy hesc suntour bits anywhere, google shows up absolutely nothing which I find a real concern to be at the mercy of halfords. That battery is a bargain compared to replaced Bosch ones.
February 14, 20179 yr Well I got my faulty bike back from halfords today, they had it 3 weeks or so whilst it was sent away. It looks like the rear hub motor has been swapped out and also the front chainring/sensor. I cant fault them really as I didnt have any proof of purchase, although a failed motor at 1000km isnt great. Fingers crossed it doesnt pack up again.
February 17, 20179 yr Sorry to jump in on this but would this bike be any good for towing 2 small children in a trailer up a fairly steep hill? Have posted my own thread but thought I might get a quick answer here
February 19, 20179 yr I absolutley love this bike to bits, but recently I have noticed a strange jolt happening when I am in 8th gear, it happens every few revolutions, I have inspected the derailleur, the rear wheel and crank but cannot gind anythinh adrift. Has anyone else had this issue or even a sinilar issue with another bike?
February 19, 20179 yr I absolutley love this bike to bits, but recently I have noticed a strange jolt happening when I am in 8th gear, it happens every few revolutions, I have inspected the derailleur, the rear wheel and crank but cannot gind anythinh adrift. Has anyone else had this issue or even a sinilar issue with another bike? Check the chain. 8th is a tight bend.
February 19, 20179 yr Ditto the chain, it maybe that the rear cassette being new with it being tight bend the chain catching the tooth profile now and again, it may settle as it wears. Check alignment of derailleur very precisicely it'll only need a slight amount off to be able to lift the chain up the tooth before load comes on and drops it back down.
February 19, 20179 yr I absolutley love this bike to bits, but recently I have noticed a strange jolt happening when I am in 8th gear, it happens every few revolutions, I have inspected the derailleur, the rear wheel and crank but cannot gind anythinh adrift. Has anyone else had this issue or even a sinilar issue with another bike? Most likely rear derailleur adjustment. I wouldn't trust Halfords to get that right. have a look at the various Youtube videos of how to do it.
February 19, 20179 yr It could also be a couple of links in the chain stuck together. Try wiggling every link joint and see if any are fused. If they are and it's not too bad, apply oil and leave a while and then try again. This only happens in the higher gears where the chain has to complete a smaller circle to get round the cogs.
February 20, 20179 yr I absolutley love this bike to bits, but recently I have noticed a strange jolt happening when I am in 8th gear, it happens every few revolutions, I have inspected the derailleur, the rear wheel and crank but cannot gind anythinh adrift. Has anyone else had this issue or even a sinilar issue with another bike? I get the same on my Crossfire-e, just in 8th gear. I need to look closely at the derailleur to check alignment. On a different note, I've been trouble free since getting the bike last August until 2 weeks ago, snapped a spoke on the rear wheel just inside the spoke nipple. Replaced it, and then on Saturday, snapped 2 more withing an hour whilst out on a ride (both snapped just inside the nipple as before)...any ideas why ? I've been just running the lowest assistance (25%) at the time of it breaking. For info these are 13g spokes with 4mm nipples (tillercycles.co.uk) cheers
February 20, 20179 yr They'll probably all start breaking now. Rebuild it with 14g spokes. Use thinner spokes ???
February 20, 20179 yr Yes. I used to use 13g spokes on all my motor wheels. Since I changed to 14g, I've never had a problem with spokes - even with my crappy wheel-building skills. They're easier to get too.
March 13, 20179 yr Hi guys, I'm new to the forum but thought this might be useful for anyone looking for the new manual. I recently purchased a Carrera Crossfire-E from Halfords but it's got a different display: http://i67.tinypic.com/2dv4u0y.jpg .....and remote: http://i68.tinypic.com/kal8gi.jpg I've uploaded the manual in case anyone needs it, I think the manual it came with is for the previous model. Pressing/holding different sequences of buttons brings up what look like additional settings but they're a bit cryptic. If anyone knows how to increase the 'walk' speed it would be really useful as it doesn't have a throttle! Great bike though, great fun!SRSUNTOUR-250W-rear-motor-bolt-axle-standard-manual-EN-03-03-2017.pdf
March 14, 20179 yr Hi guys, I'm new to the forum but thought this might be useful for anyone looking for the new manual. I recently purchased a Carrera Crossfire-E from Halfords but it's got a different display: http://i67.tinypic.com/2dv4u0y.jpg .....and remote: http://i68.tinypic.com/kal8gi.jpg I've uploaded the manual in case anyone needs it, I think the manual it came with is for the previous model. Pressing/holding different sequences of buttons brings up what look like additional settings but they're a bit cryptic. If anyone knows how to increase the 'walk' speed it would be really useful as it doesn't have a throttle! Great bike though, great fun! Cheers for that. Good tip on page 9 to test the health of the battery by holding down the power button on the battery for 10 sec (I have the previous version of the bike, looks like the same battery). Happy to say that my 7 month old is showing the full 5 bars (>90%)
March 14, 20179 yr Cheers for that. Good tip on page 9 to test the health of the battery by holding down the power button on the battery for 10 sec (I have the previous version of the bike, looks like the same battery). Happy to say that my 7 month old is showing the full 5 bars (>90%) Yes didn't see that! I've only just found out it's got a usb socket hidden away! If you've tried the walk button (6 button?) what speed do you get? I'm trying to find a way to modify it to be a kind of throttle....
March 14, 20179 yr Yes didn't see that! I've only just found out it's got a usb socket hidden away! If you've tried the walk button (6 button?) what speed do you get? I'm trying to find a way to modify it to be a kind of throttle.... 6km, hence the '6'..have tried it, and it is about that...good luck with the mod attempt, but I would love to find a way to increase the cut out speed to about 20mph
March 14, 20179 yr 6km, hence the '6'..have tried it, and it is about that...good luck with the mod attempt, but I would love to find a way to increase the cut out speed to about 20mph Me too, 20 would be great! I've been playing around with different button sequences and among other cryptic numbers and letters it came up with 28 which I'm taking is wheel size but I couldn't find a way to change it. I'm guessing it's just software that determines speed limit, I'm on a mission to find a way lol!
March 18, 20179 yr I get the same on my Crossfire-e, just in 8th gear. I need to look closely at the derailleur to check alignment. On a different note, I've been trouble free since getting the bike last August until 2 weeks ago, snapped a spoke on the rear wheel just inside the spoke nipple. Replaced it, and then on Saturday, snapped 2 more withing an hour whilst out on a ride (both snapped just inside the nipple as before)...any ideas why ? I've been just running the lowest assistance (25%) at the time of it breaking. For info these are 13g spokes with 4mm nipples (tillercycles.co.uk) cheers The spokes are breaking due to the weight on the back wheel, and without any suspension it's only a matter of time with all the bumps and lumps in the road. I had an alien aurora, which I eventually striped and move onto a duel suspension bike, as the spokes were always breaking, this was mainly to a rub hub and the pannier battery rack. No problems since. Sent from my SM-T550 using Tapatalk
May 18, 20178 yr can anyone point me in the right direction regarding the biggest tyres possible to go on a carrera crossfire as i'd like to do a bit more off roading , preferably one that don't puncture at the first drop of a hat as i too had a puncture yesterday hence this question
May 18, 20178 yr http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/schwalbe-magic-mary-evo-mtb-tyre-super-gravity/rp-prod118255?gs=1&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=Chain+Reaction-UK-PLA-PLA-All-DT-SE-Shopping+QLB+Product+Desktop&utm_medium=base&utm_content=mkwid|sL5czBpOL_dc|pcrid|161846649820|pkw||pmt||prd|425409UK https://www.cyclesurgery.com/p/slime-self-sealing-tube-26-x-1-75-presta-valve-R3514027.180.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwjPXIBRDhwICRg-DbgHISJADP6QXp5sEwXj0T8EHixZNfltFuD-kpAvfLOo9YW8NvudtEyhoCAmfw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
May 18, 20178 yr Me too, 20 would be great! I've been playing around with different button sequences and among other cryptic numbers and letters it came up with 28 which I'm taking is wheel size but I couldn't find a way to change it. I'm guessing it's just software that determines speed limit, I'm on a mission to find a way lol! oh please please find a way to increase the spreed even 5mph faster would be amazing 15 just doesn't cut it
May 20, 20178 yr Thanks to all for excellent info on this forum. After much research we've just bought a Crossfire, and very pleased we are after 100 miles. A few random observations, hope they're of interest: 1. We bought the "large ladies" 18" frame which fits my wife at 5ft 4" and easily accommodates me at 6ft 0" thanks to the generously long seatpost. (The bike is basically for her to keep up with me on joint rides - I ride a traditional non-electric fast tourer, but it's useful for me to use it occasionally) 2. My only minor gripes are the clunky front suspension and hydraulic disc brakes - for the same money a quality chromoly fork and Vee brakes would make for nicer handling and simpler maintenance. 3. Pannier rack: there's been discussion about the issue of distance between rear dropouts owing to the motorised hub causing problems with fitting standard racks. I've just fitted a rack by bolting its legs to the inside of the dropouts, thus reducing the need to spread the legs so much. 4. I've already ordered a Schwalbe Greenguard rear tyre. The prospect of trying to fix a rear puncture in a storm doesn't bear thinking about! 5. Very pleased with lack of resistance when in unassisted mode, this means it's not a complete disaster if you get stranded with a flat battery, it's just like pedalling an ordinary bike with a load of groceries on board. 6. Regarding complaints about assistance cutting out by 16mph, yes it's frustrating but this is the deal for avoiding the red tape of insurance, number plates etc, and qualifying legally as a "bicycle" for use on cycle paths. If you want to go fast get an uprated bike but stay on the roads (or a 1000cc Kawasaki if you really want speed!).
May 20, 20178 yr oh please please find a way to increase the spreed even 5mph faster would be amazing 15 just doesn't cut it ... Do you realise that your battery will deplete 2.5 times faster at 20mph than at 15 mph., And so will your range ... Assuming air resistance is the dominant power loss ?
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