February 25Feb 25 Yes, couldn't live with myself if I did not and I am very happy with the bike. Just need some decent weather now! You can order some hydraulic brakes off Ali Express(with motor cut outs) and some decent tyres now !
February 26Feb 26 So loud knock on door today, and Parcel Force delivered the Uplee that I was supposed to be getting a refund for. Gobsmacked I got the box upstairs and very happy to report it was all ok. Its black instead of silver but not bothered about that. Easy assembly and out to the car park to give it a go. Promptly fell off trying to swing my leg over, tried again standing on my right (strong ) leg and off I went, tour of Liskeard, goes great, will start a thread on my experiences with it, but for now a very happy bear! Could you fit a dropper post(external cable) ? They make a huge difference in swinging the leg over, especially if the bike is laden with shopping and the like.
February 26Feb 26 Author Could you fit a dropper post(external cable) ? They make a huge difference in swinging the leg over, especially if the bike is laden with shopping and the like. Excuse my ignorance but what is that please?
February 26Feb 26 A dropper seatpost has a release knob on the handlebars to unlock the height. It is sprung to being higher, or can be lowered by sitting on it. So when you get off the bike make sure it's on low, and so easier to mount and sit on it. Once going, release the lock and ease yourself up on the pedals till the saddle is at your preferred riding height. They are mostly used by mountain bikers who need different seat height for different slopes and terrain.
February 26Feb 26 Author A dropper seatpost has a release knob on the handlebars to unlock the height. It is sprung to being higher, or can be lowered by sitting on it. So when you get off the bike make sure it's on low, and so easier to mount and sit on it. Once going, release the lock and ease yourself up on the pedals till the saddle is at your preferred riding height. They are mostly used by mountain bikers who need different seat height for different slopes and terrain. Thank you that sounds like an excellent idea.
February 26Feb 26 Excuse my ignorance but what is that please? It's a self-torture device. You push the seat down, swing your leg over and start pedalling. when you're ready, you pull the release lever, which makes the seat spring up instantly to full height. It kicks you in the nuts so hard that you fall off and have to lie on the ground for a minute or so until the pain goes away. When your eyes have stopped watering enough to be able to see where you're going, you can have another go. You can do it again and again until you feel you've punished yourself enough for your sins.
February 27Feb 27 So when you get off the bike make sure it's on low No need. I just lean an elbow on it, press the button and down it goes. Heres a quick YT short showing how it operates.
February 27Feb 27 No need. I just lean an elbow on it, press the button and down it goes. Yes, I thought of that later ... I've never used a dropper seatpost. Especially important in Saneagle's scenario above: When your eyes have stopped watering enough to be able to see where you're going, you can have another go. You would have had to be remarkably aware to ensure the seat ended up down ready for another go, so it's important to be able to put it down later.
February 27Feb 27 I've never had an issue in the last 3 years of using them. Though on the hardtail with standard seatpost i have had that scenario, especially on the offroad when the back end jumps about the ...well... lol. The dont pop up with that much speed, and im usually in standing position when i activate it. I suppose it could, but unlikely. I think the minimum you can get is 27.2mm seatpost diameter, but not less that to my knowledge. 30.9 and 31.8 are the most common sizes, but if your post is more than 27.2 but say less than 30.9 a company called U.S.E do seatpost shims in all sizes. USE is the same company of the high end bike lights- Exposure lights Ebay is prob the best place to get a shim should you need one.
March 4Mar 4 Author So I fell off again trying to get on bike but today after recovering I made it to train station and all the way back to my door. Might not seam much to others but this is major step for me,very happy. Baby steps but every journey begins with a single step. Edited March 4Mar 4 by Baloo666
March 4Mar 4 Author Going to Weston super Mare next week because its flat and I can use it better to build strenght up, will post how I get on.
March 4Mar 4 So I fell off again trying to get on bike but today after recovering I made it to train station and all the way to my door. Might not seam much to others but this is major step for me,very happy. [ATTACH=full]65523[/ATTACH] thats brilliant - looks cool , will be very easy to upgrade / replace parts cheaply. How is the overrun on the motor - how long from when you stop pedalling to the motor cutting out ?
March 4Mar 4 Author thats brilliant - looks cool , will be very easy to upgrade / replace parts cheaply. How is the overrun on the motor - how long from when you stop pedalling to the motor cutting out ? Cutting out fine, but lag on starting, maybe a better controller soon, ordering Shimano hydraulic brakes and a back rack.
March 4Mar 4 So I fell off again trying to get on bike but today after recovering I made it to train station and all the way back to my door. Might not seam much to others but this is major step for me,very happy. Baby steps but every journey begins with a single step. [ATTACH type=full" alt="IMG_20260304_135602835.jpg]65523[/ATTACH] Mate please stop falling off, you get me worried. Bike looks good, a real bargain I'd say. The seat looks very low for a 6' 6" bloke, perhaps a dropper post could benefit you, I've always scoffed at them but it might work in your case. Looking forward to Weston pics!
March 5Mar 5 Author Mate please stop falling off, you get me worried. Bike looks good, a real bargain I'd say. The seat looks very low for a 6' 6" bloke, perhaps a dropper post could benefit you, I've always scoffed at them but it might work in your case. Looking forward to Weston pics! Yes the seat is far to low but I am struggling to get me leg over! Dont worry been riding with an old bike jacket fitted with body armour, helps me bounce! rog
March 5Mar 5 Hip fracture is a common cyclist fall injury. A friend of mine is recovering from one, toppled over after hitting a ridge on a road in the dark. I suggested brighter headlights for next time, which he agreed was a good idea, and hip protection nappies, which he wasn't keen on. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tuxxjzm-Protection-Shorts-Padded-Skating/dp/B0DGXZ2PM3
March 5Mar 5 Author Hip fracture is a common cyclist fall injury. A friend of mine is recovering from one, toppled over after hitting a ridge on a road in the dark. I suggested brighter headlights for next time, which he agreed was a good idea, and hip protection nappies, which he wasn't keen on. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tuxxjzm-Protection-Shorts-Padded-Skating/dp/B0DGXZ2PM3 I broke my hip 2vyears a go
March 5Mar 5 Yes the seat is far to low but I am struggling to get me leg over! Dont worry been riding with an old bike jacket fitted with body armour, helps me bounce! rog Dropper seat post or sell the bike and get a step-thru, seriously.
March 5Mar 5 Author Dropper seat post or sell the bike and get a step-thru, seriously. Exercise, get my legs strong again and fit a dropper when I get back from WSM. I will get it sorted and be doing long rides by end of summer I am very stubborn.
March 5Mar 5 Author Since boxing day I had been out of the house once to attend a hospital appointment. Today I went out on the bike three times doing a mile or so each time. Cannot explain how much that means to me.:)
March 6Mar 6 Since boxing day I had been out of the house once to attend a hospital appointment. Today I went out on the bike three times doing a mile or so each time. Cannot explain how much that means to me.:) Excellent. Enjoy, but take care.
March 7Mar 7 Author Excellent little ride out today, need bigger pedals, feet keep falling off! Edited March 7Mar 7 by Baloo666
March 7Mar 7 Are these wide enough? I have regular sized MKS FD-7 and they're excellent. https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/pedals-cleats/mks-fd7-wide-folding-pedals-black/
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