New TVR still under wraps! (Vol. 3)

[bullittmcqueen]

Not yet in e-bike territory. Got a Koga Beachracer a while ago (1x11) and have recently added a Kanzo A (2x11, GRX800), which gives a bit more range with gears and is more on the road-side of things. But both are gravel bikes, so the occasional dirt-road is their home-turf. Both Alu-frames and reasonably priced by todays standards.

[phazed]

I wouldn’t ride anything else than my ebike.

About 8 miles up a mountain trail yesterday that would have put me in hospital on an ordinary bike. Absolutely brilliant! Brakes are stupendous.

I am old………

[rfisher]

Hi Peter.

Those e-bikes look good.

Can't find the weight listed on that site - do you know?

I presume that you have mudguards and a suspension saddle post?

Any range issues?

Will I get 2 on the roof of my New Griff?

That may be a joke.

[phazed]

Weight, don’t know but it carries it well like you are riding an ordinary mountain bike but with extra power.

Ours have mudguards. It came with them.

As for a suspension seat post, it doesn’t need it it has these huge balloon type mountain bike tires which give you a bit of a suspension effect.

Happy to give you a test ride if you are in the area!

[rfisher]

Well ooop North from you, but thanks for the offer .

[Gazzab]

Do you mean a dropper post. Those are vital for downhill.
Full suspension is only important of you are going for it off road.
I have various full suspension mountain bikes but not electric. I am not fat or old (enough) yet.

[phazed]

I am not fat but knocking on getting closer to 68 feel I deserve leccy powa!

[phazed]

Also, the advantages are that it takes me to places that I couldn’t normally and I don’t look like a sweat bath when I get there!

( obviously applies to me)

[Gazzab]

Sorry am being grumpy and anti electric bikes. I have converted my Brompton for my London commuting. Means I arrive at the office without a bead of sweat. The electric assistance tops out at 18mph and then the front hub drag makes it hard to go much faster.

[phazed]

Gazzab said:

Sorry am being grumpy and anti electric bikes. I have converted my Brompton for my London commuting. Means I arrive at the office without a bead of sweat. The electric assistance tops out at 18mph and then the front hub drag makes it hard to go much faster.

Luckily I don’t work!

[baconsarney]

Don’t get full suss… had one didn’t work for me.. not off road anyway…

[Gazzab]

baconsarney said:

Don’t get full suss… had one didn’t work for me.. not off road anyway…

Definitely don’t buy full suss unless you are going off road and are attacking very difficult terrain downhill.

[ridds]

Gazzab said:

baconsarney said:

Don’t get full suss… had one didn’t work for me.. not off road anyway…

Definitely don’t buy full suss unless you are going off road and are attacking very difficult terrain downhill.

Agree with the above. Bouncy seat post if yo ass is that fragile. Rear suspension just wastes energy imho, unless you can fully lock it out (which most don't).

[Gazzab]

ridds said:

Gazzab said:

baconsarney said:

Don’t get full suss… had one didn’t work for me.. not off road anyway…

Definitely don’t buy full suss unless you are going off road and are attacking very difficult terrain downhill.

Agree with the above. Bouncy seat post if yo ass is that fragile. Rear suspension just wastes energy imho, unless you can fully lock it out (which most don't).

Most rear shocks lock out. I have had a few and all have locked out. The issue with suspension is the servicing. They need stripping down and servicing every few years. Can be a minimum of £100 and maybe 3 x that if they need parts. Also needs careful set up and regular checking.
The better the bike then the more expensive the servicing. My face face crank needed replacing along side new front ring, rear cassette, new dropper seat and suspension serviced. Luckily I found a heavily discounted dropper. But the work was quite pricey. I think it was nearing a grand.

[ridds]

Gazzab said:

ridds said:

Gazzab said:

baconsarney said:

Don’t get full suss… had one didn’t work for me.. not off road anyway…

Definitely don’t buy full suss unless you are going off road and are attacking very difficult terrain downhill.

Agree with the above. Bouncy seat post if yo ass is that fragile. Rear suspension just wastes energy imho, unless you can fully lock it out (which most don't).

Most rear shocks lock out. I have had a few and all have locked out. The issue with suspension is the servicing. They need stripping down and servicing every few years. Can be a minimum of £100 and maybe 3 x that if they need parts. Also needs careful set up and regular checking.
The better the bike then the more expensive the servicing. My face face crank needed replacing along side new front ring, rear cassette, new dropper seat and suspension serviced. Luckily I found a heavily discounted dropper. But the work was quite pricey. I think it was nearing a grand.

You've clearly never bought from Halfords, have you....

[Gazzab]

ridds said:

You've clearly never bought from Halfords, have you....

Ha ha. I am all the gear, no idea.

[phazed]

Feckeling jeebus !

No wonder i do all repairs on everything myself!

Many miles on the Rockrider today. Now in the Black Forest.

Fell off for the first time in god knows how long. Was reading maps on phone and sort of got cross rutted one handed ! No damage, just pride….

[Classic Chim]

phazed said:

Feckeling jeebus !

No wonder i do all repairs on everything myself!

Many miles on the Rockrider today. Now in the Black Forest.

Fell off for the first time in god knows how long. Was reading maps on phone and sort of got cross rutted one handed ! No damage, just pride….

I dropped my pushbike about a month ago and detached my shoulder muscles from the bone and cracked two ribs,,,,
I’ve not had an off like that for 30 years as I already have a knackered shoulder. Not holding the bars properly, hit a bump, lost control of the left bar and stuffed myself straight over the handlebars.

It’s dangerous out there kids… luckily I’m in the gym and sort of repairing it
Already riding it again though.
Bikes rock, suspension is for 50 ft jumps, you don’t need the weight if you like to put the miles in

[Gazzab]

I have a few bicycles. Including the TVR of bicycles, a pashley guvnor. It’s a bit crap. It’s not as fast as a modem bike. You look like a tt on it. It’s tiring. But on the right day it’s brilliant.

[anonymous-user]

Classic Chim said:

I dropped my pushbike about a month ago and detached my shoulder muscles from the bone and cracked two ribs,,,,
I’ve not had an off like that for 30 years as I already have a knackered shoulder. Not holding the bars properly, hit a bump, lost control of the left bar and stuffed myself straight over the handlebars.

It’s dangerous out there kids… luckily I’m in the gym and sort of repairing it
Already riding it again though.
Bikes rock, suspension is for 50 ft jumps, you don’t need the weight if you like to put the miles in

You sir are a medical miracle. Or you’re two pints of wine up.