Electric bicycles - who buys them?

Electric bicycles - who buys them?

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Janluke

2,585 posts

158 months

Sunday 13th December 2020
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shady lee said:
Some issues in the last few days,

My cube acid hardtail cut out whilst me and a mate was at Leeds urban bike park, couldn't get it to start and stay on anymore. Send the information to the trefz warranty dept so I'll await the outcome.

Hoping they send me and the bike to a local bosch dealer tbh, it's under the 2 yr warranty still.

After going out with my mate and his specialized levo for the last 3 months I've finally realised that I need a bike for the job and simply replacing tyres ,bars etc that a hardtail will suffer. (Possibly why the motor fault).

So I've ordered this,

Haibike Xduro Allmtn 2.0 27.5" 2020 - Electric Mountain Bike



I had a certain budget, and this seems to fit the bill components wise for my money, 160mm travel, 500wh (used to 400wh) and Shimano motor.

I understand looks with the battery are not the best but I'm ok with that, never had a Shimano motor so any opinions good or bad are welcome.

I can still cancel the order if it's a rubbish bike.
I've had a Merida with that motor for just over 3 years and its been great, the battery is still healthy and everything works as it should. While the external mounts don't look great the batteries are quite small and you can carry a spare in a back pack much easier than the longer internal type meaning you can tackle big days out

shady lee

962 posts

182 months

Monday 14th December 2020
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Changed my mind, couldn't get over the external battery looks.

Canceled the 2.0 and ordered the allmtn 3.0 with the 625wh Bosch cx.


PushedDover

5,656 posts

53 months

Monday 14th December 2020
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shady lee said:
Changed my mind, couldn't get over the external battery looks.

Canceled the 2.0 and ordered the allmtn 3.0 with the 625wh Bosch cx.

looks tidier.

Much creep ?

shady lee

962 posts

182 months

Monday 14th December 2020
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PushedDover said:
looks tidier.

Much creep ?
Bout a grand, I'll get the hardtail fixed under warranty then flog that for whatever they go for on eBay, will take the sting out the extra abit.

All man maths lol

When do you tell wives? When it arrives?

Lol

Cupramax

10,480 posts

252 months

Monday 14th December 2020
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shady lee said:
Changed my mind, couldn't get over the external battery looks.

Canceled the 2.0 and ordered the allmtn 3.0 with the 625wh Bosch cx.

Great looking bike thumbup

Joscal

2,078 posts

200 months

Monday 14th December 2020
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Cupramax said:
Great looking bike thumbup
Agreed!

take-good-care-of-the-forest-dewey

5,158 posts

55 months

Monday 14th December 2020
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shady lee said:
Bout a grand, I'll get the hardtail fixed under warranty then flog that for whatever they go for on eBay, will take the sting out the extra abit.

All man maths lol

When do you tell wives? When it arrives?

Lol
Is it the same colour as the other one whistle

Surely it's just the warranty replacement wink

shady lee

962 posts

182 months

Monday 14th December 2020
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take-good-care-of-the-forest-dewey said:
Is it the same colour as the other one whistle

Surely it's just the warranty replacement wink
Hahaha, maybe I say it's a loan bike?

Dog Star

16,134 posts

168 months

Monday 14th December 2020
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shady lee said:
take-good-care-of-the-forest-dewey said:
Is it the same colour as the other one whistle

Surely it's just the warranty replacement wink
Hahaha, maybe I say it's a loan bike?
I knew a guy he got a new Ducati every year. It was simply “a red motorbike”.

fatboy18

18,947 posts

211 months

Monday 14th December 2020
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I think this thread should be renamed" Who buys an Electric Mountain Bike", that's all I see here!

Laurel Green

30,780 posts

232 months

Monday 14th December 2020
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I think the answer is 'most sensible cyclists do'. biggrin

Runs and hides.

nickfrog

21,163 posts

217 months

Monday 14th December 2020
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fatboy18 said:
I think this thread should be renamed" Who buys an Electric Mountain Bike", that's all I see here!
True but hardly surprising. 1000 times the fun. Unless of course it's for commuting. And even then I would still choose an emtb and ride the long way back wink

Trophy Husband

3,924 posts

107 months

Monday 14th December 2020
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I have set a target of 400 miles over Christmas. I'm off from Thursday until 6th January. All up and downy stuff on trails. I'm planning on the Sawbench in Gwydyr at least 6 times plus the firetracks over to Capel Curig plus some exploring. Can't wait to have some time off to lose a few pounds.
Best thing I ever bought. Runs a close second to a wedding ring!

shady lee

962 posts

182 months

Wednesday 16th December 2020
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Tredz got back to me about the cube acid hardtail motor cutting out, there sending a bike box and it's going back to Wales for investigation.

On another note my haibike 3.0 got delivered from leisure wheels, brilliant bike shop by the way.

Just to assemble it now.

I think it will be like night and day difference from the hardtail

And I've more power 65nm-85nm.

Should keep up with my mate abit easier now on his levo anyway.


PushedDover

5,656 posts

53 months

Wednesday 16th December 2020
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shady lee said:
Tredz got back to me about the cube acid hardtail motor cutting out, there sending a bike box and it's going back to Wales for investigation.

On another note my haibike 3.0 got delivered from leisure wheels, brilliant bike shop by the way.

Just to assemble it now.

I think it will be like night and day difference from the hardtail

And I've more power 65nm-85nm.

Should keep up with my mate abit easier now on his levo anyway.
Firmware upgrade on my Cube has the torque up to 85nm smile
Also battery drains quicker..... frown

shady lee

962 posts

182 months

Wednesday 16th December 2020
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PushedDover said:
Firmware upgrade on my Cube has the torque up to 85nm smile
Also battery drains quicker..... frown
This should have the latest firmware no?

PushedDover

5,656 posts

53 months

Wednesday 16th December 2020
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shady lee said:
PushedDover said:
Firmware upgrade on my Cube has the torque up to 85nm smile
Also battery drains quicker..... frown
This should have the latest firmware no?
Yes - I am simply saying my Cube (with the latest) has the same as the Haibike you are moving to.
(but also the caution of the battery drain)

Brainpox

4,055 posts

151 months

Wednesday 16th December 2020
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Maxing out the torque really chews through battery.

On my Shimano unit I have trail set to max 60nm (out of 70) and don't notice the difference in performance, but the battery lasts significantly longer (boost is still set to 70nm so its there when I need it).

PushedDover

5,656 posts

53 months

Wednesday 16th December 2020
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Brainpox said:
Maxing out the torque really chews through battery.

On my Shimano unit I have trail set to max 60nm (out of 70) and don't notice the difference in performance, but the battery lasts significantly longer (boost is still set to 70nm so its there when I need it).
TBH, I wish I never had the upgrade, I dont need the extra torque, and would rather the range. My controller can not adjust like you suggest yours does.

Brainpox

4,055 posts

151 months

Wednesday 16th December 2020
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PushedDover said:
TBH, I wish I never had the upgrade, I dont need the extra torque, and would rather the range. My controller can not adjust like you suggest yours does.
I have to use an app called STEPS unlocker. Might worth seeing if there's an alternative for Bosch units.