Electric bicycles - who buys them?

[Barchettaman]

Zoon said:

I'd be very surprised if it made any difference at all.

It will reduce the cooling rate of the battery, but if the battery has been sat on the bike outdoors all night then it would be pointless.

Just a general reminder: don’t charge the battery outside in cold weather. It buggers the capacity.

[shady lee]

Barchettaman said:

It will reduce the cooling rate of the battery, but if the battery has been sat on the bike outdoors all night then it would be pointless.

Just a general reminder: don’t charge the battery outside in cold weather. It buggers the capacity.

Good to know, I bring mine side to live during cold weather but have charged it overnight in the shed cold.

[Crippo]

My Merida E160 9k in a size medium is up for sale on PinkBike.

The only reason for selling is to find the purchase of a 2021 model E160 10k.

Please feel free to message me if interested.

[PushedDover]

Took another virgin out today. 30 Yards to the gate and 'he gets it'.

Fricking muddy out, but a good laugh today

[shady lee]

Took the haibike out today for a shakedown, god it's sloppy and slippy.





28miles with a average of 7mph and the battery was more or less done.

That was in EMTB mode all the time, maybe the update does chew power.

[cavey76]

shady lee said:

Took the haibike out today for a shakedown, god it's sloppy and slippy.





28miles with a average of 7mph and the battery was more or less done.

That was in EMTB mode all the time, maybe the update does chew power.

28miles is pretty decent and at an average of 7mph its sounds like you were mostly going up. I did find i could help my battery by upping my cadence, on a lower gear. My mate and I both run Cube 160s with the Bosch Gen 4 CX. I'm fatter than him but always have 5-7% more battery at the end of a long run (20miles+) because i spin at a higher cadence. He used to take the piss when he was behind me watching my legs go like the clappers but now sees the benefit of a comedy speed cadence.

[shady lee]

Sealskinz are doing the waterproof socks at sale price if anyone's interested.

Bargain



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Edited by shady lee on Monday 21st December 01:10

[nickfrog]

cavey76 said:

its sounds like you were mostly going up.

How did he get home from up there though ?

Edited by nickfrog on Monday 21st December 15:19

[Dog Star]

shady lee said:

28miles with a average of 7mph and the battery was more or less done.

That was in EMTB mode all the time, maybe the update does chew power.

That must chew through battery; I've a 2019 Haibike Sduro Fullnine 5.0 with the Yamahahaha motor and 500Wh battery,
I can JUST about do the Mary Townely loop and that's 47 miles. There's a lot of climbing.

https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/short-routes...

[shady lee]

Dog Star said:

That must chew through battery; I've a 2019 Haibike Sduro Fullnine 5.0 with the Yamahahaha motor and 500Wh battery,
I can JUST about do the Mary Townely loop and that's 47 miles. There's a lot of climbing.

https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/short-routes...

Yeah I think it does to be fair, must be constantly going into turbo mode for any real pedal resistance.

As a system though, it's very good at the automatic power output, smooth.

Plus the "kickdown" boost feature works well to get over logs and rocks.

[Hol]

Interested in peoples current viewpoint on the Cube Hardtail MTBs.

Early opinions seemed positive, I’m wondering if those views after a few months of ownership and miles ridden.


Also, any other recommendations for his and her hard tail MTB bikes in the 1200-1800 price range. Preferably using the same battery pack.

[Trophy Husband]

Dog Star said:

shady lee said:

28miles with a average of 7mph and the battery was more or less done.

That was in EMTB mode all the time, maybe the update does chew power.

That must chew through battery; I've a 2019 Haibike Sduro Fullnine 5.0 with the Yamahahaha motor and 500Wh battery,
I can JUST about do the Mary Townely loop and that's 47 miles. There's a lot of climbing.

https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/short-routes...

My local shop suggested not getting the upgrade to eMTB on my Bosch. He said it really does eat the battery. His reckoning was circa 20%. I decided not to bother.

[Dog Star]

Hol said:

Interested in peoples current viewpoint on the Cube Hardtail MTBs.

Early opinions seemed positive, I’m wondering if those views after a few months of ownership and miles ridden.


Also, any other recommendations for his and her hard tail MTB bikes in the 1200-1800 price range. Preferably using the same battery pack.

Cube Acid One - we started off with one of those each. They do a ladies frame version too.

[PushedDover]

Trophy Husband said:

My local shop suggested not getting the upgrade to eMTB on my Bosch. He said it really does eat the battery. His reckoning was circa 20%. I decided not to bother.

I’d agree

[PushedDover]

Just back in from a horse and bike combo.... enjoying a beer in the back patio now

Happy Christmas all !

[BlackG7R]

Hol said:

Interested in peoples current viewpoint on the Cube Hardtail MTBs.

Early opinions seemed positive, I’m wondering if those views after a few months of ownership and miles ridden.


Also, any other recommendations for his and her hard tail MTB bikes in the 1200-1800 price range. Preferably using the same battery pack.

Yeh me too, a Cube Hardtail is definitely on my to buy list.

They do seem to supply just a slightly better component level for the money than most others. But not ridden one yet, and you can't get hold of them at the moment.

[shurm]

Had 2 Acid Ones excellent bikes.

[Hol]

Dog Star said:

Hol said:

Interested in peoples current viewpoint on the Cube Hardtail MTBs.

Early opinions seemed positive, I’m wondering if those views after a few months of ownership and miles ridden.


Also, any other recommendations for his and her hard tail MTB bikes in the 1200-1800 price range. Preferably using the same battery pack.

Cube Acid One - we started off with one of those each. They do a ladies frame version too.

It looks like the 2021 version is the Reaction Hybrid.

Two versions, with the Pro being slightly more expensive.

[Hol]

BlackG7R said:

Hol said:

Interested in peoples current viewpoint on the Cube Hardtail MTBs.

Early opinions seemed positive, I’m wondering if those views after a few months of ownership and miles ridden.


Also, any other recommendations for his and her hard tail MTB bikes in the 1200-1800 price range. Preferably using the same battery pack.

Yeh me too, a Cube Hardtail is definitely on my to buy list.

They do seem to supply just a slightly better component level for the money than most others. But not ridden one yet, and you can't get hold of them at the moment.

Everyone I have spoken to likes them.

[benny.c]

Forgot to charge my bike so only had 29% battery when heading out this morning and ran out about three miles from home. God, it’s hard work peddling a Levo with no power!