Electric bicycles - who buys them?
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RedWhiteMonkey said:
Tweaked my route a bit and knocked my cycle to work time down from 1 hour 11 minutes to 1 hour 5 minutes. I took a couple of wrong turns so I reckon with a bit more tweaking and concentration I can get it down to an hour or less.
You are doing well to be commuting on the bike in the current weather! The air-con in the car is far too tempting when the temperatures are hitting near 30 for the ride home.
I've been commuting on my derestricted Canyon Roadlite
n 6 since May, 20 miles each way, approx 900ft of climbs, undulating, nothing too steep.
Lost a stone so far (2 more to lose), usually cycle 2-3 times per week, managed averages over 20mph, yay I'm getting fit!
So this morning I thought I'd use my road bike instead - not used it seriously for a couple of years, lets see where we are at.......................
Christ, I hate hills - I'm still carrying blubber so hills will be tough, but dear god the e-bike has been masking them!
I did manage 15.9mph which I was fairly happy with.
Got to ride home at 4pm today <gulp>
n 6 since May, 20 miles each way, approx 900ft of climbs, undulating, nothing too steep.Lost a stone so far (2 more to lose), usually cycle 2-3 times per week, managed averages over 20mph, yay I'm getting fit!
So this morning I thought I'd use my road bike instead - not used it seriously for a couple of years, lets see where we are at.......................
Christ, I hate hills - I'm still carrying blubber so hills will be tough, but dear god the e-bike has been masking them!
I did manage 15.9mph which I was fairly happy with.
Got to ride home at 4pm today <gulp>
So my E160RS had its first outing today on a flatish route which really stretched it 
25.6km 1:07:04 62TSS av 144 max 164
25.6km 1:19:02 93TSS av 155 max 176
The above is comparing the T130 against it. What is really interesting is the E160 made it almost the perfect ride. Across the fields it just ate it up and held HR at 140-145. Need more time on it for sure, and it's already clear it needs a much more punishing route to make it work for me.
As an aside, it (not me) topped all but one segment by some margin on Strava. Don't worry Stravarists I kept it private so no need to write to Daily Mail Brakes still bedding in, suspension is lush. First time on flat pedals, not sure at all. Every time I took my foot off I twisted it to clip out 
Weirdly had foot cramp at the end, no idea if this is just the shoes needing some bedding in or something else.
Anyway.
25.6km 1:07:04 62TSS av 144 max 164
25.6km 1:19:02 93TSS av 155 max 176
The above is comparing the T130 against it. What is really interesting is the E160 made it almost the perfect ride. Across the fields it just ate it up and held HR at 140-145. Need more time on it for sure, and it's already clear it needs a much more punishing route to make it work for me.
As an aside, it (not me) topped all but one segment by some margin on Strava. Don't worry Stravarists I kept it private so no need to write to Daily Mail
Brakes still bedding in, suspension is lush. First time on flat pedals, not sure at all. Every time I took my foot off I twisted it to clip out Weirdly had foot cramp at the end, no idea if this is just the shoes needing some bedding in or something else. Anyway.
MOBB said:
I've been commuting on my derestricted Canyon Roadliten 6 since May, 20 miles each way, approx 900ft of climbs, undulating, nothing too steep.
Lost a stone so far (2 more to lose), usually cycle 2-3 times per week, managed averages over 20mph, yay I'm getting fit!
So this morning I thought I'd use my road bike instead - not used it seriously for a couple of years, lets see where we are at.......................
Christ, I hate hills - I'm still carrying blubber so hills will be tough, but dear god the e-bike has been masking them!
I did manage 15.9mph which I was fairly happy with.
Got to ride home at 4pm today <gulp>
Just another form of doping! n 6 since May, 20 miles each way, approx 900ft of climbs, undulating, nothing too steep.Lost a stone so far (2 more to lose), usually cycle 2-3 times per week, managed averages over 20mph, yay I'm getting fit!
So this morning I thought I'd use my road bike instead - not used it seriously for a couple of years, lets see where we are at.......................
Christ, I hate hills - I'm still carrying blubber so hills will be tough, but dear god the e-bike has been masking them!
I did manage 15.9mph which I was fairly happy with.
Got to ride home at 4pm today <gulp>
Anonymous-poster said:
Just another form of doping!
Oh it is and its addictive, cycling is about having fun as much as fitness and eBike turn otherwise boring commutes into fun(and fast) bike ride you can do without arriving at work covered in sweat.I average 17mph into work on my eBike, and this is my HR data. Whilst its no way max effort its also much more exercise than sitting in a car.......Give one a go, you might like it
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.....as mentioned you can go substantially faster even on a relatively low powered eBike, its just a simple issue of ensuring there is enough power to drive the wheels.
gangzoom said:
Oh it is and its addictive, cycling is about having fun as much as fitness and eBike turn otherwise boring commutes into fun(and fast) bike ride you can do without arriving at work covered in sweat.
I average 17mph into work on my eBike, and this is my HR data. Whilst its no way max effort its also much more exercise than sitting in a car.......Give one a go, you might like it.
[Img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51274082719_a00fb4c2aa_c_d.jpg[/thumb]
.....as mentioned you can go substantially faster even on a relatively low powered eBike, its just a simple issue of ensuring there is enough power to drive the wheels.
[Img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51356518032_5b5b93e77d_c_d.jpg[/thumb]
If you're out that way, a visit to https://www.cafe-ventoux.cc must be in order: they make a wicked coffee & sausage roll!!I average 17mph into work on my eBike, and this is my HR data. Whilst its no way max effort its also much more exercise than sitting in a car.......Give one a go, you might like it
.[Img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51274082719_a00fb4c2aa_c_d.jpg[/thumb]
.....as mentioned you can go substantially faster even on a relatively low powered eBike, its just a simple issue of ensuring there is enough power to drive the wheels.
[Img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51356518032_5b5b93e77d_c_d.jpg[/thumb]
MOBB said:
I've been commuting on my derestricted Canyon Roadliten 6 since May, 20 miles each way, approx 900ft of climbs, undulating, nothing too steep.<gulp>
What derestriction have you used? Been looking at the Fazua powered bikes but not sure what method would be best with no issues.n 6 since May, 20 miles each way, approx 900ft of climbs, undulating, nothing too steep.<gulp>jamm13dodger said:
MOBB said:
I've been commuting on my derestricted Canyon Roadliten 6 since May, 20 miles each way, approx 900ft of climbs, undulating, nothing too steep.<gulp>
What derestriction have you used? Been looking at the Fazua powered bikes but not sure what method would be best with no issues.n 6 since May, 20 miles each way, approx 900ft of climbs, undulating, nothing too steep.<gulp>I wouldn’t ride an e bike without one, a road bike assist cutting out at 15.5mph is pointless imo
jamm13dodger said:
What derestriction have you used? Been looking at the Fazua powered bikes but not sure what method would be best with no issues.
You can also get a signal transmitter that fits over the stock magnet sensor to modify the signal. Another option is an EU based company who can modify the software to remove the limit but they charge quite alot for the software I think.New e-bike has finally arrived, ordered it in January, had to wait 7 months for delivery!
Orbea Gain D30 X1 2021 gravel e-bike in black/silver. This has a number of improvements over the previous version that I owned. Revised frame, no external cables, all now inside the frame, and built in DRL's - daylight running lights! I've been on a road bike for 6 months and switching to this it feels so much more comfortable than the road bike. I cycle full time now and do about 6000 miles pa, I will mainly use this on my commute to work. Seems to have a slightly longer range over the last one ...30 miles on max assistance is only using about 1/2 the battery capacity.
Orbea Gain D30 X1 2021 gravel e-bike in black/silver. This has a number of improvements over the previous version that I owned. Revised frame, no external cables, all now inside the frame, and built in DRL's - daylight running lights! I've been on a road bike for 6 months and switching to this it feels so much more comfortable than the road bike. I cycle full time now and do about 6000 miles pa, I will mainly use this on my commute to work. Seems to have a slightly longer range over the last one ...30 miles on max assistance is only using about 1/2 the battery capacity.
I've been without an ebike for a couple of months since the rear carbon triangle cracked on my Haibike. Spares were unavailable as was a replacement bike so a refund was paid. I've been searching for a replacement since but obviously bikes are hard to find although 2022 models are starting to be released now. The Cube Stereo Hybrid looks pretty decent and one shop has delivery dates from 1st September, not sure how accurate that is though.
Johnnybee said:
I've been without an ebike for a couple of months since the rear carbon triangle cracked on my Haibike. Spares were unavailable as was a replacement bike so a refund was paid. I've been searching for a replacement since but obviously bikes are hard to find although 2022 models are starting to be released now. The Cube Stereo Hybrid looks pretty decent and one shop has delivery dates from 1st September, not sure how accurate that is though.
Can’t beat Cubes for bang-for-your-buck. Check out the Canyon site too - you might find a build of a bike you like in your size coming through.
Mrs DS was after a new bike and just by coincidence the bike she wanted in the right size was available which was great timing.
ETA that Orbea Gain ^^ looks fantastic.
Dog Star said:
Johnnybee said:
I've been without an ebike for a couple of months since the rear carbon triangle cracked on my Haibike. Spares were unavailable as was a replacement bike so a refund was paid. I've been searching for a replacement since but obviously bikes are hard to find although 2022 models are starting to be released now. The Cube Stereo Hybrid looks pretty decent and one shop has delivery dates from 1st September, not sure how accurate that is though.
Can’t beat Cubes for bang-for-your-buck. Check out the Canyon site too - you might find a build of a bike you like in your size coming through.
Mrs DS was after a new bike and just by coincidence the bike she wanted in the right size was available which was great timing.
ETA that Orbea Gain ^^ looks fantastic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAq4n8YY40Q
28:40. Says it all really.
Johnnybee said:
As much as I like Canyon (I own one) the thought of the hassle of returning an ebike to them for any warranty work puts me off, same for YT.
They have a U.K. operation and motor related stuff they’ll just get you to send to your local place. I checked on this as I have a broken Haibike with a Yamaha motor that I got from bikester with a .co.uk shopfront. Warranty is basically useless - Bikester appear to not want to know in any way or form - email (the ONLY way you can co tact them) messages take between one and two weeks to answer. Their customer service is non-existent. After the bike being in for repair for over three months and still being broken they refuse to replace/refund and want me to send back to Germany. However I am getting cold feet about this - how will I manage to communicate with them? How long will it be gone? I’m seriously considering breaking the bike and selling the parts.
My view: if a manufacturer or seller doesn’t have a real life, U.K. presence (as most of these discount and dump operations like Bikester don’t) then avoid. Spend that bit more and buy locally. It’s a lesson that I’ve learnt and it’s cost me a lot of money.
Leadfoot said:
Dog Star said:
I have a broken Haibike
Aren't Raleigh the UK importer?Might be worth contacting them if you haven't already.
They then decided it was nothing to do with them, they’d fixed it by mistake, and my issue was with the seller. Who are ignoring my emails.
No matter how cheap - don’t buy from Bikester.
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