Recent content by erikV

No I have not installed the new chainring yet, need some special tools that I do not have. I'll have my LBS do it as spring approaches.

I recently came across this brand while searching for a strong, mid drive electric bike with plus size tires. www.axevo.it They do custom sizing and geometries and build the bike with your choice of parts! Sign me up for one with the CleanMobile motor and 29+ tires. :-)

Thanks Ravi! I thought about just that here the other day, but the light is on and off the handlebar so often that I have not bothered with it. My girlfriend knows that I wrote Santa for some serious Hope lights for Christmas. :) There is another package in the mail as well: a new 500wH bosch...

Hello Nick and thanks for your reply! First off all: I really liked the Rotwild! I am sure they have sorted out all the technical challenges by now and the 2016 lineup will work as it should. To experience some problems along the way is probably one of the negative aspects of buying first...

I've had the bike a little over two months now and I'm still very satisfied! 600km and the bike is working flawlessly. I take good care of my equipment and have already changed the chain twice (I measure chain stretch on a weekly basis) and brakepads once. According to my Garmin GPS and Strava...

The Norwegian importer said the Spitzing Plus R-pedelec had a retail price of NOK 98 000,- that equals to USD 12 000. I could get one for 89 500 (11k USD) if I put down a deposit for 2016 delivery. My Spitzing dream is now officially crushed! ;)

I use the Sweet Protection Bushwhacker Carbon Mips.

I consider myself a gravel racer and have a lot of fun at the many gravel paths along the coast here in western Norway!

A little update regarding the Cube Elite Hybrid HPC SLT: My local bike shop today replaced the back wheel as it developed a ticking noise we could not sort out. Shows how great it is to have local backup when it comes to expensive, high-end items. The bike is now as new and with no ticks. :)...

It appears that there will be a significant increase in price from 2016. The Spitzing Race up from €6899 retail here in Europe to €8499. The new Spitzing PLUS Race will retail for €8899. For that kind of money I personally find the Heisenberg XF1 and Specialized Turbo Levo FSR much more...

Thank you for clearing that up. Eurobike starts this week, I'm hoping for a press release about the new computer they are going to offer.

Ravi, From what I can understand users are reporting about rusting bolts, mediocre components for the price-range and troubles with the gears/freewheel?

Great things in the works in the world of electric bikes and more bikes to be released at the upcoming Eurobike. This is the new Spitzing with plus size tires. The company also offers a "connectivity package" for the new Spitzing PLUS as well as the regular Spitzing and Schwabing. "With...

Hello Irene, I have carbon handlebars and frame on my new bike. My experience is that it helps absorb vibrations when I have the RS-1 fork in locked position. Erik

Thanks Tara! I really like the bike although compared to the bike I had before (Rotwild hardtail with Brose motor) it's a little less powerful (60nM vs. 90nM). However with the significant weight reduction over the old one the bike appears to be faster and more agile when it comes to real life...