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A fellow Bosch user here with the better part of 19,000 miles on a 3 yo Gazelle Ultimate T10. All have been trouble free and I'm not aware of any scheduled or preventative maintenance suggested other than good use practices. Keep it dry and ride on! It'll let you know (by noise or feel) if it...

Probably the only thing wrong about a Gazelle Ultimate T10! Lived with it for a long time. CAREFULLY nip the nub down to size. One tiny bit at a time followed by trying it out. Alternate sides each nip. Use something like fine fingernail scissors. Only a BIT at a time. It will seat...

With these large, hollow, ebike frames the sound travels a great deal. Swap pedals? They have directional threads! I chased clicks and clacks myself. The most elusive turned out to be the adjusting bolt on my stem. It too manifested itself with each pedal stroke (as mirrored by my...

Bosch Powertube 500 here on a 65 nm mid motor. Since 9-25-24: 5575 miles. 54 KWH. 103 miles/KWH. $8.12

Re: Chains I do admit to being slightly overboard on chain replacement, but (to my mind) not unreasonable. For example, if most chain checkers say to replace at .8%, I do so at .6%. As mentioned elsewhere, I would get up to 3,000 miles on a European (website purchased) e10 but as low as 1,700...

I failed to mention that (about 800 miles ago) I replaced the stock monoshock fork with a SR Suntour NEXe25. The result was much more steering response and better ride in the rough. To my mind, changing the characteristics of the bike from trekking to sport. An occasional 're-invention' doesn't...

Update - now at 17,000 miles. On 8th chain. As mentioned elsewhere, I've gone over to the Connex Wipperman 10se, leaving KMC behind. The performance (shifting) is not markedly improved but the fit and finish of the CW is superior to others. With the KMC e10, I'd guage the chain at 0.15mm at...

Now that you mention it; Having always had a 'high step' as I do now and being right handed (although I don't know if it's relevant) I throw my right leg over to mount a bike. Therefore, the right foot takes the lead. Upon stopping (at a light or sign), my left foot goes to ground, right...

Hi, Bosch PowerTube 500 in a Gazelle Ultimate here. The bike is currently at 16,300 miles (32 months old) and all calculated, I figure the full charge equivalence at just over 400. At about 28 months I purchased a second battery and now alternate their use every other day. Both batteries show...

I have used Marathon Plus (and lately ePlus) for over ten years. Wouldn't dream of anything else. I retire them long before wearing out at about 10,000 miles but absolutely believe it is a 15K to 20K mile tire. In 50,000 mi I have had 4 flats in all city riding. In that time I've picked...

I recently installed a suspension fork on my Gazelle Ultimate T10 (replacing the stock monoshock). After two hundred miles I was "shocked" to see how much fine gravel had accumulated at the lower headset bearing, threatening over time to affect it. I cut a strip of inner tube and (simply) super...

I have been riding Marathon Plus Tires for 10 years on both analog and ebikes. This includes 4 pair over three bikes. The environment is Phoenix AZ (very dry) and strewn with road hazards, both man made (tacks, glass) and natural (goat heads). My mileage obtained is 10,000 to 12,000 miles but...

Update - now at 15,000 miles. On 7th chain. Upgraded (yes, it is an upgrade) to Intuvia. I have a second battery that I rotate every other day, although original battery is functioning as new. Wonderful bike.

Regarding a Gazelle Ultimate T10 at 15,000 miles; Chains get replaced at .5% wear. Currently on its 7th chain. All (so far) have been a KMC e10 (non EPT) cut to 118 links wiped and lubed (ProLink) every 100 miles. I have sourced these from Great Britain (5ea) and the U.S. directly from its...

I believe the parts would cost about $450, the single biggest cost being the wheel rebuild. Labor from a LBS would be $350 to $500 making the total estimated conversion $800 to $1,000. I believe these costs to be accurate and hope this information helps your decision. Regards