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No ebikes on trails on Call Mike? Surly from what I read here in the UK Cal is one of the greenest and most concientious states? Somehow seems counter productive.

Unlike your good self.

DT make many of the carbon and alloy hubs for branded manufacturers ie. Bontrager for one. So yes Tif, I would highly recommend them.

Hope you repair quickly Zeek.

Lazy Sol? You ride a bike, the two are not compatible. Like you, I don't believe there is much to be gained by lowering the levels? Especially level 1.

Early to bed, early to rise??? Agree with what you write. You've spent enough time on the forum now Sol, do you think those with the 20mph cut off get less milage then us this side of the pond? Ps. When stationed in Greece, local folk used to go out for the (evening) around 11.00pm after having...

You're up early Sol? Was told your LBS could do it. However they would quickly lose the franchise. Everything they do and you yourself to any of the X35 system is reported back to Orbea via the internet.

I've tried my Gain on the rollers, motor shuts off at 16.5mph. Very smoothly, also returns in just as gradual.

1966 first race - 10 mile TT. 26.42 secs. Obviously to race you need to ride much bigger gears. When racing I use a top gear of 53x11 with training and general riding over the years, I can only really ride largish gears, a typical social ride will see me use around 50x15 even on steep climbs I...

Good luck with the retro (keep us updated) Absolutely right in keeping the battery warmish for winter storage. For that reason my Gains sit along side the snooker table in a converted barn kept at a constant 18-20c for the benifit of the table.

You have to be turning a low gear for 100 rpm cadence. I couldn't average that. I have raced since the 60's with an average cadence of 68-74rpm.

Sol, it's an EU directive. Hopefully once we get BREXIT done???? We will then be once again masters of our own laws and can repeal the cut off. Could you for one minute imagine the USA having to abide by protocols written in Canada or Mexico?

1) Yes 2)Yes 3)No (Switching levels of assist is via top tube button) Via app on mobile each assist level can be altered. 4)No 5)Via bike only.

For a commute, do you need the ability to carry? Surly you would also require any bike to be capable of fitting mudguards? All to be taken into consideration.

As for the dongle that came out recently, there has been a mixed reception, with one guy wishing to return or sell his. For an extra 4mph it doesn't seem to me, at least, worth the cost and hassle. But then again if I still had to commute using the bike, I would be satisfied with a 16mph...

What is your idea of slow? Whenever I feel like it? I can ride the Gain at 20mph without assist for a long period (because it's fairly lightweight and rides like a regular road bike) Just as easily, because the mood takes me, I will cruise along at 16mph having an easy time of it with the...

Started today Steve. Already down. Played in Leeds 60 miles away. Twenty pounds entry fee, £20 fuel and £18 meal. I don't drink, tea and coffee free. Won £40 highest break (87) First frost and ice of the autumn tonight so last few miles off the motorway was tricky. Excellent day all round.

That's odd? My recorded gradient is more or less correct, as is distance covered, along with altitude in the parish. However as I have mentioned previously? Cadence is amplified by roughly 200%

Great year for you Rab. I've knocked it on the head now until Jan 2nd. Got a few Snooker tournaments to play in too keep me occupied til then. If I only break even paying the travel and such expenses, it will be fun.