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  1. Michel

    OHM bike thoughts & impressions

    I had my first flat tire yesterday. Rear wheel, a fine sharp stone pierced the tire. I did the repair myself at home. Removing the rear wheel involve disconnecting some wires. Not that difficult, but you need cutter to get rid of 3 tirewraps. The rest was easy. I will make sure to have a tube, a...
  2. Michel

    OHM bike thoughts & impressions

    Same bike, similar story So I have been commuting to work, 30 km one way, 60 km total commute. I have 2 paniers, 4 hills with a total elevation of 335 meters, I used level 2 all the way, level 3 for the hilly part. My biking time is 51 min, average speed is 35 km/hr. I figure that I have at the...
  3. Michel

    BionX D series -- first impressions

    So I have been commuting to work, 30 km one way. I have 2 paniers, 4 hills with a total elevation of 335 meters, I used level 2 all the way, level 3 for the hilly part. My biking time is 51 min, average speed is 35 km/hr. I figure that I have at the most 10 km left for the battery after one way...
  4. Michel

    BionX D series -- first impressions

    I use MapMyRide. This early morning, Temp was 14 Celsius. My commute is exactly 29.8 km, my average speed was 30 km/h. I used level 2 most of the time, used level 3 for hills, used very sparingly level 4. I used regen as much as possible. Total positive elevation of my commute is 335 meters. At...
  5. Michel

    BionX D series -- first impressions

    Actually my commute is 30.3 km according to Google Maps. Total elavation in meter is 125 meters (4 hills). The way back is downhill. I will make further comments this week going uphill and downhill. The weather here will be warmer. One thing I can say, my average speed is 30 km/hr with two...
  6. Michel

    BionX D series -- first impressions

    Well, Friday the range was much better, I used level 3 on hills not level 4, more regen going downhill,outside was 20C and not 5C. So I am still learning. My bike is awesome, very comfortable.
  7. Michel

    BionX D series -- first impressions

    Will get in touch with OHM and Bionx
  8. Michel

    BionX D series -- first impressions

    I am questioning the range I am getting with my brand new OHM bike D-500. I have a long commute, 28 km, with some steep and long hills. I have an average speed of 30 km/h with level 2, I weight 175 lbs, with 2 panniers (15 lbs total). Temperature mostly around 7 to 12 Celsius. Tires well...
  9. Michel

    Haibike Trekking RX or Stromer ST1 Platinum

    I can't wait to see the review on 2015 Ohm-700-16. I realize than a test ride is the best to help choosing a 3 thousands dollars and plus bike. But sometimes, reviews are all we have to make the best decision. Bionx system is widely available. Any comments about reliability, durability and...
  10. Michel

    Haibike Trekking RX or Stromer ST1 Platinum

    I am doing the same reflexion. I am considering the OHM XU-700-16 vs the Haibike Trekking RX. The OHM bike has a gearless 500W rear hub motor. I am waiting Curt review on this 2015 model. We are on the same boat. Michel
  11. Michel

    XU700 15

    Hello Ken This is the new 2015 bike? Did you try other ebikes? The Trekking by Haibike, for instançe. How would you compare your bike with other bike with center drive motor? Thanks
  12. Michel

    Neo Cross Frame Size help.. wanted

    I am 5 foot 8 inches and a half. I own two bikes, one is CycloCross Kona Jake the Snake (all alluminum) and the other is Trek Madone 5.2 (all carbon) and both are on 54 cm frame (21 inches). I feel very good with the size of these bikes. My feet touch the ground easily at a stop. There is a Easy...
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