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    Can I use a Mahle Smartbike Systems X20 e185 Range Extender with an X35 battery?

    Thank you so much for your reply. Could you point me to the URl where Mahle says no? I did look for it but couldnt see it Thanks
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    Can I use a Mahle Smartbike Systems X20 e185 Range Extender with an X35 battery?

    I am looking for a range extnder for my 2 year old vibe, and the prices ofr the x35 range extender is way more than the X20 equivalent. Can I use the range extender on my X35 equipped Vibe?
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    Orbea Vibe (User Club)

    If we are talking about the light integrated into the head tube, in the rubber grommet there is a small on off switch. Hold it down it should work. I didtn realise it was there, not evident inany manuals, and managed to 'destroy' the switch......long story
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    Orbea Vibe (User Club)

    How does yours behave? Basically mine is on, no flashing
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    Orbea Gain D50 ( User learning and experiences )

    Interesting chat, which I barely understand TBH! But if the above is true it must mean that the X35 has a cadence sensor (of the pedals, not the hub). Is that true?
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    How does this motor work in the real world?

    Thanks for your answers, maybe I need to ask the questions in the Orbea Vibe forum. BTW not worried about efficiency
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    How does this motor work in the real world?

    Thanks for the reply. If you free wheel then the cassette does rotate at a different speed, but I take your point generally. So what determines the amoint of torque/power that the motor puts out, what is it in proportion to?
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    How does this motor work in the real world?

    Recent owner of an Orbea Vibe with a X35+ Motor. I read somwhere that for a constant assist level, the amount of power you get is depends on speed of the cassette relative to the hub. That means as long as the cassette is spinning at the same rate as the hub then I will get 100% of the...
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    Orbea Vibe (User Club)

    Got the bike so cost is no longer a factor, and in any case I am a cyclist, I like bikes. eScooters are illegal in the UK. And as for the motor, while it would be on assist 3 the motor wouldnt be working at 100% all the time either. Also by definition my journeys are short, sub 6km each way
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    Orbea Vibe (User Club)

    Also depends why you have an ebike in the first place. I am a 60 year old keen cyclist who does 4000km a year in the hilly chilterns. My new ebike isnt to replace any of those km, but to replace my low mileage car journeyss. And I want to turn up not out of breath or sweaty. So once I am past my...
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    How much battery is being used when coasting?

    I have a hub drive, no throttle. To be clear, even if I am beyond the restricted speed, if I pedal am I still consuming battery?
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    How much battery is being used when coasting?

    If I coast downhill (or indeed ride at say >30kmh) I know I am not getting any assist, but am I consuming battery if I am in say assist level 1. Do I need to go into zero assist to maximise my range And if I do go to zero, will the electric motor drag? Or is this still the case in level 1 This...
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    Orbea Vibe (User Club)

    1) not does mine, and I've had the bike for 3 days. In think it is probably a loose connection, gonna get it checked out under warranty 2) I assume that means you can't change into that gear. You tube how do set gear change limits. Or your chain or cables have stretched. Perfectly normal...
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    How to get help to faults occurring and know what firmware you have

    Just got my bike on Friday, still not been able to ride it cos of the storms and already it has fault no 193, so it is going to a local 'dealer' this week. Having googled it, it sounds like new firmware fixes it. Luckily the chap lives less than a mile away. But is crap that that you can update...
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    How to get help to faults occurring and know what firmware you have

    THis was really useful, thanks. Where can I find out the latest firmware levels that are available, so I can make sure my bike is up to date? Cheers Guy
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    Orbea Vibe (User Club)

    Brilliant that really helps and relieves me. I did get out for 2 or 3km yesterday, I mean, I had a new toy to play with, and I deliberatly cycled up a steep hill (10%, 30m ascent) into 30-50mph winds on full assist cos I wanted to see how easy to was. I know thats not a 'fair' test of the...
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    How accurate is the Range in the Mahle app

    Hi there, newbie here Got my new Orbea Vibe yesterday, fully charged and ready to go and set the motormap to ECO. The Mahle app is showing 100% charge but a range of only 19 miles (30km), a lot less than the 30-80miles quoted. Is this down to the app being useless or does it look like I have a...
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    Orbea Vibe (User Club)

    No need to apologise, at least you took the time to answer my questions. I'd neve use only a flshing light at night, just daytime running, but we can agree to disagree. Thanks again for your time
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    Orbea Vibe (User Club)

    Thank you for all the answers to me previous questions. Next one is about range: I have fully charged the bike and set the motormap to ECO. The Mahle app is showing 100% charge and a range of only 19 miles (30km), a lot less than the 30-80miles quoted. Is this down to the app being useless or...
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    Orbea Vibe (User Club)

    Hi thanks, I do that and the rear light comes on/goes off, but not the front. The bike was shipped to me and I think as I straightened the handlebar the light became disconnected.
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