2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

[RabH]

It was a Hilux, whistlin diesel took over the challenge.

Of course it was, Rás steered me down the wrong path!

 

[Chargeride]

The Landcruisers are just as tough

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Anybody know much about these Polini E-P3+ motors by any chance?

I wouldn't take any risk related to an unknown e-bike system. There were many e-bike motor brands who didn't stand the trial of time. For instance: who will provide the repair in case all goes wrong?
Recently, Yako reviewed Orbea Denna (Shimano) and Canyon Grizzle: OnFLy (Bosch). He said Denna was the right e-bike if you were a road cyclist with some desire to ride gravel.

 

[DaveMatthews]

Remember this was over 8.5 years so I think you are doing pretty well!

I honestly think the motor is toast, I've never heard noises like it before! That Land Cruiser was insane, they tried everything to stop it working but failed!

I'm thinking about treating myself and forking out on a new bike, this one caught my eye but I'm unsure about the motor although looking at the reviews online they seem pretty robust...I have used Dolan Bikes in the past and they have a great rep! Anybody know much about these Polini E-P3+ motors by any chance?

Link to the bike!

Dolan GXE Carbon Road Polini e-Bike - Shimano 12s 105 R7170-DI2

www.dolan-bikes.com

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The Dolan looks quite nice! Have not seen one before.
I'd love to see Giant hear your story and step up to help in some way.
In looking at the Giant GB site there's slim pickins for a mid drive right now...

 

[Chargeride]

My Brose needed new main bearings sprag clutch and planetary gears.
350 quid including upgraded bearings.
It was making some pretty terminal noises before I had it repaired.

 

[Rás Cnoic]

Remember this was over 8.5 years so I think you are doing pretty well!

I honestly think the motor is toast, I've never heard noises like it before! That Land Cruiser was insane, they tried everything to stop it working but failed!

I'm thinking about treating myself and forking out on a new bike, this one caught my eye but I'm unsure about the motor although looking at the reviews online they seem pretty robust...I have used Dolan Bikes in the past and they have a great rep! Anybody know much about these Polini E-P3+ motors by any chance?

Link to the bike!

Dolan GXE Carbon Road Polini e-Bike - Shimano 12s 105 R7170-DI2

www.dolan-bikes.com

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Polini are Italian, family firm, long established, think since the 1950s in motorbikes and mopeds. Their ebike motors are popular in Italy and are very reliable -they are remarkable because are designed to be easily repaired. Polini issue a parts list (with codes) so you can just order whatever part of the motor needs repairing, this is how they've always operated with their petol motorbike engines and uniquely have carried on with e bikes.

Dolan are from Lancashire and a long time track, road gravel and cross bike brand, very highly regarded. Sir Chris Hoy rides Dolan bikes, broke records on them.

I didn't even know they made ebikes and fascinating they went with Polini motors! Worth you checking them out for sure, see what warranty they provide etc. Given your mileage Rab a motor you can repair (or somebody can) might be worth looking at.

Alex bike tester, English, lives in Italy and does deep dives into motor systems, mostly electric MTBs. Here he digs down into the repairability of Polini - pretty amazing, 3 year guarantee and will repair old motors, 7 years old etc and then give you a new 1 year warranty on the motor, plus all parts replacement: