Started commuting on it this week. I'll be past 100'miles on it by the time the weekend roles around.
Great all around! Consistently doing the 15.5 mile one way in 40-45 minutes with high assist levels and have battery to spare once home on the return.
-the sunrise this morning on the way in.
Some items I've keyed in on (likely because I was thinking of them going into it). The chain over roller does indeed produce some vibes I can feel in my feet, and I've gotten some numbness; but that may be from new shoes too. I'll see if it 'breaks in' with use.
The the combination of the single clamp for both the rack and seat clamp for the seat and the fact that putting a drop post in requires a shim has caused some issues with not getting a solid/secure seat. Initially thought it was excessive grease from the installation, but after cleaning the issue remains; so it may be a poor shim fit.
Have a drop seat makes a big difference in simply getting on and off regarding swinging your leg over: definitely recommend it.
The Rohloff has been great, and is already shifting easier as the gears have begun to bed in. Top end I'm usually in 12-13. I've only used 14 going downhill. Uphill with assist I'm usually in the high single digits. With assist off and riding with the kids I've dropped down to the bottom three a few times.
I wish there was a spot for a second lock. Currently I'm leaving the second where I lock it up at work.
Had to spend some time to clean up the cockpit cables and setup of left vs right for the lights/bell/seat.
It should come with bar ends.
Rear rack doesn't fit the ortlieb 3 system out of the box. But does quite well with some changes... Lower bolted thru the 'fairing'.
Tubeless conversion worked fine with the tires/rim.
I'll post a few more pics of the bike later on all geared up.
Great all around! Consistently doing the 15.5 mile one way in 40-45 minutes with high assist levels and have battery to spare once home on the return.
-the sunrise this morning on the way in.
Some items I've keyed in on (likely because I was thinking of them going into it). The chain over roller does indeed produce some vibes I can feel in my feet, and I've gotten some numbness; but that may be from new shoes too. I'll see if it 'breaks in' with use.
The the combination of the single clamp for both the rack and seat clamp for the seat and the fact that putting a drop post in requires a shim has caused some issues with not getting a solid/secure seat. Initially thought it was excessive grease from the installation, but after cleaning the issue remains; so it may be a poor shim fit.
Have a drop seat makes a big difference in simply getting on and off regarding swinging your leg over: definitely recommend it.
The Rohloff has been great, and is already shifting easier as the gears have begun to bed in. Top end I'm usually in 12-13. I've only used 14 going downhill. Uphill with assist I'm usually in the high single digits. With assist off and riding with the kids I've dropped down to the bottom three a few times.
I wish there was a spot for a second lock. Currently I'm leaving the second where I lock it up at work.
Had to spend some time to clean up the cockpit cables and setup of left vs right for the lights/bell/seat.
It should come with bar ends.
Rear rack doesn't fit the ortlieb 3 system out of the box. But does quite well with some changes... Lower bolted thru the 'fairing'.
Tubeless conversion worked fine with the tires/rim.
I'll post a few more pics of the bike later on all geared up.
