john peck
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Not nearly enuff bike for the price. support questionable. keep looking
Keep looking? Anything in particular John?
john peck
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Thatś not even a two legged horse.250 watt motor???
. 1/3 hp? My leaf blower has more power.
john peck
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Since you mentioned it, this bike cost me $1200 US, 500w, 48v, realistic 40 mi range, & will climb a tree. German motor, japanese &
chinese components, can be unlocked from kph to mph. German company, was planned for sale in Russia. top spd under power
24 mph. Another $300 will get you hydraulic brakes, wider gear range, & some better components. I have the 29er, (700c).The fat tyre
version is called the Aspen, same price. Love this thing, Quite a lot of bike for the price.
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They were £55 for the pair, search ‘compass tyres’ on eBay.
not had much opportunity to ride the bike since putting the tyres on, but when testing brakes today, on tarmac they were humming like a Land Rover on a hot road. They did seem more grippy. I’m hoping to get out more tomorrow
Different strokes for different folks eh John?Thatś not even a two legged horse.
john peck
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Naw, I just wrote the English spelling to be patronizing, I think schwalbe tires should be cheaper in Britain? Bought some for a regular
bike a while ago from there that were quite reasonable. L55 seems a fair price for decent tires. Yes different strokes. My riding style
is more rural.
Ah. Fat tyres in the uk are a bit like rocking horse poo, rare as anything. Probably also not aware that 250w is the maximum allowed in the uk under European law if you want to be street legal. The power is actually plenty enough for our meandering country lanes and wet weather
The Newgen 345 does me mate. It might not meet the almighty range you have, but it's an ebike after all. In the UK it does me fine. As it seems to do everybody else who owns one. We don't tend to climb trees on them.
john peck
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Look, You have to realize the US is not remotely as civilized as Great Britain & putin has saddled us with an amoral imbecile bent onThe Newgen 345 does me mate. It might not meet the almighty range you have, but it's an ebike after all. In the UK it does me fine. As it seems to do everybody else who owns one. We don't tend to climb trees on them.
alienating the whole world if not destroying it. Making a quick getaway is as important as a mask.
john peck
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Range isn´t almighty, but bear in mind there are 11 US states greater in area than Britain. Destinations tend to be a bit distant. I´d loveThe Newgen 345 does me mate. It might not meet the almighty range you have, but it's an ebike after all. In the UK it does me fine. As it seems to do everybody else who owns one. We don't tend to climb trees on them.
to see a cycling infrastructure like the Netherlands, but It´s small & not especially mountainous. Challenges here are somewhat
more daunting. You can still be 100 miles from the next anything in the US.
So, out today on the knobbys. Distinctly slower than inflated slicks, probably by some 2 - 3 mph. But, much better grip / traction. Also a softer ride given the lower pressure on the tyres..
not sure of I’ll ever get the brake and gear set up back to normal though, some grinding on the rear disc at speed and gears aren’t sitting in like they used to. More adjustments required!
Gear set up sorted. The miracle of you tube.
I thinking the metallic noise was the chain on the hub. Has since gone away after sorting gears out...
front disc catching though. Think I might re-seat the wheel
john peck
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Thanks John. I’m new to ebikes and tektro brakes, so all tips and time spent by you is much appreciated...
i think I have a high spot on the front disc, it’s been rubbing a bit since day one but the tyre change and wheel drop back in have made it noisier at speed (25kph lol). Do you think I should let it bed in? Or would you consider a disc swap?
i think I have a high spot on the front disc, it’s been rubbing a bit since day one but the tyre change and wheel drop back in have made it noisier at speed (25kph lol). Do you think I should let it bed in? Or would you consider a disc swap?
john peck
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Adjusting is about all I can think of? if the brake is mechanical & not hydraulic you might slack the cable a bit at the barrel adjust on
the lever. I had a similar issue with a slightly awry disc. (pause) Just checked the hydraulics on the carcass of my old commuter.
It too has a barrel adjust on the lever that I never needed. Hydraulics definitely require less attention. much better choice especially
for the novice. If the disc is too bad you might have to replace it, which requires a special screwdriver bit & those tiny screws are
very easy to lose. If adjustment doesn´t solve the issue, you just might want to see a professional.
P.S. discs are directional just like tyres, easy to mount one backward if you´re not paying attention.
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dustyaxe
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Pleasure is all mine mate
That got to you really quickly, I’m glad.Similar threads
