New Nevo3 GT Vario (GX)
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DiggyGun
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We went out for a 13 mile ride last night after making the adjustments. Seemed to have the positions just about right.
The saddle, which is a Selle Royalle Lookin is very comfortable. It is narrower that the saddles I’ve used previously, so I wasn’t expecting it to be, but it was good.
I found the bike very easy to ride without too much effort. My wife kept telling me to slow down, but I wasn’t pushing at all, just gently peddling.
A couple of things that I did notice. Firstly, the Johnny Watts tyres are very quiet. Previously, I had some Specialized Pathfinder Pros and these were noisier in comparison. Secondly, we got back around 2130 and it was getting dusk, but that front light. It is so bright and illuminated the track brilliantly. So much so, that on the wife’s bike, a Wisper 705, we are going to have to change the front light as it appeared so dim.
All in all, for a first ride, I’m very pleased with the bike. Albeit, bigger than my previous bike, a Raleigh Motus GT, it handles so much better and is far more comfortable.
The saddle, which is a Selle Royalle Lookin is very comfortable. It is narrower that the saddles I’ve used previously, so I wasn’t expecting it to be, but it was good.
I found the bike very easy to ride without too much effort. My wife kept telling me to slow down, but I wasn’t pushing at all, just gently peddling.
A couple of things that I did notice. Firstly, the Johnny Watts tyres are very quiet. Previously, I had some Specialized Pathfinder Pros and these were noisier in comparison. Secondly, we got back around 2130 and it was getting dusk, but that front light. It is so bright and illuminated the track brilliantly. So much so, that on the wife’s bike, a Wisper 705, we are going to have to change the front light as it appeared so dim.
All in all, for a first ride, I’m very pleased with the bike. Albeit, bigger than my previous bike, a Raleigh Motus GT, it handles so much better and is far more comfortable.
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I’ve done seven rides now and so far, so good. Everything is smooth and there is no rattling at all, so it is very comfortable.
The only thing that I’ve changed is the bell, just preferred the sound of my old one, so swapped them over.
I seem to have got the riding position just right as I’m finding that the pedal effort, compared to my previous Raleigh, is much easier. However, although I found the saddle initially comfortable, I’m now finding that after about 90 minutes it is not as comfortable. So looking to change this. Turns out the saddle is a Selle Royal Lookin 3D Moderate spec. They do a relaxed version of this with a bit more padding and wider, so I’ve ordered one of these to try. Selle Royal must be confident with their products as they offer a 30 day trial and return on these.
I‘ll keep you updated with how things develop.
The only thing that I’ve changed is the bell, just preferred the sound of my old one, so swapped them over.
I seem to have got the riding position just right as I’m finding that the pedal effort, compared to my previous Raleigh, is much easier. However, although I found the saddle initially comfortable, I’m now finding that after about 90 minutes it is not as comfortable. So looking to change this. Turns out the saddle is a Selle Royal Lookin 3D Moderate spec. They do a relaxed version of this with a bit more padding and wider, so I’ve ordered one of these to try. Selle Royal must be confident with their products as they offer a 30 day trial and return on these.
I‘ll keep you updated with how things develop.
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The new saddle has arrived and now trying it. Done four rides so far with it. Not that much more comfortable than the moderate size, but is slightly better. It had a wobble from side to side on the plastic springs which needed tightening up.
I’ll try it for a bit more. I think it has a sweet spot which I have found a few times, so might be OK. If not, I’ll look at other Selle Royal saddles, the Respiro looks to have a bit more padding.
I’ll try it for a bit more. I think it has a sweet spot which I have found a few times, so might be OK. If not, I’ll look at other Selle Royal saddles, the Respiro looks to have a bit more padding.
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The Lookin 3D relaxed fit saddle went back under the 30 day comfort guarantee, not enough improvement. I’m now back to the original saddle, which after a few more tweaks appears to be OK. No real difference between the two.
I have now changed one other thing, which is the inner elastomer for the Cane Creek Thudbuster. Just changed it for one for my weight range.
The bike really handles well and is very stable, the Enviolo being a dream to use. Just subtle little twists to the grip change to get it at the correct resistance for what you need
I have now changed one other thing, which is the inner elastomer for the Cane Creek Thudbuster. Just changed it for one for my weight range.
The bike really handles well and is very stable, the Enviolo being a dream to use. Just subtle little twists to the grip change to get it at the correct resistance for what you need
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We’ve just finished a nice cycling holiday, going to different places each day. We did a total of seven rides and covered 125 miles. Not too shabby for a man, who last year was bolloxed by Long Covid from March to November.
A few adjustments to the original saddle and I’ve now got that sweet spot and it is very comfortable so very happy with that.
The bike performed very well along with the wife’s Wisper 705. The tyres were stable on all surfaces, which ranged from tarmac to loose gravel, with compacted mud in between. Apart from one twitchy bit in an old railway tunnel where the surface was a very wet, slimy, gloopy mess.
For information, these are the routes we took
A few adjustments to the original saddle and I’ve now got that sweet spot and it is very comfortable so very happy with that.
The bike performed very well along with the wife’s Wisper 705. The tyres were stable on all surfaces, which ranged from tarmac to loose gravel, with compacted mud in between. Apart from one twitchy bit in an old railway tunnel where the surface was a very wet, slimy, gloopy mess.
For information, these are the routes we took
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We’ve done quite a few more rides now and just gone over 500 miles in five weeks.
The saddle is now very comfortable, even when we cycle 30 miles or so. I’m very pleased with it. However, the only niggle that I’ve got is that the rear brake squeals, but the LBS is going to look at that next week. But overall, thoroughly pleased and impressed with the bike.
Added a couple of extras to the bike;
- a handlebar extension for the GoPro camera and additional lights for riding at night.
- a pouch for storing the phone, rather than having to get it out of the panniers to take photos. It is a phone armband, used by runners but fits on the battery tube a treat and is quite solid.
Have ordered a rear view mirror to make riding on the road easier. Will probably fit that to the handlebar extension.
The saddle is now very comfortable, even when we cycle 30 miles or so. I’m very pleased with it. However, the only niggle that I’ve got is that the rear brake squeals, but the LBS is going to look at that next week. But overall, thoroughly pleased and impressed with the bike.
Added a couple of extras to the bike;
- a handlebar extension for the GoPro camera and additional lights for riding at night.
- a pouch for storing the phone, rather than having to get it out of the panniers to take photos. It is a phone armband, used by runners but fits on the battery tube a treat and is quite solid.
Have ordered a rear view mirror to make riding on the road easier. Will probably fit that to the handlebar extension.
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@DiggyGun - depending on budget, you might consider the Garmin Varia instead of rear view - I’ve found it indispensable for cycling lately - discussed it here:
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You don’t need a Garmin head unit either as it works with your phone app if needed
Garmin Varia usage on eBikes
Hi Team wondering if anyone else uses a Varia radar? https://buy.garmin.com/en-NZ/NZ/p/601468 I use on my road bike and consider it essential safety equipment now. I would like to use on my SC2 but there is not enough seat post below the thudbuster cushioning and the frame for the radar to...
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You don’t need a Garmin head unit either as it works with your phone app if needed
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Thanks for that thought. The mirror will also be useful to keep an eye on the wife, who likes to cycle behind me.@DiggyGun - depending on budget, you might consider the Garmin Varia instead of rear view - I’ve found it indispensable for cycling lately - discussed it here:
Garmin Varia usage on eBikes
Hi Team wondering if anyone else uses a Varia radar? https://buy.garmin.com/en-NZ/NZ/p/601468 I use on my road bike and consider it essential safety equipment now. I would like to use on my SC2 but there is not enough seat post below the thudbuster cushioning and the frame for the radar to...
You don’t need a Garmin head unit either as it works with your phone app if needed
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Had to pop the bike back to the dealers to check the rear brakes as they started squealing, very loudly.
They stripped it down and cleaned it out. Roughed up the bake pads and the rotor to provide a better grip. Apparently they were very dusty so they have cleaned all that out and checked the fluid levels, all OK there.
They advised to use them a bit more aggressively to keep the surfaces in a suitable condition as they were a bit shiny. I must admit that I did tend to feather the brakes, particularly coming down hills. I’ll try to follow their guidance in the future.
They stripped it down and cleaned it out. Roughed up the bake pads and the rotor to provide a better grip. Apparently they were very dusty so they have cleaned all that out and checked the fluid levels, all OK there.
They advised to use them a bit more aggressively to keep the surfaces in a suitable condition as they were a bit shiny. I must admit that I did tend to feather the brakes, particularly coming down hills. I’ll try to follow their guidance in the future.
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The way of using brakes downhill I found as the best has been to apply the brakes rather continually than continuously. Doing so gives the rotors some time to cool down (that is, they can cool down when you are not braking at a given moment). Using hydraulic disc brakes as a "drag brake" is not necessarily the best way.
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Thanks for the guidance.
Went out yesterday for a sunny, but very chilly and windy ride.
We did about 17 miles, struggling against the head wind and I’m pleased to report that the brakes were totally silent.
Used the brakes as Stefan advised and will continue to do so.
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Been on a couple of longer rides recently 31 and 22 miles. Overall, the rear brake is better and I’m pressing more aggressively now. But if I don’t press it that hard it sometimes still squeals.
Also, I’ve noticed that sometimes when stopped and sitting on the bike, like when having a drink, if I rock the bike back and forth, you can just hear the same type of squeal.
I’ll see how it goes over the next week or so and then get the LBS to look at it again if it doesn’t improve.
Notwithstanding this, I absolutely love the bike, it is very comfortable, feels balanced when riding on any surface, including tarmac, hard tracks, gravel and grass. I think that’s to do with the Schwalbe Johnny Watts tyres, they seem to be able to cope well with everything. The Nyon cockpit works well, downloaded a couple of routes using Kamoot and the GPS worked fine for these. The Enviolo IGH is a joy to use, very smooth and you find a comfortable setting, which seems to suit you and little tweaks as required, when going up a hill.
Also, I’ve noticed that sometimes when stopped and sitting on the bike, like when having a drink, if I rock the bike back and forth, you can just hear the same type of squeal.
I’ll see how it goes over the next week or so and then get the LBS to look at it again if it doesn’t improve.
Notwithstanding this, I absolutely love the bike, it is very comfortable, feels balanced when riding on any surface, including tarmac, hard tracks, gravel and grass. I think that’s to do with the Schwalbe Johnny Watts tyres, they seem to be able to cope well with everything. The Nyon cockpit works well, downloaded a couple of routes using Kamoot and the GPS worked fine for these. The Enviolo IGH is a joy to use, very smooth and you find a comfortable setting, which seems to suit you and little tweaks as required, when going up a hill.
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The bike has been back to the LBS for more work on the rear brakes as the squealing was getting worse.
They stripped both the rear and the front down and cleaned them. They trued up the front rotor and changed the disc pads, both rear and front. They did notice that the front pads were heavily worn, but that may down to mainly using the front brake to reduce the brake squeal.
This time they changed them to Elvedes. These have now been bedded in and so far, no background squeal or loud squealing when braking.
The bike has done 980 miles since August this year, so I’m putting some good distance on it.
This has been the only real issue I’ve had, which now appears to be resolved. And I’m pleased to report that it is still very comfortable and still handles anything that we do.
The only other item that has been changed are the pedals. With size 13 feet (UK size), I found that I needed some wider and bigger pedals. This has given me a bit more clearance and I’ve now stopped hitting the frame with my heels.
They stripped both the rear and the front down and cleaned them. They trued up the front rotor and changed the disc pads, both rear and front. They did notice that the front pads were heavily worn, but that may down to mainly using the front brake to reduce the brake squeal.
This time they changed them to Elvedes. These have now been bedded in and so far, no background squeal or loud squealing when braking.
The bike has done 980 miles since August this year, so I’m putting some good distance on it.
This has been the only real issue I’ve had, which now appears to be resolved. And I’m pleased to report that it is still very comfortable and still handles anything that we do.
The only other item that has been changed are the pedals. With size 13 feet (UK size), I found that I needed some wider and bigger pedals. This has given me a bit more clearance and I’ve now stopped hitting the frame with my heels.
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My new pedals are approximately 105mm square.
There are many larger pedals, but in the UK there is a legal requirement to have pedal reflectors fitted. This narrows the choice somewhat as the larger MTB style ones don’t have these fitted.
These are the ones I have.
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We have to have reflectors on the wheels as well.
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I have now done 1060 miles since getting the bike in August and all is still going well.
The rear brake squealing issues has virtually gone. When I now start off for each ride, I now semi-bed the rear brakes each time and that seems to work, if I don’t do that, I can still get an occasional squeal.
I forgot to mention that when I changed the pedals over, I found that some if the plastic protrusions / knobs had already worn down on the original pedals.
The rear brake squealing issues has virtually gone. When I now start off for each ride, I now semi-bed the rear brakes each time and that seems to work, if I don’t do that, I can still get an occasional squeal.
I forgot to mention that when I changed the pedals over, I found that some if the plastic protrusions / knobs had already worn down on the original pedals.
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Went to the dealers on Saturday to learn how to remove the rear wheel.
I had a puncture that I fixed with the wheel on the bike a while ago. That was quite hard, so with the next one, went to the dealer to get them to repair it and in the process, show me what to do.
Wasn’t too complex, but you have to do it in the correct order.
Bike is fine now and I know what to do, hopefully won’t have to do it too often.
I had a puncture that I fixed with the wheel on the bike a while ago. That was quite hard, so with the next one, went to the dealer to get them to repair it and in the process, show me what to do.
Wasn’t too complex, but you have to do it in the correct order.
Bike is fine now and I know what to do, hopefully won’t have to do it too often.
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Ordered some new Ortlieb front fork bags. The Ortlieb rear pannier bags were getting rather full.
I’ve put in there things we may need on a ride in an emergency, but don’t need on a daily basis. Such as, spare tubes for both bikes, puncture repair kit, CO2 inflator and cartridges, first aid kit, plus a small tool kit.
This way, it moves some of the weight from the rear, about 2kg either side, plus gives more space for food and drink on trips or shopping.
As usual with Ortlieb, the build quality and finish is superb. Plus the instructions and the actual installation is very simple with good quality fixing components.
I also think that they look good and match the style of the rear panniers. The rear reflective patches on the front and back sides are 3M, that are incredibly bright when light shines on them.
I’ve put in there things we may need on a ride in an emergency, but don’t need on a daily basis. Such as, spare tubes for both bikes, puncture repair kit, CO2 inflator and cartridges, first aid kit, plus a small tool kit.
This way, it moves some of the weight from the rear, about 2kg either side, plus gives more space for food and drink on trips or shopping.
As usual with Ortlieb, the build quality and finish is superb. Plus the instructions and the actual installation is very simple with good quality fixing components.
I also think that they look good and match the style of the rear panniers. The rear reflective patches on the front and back sides are 3M, that are incredibly bright when light shines on them.
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