I've had my ice blue NL for a month now and it is a game changer 500Km later! I have a couple of nice hills in my area that I always hated but now I just zip up them like nothing. I LOVE my NL. I have walk assist with the Intuvia display. It is working well for me. Strangest thing though that happened the first day I got my bike. The lock tumbler in the battery base on the rear rack fell out and wouldn't fit/stay back in. The actual lock wasn't broken. I bought my bike online and the two local shops that I would typically deal with were not at all interested in dealing with it. The company I bought my bike from is providing no support. We took the battery pack apart to find that the set screw inside the base hadn't been tightened and was in fact stripped so that it wouldn't keep the tumbler in. What we have done since there seems to be no recourse (Gazelle and ABA both directed me to the bike shop I purchased it from) is bond the set screw in so that the tumbler stays in place. So far so good. The only dislike I have is the front rack attached to the steering column. My previous Dutch bike had the front rack attached to the frame so that if you had groceries in the front there was no impact on steering. With the NL when I put groceries or heavier items up front I definately notice it in my steering. I have a black metal basket zap strapped to the front rack which works great. I'm on the lookout for some bungee strapping for the rear pannier that I don't have to take on/off but stay on the rack (had these on my previous bike. I think its a European thing.) I use my cafe lock, an Axa cable and an Abus folding lock. Bike theft is out of control on the south island. Happy and safe riding.
I have a Medeo T9 HMB, and I’ve been equally surprised by its ability to handle light trail riding. One thing that I didn’t like though, was the flinty ride. Not just over small trail imperfections, but also on rough pavement.... I accidentally ended up on a gravel trail that said “mountain bike recommended” but figured I’d give it a try since I could always turn around if I got stuck, but she handled being off-road with grace.
With the added weight of the second battery on the back, on downhills it almost feels like you’re still getting assistance well past the 20mph level, just from the weight of it.
I have a Medeo T9 HMB, and I’ve been equally surprised by its ability to handle light trail riding. One thing that I didn’t like though, was the flinty ride. Not just over small trail imperfections, but also on rough pavement.
You need to visit the LBS. Squeaking brakes mean nothing. Lever down might mean worn brake pads.HI everyone. My Gazelle NL now has 1700 Km on it. Since I have had my bike (Aug/20) the brakes have SQUEALED terribly. I also have an issue now with not being able to adjust any further the rear brake lever. It comes right up against the handlebar and there is no braking whatsoever. I'm sure this is a simple issue but can't seem to find anything online that can help me. Anyone else with similar issues? Thanks!
I think you are right. My problem is however that my LBS's (yes plural-I have made alot of calls) are very busy and they don't want to work on bikes that weren't purchased at their stores or were purchased online. They can afford to turn away those of us online purchasers because they are so busy supporting their own customers. I saved alot of money buying my bike online but now not so sure if I can't get anyone to service itYou need to visit the LBS. Squeaking brakes mean nothing. Lever down might mean worn brake pads.
Have you tried a mobile mechanic? Not sure if there are any in your local area, but I know we have them here. One was recommended by a bike shop in NL when I was considering buying an Azor from them.I think you are right. My problem is however that my LBS's (yes plural-I have made alot of calls) are very busy and they don't want to work on bikes that weren't purchased at their stores or were purchased online. They can afford to turn away those of us online purchasers because they are so busy supporting their own customers. I saved alot of money buying my bike online but now not so sure if I can't get anyone to service it
Thanks for this Kate. Yes we have a mobile bike shop in our parts. If I can't figure this out myself they are next on my list to call. I am somewhat confused however as what I have read online from Magura themselves about the HS22's that are on my bike is that they don't need to be bled and simple "tool free" adjustments for the brakes. I think I might be needing to haul out my bike tools for thisHave you tried a mobile mechanic? Not sure if there are any in your local area, but I know we have them here. One was recommended by a bike shop in NL when I was considering buying an Azor from them.
My rear brake lever was “bottoming” until my hubby rotated it so it didn’t hit the gear cable housing. (I have small hands and had a hard time getting my fingers on the brake levers comfortably the way the mechanic set it up. And he kept insisting it couldn’t be set closer....). Having said that, we suspect a small seep is happening, and it WILL be addressed when I take her in for her annual recheck.