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    First ebike for a 69 year old. help

    Hi, I am 72 and recovering from a hip replacement op so not riding at present. I have owned 3 ebikes after a stroke left me without a driving licence about 7 years ago. The first was a Cube hardtail, sold after 2.5k miles with no problems only a replacement motor due to bearing noise done under...
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    Need advice on post hip surgery

    Hi, Yes it was at Emersons Green,all went well apart from my coat went missing for some reason. I went for them as it was the nearest and the cheapest by about 4k compared to other Bristol private hospitals, even the initial asessment was £150 cheaper but still very thorough including xrays and...
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    Need advice on post hip surgery

    Hi, The last time i rode the bike was to collect a warranty exchange battery from the Bristol Giant shop just before their big refurbishment so no off road antics all cycle path and road, no problems there or back but in agony the next day could not put any pressure on left leg to get on bike...
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    Need advice on post hip surgery

    Hi, Had full left hip replacement on 14th January so nearly 5 weeks post op i am 72 and had been suffering with arthritis for some years getting gradually worst., till the pain stopped me from riding in June 2022. I finally took the plunge and paid privately for the op not wanting to waste...
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    What's your age range?

    I am 71 and only got onto a bike after nearly 50 years about 5 years ago after suffering a stroke which affected my eyesight so no more motorcycles or cars. Now on my third emtb a Giant Reign E+1 but now have to curtail the off road fun part of riding due to arthritis in my hip, will be having...
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    Cycling with Diabetes

    I to live with diabetes but it is type 2 now controlled with insulin as well as the tablets i have been taking for over twenty years. At the moment i am still finding the correct dose which i only inject once a day. Having been out on the bike and found myself heading for a hypo i have taken the...
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    Bosch 503 error code

    I had the same error code on my Cube, checked the magnet all ok so must be the cable i thought so sent away for one and a crank puller. After receiving both i took the side casing off checked every thing all seemed correct till i pulled at the connector and it pulled out it was not connected...
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    Reign E+ 2022

    Had the same problem with my cover found there was a third small tab on the left side next to the two large ones. This small tab did not locate in its hole properly so pushing the cover out. On trying to bend it so it would slot into hole it broke off, since then it fits perfectly and with no...
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    For Sale (BIKE) 2019 CUBE STEREO 160SL AL 500 LARGE: £2675.00 ono

    Bike / Product Year: 2019 Manufacturer: CUBE Model: STEREO 160SL AL 500 Size LARGE Asking Price: £2675.00 Location Bristol Description I have had this bike from new and comes with all original paperwork,as you can see it has done 3941 miles and has not had a hard off road life. Forks are Fox...
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    Giant Reign E+ 1 First Look (Video)

    Now said yes to the medium size as it seemed to suit the best but only just. Will be picking up next weekend so hopefully will be able to get out for a ride to see what will need fine tuning. Only thing is that the water bottle has to very small due to the frame size so will look for alternative...
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    Giant Reign E+ 1 First Look (Video)

    Just about to pull the trigger on the same model. I will be having a short ride on both a med and a large hopefully tomorrow to make final descion (weather permitting) only around a car park no off road. First time on a Yam powered bike only used to older Bosch systems which have served me very...
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    Help from fellow Cube owner would be great

    The purion is ok ,gives all the basic info. Both my bikes have had this display and i have never felt i was missing out on anything and both have survived all my offs. To be honest all i might have liked is a clock only because i have not had a watch for a long time bur that's just me. Check out...
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    Help from fellow Cube owner would be great

    Did you get the correct lead with the Moterra and all the manuals you would expect. Glad you went with the Cannondale otherwise you would be back at the shop more than riding if all the reports about the reliability of the Spesh are to be believed although the sl may be better, also the Moterra...
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    Help from fellow Cube owner would be great

    I am on my second Cube Ebike and with both purchases i received all manuals as previously stated as well as the correct uk charger lead.and two keys with key number card. I may be wrong but i believe it is mandatory to supply a uk lead for any electrical purchase as i say i could be mistaken. Do...
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    Shared trail etiquette

    I have and use a horn with 4 different tones. It came from ebay and was silly cheap just needed 2 AAA batteries Purchased this as soon as i brought my first hard tail Emtb 4 years ago after having a stroke and not being able to drive. My experience of walking my dog along the Bristol to Bath...
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