Haibike LYKE - Show and tell!

[Yorkshirelad]

It lost communication with the speed sensor so after a few minutes I got yellow led’s followed by total loss of power, this was fixed by replacing the plastic speed sensor cover with the newer version that Santa Cruz have designed, apparently the old version was too thick…. Which is a bit crazy tbh.

Whilst the bike was in the shop it developed a new fault which doesn’t allow it to be turned off, it turns on, changes assist mode, and resets but doesn’t turn off. The shop have replaced the ring controller…. No change. They are now waiting for a new led hub to be delivered to try that.

I am very close to requesting a full refund and getting an orbea rise, best part of £10k and I’ve covered about 30 miles on it in nearly a month owning it. Fed up!

 

[Yorkshirelad]

What’s the problem?

See above…. Forgot to reply

 

[Rubinstein]

See above…. Forgot to reply

Mate that is crazy. You’ve got more patience’s than I have. That would have been a return/replacement in seconds if it had been me. I don’t get why it’s taking so long when FAZUA parts are readily available. Ok I get the speed sensor thing as it’s sounds like that’s a Santa Cruz thing, but all the other bits can be got. Chuck it back and take your money elsewhere, could always buy a Lyke and have 5k in change

 

[Yorkshirelad]

Mate that is crazy. You’ve got more patience’s than I have. That would have been a return/replacement in seconds if it had been me. I don’t get why it’s taking so long when FAZUA parts are readily available. Ok I get the speed sensor thing as it’s sounds like that’s a Santa Cruz thing, but all the other bits can be got. Chuck it back and take your money elsewhere, could always buy a Lyke and have 5k in change

The problem is I’ve taken it to a different shop to the one I purchased it from, purely just for convenience, big mistake. Honestly if I get my money back it won’t be going on another FAZUA bike after this experience. Love the idea of the ride 60 system, maybe it’s just incompetence from the shop rather than FAZUA.

 

[Rubinstein]

The problem is I’ve taken it to a different shop to the one I purchased it from, purely just for convenience, big mistake. Honestly if I get my money back it won’t be going on another FAZUA bike after this experience. Love the idea of the ride 60 system, maybe it’s just incompetence from the shop rather than FAZUA.

Ok, I see your difficulty with the different shop. Although, and I am a bit biased here being a FAZUA fan, but the original fault was with a modification done by Santa Cruz on the speed sensor if I’m understanding you right, not a faulty FAZUA part, and the second suspicious fault accrued apparently during the repair process not whilst the bike was in your care, so you have to take it from the shop it’s not BS. Either was way the timescale is unacceptable on what is essentially a new and very expensive bike. Good luck on it bud, I hope you get it sorted quickly and to your satisfaction.

 

[Mike Beggs]

Hi - could anyone comment on sizing for the Lyke please? I am 176cm tall, 79cm inside leg and worried the medium they suggest will be too short.

 

[Rubinstein]

Hi - could anyone comment on sizing for the Lyke please? I am 178cm tall, 80cm inside leg and worried the medium they suggest will be too short.

Hi, haven’t ridden the medium but I’m 180 tall and have the large which fits me well.

 

[eebit]

Hi - could anyone comment on sizing for the Lyke please? I am 176cm tall, 79cm inside leg and worried the medium they suggest will be too short.

Im 176 as well and have a size M which is perfect. I ride S on other bikes as I like them smaller and more agile but M is really good on LYKE. L felt way too big for me. can see the size on me here: DERESTRICTED on Instagram: "I hit a couple of new jumps for the first time today. You have to go sooo fast for that step up, it always scared me to try it but I hit it today and it’s actually super smooth and floaty. Never felt so good on a bike as I do on the #LYKE #emtb #eebit #enduro #ride100percent @eriderz"

 

[Mike Beggs]

Im 176 as well and have a size M which is perfect. I ride S on other bikes as I like them smaller and more agile but M is really good on LYKE. L felt way too big for me. can see the size on me here: DERESTRICTED on Instagram: "I hit a couple of new jumps for the first time today. You have to go sooo fast for that step up, it always scared me to try it but I hit it today and it’s actually super smooth and floaty. Never felt so good on a bike as I do on the #LYKE #emtb #eebit #enduro #ride100percent @eriderz"

Thanks @eebit - from what I have read they have quite long seat-tubes which restricts long dropper posts?

 

[eebit]

Thanks @eebit - from what I have read they have quite long seat-tubes which restricts long dropper posts?

I run a 150mm dropper on it and it goes up as high as I need. On the L the stand over is much too high for my liking.

 

[toreador]

So had the weigh in today and not bad at 18.1 (no pedals) on the old suitcase scales. it is minus the shifter pod for the dropper so can add 40g I recon. Shame it didn’t dip into the 17s, should have done it before I put the wrap on . Anyhoo happy with that, it’s 7kg lighter than my FF and boy can I feel it moving it around. Gonna ride it on stock motor settings first before I start dipping into that, should be good to go after the weekend

Did you happen to weigh the old parts you replaced? I am particularly interested in the weight of the tubes and the stock dropper.

 

[Rubinstein]

Did you happen to weigh the old parts you replaced? I am particularly interested in the weight of the tubes and the stock dropper.

Sadly no, sorry

 

[Levo-Lon]

Got this after a long deliberation
Fantastic deal from Paul's cycles Derham Norfolk
Lyke cf11 in the blue..she is
Came with the new 480wh battery too..
After a few miles and tweaks the bike is excellent.
If I put my carbon wheels on this thing will be nearly 2kg lighter with xc tyres and its already ok weight wise compared to my Levo.

I had a creak in the frame..
Solved that with a bit of packing on the battery top mount.
The 2 prongs rub on the frame and make a seat post type creak noise
Slacken the 2 security bolts a couple of turns only Do not remove
Slide in some packing 25mm wide 40mm long ,you will need long tweezers ect for this..I have fish tank tweezers ,perfect tool..nip up bolts and refit battery, done.
So creaking noise sorted .

 

[toreador]

Yes that is definitely a nice color. Congratulations!

 

[Al-ec]

Nice. New seat and grips will improve comfort allot. Grippier front tyre will unlock allot of the capability of this great bike.

 

[Rubinstein]

Anyone going for the new mode control upgrade ?

 

[Levo-Lon]

Anyone going for the new mode control upgrade ?

I found the OE one fine so far but I certainly will if it causes issues..
There is a July update but its not one I'm bothered about.

I just ordered a 150 seat post as the 200 is too long on my medium frame, I need to drop 30mm to get correct leg length ,pain when riding trying to set seat for best position..far easier when top of travel is right
If I slam the 200 it pops the cable out too. ..so that's another reason to go 150 only £60 to change so we'll happy..