Recent content by crsb

Pedalling 👍

So as stated in a previous post by myself, I’ve gone through 2 Shimano EP8 motors in 315 miles. This has really put me off e-bikes in general, but I just love riding them! I ride mostly red and black runs, jumps, drops, rock gardens, etc. Everything that rattles a bike around, so part of me...

Wow 😅 yeah I think you win… kind of 🤣

It’s funny that you both have said this! My first motor got the E010 (torque sensor) at FOD during an ascent, and my second motor broke after riding BPW. Maybe it’s the rough terrain? 🤷‍♂️ It’s a shame that you even have to think about dialling your riding back because of shimano’s issues. I...

Exactly what I’m thinking, I’m relieved that Wiggle have offered me a full refund on the bike. I think I’m going to take a step away from e-bikes until they’ve worked out the reliability issues to be honest, might try a different motor brand, but the worry is still always there!

They’re mainly quite long semi-steep climbs, here’s the latest graph of the last ride which has broken the motor. Seems ridiculous that they’re putting these motors on enduro bikes that are supposed to take a thrashing, and they’re failing. It shouldn’t matter if they’re in boost or not, if...

As stated… that is what I do

Definitely not, I would say I range between 1st and 4th when going up hill. But yes I’m in boost mostly when going up hill

Nope, I never jet wash it and it it only get transported in my van I would say I get the odd pedal strike, but hardly ever to be honest. As for changing gears, I would say I don’t change gear any differently than I would on a normal bike. After the first motor went, I made sure I was extra...

Nope, I never jet wash it and it it only get transported in my van 🤷‍♂️

So… I’m wondering if it’s me or the motor? I ride a Vitus eSommet VRX. The torque sensor went in the first EP8 after 160 miles, and now the second motor has another internal issue after 155 miles. My general riding style involves stuff like the red and black runs at Bike Park Wales, Dyfi, FOD...

Hi everyone 😄 Got my first eBike back in the summer, a 2022 Vitus eSommet, and I love it! Unfortunately it’s just had the dreaded E010 fault code which has shown that the torque sensor is goosed after only 260km so it’s currently in for warranty 😩 Hoping it’s returned to me quickly as I...