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Aergh - after that ride, did two more of 35km each with no issues - now it's back again. did 20km of reds, then whilst riding along on a road, it threw 503 again. Dropped the cover off, the sensor is still plugged in, with no sign of anything weird. I'll fit another sensor, because that's...

The motor casings are different, different internals, materials, weight, features, design etc. The bolt pattern changed becuase it needed to to accommodate the improvements. Not everything is Big Ebike trying to stick it to customers.

Trailgators are evil lumps of iron that will quickly ruin any kids frame they are bolted to. Far better to invest in a Followme Tandem. Yes they cost loads. But they are an order of magnitude better, and you can sell them for loads when not needed.

I’ve been using this universal through-axle kickstand for a month, and it’s genius. Not cheap at €130-ish. But it will fit any through-axle-equipped bike, now and in future as the threads are swappable. And it can fit a trailer hitch at the same time. You can swap it between bikes of different...

Thanks for the respect, but I’m 100% correct. E-bikes are certified as vehicles, as a system. Any major modification - like a different engine, driving wheel size etc, requires recertification, and that is why bike brands and Bosch don’t do it. Even a like-for-like motor swap has a lot of...

The thing is, Bosch didn’t make your bike. Say Cube did. They certified it with Bosch being just one of many components. If they (or Bosch) actively help you modify the bike beyond its certified state, the bike is then potentially illegal. No company law dept is going to take on that risk...

Went on a 20k canal path ride. At the start there was an intermittent 503 speed sensor error, that eventually became permanent. No change of magnet etc. The assist never stopped completely, just felt like Eco mode. Was able to pedal in the 11T cog and keep up with the group. Speed showing 0. So...

Try to get more than a morning in Rotorua. You’ll thank me.

What few to no-one realises is that an ebike is sold as a ‘vehicle’. It’s certified by the manufacturer to comply with various standards. Any modification can invalidate that verification, and likely land the shop that did it or the brand / Bosch in serious trouble. That’s why when I swap a...

Scottish Highlands. People keep asking why I’m here and not NZ. Two words: Land Access 😎

Hi Greg, what length is the Bosch speed sensor cable on the first generation of Decathalon Stilus emtb’s

So the new XTR mech looks awesome - I was so pleased to see the eMTB version is 11s Link Glide! But it can ONLY run off the motor - there's no Link Glide battery-powered option. OK, so it needs wiring. But tit also looks like they have only made a wire for the Smart system High Power Port, not...

Don’t know why, can’t edit, the EVOC Battery pack is a great bit of kit if you want to keep your bike light as possible. The ride is great overall, it has some parts that suck, but that’s life.

Cairngorms inner loop ride report: Bosch CX motor, rode using eMTB mode the whole way, two 625w batteries, two days, overnight at Smugglers hostel in Tomintoul to charge. Day 1: 115km / 1500m all of first bty and 31% left of second. 5:30 ride time, 7:30 elapsed with eating and faff. Day 2...

It’s not ‘intractable’ - the Mudhugger solves it immediately, as well as protecting your dropper and links. But as someone showed above in the thread, describing long mudguards as a ‘penis’, in MTB fashion and caring what others think about your bike’s looks overrules practicality, maintenance...