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I mean, that the answer right?? Why do the public have to pay more to watch it? Because the broadcaster paid the UCI more to have the rights for it, and they have to recover the cost. Same as why football costs so much too watch, because the bidders for the broadcast rights fight to pay...

Thanks! I knew I’d seen that somewhere but couldn’t recall. Not sure if that’s my issue without opening it up but might be. Still unsure if it’s worth the risk damaging it by opening (e7000 being notoriously easy to damage) or sell as ‘working for repair’ to someone and buying a refurbished unit.

Did you replace your motor in the end? Mine has also failed (e7000 making a racket, i think a small broken piece inside, still works tho). Shimano 'may' offer 25% off the £740rrp, but i the shop dealing with the return to remove the motor and post it so ill be down £100 already. EP8 upgrade...

Dont know much about Trek but looking on the website seems like you are comparing Medium in different Gen models; Reach - Rail 7 - 44.5 cm. Rail 9.8XT 45.2 cm. 0.7cm longer But the the XL seems to be the 2cm longer reach reviews claim. Regarding the '9.8 is longer to fit bigger battery' just...

Great to see people have good recommendations. Would prefer it if you'd recommended someone who could actually look at my SHIMANO motor, but you cant win them all ;) (Bearing man doesnt seem to look at Shimano)

Surprised motor maintenance isnt a bigger thing, especially given how prevalent suspension servicing is and while thats an obvious preformance improvement, suspension generally doesnt wear out of break anything like as frequent as motors seem to.

Motorbikes are great value, but replacement parts or upgrades can cost a lot more as a %age of the bike than with MTB parts. Most motorbikers never seem to buy the upgrades or make changes MTBers do. MTBer will spend £70 on a better compound of tyre, a Motorbike will likely still have the stock...

I replaced the battery on a 520. Quite simple, just fiddly. If you feel confident that you can prise it open and have tools to do so and soldering iron for the battery then go for it. However... I didnt find the replacement battery much better than the aged original battery, perhaps i didnt...

Hey all, Ive seen (facebook spamming my feed) places offering motor servicing / maintenance / repair. Has anyone used places like these to get their, out of warranty, motor looked at? I have an E8000 on a commute bike thats a little loud and think it could do with a clean and regrease. Keen...

GCI website answers most questions. https://www.greencommuteinitiative.uk/ Bear in mind your company has to pay upfront for the bike even if it is recouped over the year, so many will put a limit (imagine the cost to the company if a lot of people took it up at once!). My company put £2.5k for...

If a gearbox is being integrated into the motor there is no need for the final drive output to be at the cranks? Place the output sprocket at a mid/high pivot location and you simplify drive to the rear wheel, while maintaining effective suspension geo without the need for a tensioner Much...

It doesn’t get the use it should, but still enjoying my older e-escape.

Hey all, I am about to go look at a s/h bike with shimano e7000 and wondering what i should be looking at to check condition? Its done 700 miles so not a lot. Obviously general bike condition is a good indicator, but what about motor specific issues. Dont want to but a lemon someone is...

Gwin's run was really interesting to watch. The precision was very impressive, riding the 6" gap at the edge of the road gap drop to avoid the slower rubber matting, and the same on the exit of the road bridge to increase speed into the next section. It was no wonder he looked pissed off at the...

Light hold back a % of battery to maintain function. Some people have reported this reduces range slightly. DI2 shifting takes very little power even compared to lights, so you should have shifting for a few hours after motor cuts out. Main issue would be no shifting at all with the battery...