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    Canyon Spectral:On Smashpot conversion

    Why would you want to convert the Fox 36 to a smashpot coil, unless you have issues with the air cartridge, or bottoming out or are doing massive jumps etc.? I had a Turbo Levo in 2020, and after appx 13 months the Lyric Forks were constantly Locking down. Despite all the recommeded fixes on...
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    EMTB friendly accommodation near Hathersage

    Hi mate, try THE LITTLE JOHN hotel has small cottages attached, in centre of Hathersage, they are proper nice, and good value. Hotel provide breakfasts next door, make sure to book night before. Have kitchen diners in the one we stayed in, you can store bike in there. Enjoy.
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    Knocking when rolling over cobbles, battery rattle?

    I’ve been trying to get to the source of the rattling noise from the cube stereo Hybrid Action Team 160 2022 for a while now, packed battery with foam etc, and stripped headset, greased etc. However it’s none of these,! I spoke to a new Cube dealer who pointed out straight away that...oh yes I...
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    For Sale (BIKE) 2020 Specialised Turbo Levo Alloy Comp 2020 Large: PRICE REDUCTION TO £3995 from £4,500 700wh battery.

    Bike / Product Year: 2020 Manufacturer: Specialised Model: Turbo Levo Alloy Comp 2020 Size Large Asking Price: £4,500 Location Huddersfield/Holmfirth Description Specialized Turbo Levo FSR comp alloy. 29r 2020.Size Large. Bought new 22nd November 2019, picked up in mid- December 2019 from...
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    Knocking when rolling over cobbles, battery rattle?

    My Cube stereo 750 bosch smart system battery has a metal chattery rattle from the top front portion, if you remove the battery cover then with the key lock engaged, try to push the battery up where the plate within the frame engages at the top, you can see and hear the metal part of the lock...
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    Poor Battery Range Bosch 750

    Rob, when are Bosch updating the new software you mentioned.?? Ta. T
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    Levo Gen 2 Bit of a shock

    same happened to one of our riding group, which went recently, a 2019 Levo, done 4 years, so not bad depending on how many times its been charged/ridden etc he forked out the £800, and is happy as the range is alot higher, and yes 4 years applies to motors not the battery according to our LBS. T
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    To clip or not to clip

    Shimano PD-ED500 light action SPD pedals - two sided mechanism I used these for spring summer dry riding, good large platform, good release and clip in feel !, however gone back to flats when winter came (HT's), as a bit scary on steeper muddy stuff. T
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    What 27.5" front and rear wheeled bikes are available now and possibly 2023?

    Not sure mate, but it does not seem to be part of the frame, so not worried, but much better for going through narrow gates, lifting etc.
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    Cube Stereo Bash Guard - Protect EMTB

    I asked the company via e-mail about this, never recieved a reply, however as an interim made one from Kydex sheet, ( 3mm thick) appx £5 bougth on e-bay, simply measure up the base plate, cut a template with a jigsaw, place into the oven on a tray to allow you to place over the cover with the...
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    Which under seat bag do you use?

    Have a Topeak one for cross bike, but when on the e- bike tried I have tried all sorts of stuff, zip tied to bars/frame etc, and frame bags, but gone back to trusted Osprey 25ltr back pack with aerolite system (keeps it away from your back) its so light, and go for a bottle for fluid if weight...
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    What 27.5" front and rear wheeled bikes are available now and possibly 2023?

    I have a cube stereo 160 with 750 new smart system on 27.5's, as you say I find it easier on the steep stuff than my 29'r, a mate has an old Whyte 180 travel, good bike, but battery cover and removal is a pain, however Whyte have improved this for the latest model, one of our group has a...
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    STOLEN BIKE for awareness

    v sorry to hear that mate, but echo other's comments on the strava issue, just allow only followers to seee your acivity, and blank out a mile radius of your start and finish points. I bought a sold secure Oxford motorcycle thick chain and lock from M/C dealer, and concreted a ground anchor into...
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