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Post by speedysteve on Jun 13, 2019 12:32:42 GMT
I'm thinking of an e bike to give greater range to my roaming of the New Forest. Needs to be capable of at least gentle off roading.. I've ridden a Lectro Peak and liked it. No hills to try out on that run though. The e assist was impressive. Claimed 30 miles (for average weight person, I'm lighter than that  is enough for me. Charge time 4-5 hrs. I don't need or want carrier / panniers. Have that on my other bike (ancient Muddy Fox) with slick tyres, I use for post office runs etc on the flat. Puncture resistant tires or use Slime (don't have experience in the latter). What else should I be thinking? |
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Post by MikeMusic on Jun 13, 2019 13:22:21 GMT
The boss went to Halfords last year and got a Pendleton. Horrid, but a hell of a boot from the battery.
Appalling handling, horribly heavy, brakes and gears naff.
Battery on the rear carrier so unbalanced.
The Lektro has it on the much better balanced downtube
I use puncture resistant Continental 4 seasons on my road bike
No idea about others
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Post by speedysteve on Jun 13, 2019 14:04:00 GMT
I've used Armadillo and Schaubler puncture resistant tyres todate. Felt the Armadillo tyres dried out and the tread cracked off too quickly. The Schaubler slick with a centre running bead = fast. They are actually older than the Armadillo's, but still going strong. If I get a new bike, I'll probably stick some Slime in the inner tubes and wear the tyres out and then go puncture proof. I couldn't fault the balance of the Elektro. It's got the less expensive rear hub motor and cable disc brakes. I'm not going to use it that seriously and only in the dry so the lower price suits me.. I can get the Elektro Peak at a reduced price locally. Tempting. In the States you can have throttle rather than pedal assist and a 500w motor! - lazy B'stards  Here we are sensibly limited to 250w and working a bit at least.. |
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Post by speedysteve on Jun 13, 2019 14:28:50 GMT
Need a new bike light, rear, flashing daylight use. Any recommendations?
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Post by MikeMusic on Jun 13, 2019 15:54:27 GMT
Schwalbe wore out before any punctures. Horrid ride on the front though. Not as bad on the back.
I wear my Contis out in around 5000 miles. Wear with cracks and splits make them likely to get punctures then.
Take a look on Ebay for cheaper.
Had various cheapo Chinese front and rear lights which gave up in a year or so.
Cateye work for years.
Get two on the stem so you have a double flash and redundancy
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Post by speedysteve on Jun 14, 2019 9:06:16 GMT
Schwalbe wore out before any punctures. Horrid ride on the front though. Not as bad on the back. I wear my Contis out in around 5000 miles. Wear with cracks and splits make them likely to get punctures then. Take a look on Ebay for cheaper. Had various cheapo Chinese front and rear lights which gave up in a year or so. Cateye work for years. Get two on the stem so you have a double flash and redundancy Yes to Cateye. I have a 10 led rear at the moment from around 2008! Still perfect! That can do each row independently, solid / flash etc. Perhaps I'll just get another bracket and swap between bike. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Jun 14, 2019 9:19:43 GMT
Schwalbe wore out before any punctures. Horrid ride on the front though. Not as bad on the back. I wear my Contis out in around 5000 miles. Wear with cracks and splits make them likely to get punctures then. Take a look on Ebay for cheaper. Had various cheapo Chinese front and rear lights which gave up in a year or so. Cateye work for years. Get two on the stem so you have a double flash and redundancy Yes to Cateye. I have a 10 led rear at the moment from around 2008! Still perfect! That can do each row independently, solid / flash etc. Perhaps I'll just get another bracket and swap between bike. A cheapskate speaks : For the money involved get another, one for each. 2nd hand Ebay will do fine with Cateye One day you won't have time to change or may forget Since an idiot ran into the back of me in broad daylight I always have them on |
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Post by speedysteve on Jun 17, 2019 17:16:31 GMT
Got the bike. Good deal as I know the retailer. Been out and about and by the third charge cycle it's really got some range. Can't see myself going further on a tour! I use it on the mid setting 3 of 5. Marie was keen to try it and she loves it.. I can't keep up with her up the steepish Thorney Hill! Once up over that the whole of the New Forest is at our feet. We have ordered a second one so we can tour the New Forest. Covering 15 or 20 miles is a breeze. Have two the same means I could always take the second battery with me should I need 60 odd miles range |
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Post by MikeMusic on Jun 17, 2019 19:06:18 GMT
Be interested to hear more
When the boss and I go out she switched on the motor going up any incline.
I'm left in the dust !
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Post by speedysteve on Jun 18, 2019 15:20:33 GMT
When out again together.
More on the flat today.
We went further than Marie ever would normally.
I had a stiff breeze to deal with. Get that quite a lot just inland of the coast..
Marie would like her sprung 'Pawg' bike saddle on to make the electric bike perfect for her..
I don't want that on, or the hassle of switching over every time..
Long and short of it..
I've ordered a second identical electric bike.. life's too short, want to be out and about with her enjoying nice rides around..
Def a game changer for her and our longer range cycling togetherness.
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Post by MikeMusic on Jun 18, 2019 16:27:08 GMT
Super cool
Hopefully I can persuade the boss to come out on hers
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Post by speedysteve on Jun 23, 2019 23:02:26 GMT
Took a visitor out for a ride this morning. We scaled Thornyhill in short time and into The Forest. Overtaking two lycra clad racing bike blokes with calf muscles the size of my thighs, up the hill was a highlight. Don't these guys know that muscle is heavier than fat! You feel kind of a little apologetic but then think, what the hell |
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Post by MikeMusic on Jun 24, 2019 10:03:33 GMT
Took a visitor out for a ride this morning. We scaled Thornyhill in short time and into The Forest. Overtaking two lycra clad racing bike blokes with calf muscles the size of my thighs, up the hill was a highlight. Don't these guys know that muscle is heavier than fat! You feel kind of a little apologetic but then think, what the hell Naughty boy. This is one way I can make sure of not being overtaken again Big calves means anything but climbers. Track guys, sprinters, road guys a few others |
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Post by speedysteve on Jun 26, 2019 19:55:02 GMT
Marie actually asked to go out on bikes today. Up Thorney hill (yes some wag did paint out the T) to MacPennies garden centre for coffee and cake.. best cake and for miles.. Then she suggested we carry on into the Forest. And so we cruised up to Holmsley for some light off road and around, then home via the Hamlet of Nea Croft. There is absolutely no way Marie would ever have been asking to ride or go a tenth of that distance before.. We're impressed by the bikes stability on loose stuff and on steep descents too (discs and big tyres). Not to mention how easy it is to cover the miles and not feel knackered afterwards. But you do get fresh air and some exercise. I've been keeping track, and on power setting 3 out of 5 we're getting at least 30 miles range! That setting is a nice pace in company.  |
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Post by MartinT on Jun 27, 2019 5:57:56 GMT
I've lost track of which bike you bought in the end, Steve?
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Post by speedysteve on Jun 27, 2019 9:01:29 GMT
I've lost track of which bike you bought in the end, Steve? Two of the above |
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Post by MikeMusic on Jun 27, 2019 9:05:54 GMT
Will need mudguards on certain days - or a gritty crutch |
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Post by MartinT on Jun 27, 2019 9:13:43 GMT
I've lost track of which bike you bought in the end, Steve? Two of the above Yes, but what are they? |
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Post by speedysteve on Jun 27, 2019 13:20:32 GMT
Two of the above Yes, but what are they? Lectro Peak X 2. |
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Post by speedysteve on Jun 27, 2019 13:21:58 GMT
Will need mudguards on certain days - or a gritty crutch Love a gritty crutch Mike. We are fair weather cyclists.. I have full mudguards + front mudflap on my panniered workhorse bike. |
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is enough for me. Charge time 4-5 hrs.
