There shouldn't be a problem using your Orbea Gain D40 as a bike for touring. You've fitted a rear rack and mudguards. You can probably fit tyres up to 40mm in width if you want to.
The main issues are:-
1) The battery has to be charged in situ in the frame.
2) You cannot transport it on an aeroplane (same with all ebkies).
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- 15 Mar 2020, 12:32pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Turning Orbea Gain D40 into a tourer?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1364
- 2 Apr 2019, 2:11pm
- Forum: Cycling Goods & Services - Your Reviews
- Topic: E-bike advice
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4580
Re: E-bike advice
You will get more replies if you post in the E-Bike section of this forum.
I bought an Orbea Gain e-road bike late last summer, I haven't used it yet. It doesn't look like an e-bike because the battery is "hidden in a slightly larger diameter down tube, the motor is in the rear hub and there is no "control panel" on the handlebars.
It's a very good looking bike and the prices are from reasonable to expensive depending on which model you buy. It weighs about 14kg including the battery.
A Google Search will show you details and there are reviews on You Tube.
I bought an Orbea Gain e-road bike late last summer, I haven't used it yet. It doesn't look like an e-bike because the battery is "hidden in a slightly larger diameter down tube, the motor is in the rear hub and there is no "control panel" on the handlebars.
It's a very good looking bike and the prices are from reasonable to expensive depending on which model you buy. It weighs about 14kg including the battery.
A Google Search will show you details and there are reviews on You Tube.
- 2 Apr 2019, 1:25pm
- Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
- Topic: Folding ebike recommendations
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1060
Re: Folding ebike recommendations
The last post should have read "Carrera Crosscity".
Late last summer I bought my first ebike which I haven't used yet. That was a Orbea Gain road bike which also has the battery "hidden" in the down tube.
Late last summer I bought my first ebike which I haven't used yet. That was a Orbea Gain road bike which also has the battery "hidden" in the down tube.
- 1 Apr 2019, 7:22pm
- Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
- Topic: Folding ebike recommendations
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1060
Re: Folding ebike recommendations
I bought the Carrera Citycrossride.
The battery is housed in the main tube of the bike and therefore doesn't look like an ebike because you can't see the battery.
I have only just bought it and haven't ridden it yet.
The battery is housed in the main tube of the bike and therefore doesn't look like an ebike because you can't see the battery.
I have only just bought it and haven't ridden it yet.
- 3 May 2018, 9:57am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Arnside to Grange-over Sands
- Replies: 47
- Views: 5379
Arnside to Grange-over Sands
Is there a short cut between Arnside and Grange-over-Sands in Cumbria?
Can pedestrians & cyclists use the Kent Viaduct to cross the Milnathorpe Sands (North end of Morecambe Bay) or is the viaduct only for trains?
Can pedestrians & cyclists use the Kent Viaduct to cross the Milnathorpe Sands (North end of Morecambe Bay) or is the viaduct only for trains?
- 26 Feb 2016, 12:12pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: MTB forks and disc brakes.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1352
Re: MTB forks and disc brakes.
To convert from v-brakes to disc brakes you need to buy:-
1) Have a front fork that has the mounts for mounting disc calipers.
2) Have a front wheel with a hub onto which you can mount the disc rotor.
It is probably not worth making these changes on an old MTB. You could buy a second hand MTB with disc brakes for about £200.
1) Have a front fork that has the mounts for mounting disc calipers.
2) Have a front wheel with a hub onto which you can mount the disc rotor.
It is probably not worth making these changes on an old MTB. You could buy a second hand MTB with disc brakes for about £200.
- 24 Feb 2016, 10:01am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: hydraulic disc brakes
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3416
Re: hydraulic disc brakes
Replacing cable operated (mechanical) disc brakes with hydraulic operated disc brakes is fairly easy. You don’t need to change your wheels which already have 160mm diameter disc rotors. There are many makes and models of hydraulic brake that will fit you bike.
You appear to have very little knowledge of bicycle mechanics and therefore I would suggest you get a good bicycle mechanic to make the change for you. You need a 3mm and a 5mm hex allen spanner to fit the levers to the handlebars and the disc calipers to the frame.
You simply need to buy a front and rear hydraulic operated disc brake which come complete with levers and hydraulic hoses already attached. Buy brakes with the correct length of hydraulic hoses which do not need shortening or lengthening. In the UK the front brake will have a short hose and be operated on the right hand lever, the rear brake will have a longer hose and be operated on the left hand lever.
An issue you may have is if the brake/gear shifter levers you currently have are combined in a single “pod” on your handlebars. If this is the case you will have to buy new separate gear shifter levers as well as the new hydraulic disc brake set.
The hydraulic calipers will simply replace the cable operated calipers (you will already have the correct mount adaptors for use with 160mm diameter disc rotors).
Use cable ties to secure the brake hoses to the bicycle frame.
You appear to have very little knowledge of bicycle mechanics and therefore I would suggest you get a good bicycle mechanic to make the change for you. You need a 3mm and a 5mm hex allen spanner to fit the levers to the handlebars and the disc calipers to the frame.
You simply need to buy a front and rear hydraulic operated disc brake which come complete with levers and hydraulic hoses already attached. Buy brakes with the correct length of hydraulic hoses which do not need shortening or lengthening. In the UK the front brake will have a short hose and be operated on the right hand lever, the rear brake will have a longer hose and be operated on the left hand lever.
An issue you may have is if the brake/gear shifter levers you currently have are combined in a single “pod” on your handlebars. If this is the case you will have to buy new separate gear shifter levers as well as the new hydraulic disc brake set.
The hydraulic calipers will simply replace the cable operated calipers (you will already have the correct mount adaptors for use with 160mm diameter disc rotors).
Use cable ties to secure the brake hoses to the bicycle frame.
- 4 Aug 2015, 7:01pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Isle of Wight Chain Ferry
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3328
Re: Isle of Wight Chain Ferry
Where does this ferry run to/from?
I'm assuming it's an "internal" ferry somewhere on the island.
I'm assuming it's an "internal" ferry somewhere on the island.
- 19 Nov 2014, 10:18am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: If this rack will fit ?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1137
Re: If this rack will fit ?
I believe that one of the "Tubus" racks is very similar and they also have an extra long Quick Release Skewer onto which the rack attaches.
- 4 Nov 2014, 9:34am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: New disc brakes...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3088
Re: New disc brakes...
I have Avid BB7s on my drop bar touring bike which when set up correctly are excellent, almost as good as some of the hydraulic discs I have on my mountain bikes. I have found that compared to rim brakes good disc brakes are far better than rim brakes. I now have brakes on 5 bikes, the 6th bike is a folding bike and I can't fit discs on it.
Beware when buying BB7s there are 2 types one for Road Levers and the other for Flat Bar Levers.
Beware when buying BB7s there are 2 types one for Road Levers and the other for Flat Bar Levers.
- 11 Oct 2014, 9:46am
- Forum: Off-road Cycling.
- Topic: 29 incher - all hype?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 72554
Re: 29 incher - all hype?
Virtually all of the new MTBs have 650b ie 27.5" wheels!! This means that the 29er was in fashion for 3 years.
In order to keep selling bikes year after year the manufacturers keep re inventing the wheel.
It's very annoying that manufacturers are producing products that have built in obsolescence of only 3-4 years. It is the same as regards parts, it is now very difficult to buy new suspension forks that don't have tapered steerer tubes which makes a huge number of perfectly good frames obsolete.
In order to keep selling bikes year after year the manufacturers keep re inventing the wheel.
It's very annoying that manufacturers are producing products that have built in obsolescence of only 3-4 years. It is the same as regards parts, it is now very difficult to buy new suspension forks that don't have tapered steerer tubes which makes a huge number of perfectly good frames obsolete.
- 5 Sep 2014, 8:56am
- Forum: Off-road Cycling.
- Topic: Bike recommendations to replace my full susser
- Replies: 5
- Views: 20703
Re: Bike recommendations to replace my full susser
For the type of riding you are doing you could probably use a rigid or front suspension MTB.
Off the shelf makes I like are Lapierre and Whyte.
For the generous budget you have at your disposal I would be looking at a custom build. For a lot less I built my own lightweight trail bike based on a Kinesis Maxlight Pro 3 frame. I have 2 front forks for this frame a 100mm suspension and a carbon fibre rigid which I can swap in less than 30 minutes depending on the type of riding I'm going to do.
Another thing to consider is if you are going to have 26" wheels or a 29er.
Off the shelf makes I like are Lapierre and Whyte.
For the generous budget you have at your disposal I would be looking at a custom build. For a lot less I built my own lightweight trail bike based on a Kinesis Maxlight Pro 3 frame. I have 2 front forks for this frame a 100mm suspension and a carbon fibre rigid which I can swap in less than 30 minutes depending on the type of riding I'm going to do.
Another thing to consider is if you are going to have 26" wheels or a 29er.
- 1 May 2014, 10:28am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Cyclocross bike for general use, purchasing advice.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4714
Re: Cyclocross bike for general use, purchasing advice.
Three years ago there were very few bikes meeting my and your requirements. I built my own bike up from components using a Kinesis Decade Tripster frameset. It's a lightweight aluminium frame with carbon fork and has drop handlebars, Disc brakes, 700c wheels, bosses for fitting rear pannier rack and full mudguards.
Now there are numerous off the shelf options. The one I would go for now would be one of the Whyte Bikes:-
http://whyte.bike/2014/section.php?xSec ... 8e9295ea31
Now there are numerous off the shelf options. The one I would go for now would be one of the Whyte Bikes:-
http://whyte.bike/2014/section.php?xSec ... 8e9295ea31
- 22 Feb 2014, 10:36am
- Forum: Cycling Goods & Services - Your Reviews
- Topic: Topeak Mini Morph
- Replies: 13
- Views: 27922
Re: Topeak Mini Morph
I broke the footpeg on my Topeak turbo mountain morph a few years ago. I contacted Extra UK (The Topeak UK distributors) they sent me a replacement free. It was easy to fit the replacement.
I am now more careful when standing on the footpeg, I stand on it very close to the pump body which puts less stress on the footpeg.
I have also bought the mini morph because it is small enough to fit into a very small MTB frame. Great pumps!
I am now more careful when standing on the footpeg, I stand on it very close to the pump body which puts less stress on the footpeg.
I have also bought the mini morph because it is small enough to fit into a very small MTB frame. Great pumps!
- 18 Feb 2014, 7:44pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Best CX to use as tourer?
- Replies: 83
- Views: 14260
Re: Best CX to use as tourer?
With a budget of less than £350 I suggest you check out a second hand Specialized Tricoss. The older models of this CX bike had the bosses for fitting full sized mudguards and a rear rack and had cantilever brakes.
Why did you have issues with disc brakes? I prefer disc brakes to the cantilever brakes and that was one of the main reasons I sold the Tricross and built my own lightweight tourer with disc brakes using a Kinesis Decade Tripster frameset.
Why did you have issues with disc brakes? I prefer disc brakes to the cantilever brakes and that was one of the main reasons I sold the Tricross and built my own lightweight tourer with disc brakes using a Kinesis Decade Tripster frameset.