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by djbs10
18 Apr 2019, 10:05pm
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: OBREA GAIN D40 (e-bike)
Replies: 100
Views: 14884

Re: OBREA GAIN D40 (e-bike)

Can the batteries be replaced easily?
I will buy one of these later in the year if so.
by djbs10
13 Apr 2019, 9:41pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Converting cable disc brake to hydraulic
Replies: 8
Views: 996

Converting cable disc brake to hydraulic

Hi is there any kits that are worth changing from cable to hydraulic brakes on a mtb? Seen a few on eBay but not sure if anyone has done this?
Regards Dan
by djbs10
7 Apr 2019, 6:22pm
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: OBREA GAIN D40 (e-bike)
Replies: 100
Views: 14884

Re: OBREA GAIN D40 (e-bike)

NickWi wrote:
djbs10 wrote:Hi where is the best place to buy one of these?
I have an ankle problem that has been operated on but on hills it’s just so painful. I’m fairly new to cycling and done my first audax yesterday but every hill my ankle just feels like it is on fire.
An e-bike like the orbea should help me continue to cycle!
Regards Dan


I did eight Audaxs on my Gain last year and it's a good bike for it, comfortable, fast enough but remember they're power assisted rather that powered so it's difficult to say how what benefit that would be to your ankle. Once the mythical external battery* is launched 100k Audaxs shouldn't be a problem, as it is that distance is pushing the limits of the battery, especially so on a hilly route.

*OR you could use the extra battery capacity to run it on full power more often which may help with your ankle. One of the main advantages with the Gain (and its clones) is that compared to some of the heavier in weight alternatives is that you can ride a Gain like a regular bike with the power either off on the flat, or as I do run it on the lowest assistance level (with the power assistance manually turned down even further), thus keep the power for when you want it, i.e. hills & headwinds. This and the extra battery has got to be a win win situation.


I’m generally fine on the flat but when I put my ankle under strain on hills it gets very painful.
I would probably only need it in the lowest setting but a little help would make it much easier I would have thought.
Regards Dan


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by djbs10
7 Apr 2019, 8:51am
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: OBREA GAIN D40 (e-bike)
Replies: 100
Views: 14884

Re: OBREA GAIN D40 (e-bike)

Hi where is the best place to buy one of these?
I have an ankle problem that has been operated on but on hills it’s just so painful. I’m fairly new to cycling and done my first audax yesterday but every hill my ankle just feels like it is on fire.
An e-bike like the orbea should help me continue to cycle!
Regards Dan


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by djbs10
6 Apr 2019, 9:49pm
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: Road style e-bike
Replies: 4
Views: 770

Road style e-bike

Hi I’m thinking of an e-bike as I have an injury that is as good as it gets.
I know lots of people will say I’m cheating but if it means that I can still get out and ride then to me it’s worth a try.
I have seen orbea and carera bikes but what is out there for around 2k?
Regards Dan


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by djbs10
24 Mar 2019, 12:17pm
Forum: Cycling Goods & Services - Your Reviews
Topic: E-bike advice
Replies: 3
Views: 4580

E-bike advice

Hi I have an injury and was thinking of getting an e-bike.
I prefer road bikes.
Has anyone got one? What is good/bad?
Regards Dan


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by djbs10
3 Mar 2019, 10:19am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Biscuits brake road bike under 2k
Replies: 12
Views: 2097

Re: Biscuits brake road bike under 2k

I will need to have a play around and get mine more comfortable.

I will get another bike at some point.

I’m happy to drop a bit of time for comfort but I still want to be capable of good times. This I need to build up to.

I do get down on the drops but not all the time. I’m no racer but like to compare my times to push myself to get better.
Regards Dan




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by djbs10
3 Mar 2019, 8:14am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Biscuits brake road bike under 2k
Replies: 12
Views: 2097

Re: Biscuits brake road bike under 2k

Hi it’s mainly for getting fit. Sunny weather as I will use my turbo trainer when it’s grim. Distance wise up to 60 miles.
Speed wise just depends on distances. But I want to push myself to get better. I’m never going to compete in anything just for pleasure and fitness.
I think that I will just have to try a few bikes.
Regards Dan


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by djbs10
3 Mar 2019, 5:59am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Biscuits brake road bike under 2k
Replies: 12
Views: 2097

Re: Biscuits brake road bike under 2k

thelawnet wrote:That's not much info on which to be making a 2k purchase.

What's good/bad about the current bike ? What is it ?


The current bike is a wilier laverda.
Nothing wrong with it I just don’t feel comfortable on it and I have had it fitted.
I just feel like trying something different and also would like to have another bike.

Regards Dan


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by djbs10
2 Mar 2019, 8:59pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Biscuits brake road bike under 2k
Replies: 12
Views: 2097

Biscuits brake road bike under 2k

Hi guys
I’m looking to upgrade my current bike to a carbon and disc brake.
Max budget of 2k.
Anything recommend ?
Regards Dan


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by djbs10
25 Feb 2019, 8:49pm
Forum: Cycling Goods & Services - Your Reviews
Topic: Strava and Panobike
Replies: 1
Views: 5843

Strava and Panobike

Hi all I am new to all this and I have just fitted a PanoBike speed and cadence sensor.
I have installed the app for PanoBike.
Will Strava and thus automatically work or will I have to do something to get them to work?
Regards Dan


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by djbs10
25 Feb 2019, 6:52pm
Forum: Cycling Goods & Services - Your Reviews
Topic: Planet X road bikes
Replies: 4
Views: 6105

Planet X road bikes

Hi all I’m looking at getting a new road bike and was thinking of getting a Planet X.
What are people’s thoughts about these? Looking on the net you can adjust the specs to suit.
I just don’t know anyone who has one to ask opinions.
Any help/advice appreciated.
Regards Dan


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by djbs10
18 Feb 2019, 10:44pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Bike computer
Replies: 12
Views: 2549

Bike computer

Hi I’m looking for a good computer for road and trainer use that I can transfer to Strava.
Any recommendations?
Regards Dan


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by djbs10
21 Sep 2017, 7:02am
Forum: Health and fitness
Topic: Turbo trainer plan
Replies: 6
Views: 865

Turbo trainer plan

Hi all
I have recently got a turbo trainer and am struggling to get out on the roads at the moment so I wondered whether anyone has a plan to follow to get me fit on the trainer. I'm a newbie for cycling full stop and only do about 25 miles on a trip max.

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by djbs10
20 Jul 2017, 7:53pm
Forum: Off-road Cycling.
Topic: Cube aim price
Replies: 1
Views: 3485

Cube aim price

Hi I have a friend selling a cube aim 19.
Any ideas on a price?

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