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by amoto65
9 Feb 2024, 12:59pm
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: VADO 4 SL chain jumping off
Replies: 10
Views: 788

Re: VADO 4 SL chain jumping off

I was going down from 46t to 38t but if you need larger than 38t there are plenty of other makes out there, Praxis have a bit of a reputation for dropping the chain on some forums.
by amoto65
9 Feb 2024, 10:09am
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: VADO 4 SL chain jumping off
Replies: 10
Views: 788

Re: VADO 4 SL chain jumping off

I changed the chainring on my Creo( same engine) for a raceface much better than the Praxis, by the way I didn't know a 13 speed set up was available on a Vado.
by amoto65
13 Jan 2024, 7:30pm
Forum: For Sale - Complete bikes ONLY - state FRAME SIZE in title
Topic: Specialized globe cruiser/ cargo bike. Price drop.
Replies: 2
Views: 1087

Specialized globe cruiser/ cargo bike. Price drop.

Specialized globe cruiser medium size frame, single speed, very good condition, On One Mickey Love handlebars, DMR pedals, Side stand and rack and tray, Recent Specialized Pathfinder pro tyres and new inner tubes, New chain, Collection only from Macclesfield Cheshire. £125.00 Ono. Now £110.00.
by amoto65
15 Mar 2021, 1:11pm
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: Not an Orbea in sight
Replies: 12
Views: 1514

Re: Not an Orbea in sight

I bought a Specialized Creo last year and it has been excellent although more expensive.
by amoto65
16 Jan 2021, 10:11am
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: Road / Gravel e-bike for under 3K
Replies: 14
Views: 1520

Re: Road / Gravel e-bike for under 3K

I purchased a Specialized Comp Carbon Creo 3 months ago, It weighs under 14kg and is a revelation around the Peak District, the motor is faultless and after coming from a heavier Bosch powered bike feels much more natural although a bit expensive.
by amoto65
29 Dec 2020, 11:18am
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: Fazua range
Replies: 8
Views: 941

Re: Fazua range

Have you had a look at the Specialized Creo? I went from a Carrera Crossfuse with a Bosch ALP motor to a Specialized Creo Comp Carbon Evo a few months a go, The Specialized weighs in at 14kg whereas the Carrera was 23kg we have a lot of climbing around the Peak District and I have found it much easier with the Specialized even though on paper it has less power 35Nm. The transition from pedal assist to leg power at the cutoff is seamless and the power settings can be customized with the mission control app. On the factory eco setting I am getting about 90 mile range on average.
by amoto65
19 Dec 2020, 12:21pm
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: Are Electric Bikes Way Overpriced
Replies: 56
Views: 3128

Re: Are Electric Bikes Way Overpriced

Greenbuilder wrote:Yes and no; but in the same way, would you consider electric cars overpriced?
Pay £12500 for a Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo SL, with complex mid-drive motor, coupled to a super light carbon full-sus frame.
Or spend £899 for a Whoosh Faro. A light weight utility commuter with a generic rear hub motor; simple, reliable technology, but still a custom frame with built-in battery.
The Specialized Levo is their top spec off-road machine and someone must have bought one, but people don't replace their cars with this kind of bike.
The Whoosh Faro is from a well-respected UK outlet and I think basic, well designed e-bikes like this will help more of us make the difficult transition out of their cars on to two wheels.

I bought a Specialized Comp Carbon Evo not quite in the same price bracket (£7000) cheaper but still an amazing piece of kit.
by amoto65
5 Dec 2020, 7:54pm
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: eBike like my Specialized Tricross for £3k
Replies: 13
Views: 907

Re: eBike like my Specialized Tricross for £3k

Also mid-bar sub brakes can be added to the Specialized in tandem with the standard levers.
by amoto65
5 Dec 2020, 7:52pm
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: eBike like my Specialized Tricross for £3k
Replies: 13
Views: 907

Re: eBike like my Specialized Tricross for £3k

Have you had a look at the Specialized Creo? I bought the gravel version a few months ago and it is fantastic, It copes with all the climbing I do around the Peak District albeit a it expensive. If you are going to use Halfords you could check out the Boardman range, Orbea and Ribble are also quite good.
by amoto65
18 May 2019, 6:44pm
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: Looking for an E-bike
Replies: 16
Views: 2548

Re: Looking for an E-bike

The Crossfuse is a great bike I have done about 100 mls on mine, I bought it to replace my Wisper 905se which I was selling but then ended up having a heart attack so have kept the Wisper until I get my fitness back as I can ghost pedal with it being a hub motor. I am not sure if warranties are transferable with Halfords, the prices might drop slightly over the Bank Holiday if Halfords have a sale and I certainly recommend them.