Recent content by Suissepaddy

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    Turn off assistance?

    Funny f*cker ;)
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    Turn off assistance?

    Thanks, that's some really good info. After I posted this, I went on a 72 km ride with around 550 m climbing and still had 20% battery left at the end. I'm 120 kg+ so thought this wasn't bad at all. I really need to test the limits as we plan some of the Swiss multi-stage MTB routes which are...
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    West Kernow Way tours

    Thanks, I'll take a look.
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    West Kernow Way tours

    Hi all, having grown up in Cornwall, I was pretty excited to learn about the opening of the West Kernow Way cycling route in Cornwall. Does anyone know any reputable companies that provide guided (or non-guided for that matter) tours along that route, including accommodation, bikes, meals etc...
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    Ortlieb quick-rack compatible paniers

    I hope I'm in the right place and pretty much as the title says. I'm going to order the Ortlieb quick-rack for my Moustache for commuting, overnight stays etc, but which panniers are compatible? I'm completely new to bike luggage etc, so are there different mounting systems, do I have to use...
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    Assist, battery life etc

    Great, thanks for prompt clarifications.
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    Assist, battery life etc

    Hi all, I have a couple of probably pretty basic questions on assist levels, battery life etc. Firstly, when an e-bike is rated "25 km/h", my understanding is that the motor will assist up to 25 km/h and anything above that is the rider, correct? In that case, cycling above 25 preserves battery...
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    Turn off assistance?

    Hi all, new here and to eMTB in general, so please be nice ;). My Moustache Samedi is equipped with a Bosch Performance Line Smart system and a 500 Wh battery. Does turning off assistance on flats and downhills increase range significantly? I've done a couple of hilly-ish 45 - 50 km rides, (450...
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    Joined the dark side ;)

    Thanks for the welcome. It was a phrase coined by a colleague. I often refer to it as my actin-myosin powered bike. I will still hang on to my Scott Genius for a short, sharp burst on the local trails.
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    Joined the dark side ;)

    Hi all, a long-time "organic" MTBer who finally bit the bullet and picked up my first eMTB a couple of weeks ago. Originally from Devon/Cornwall, but will have been living in Fribourg, Switzerland for 30 years this coming May. My new ride is a Moustache Samedi OFF2 and I have to say, I'm very...
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