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  1. OldBean

    Bosch Kiox power change system

    Good idea I do try to ride in OFF or ECO but that suggestion will work in the technical stuff.
  2. OldBean

    Predictions on motor combined with transmission gates belted emtb

    Did you get anywhere with this project? My R & M Delight is great but does need an integrated motor/gearbox unit.
  3. OldBean

    Bosch Kiox power change system

    Is it just me or do others with the Bosch controller suffer from "double changing" when traversing rough ground ..I find it is very difficult to press button just once resulting in too much or too little power at a crucial point .....is there a trigger conversion similar to my old Shimano...
  4. OldBean

    Pic of the Day

    change Height of UK industry today: Bulmer Brickworks still making Tudor bricks 500 years later.! And Latest EMTB, Belt drive , electric change gearbox.....sadly German made.....whilst they still have some industrial gas.
  5. OldBean

    Valcariz Advanced Naturel Apparel

    Steve you dont need a bell on your bike ...with all those pills people will hear you rattling along from a mile off>>>>>>>>>>> Seriously its wonderful that all you OLD chaps can keep going thanks to our EMTBs .. PS my recent Eighty Tooth b/day party at cycling Cafe Como near Lavenham...
  6. OldBean

    Heritage Altitude gearbox Ebike

    any weight info??? Bought the R&M delight Mountain for its Rollhof with electric change and belt drive .... cleaning after a winter ride is a doddle and there is virtually no maintenance which is great BUT it weighs 27Kilos which is HEAVY compared to my old Focus Jam 2 @ 23 kilos ...
  7. OldBean

    Let's see how long this lasts!

    This is the same potential disaster as POO -Tin's oil when china invades Taiwan ... the world will shudder to a stop......bring back manufacturing to home countries ...stop relying on imports ....and as for UK government paying farmers to grow wild flowers and electricity panels when they...
  8. OldBean

    Porsche eMTB

    Its still got a bl**dy derailleur. Until flappy paddles and double clutch gearboxes with belt drive are available its still old hat. Sorry Porsche ….not convinced.
  9. OldBean

    What's your age range?

    At 82 still try to do most of my riding in “off or Eco”. But I do live in Suffok hill(less) country…..but have to admit EMTB setting does come in handy from time to time. Amazing how the morning aches and pains vanish during a ride ……sometimes to be replaced by other self inflicted...
  10. OldBean

    What's your age range?

    As one gets older you have to scroll further down the list to find your age ....Grief I hope I can still find it when I get old!! My new Gearbox , Belt drive and electric change help a lot. Will soon need a "mounting block " but dont ask what for
  11. OldBean

    Hi from Rotorua

    Say Hi to the Redwoods for me ....will be visiting in January and plan to spend time in that splendid area with my family... You have some amazing trails..... Love it
  12. OldBean

    Should e bikes have gearboxes?

    100% in favour of Gearboxes.....and belts ..... Swapped my Focus Jam 2 with chain and derailleur for a Ries & Muller Delight Mountain With Electric change Rollhof gearbox and belt drive .... cleaning after a winter ride is simple ...no oiling , no chain wear etc Beautiful gear changes...
  13. OldBean

    How many % discount you had when you bought your eMTB?

    Would be interesting to know the dealer % margin . rumour is the R&M dealers get 40%. Not bad on £7k of bike . We need our LBSs so do not begrudge them a penny......
  14. OldBean

    How many % discount you had when you bought your eMTB?

    R & M Delight Mountain. 0% but did get a few extra thrown in and “tubeless” conversion Did not amount to much % but all helps towards the £80. Cost of spare belt!
  15. OldBean

    Just a poll to see how many people Kiox are falling off

    never an issue BUT Use a lanyard plus have a bright red aftermarket case so I can see it in the undergrowth/mud.
  16. OldBean

    How far do you ride on your eBike

    Ha tarmac does not count!!!!!!!!! My 20+ miles is all off road except 1 mile to the start of the trails...... Usually make about 35 miles + per week.
  17. OldBean

    Etiquette

    I ride with a small group of old farts of varying ability/speed on routes they usually leave me to plot..we stick together....except one silly sod who "thinks " he knows the route charges off in front , usually takes the wrong turning and ploughs on regardless until some poor sod (me ) has...
  18. OldBean

    Revonte, motor gearbox combined

    Been following Revonte for some years as it seems to be the perfect system but when????? Got so fed up with Derailleurs and chains I bought a Ries & Muller Delight Mountain with Rollhof gearbox and Gates belt.....Its heavier and with gearbox in the rear hub will not be for everyone but the...
  19. OldBean

    Bosch old version with tour vs tour+ mode

    You are right. ...And excess mud!
  20. OldBean

    Bosch old version with tour vs tour+ mode

    27.5 kg. Vs Focus 22.5 or 25.5 with TEC range extender.
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