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    Shimano lack of support

    My point is that if my Shimano motor is out of warranty and it goes kaput then in the UK it would appere that I have only one choice and that is to buy a new motor at roughly £1000 which would really piss me off if its just a £20 sensor which is at fault . Having had a look online and talking to...
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    Shimano lack of support

    Im not to worried about what I read . It think its the way your treat these bikes has a lot to do with how long they last . Most pepole take to the net to moan about whats gone wrong not just how good a thing is. Im sure that other motors have there problems as well but it seems that here in the...
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    Shimano lack of support

    Every time I look at any emtb sites the thing that always seems to be at the top of the discusion is just how crap Shimano motors are and how wonderful every other motor is . I have a 22 Obea Rise with a EP8 in it and so far after 500miles its been fine but after reading so much bad about them...
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    Rise H30 display

    Im the proud new owner of a Rise H30 and having done the first 50 trouble free miles its needed its first charge. Looking around on great god Google i was trying to find out what indication you got to tell you the battery was fully charged and cant find anything . Then i found out some owners...
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    Orbe Rise H15

    Im looking at a rise H30 so will be interested to see what Rise riders think. Never realy riden a emtb but like the weight of the Rise but wonder whats it like compared with something like a Levo Alloy which is coming in at around the same price at the mo
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    Hi there

    Been to the Trek LBS and tried a Rail 5 in a small but they hadnt got the next size to see what that was like . Im not to far from Swinley so am going to hire one to see what they like as ive never realy riden a EMTB apart from a quick go on a mates old levo. Looking around today i looked at...
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    Hi there

    Going to the Trek LBS dealer on Monday to have a look . As im still old school an ride a 26" hard tail any idea on the sizing ? Was thinking medium acording to the Trek site. ( im 5'8" )
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    Hi there

    Thanks for the thoughts . Had a look at the Rail 7 but seen the 5 625 for around £4000 less in some places. As its the same frame and motor is the 7 worth the extra ?
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    Hi there

    Hi Just joined here . At 64 and many years of riding ive decided the hills here in the Chilterns are getting steeper so need some help getting up . Ive got around £5000 ( a rediculous amout if you ask me for a bike .......!!) to splash on one. Ive looked at quite a few reviews but have seen the...
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