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  1. Xman

    Have Bosch missed a trick?

    Correct
  2. Xman

    Have Bosch missed a trick?

    Mikerb I use to work in the auto industry and Bosch were my main competitors and your assessment is spot on and typical of Bosch bringing out new products to the market place. I have no doubt that the ratings will be upped in due course, I've seen it all before
  3. Xman

    Have Bosch missed a trick?

    Ps, I did fit a steel chain ring as well
  4. Xman

    Have Bosch missed a trick?

    Already on the market, shimano have brought out their Cues system. I had the 8000 series fitted to my Khatmandu. Got about 1000 miles under my belt and system 8s in great shape,definitely recommend
  5. Xman

    Error 903005 - The data connection has failed

    Glad all sorted
  6. Xman

    Error 903005 - The data connection has failed

    Hi There has been a major software update, app version 1.22. Have you updated your system
  7. Xman

    Total Hip Replacement and Riding

    Hi there Surprised your having this trouble. I had knee replacement surgery 5 years ago and they wouldn't let me out of hospital until I could bend my knee 90 degrees so should be enough to deal with top crank position. That said you're obviously having difficulties. 14 months ago I had a full...
  8. Xman

    Help, availability and advice on 40 tooth chainring

    It won't be de-ristricted as its never been tampered with, it will be put back to it original spec, as supplied with a 40 t ring but this time of the N/W tooth design, that's all I'm after. And it will make the bike perform as originally intended
  9. Xman

    Help, availability and advice on 40 tooth chainring

    Hi Thx for your reply. Road and gravel paths for me. As I said in a previous reply I'm currently trialing an amazon offering but would prefer one from a known brand
  10. Xman

    Help, availability and advice on 40 tooth chainring

    Another benefit of the 42 t 11 speed combo is it pushes my general riding further up the gear range giving even better durability because I'm using the top 4 gears less, if you get my drift
  11. Xman

    Help, availability and advice on 40 tooth chainring

    Hi And thx for your replies, all very valid points which I will respond too. The bike as new comes with a 40 toothed ring but it's not the N/W type, the best my supplier could do is 38 t on a 104 bcd. The bike runs ok with this but I find myself constantly in the top 4 gears and not making much...
  12. Xman

    Help, availability and advice on 40 tooth chainring

    Sorry, I should add the chainring needs to be the narrow/wide design
  13. Xman

    Help, availability and advice on 40 tooth chainring

    Hi guys Need some help on chainring availability. My bike and proposed setup Cube khatmandu with bosch gen 4 cx motor fitted with a 104 bcd spider. The bike will fitted with the new shimano cues 11 speed gear set. Currently finding it very difficult to get a 40 tooth chainring. Any help or...
  14. Xman

    Cube CX powered, hardwork!

    Hi If its the latest smart system using the flow app you can increase the power from a standing start. I'm 6 ft 16.5 stone using a khatmandu with the cx motor. I upped it one notch in the settings and no hill is a problem . Go into my bike then custom riding modes and you should see the adjust...
  15. Xman

    Recommendations for a sensible priced dropper post.

    I opted for a one up dropper, recommended by my local bike shop. I haven't used it in anger yet but it is well reviewed and made, plus its serviceable, repairable and comes with spacers for adjustable travel. What more do you want Geoff
  16. Xman

    Total Hip Replacement and Riding

    Hi Glad your op went well. I'm 5 months post operation and back to doing everything I did before this nightmare started. Please don't rush your recovery, gently, gently, catch a monkey is definitely the approach to recovery. I found the first 2 weeks the most painful, good progress at 6 weeks...
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    Total Hip Replacement and Riding

    Hi sorry for the late reply but i would like to add my experiance. I am 75 and 14 weeks into post total hip surgery. I had the posterior technique and can concur the comments made of that approach , pain and recovery time. however that does not mean its a bad option, there are risks with the...
  18. Xman

    Need advice on post hip surgery

    Sorry misunderstood about the last time you rode your bike, this was pre op
  19. Xman

    Need advice on post hip surgery

    At the moment trying to kept some bike fitness by using a static trainer. It seems to help keeping me moving. Interesting about your refered pain to the knee. I had patella resurfacing done 3 years ago and took up ebiking to aid recovery. Last summer I noted some anterior knee pain and...
  20. Xman

    Need advice on post hip surgery

    Interesting, did you have ot done at Emersons Green? I'm having a spinal block with sedation. Sounds like you rushed it abit getting on the bike
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