New bike day (1 Viewer)

[GMLS]

Just bought this beauty to replace the full fat Cube I've enjoyed for over a year. They are every bit as good as the reviews suggest

 

[David and Sally]

 

[Boringfrog]

Very nice, what's the weight?

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[Sapper520]

We’ll be popping into the Pure Electric Shop in Bristol to look at their range.

 

[RobbyMClark]

Nice looker
Any more details??

 

[Pablo19]

Nice looker
Any more details??

It's an Orbea Rise, I've got one as well. Great bike, light for an ebike and runs a Shimano EP8 motor. Not the most powerful motor available but a great balance between weight and power and can be ridden perfectly happily without power on, unlike some of the more powerful ebikes out there. Basically, a level of fitness required!

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[Ridgeway]

Loving my Orbea Oiz that i picked up a few months back. Will be using it a bit more as the seasons change and enjoy the geometry a lot.

Didn't get a motor with mine

 

[RobbyMClark]

Finally got the chance to go for a spin on this pre-retirement pressie.

Only electricity on this is the lights.!
A lot livelier than the old mountain bike.

 

[63720]

Finally got the chance to go for a spin on this pre-retirement pressie.
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Only electricity on this is the lights.!
A lot livelier than the old mountain bike.

Nice bike, what others did you consider please?

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[jolly]

Does anyone remember jack tayor cycles ? Just wondering

 

[RobbyMClark]

Nice bike, what others did you consider please?

Was after a hybrid type for a few reasons
Lose some bulk.
Get fitter
easier to get on and off MH.
The shop by us had several road bikes in - Dolan - Boardman - Trek that they offered to convert - straight bars etc. All where large sizes though.
The Bianchi came in as a trade in on a Tuesday morning, they rang me, legged it round there, threw a leg over!!! and paid there and then.
Ps any one got some sudafed

Does anyone remember jack tayor cycles ? Just wondering

In My earlier days several of the "older" guys around had some, I remember someone having a sweet looking tandem from them. Based in the North East I think. They also did a frame with a curved seat tube, long before aero frames.
"Older" = I'm now that age.

 

[jolly]

Was after a hybrid type for a few reasons
Lose some bulk.
Get fitter
easier to get on and off MH.
The shop by us had several road bikes in - Dolan - Boardman - Trek that they offered to convert - straight bars etc. All where large sizes though.
The Bianchi came in as a trade in on a Tuesday morning, they rang me, legged it round there, threw a leg over!!! and paid there and then.
Ps any one got some sudafed

In My earlier days several of the "older" guys around had some, I remember someone having a sweet looking tandem from them. Based in the North East I think. They also did a frame with a curved seat tube, long before aero frames.
"Older" = I'm now that age.

Well my daughter bought his bungalow and land last year they have pulled the bungalow down and rebuilding a new one. I have a metal penny farthing which was found in his loft. Age is just a number

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[jolly]

That was meant for Robbie Clarke. Yep jack was based in the north east

 

[63720]

DrWas after a hybrid type for a few reasons
Lose some bulk.
Get fitter
easier to get on and off MH.
The shop by us had several road bikes in - Dolan - Boardman - Trek that they offered to convert - straight bars etc. All where large sizes though.
The Bianchi came in as a trade in on a Tuesday morning, they rang me, legged it round there, threw a leg over!!! and paid there and then.
Ps any one got some sudafed

In My earlier days several of the "older" guys around had some, I remember someone having a sweet looking tandem from them. Based in the North East I think. They also did a frame with a curved seat tube, long before aero frames.
"Older" = I'm now that age.

Thanks for this, nice looker, hope you enjoy it.... I had a similar dilemma and was looking for a flat bar road bike. Most road riders spend their time on the top bars or on the hoods, I get neck ache and a flat bar was the best option so I went for this https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/fastroad-advanced-1?partnumber=90113314
Cheers Ss.

 

[Guigsy]

I'm still trying to remain human powered for as long as I can. The latest eMTBs are so fast, I don't even think it's the same sport anymore.

My biggest problem is in this weather, I go through a pair of brake pads in a couple of hours.

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[Coastal Cruiser.]

My current ride, someone may have chipped it to 30+mph
Brilliant bit of kit, especially down hill

 

[Clarky]

My latest bike is a Boardman Urban.
Fed up with struggling to heave my very heavy electric Kalkhof in and out of the garage I went for something super light.
On our recent six week trip to France the Kalkhof never came out of the garage.
The eagle eyed among you might notice that it’s belt drive with hub gears so no greasy chain to soil things that are packed up against it in the garage, plus it has carbon forks for lightness and a bit of comfort.
A super bike that’s a joy to ride.

 

[Clarky]

Oh, forgot to say.
Not a battery or electric motor in sight.

Richard.

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[Coastal Cruiser.]

Oh, forgot to say.
Not a battery or electric motor in sight.

Richard.

Plenty of knackered hero’s

Take all the help you can get

 

[Tombola]

By Eck, look at that saddle

 

[Ridgeway]

My latest bike is a Boardman Urban.
Fed up with struggling to heave my very heavy electric Kalkhof in and out of the garage I went for something super light.
On our recent six week trip to France the Kalkhof never came out of the garage.
The eagle eyed among you might notice that it’s belt drive with hub gears so no greasy chain to soil things that are packed up against it in the garage, plus it has carbon forks for lightness and a bit of comfort.
A super bike that’s a joy to ride.

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Lovely looking bike looks like a high speed croissant collector

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[Vipar]

I'm still trying to remain human powered for as long as I can. The latest eMTBs are so fast, I don't even think it's the same sport anymore.

My biggest problem is in this weather, I go through a pair of brake pads in a couple of hours.
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Is that a 36 cog front sprocket? Can’t count the big rear.

 

[dna]

Hope you are enjoying your bike Ive just bought an ex demo Specialized Vado SL which weighs about 16KG. Hopefully it wont be too heavy on the rear door rack on our PVC

 

[Clarky]

Lovely looking bike looks like a high speed croissant collector

Exactly right.

It was such a faff dragging the electric bike out of the garage first thing I wanted something I could lift with just a couple of fingers.
Brilliant for nipping around town and also quite good on gravel.

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[Clarky]

By Eck, look at that saddle

It’s strange!
The saddle on the Boardman is hard as a board and looks as if it will cut you in half.
The handlebar grips are solid with no give and the tyres are skinny and hard.
But, despite all that it is amazingly comfortable to ride.
No, I don’t understand either.

 

[Guigsy]

Is that a 36 cog front sprocket? Can’t count the big rear.

In the photo it's a 32 front and a 10-51 on the rear... except since that photo was taken I've changed to an oval 30t front. I rarely run out of high gears, but then the bike is very rarely on tarmac. I don't hang about on the trails, but eMTBs do pass me on the uphills like I'm standing still.

 

[Pablo19]

My latest bike is a Boardman Urban.
Fed up with struggling to heave my very heavy electric Kalkhof in and out of the garage I went for something super light.
On our recent six week trip to France the Kalkhof never came out of the garage.
The eagle eyed among you might notice that it’s belt drive with hub gears so no greasy chain to soil things that are packed up against it in the garage, plus it has carbon forks for lightness and a bit of comfort.
A super bike that’s a joy to ride.

Nice bike. My OH has a very similar looking Boardman but the ebike version, an 8.9e. It's light enough for her to be able to use it without power for most of the time but gives her the confidence to go on longer rides when it's a bit hilly or windy! Boardman make some decent bikes to be fair.

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[63720]

My latest bike is a Boardman Urban.
Fed up with struggling to heave my very heavy electric Kalkhof in and out of the garage I went for something super light.
On our recent six week trip to France the Kalkhof never came out of the garage.
The eagle eyed among you might notice that it’s belt drive with hub gears so no greasy chain to soil things that are packed up against it in the garage, plus it has carbon forks for lightness and a bit of comfort.
A super bike that’s a joy to ride.

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Great bikes, I have a hybrid 8.9 that weighs in at about 10kg - no batteries required

 

[TheAleMan]

My current ride, someone may have chipped it to 30+mph
Brilliant bit of kit, especially down hill
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Lovely looking machine Mark..love the colour scheme, looks very trick All leccy bikes should be able to go faster than the measly 15.5 mph U.K. limit.

 

[Nirvanauk]

My latest bike is a Boardman Urban.
Fed up with struggling to heave my very heavy electric Kalkhof in and out of the garage I went for something super light.
On our recent six week trip to France the Kalkhof never came out of the garage.
The eagle eyed among you might notice that it’s belt drive with hub gears so no greasy chain to soil things that are packed up against it in the garage, plus it has carbon forks for lightness and a bit of comfort.
A super bike that’s a joy to ride.

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Can I ask how much it weighs?

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