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Wow! Grade A??? Not good to have that at the start with a new bike. But great result in the end!! Thanks for that interesting story.

Hi mate. Thanks for you lovely comments!! Yes it’s a great bike and a good compromise between cheaper makes, and ridiculously expensive makes. 21” is probably ideal, you’re an inch taller than me. I’d look into Halfords, if you’re not buying from them, just say you’re thinking about a bike for spring but don’t know what size frame. They’ll have something for you to test out, usually in their car park. Great service. I’ve had 3 bikes from them plus 2 more for a close friend. Thanks again!

@@peter-e2q yeah it'll definitely be my local Halfords. I was in there just before Xmas and the guy i was chatting to seemed very knowledgeable and very helpful. I even got a bit cheeky with him (that's my style) and said what about OAP rates like? Bless him, young lad didn't really get i was having a giggle with him. 😁

@@angusmecoatup9849 ha ha. Always worth asking! At my local Halfords, I’d bought his & her Crossfires for me & my gf. Went back a week later for different pedals, panniers and all kinds. The lady who served us was chatty, my gf of the time, was also very chatty & funny. The lady used her own staff discount for us! I took out the £25 (??) anywhere service insurance too. Used it after hitting a hole, tearing the tyre & inner tube. Walked a mile with it to a nearby halfords and they sorted it within 20mins. I paid for parts, but labour is free. Have a good day!!

Hi. Yes. Try this like to the user manual on Suntour site. You can download it. Essentially, press and hold the ‘M’ button above the rocker for 3 seconds and you can set the time and other parameters. And reset previous ride data. Here’s the link: www.srsuntour.com/service/download-area/consumer-downloads/e-bike-system-hesc/e-bike-system-hesc-manual/2022/

WOW! 80 this year and still riding. Very impressive! I’ll be 68 in April. Yes, this bike certainly does have a walk feature. I use it to help ‘walk’ my bike up the 4 steps in front of my house. On the little handlebar control, simply press and hold the rocker switch down. The bottom of the switch. After 2 seconds, the motor comes to life. Once you let go, assistance ends. Can’t remember if I explained it very well about the battery shutting down. I’m both cases, my bike and my girlfriend bike… same models but M/F frames, they both failed using the same method. We stopped at a pub and instead of completely powering the bikes down (press and hold the battery on/off switch until the screen goes blank, we both used the orange button on the handlebar control. Pressing it again to switch on, all looked normal, screen back on, indicator showing level 1 as selected but… no assistance! I eventually removed & replaced the batteries and both worked ok. Since then, I always switch the battery off directly and back on after a break. No problems. The battery will go into standby - similar to the orange switch - after 10 mins without being used and that can equally lead to loss of assistance. It’s a nuisance but no more. Removing & replacing the battery resolves it. Just on that, turning the key against its spring, and trying the push the unit up/forward to disengage the pins into its housing is not easy. It’s a good fit. You have to practice. I’m right handed so turn the key and hold with my left, then wedge my hand against the water bottle while using my fingers to move it. A strong sharp push is more effective than a gradual push. I’m sure you’ll love it!! Thank you so much for your message and comments. I hear it will warm up a little from Monday :) Happy riding!! PS. Had the rear wheel off once. Straight forward, bike upside down. Spanner’s/sockets to undo the axle, manoeuvre around the chain. Not too bad.

Sorry to hear that. I have no experience of other bikes, only 3 Carreras. Two normal and my ebike. However it operates, it works for me. I adapt to any idiosyncrasies unless obviously faults, in which case I got back to suppliers.

Cheers Chris! I appreciate the feedback.

Aww thank you! That’s lovely of you to say. Not the nicest weather but the bike takes the pain out of it!! Happy riding.

Hi I’m not an expert on e bikes other than from my own experience. They say batteries last 2-3 year but I guess that relates to how many charges, as I believe you’re suggesting. All I can say is that I’ve had my bike now for 2yrs & 3 months. I use it a few times a week in summer but less when cold and I don’t ride it in the rain. So not a huge amount of use really. I’ve possibly recharged maybe 50 times since I’ve had it. I notice it runs down a little quicker now. Starts with 52 miles as usual but 10 miles later it says about 39. Hope that’s useful.

@peterjones6733 yes very helpful thanks for rapid reply I bought one with brocken lcd display repaired now, trying to roughly work out milage all I can find out in setting is battery has been recharged 74 time possible milage of 74 x 40 ish

@@gdcodurham. that’s interesting. Mine doesn’t tell me how many recharges. In settings, only allows me to clear trip times. Conditioning could help… allowing it to drain before giving it a full charge. I tried to buy a spare but halfords were out of stock and there’s a dispute between suppliers apparently. And they’re now over £400 !

@peterjones6733 it wouldn't let me go into settings try disconnecting battery then try it comes up prior to clear data display if that makes sense

That’s very interesting, Amanda. Thanks for posting that. Before this one, I just had the non-E crossfire. I’d have to agree with what you say, the torque you use being matched by the bike would feel more natural. I’m not sure which I’d prefer without trying but the older version would seem more realistic. Cheers!

That’s odd. If it’s knew, likely something loose maybe.

@@peter-e2q I tuck it straight to helfords after work the guy had a ride around the car park he agrees theres a problem but dont know what unfortunately. Iv left in store Yes hopefully it's a something little the shop did build the bike for me. I picked that model cause apparently it's the one they see least in store for repairs and issues. just my luck. thanks for the reply and one more question do you think that bike is okay to ride in heavy rain??

@@Freethought1987 that’s a real shame but as the saying goes, if anything is going to go wrong, it’s either right away, or after many years.

Aww. Thanks Darren! Very nice of you to say that. Actually no, born and bred in Liverpool. Have walked and cycled all around Wirral coastline though, and inland paths including along the Dee to the blue bridge. Some great rides. I’m sure you’ll enjoy this bike!! Mine is now 2 yrs old and the battery is around 90% of what it was new so doing really well. It only ever shows 52 on a full charge but keeps a bit in reserve just in case. Another great ride is Rhos-on-Sea to Llandudno along the coast. And back. Hope you have as much fun as I do!!

Hi David. I wish I did!! I actually live in Liverpool. It was a group ride between Rhos-on-Sea to Rhyl and back that helped me decide on an ebike. Mostly flat ride apart from Big hump over an outlet or something. What I can tell you is that we went into Llandudno from the north… steep hill down coming in, and left by the same route. On number 4, highest effort, maintained 15mph all the way up. It was brilliant! Remaining miles shows a lot fewer while in level 4, but it’s relative. At the top, you come back down to level 1 and remaining goes up accordingly. Only every shows 52 remaining even on full charge. But discovered when it says a mile left and you have 5 to go, it’s kept a secret stash in reserve Phew! Hope that all helps. Just checked the map. Llandulas is where the hill is that convinced me to get my ebike. What a coincidence.

65, if that’s relevant. Filmed in 2021. Tyres, not sure. The frame size I think was 2”. My current Crossfire 2 is the E bike but with a 19” frame. Better size for me. This has 700x40C I think 28x1 5/8” Difficult to see.

@@peter-e2q What's a 2?

@@peter-e2q If you need servicing... Not the bike.... 🍆 let no know 😈

@@edwardcullen3251 the model. Crossfire 2. Current bike is crossfire E 2.

Why does it matter how old he was? YT cracks me up 😂 Great review 👌🏻

My pleasure. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment!!

Aww thank you! I really appreciate your comment! Just been out on mine. 2yrs old now and still perfect. Have a lovely summer :)

Hi Dale. Wow! Brilliant, and thank you for posting that. I’ve been really happy with mine. Had it nearly two years now and decided to take it to halfords for a service. You have to book in for a pre service inspection. I collected it that evening and was told, service if you want one but it’s pointless, there’s nothing needs going! Summer coming. Happy riding!!

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Very well, Thanks John. I’m sure you’ll enjoy yours at least as much and… winter soon over :)

Hi. Could you elaborate? My battery unit simply plugs into its cradle. All wiring is internal. Ah! Just removed battery. Yes, there are 2 rows of pins and of the front two, the left one is shorter by about 0.5mm. Never noticed that before… and I have Asperger’s, highly unusual :). So the connector is perfectly normal… unlike me. Ha ha.

@Peter Jones Ive noticed only today as well. Thanks for the confirmation 👍

Cheers Josh! Great to hear and thank you for your comments!! Sun will be out again soon :)

Hi. Yes it was. The first bag I bought didn’t fit very well, rubbish actually. But when I bought the E-Crossfire )see other video) I transferred the rack and bought two new panniers that just drop on, perfect. Holds up to 25kg.

@@peter-e2q That's great to know, thanks for the information its much appreciated.

Yes, completely agree with you. My new crossfire is hydraulic but not had to touch the brakes yet after 18 months. Dare say it’s on the cards next year.

A lot fewer this year, tbh. 2 reasons. Split with gf a year ago, we used to got regularly with a group. And this year, I’ve been doing handyman work for people and been really busy so, less than 500 miles so far this year.

That’s very odd. Never heard it before. Mine has never come loose. Perhaps next time you’re passing Halfords, nip in and ask how tight it should be or if something is missing… a washer maybe. As for disc brakes, makes no difference whether it’s disc or other. They all just convert kinetic energy to heat via friction. Finally, even if the locking mechanism comes loose, while the bike is being ridden, the axle can’t come out of the forks… unless you go over a big bump maybe. As they get looser, the wheel would begin to wobble noticeably so unlikely to cause you to crash. Interesting question.

@@peter-e2q I will go back. Do you ever turn your bike on and the assist doesn’t work at all? I turn it up to full and still nothing. I have to power the bike down wait 15 seconds then restart. Only had the bike a week and it’s just problems

@@kevlyth1712 yes. It’s a pain. But rare. My normal action is to simply power down the battery by holding the button for a few seconds until the display goes off. Leave it about 5 seconds then a 2 second press to switch it back on. Then it works. Very rarely, I have to switch off, remove the battery, put it back on again, and switch on. It works. I don’t have to do this regularly at all just occasionally. Switching off via the small hand control doesn’t usually work properly, I don’t use that on/off switch. Other switch functions work normally, including walk assist… hold rocker switch down for a few seconds and the bike will walk with you.

@@peter-e2q mine happens every few rides I’ve not had the bike long like 2 weeks. It’s happened more times than I’d like. I’m thinking of taking it back and getting a voodoo or something. I shouldn’t be having these issues already what’s it going to be like in a years time I can only imagine

@@kevlyth1712 yes I agree. Sadly. You shouldn’t be having those issues

Having ridden motorbikes most of my life, 52mph on a cycle with tyres designed for about 30mph average and no real puncture protection… Scares the life out of me !! Well done on the 2WD conversion though… awesome!

@@peter-e2q It works somehow! I rarely ever actually do 52 mph, but the fun is knowing I can! Oh yes it has puncture proof tyres front/rear

@@hawthornselitelevel1220 you’re still a braver man than I am, Gungadin! :)

@@peter-e2q I have hairs on my chest. On the inside!

If you go above 15.5mph, it stops assisting (uk). Other than that, occasionally, there is no assistance for some reason. Usually if it times out due to not being used… set at 0. If it fails, switch off at battery, not handle bar control then back on. Very rarely, you may need to remove the battery then put it back on to cure the issue. But that’s rare.

@@peter-e2q thanks

Hi. I’m 5’ 10” - 178cm. Frame is 19”. My last crossfire was 21” but this fits me better.

Yes, mine does that too. Matches my input until I get to 16mph then it leaves me to it :) Glad you’re enjoying it!!

I’ll have to check. Not noticed.

Just tried that today. It seems to match my torque. Almost imperceptibly when very light. But just seems to keep it going. Interesting question!

@@peter-e2q I have ordered one today, how is it on the top assist level is like not even peddling and the bike just does all the work ? My only concern is the motor sensor type it’s a cadence which isn’t supposed to be very good, I’ll just have to wait and find out and I’ll just return it and get one with a torque sensor instead.

@@kevlyth1712 I must admit I don’t understand what you’re saying. However, I’ve had my bike for more than a year so understand it. I often just use level 1 which gives me ‘52’ miles. Going up an incline, I can increase to 3, 3, or 4 depending on the incline. As I peddle, effort required reduces with each level but… so does the projected range. Switching back to level 1 sees the range again increase. I love the bike and how it works. It helped me around Llandudno on Tuesday, some inclined there!

The motor stops assisting above 15.5 mph, or if you’re in too higher gear requiring excessive torque. I’ve never had it cut out in any other circumstances. Do those people understand it’s operation? The software appears very well designed to me.

Ah. The battery is 417Wh, I misunderstood that as max power output. But of course, the motor max is 250W… just checked. Cheers!

Hi Nicky. I think it was Halfords but… it was almost useless. Much of the rear is naturally obscured by your jacket so had to turn slightly right for a sec to see behind. I got a far better one for my new bike - Carrera Crossfire 2 E-Bike - from Amazon. It simply fits into the end of the bar and is unobstructed. If you tilt it forward rather than straight up, you get a perfect view. Here is the item name in Amazon to search for: CatEye Black BM-500 Road Bike Handlebar Mirror One Size

@@peter-e2q Oh okay, thanks for the info mate. I'll have a look at your new one. Very much appreciated.

Isn’t it just!! Even more impressive standing right alongside them. Incredible teamwork and it’s a French company too. Thanks for your comments. That’s a beautiful dog in your picture!!

Hi. Well, my bike is right in front of me so I tried it. Front wheel runs freely when suspended and spun, rear wheel has slight resistance and doesn’t spin as long. An electrical engineer will tell you it’s due to magnetic resistance from back EMF. And I’d believe them. A very good friend of mine was such. Even when powered down, the eddy currents caused by running the magnets passed the stator, or vice Verda, caused magnetic friction that slows the wheel more quickly. How’s that? Bet you didn’t expect such a detailed response :)

Thanks but, I don’t think so. Many years as a biker taught me to ride defensively and I like the freedom. 66 now and even less likely to toe the line :)