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Thankyou for your input. You are not the only person to tell me the X20 is much noisier than the X35+ system. I can only go by my test experience and I did not notice any significant difference in the noise level. The noise may be bike dependent as it is possible that the sound could resonate in certain frames or others 'damp' it out. Another explanation could be my ageing hearing, my high pitch sound sensitivity is not what it was. However, I have to stick with my own experience, but accept that many other people may not be wrong! 🎂🍰

Thanks for taking the time to comment. I haven't tried the four piston version, but I've heard good things. I think you're right about the bleeding of the system. The bleed port is not very convenient. I do have a special adaptor to screws in the port which does make bleeding the brakes easier. I have developed the technique now, so I find it not too much of a problem. 🎂🍰

@@barnster5844 > thanks very much for the feedback. I did try out an SL before going with the full fat version. For what I wanted, the battery in the SL is too small; from my test I estimated that I would struggle to get 50 Mi out of the battery. Also, I found that the motor didn't have enough poke for what I wanted, which is touring. Ultimately, I decided to get more than one e-bike so I was happy to compromise and the weight and the ungainliness (if that's a proper word). 🍰🎂

@@trends-friend > okay, I'll do my best because I didn't make notes about the settings so I'll be going from memory. Each of the spaces was in two halves rear and front. For each of these halves I used a different material. For the rear spacer I used PETG+ because he's less prone to environmental degradation than The standard PLA. For the front half I used TPU because it's flexible. I was happy to use 3D printed parts for a couple of reasons. First of all, the Cross-Sectional area could be quite large, much larger than traditional round spaces and therefore the stressing of them would be low. Secondly, the spacers are under compression and the 3D printed materials are much better under compression, no chance of interlayer delamination. Now, as for the print settings, this is where things get a bit more hazy. For the rear parts of the spacers the perimeter (I think) was about 2mm thick and the top and bottom of the prints about 1 mm thick. I used a 30% hexagonal infill. The front parts of the spacers, printed in TPU, were solid. For the initial trial prints I used The fast print settings which gave thick layers (0.4mm?). For the final prints, I used finer settings. As far as temperatures were concerned, I used guidance that came with the print media. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more questions.

@@hilaryford8547 > thanks for taking the time to comment and for the 🍰. Maybe I'll post a picture of the cake, or perhaps I'll put the 💰 towards better audio equipment. Again thanks.

I can't argue against that. I remember 30+ years ago having a lovely pair of campagnolo pedals. I wish I had them now. 🧁🍰

There are a lot of factors that influence range, these include: The total weight of the bike and rider... Speed that you travel up the climb. The length and steepness of the climb. How much effort, you as the rider put in?. To some extent temperature and other climatic conditions Size of your ebike battery. In this earlier video I made: ruclips.net/video/4cNLBN5QN2M/видео.htmlsi=3FiAQ4VXkLGlwxAY I used about 160Wh of my battery to raise me up about 400m. Sa Colobra is about 800m vertical ascent. Hence if you have more than 400Wh you should easily have enough juice, even if you and your bike are heavy. There is a charger at the bottom of the descent, but to be warned, it can take a long time (many hours) to charge the battery. 🍰🧁

@@FiveMinuteVelo I'm fairly light...110 lbs. But the bike is a bruiser...maybe 50 pounds. As to climb speed, with an average 7% grade over 6 miles, it'll be slow! With the help of the motor in eco mode I imagine 6-7mph.

@@illtakemanhattan > I would estimate that if you have at least half the battery when starting out from the bottom you will be fine. You should nope though, if you're going to ride from the top of the climb (Coll dels Reis) back to almost anywhere, there are a number of other uphill sections (despite it being overall downhill).

@@FiveMinuteVelo yup....we'll surely need some juice to get back to Port d'Alcudia

@@illtakemanhattan > yes, there's quite a lot of climbing between the top and the start of descent to Polenca.

Thank you very much for your feedback. I appreciate both positive and less positive comments. I realise my audio is not the best, this is partly I hope, because I don't record in controlled environments, my recording is in the real world. If you could be more specific (hum, crackle, background noise... @ time) about the lack of audio quality, that would help me improve it. I have made efforts to improve the audio quality more recently, but I still think I have a way to go. For this reason I'm considering getting a set of DJI wireless mics. I am using the funds from the buymeacoffee to fund the new mikes, but I have a few donations to go. Again, thank you for taking the time to comment. I hope you found the content useful ? 🧁🍰

@@FiveMinuteVelo while out on the bike it's fine when you're "twirling" the caliper in your hand it sounds like you're mumbling.

@@Daplinksta > Thanks, Ill take a look at that. It could be I'm using a different camera system, in the case of the twirling its an Olympus DSLR (mirrorless) which does not have a very good amplifier. I may have overdone the noise suppression to get rid of the hiss. Thanks.

Unfortunately, I don't know about SRAM, most BB these days are 'sealed' for life and maintaining them basically means replacing them. The one shown is a Shimano plastic (not so) fantastic item. Shimano refused a warrantee claim on the grounds it is a consumable item, but the UK distributor and bike seller (J E James who were great) agreed to replace it (for free) any way. I have been using the ZTTO BB shown in this video which I have found reliable and long lasting. Thanks for taking the time to comment, I'll have to look in to SRAM BB's as I do like things that are maintainable. 🧁🍰

@@voidonscreen9017 > thanks for sharing this information. I have never been able to get ordinary rubber solution glue to stick to tpu tubes, not even close. However, I do know there are glues out there that will allegedly work with both butyl and TPU. Let me know what glue (type and all brand) you are using. The patch failure I show in the video is not the only one that I have experienced.

@ I use a generic rubber solution that came with patches, unbranded basically. My method is the same as with butyl. Sand, degrease, apply a layer larger than patch, wait to dry and apply the patch and compress it with something flat for 10 minutes. Guess I got lucky that solution sticks to tpu because I see why it wouldn't.

Yeh 🧁🍰

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Yes I did, I followed the instructions to the letter, using the wipes that were supplied with the patches. I've also tried lightly sanding the area to be patched, that did not help either.

The second hand bike has certainly not been plain sailing (or rather cycling) However, give that the price was about a third to a quarter of a new bike. That's the substantial saving. Also, I actually like tinkering and solving problems so for me it's a challenge I relish. However, I can understand that a new bike would be preferable for many. Thank you for taking the time to comment for the delicious cakes.

Yum, yum, yum and yum. You will make me fat.

Yes, double top tubes are nothing new. Pashley used to make bikes like that; I think the ones in developing countries are copies of those. That was a good choice because those bikes are often used to cart very heavy loads including half a dozen children on the cross bars. 😮 🍰🧁

@@FiveMinuteVelo Indeed, many cycle rickshaws have double top tubes.

Thanks for taking the time to respond, have a cake or two on me 🧁🍰.

Frightened my cat.

My wife is disturbed by me too 😃, and I don't even need to apply the brakes. 🍰🧁

​@@neilhollow1732> My apologies for frightening your cat, here's some cakes for it 🧁🍰.

@@FiveMinuteVelo ok he’s happy again.

​@@neilhollow1732 > both your cat and myself are happier as I've now changed the brakes.

Yum, Two slices of my favourite cake - well, the zero calorie type anyway. Thanks, have one on me 🧁.

@@jaymontie > if comfort is ones priority then the Brooks is much better. If lightweight is ones priority then no. ,🧁🍰

My last counterfeit chain must have lasted a good 300miles before it broke 😢. Perhaps I should have paid a bit less 😅.

£17.99, which is about the going price for a standard 'black' chain. Buying from an LBS is no guarantee. I know someone who bought a couple of chains from an LBS and they turned out to be counterfeit. He did get his money back though, which is not something you can say of many cheap sellers. I don't think the shop was trying to pull a fast one, they were genuinely duped too.

Blimey.... Then you have to buy one and cross your fingers😅

@@Hydra3Three > if you buy a ceep chain, yes. The idea of the video is to raise awareness so people can be a bit more canny about their purchases. If one is aware of the issues and shops smart, one can minimise the risk of getting counterfeit chains. If one buys from a good seller one can get a refund should the product be of substandard quality. 🧁🍰

Thanks for the advice. I started using Continental sealant, which did not work. I was recommended Stans Race which was the best thing since sliced bread (apparently), as you can see from the video that was crap. Your advice about taping is sound and I had tried all that using three different types of rim tape, I'm sure that was not the source of my problems. I've now given up on the tubeless experiment and now use TPU tubes. Tubeless, for me, was just far too much faff and the tubeless failures I have seen (mine and other riders) has reinforced my decision. I may try again with larger volume, lower pressure tyres. 🍰🧁

@@campagnol1 > thanks, I almost turn myself inside out creating those 🤭. It's my 360° camera, can be great, but I am resisting overdoing the effects.

Thank you very much, it's nice to know that it was useful. 🍰🧁

Thanks for taking the time to comment. My x35 and the Bosch e-bike in the video are very different beasts. If I had to boil this down into a general statement, the x35 is a system that helps the rider whereas that Bosch e-bike the rider tends to help the motor system. As somebody that wants to ride a bike (not a motorbike) I think I still still prefer the x35. The x35 is simply smoother and less intrusive. 🍰🧁

To the best of my knowledge, the X20 system must have a bottom bracket based torque sensor. Happy to be proven wrong though. There is a lack of clarity in the ebike laws. The maximum legal (sustained) power is 250W; as I understand it this is 250W of electrical power. As a general rule the electrical to mechanical conversion is about 80% efficient. 80% of 250W is 200W. This could be the explanation for your low power reading or it may not. As I said, the law is not at all clear.

@@liviuvoicu5456 > Thank you. Let my viewers and I know how you get on. 🍰🧁

I'm not sure, I could put forward logical arguments for the chamfer on the inside and the outside. Only KMC will know or certain what they produce via their processes. The trouble is, it's often very difficult to tell what is genuine and what is a good counterfeit until you use the chain and see how long it lasts.

@@FiveMinuteVelo Agree, I just never seen it like that. If you don't mind, I'ld like top know if you notice any issues changing gears. Thanks

@@jsollien127 > I decided not to use the counterfeit chains featured, hence I cannot tell you about the quality of the gear changes. The seller refunded me and I still have the chains in my spares box. Interesting idea though, should I throw one on a bike to see just how good/bad they work?

@@funksoulbrother3620 > sorry, I don't understand the ❓. Could you ask it in a different way for my simple little 🧠 to understand?

@@FiveMinuteVelo How come the X20 system was short lived before Mahle moved quickly to the X30? It's pretty difficult to find any bikes for sale with the X20 system installed. Were there some design issues?

@funksoulbrother3620 > no, the X20 remains in the product line. There are now four main products, the x35, the x30, the x20, and the newly introduced XS versions of the x30 and x20 . You can still buy X20 based bikes, but they tend to be in short supply.

I did not spot that. Thanks for the pointer.

The camera distortion makes all roads look the same. It is actually the hill going out of Barrington towards Haslingfield. Nice guess though.

@@FiveMinuteVelo Take another look - the house entrance (brick walls) on the right that you pass at 27 seconds into your video is 'The Knoll'. Chapel Hill doesn't have a house on the right as you ascend from Barrington. I've struggled enough times up Claybush Hill to know it anywhere!

​@@JohnL-x8z> now you have convinced me that I am dementing 😮.

@@FiveMinuteVelo Sorry! I had to climb Claybush Hill from Baldock every week to meet up with the CCA club run in Ashwell! Also, Chapel Hill in Cambs has white lines either side of the road to demark the edges, whereas Claybush Hill keeps us Herts cyclists guessing!

​@@JohnL-x8z> oh dear I fear you are correct. However, I seem to have false memory syndrome - I really am 🌰🥜.

@@tonywest550 > in my case, I asked the eBay seller to send me a postage label. They then said ooh don't bother sending the chains back and we'll give you a full refund. So in my case, I got a full refund and got to keep a couple of useless chains. It's more of the time and effort required that irks me. As for others, less savvy buyers they would just put the chain on and ruin their transmission. Not good. 🍰🍰

Thank you! 🤗

Thanks for the ❓ and the opertunity to clarify some points. The problem it solves?That is what the video explores. I'm not trying to say it is better for everybody, just supplying information and opinions so viewers can make-up their own minds. Personal context is important. For me though, as I say, the rechargeable unit is only marginally better, and probably not ideal for some uses. Finally, my previous experience suggests the weak point on coin cell based units is sweat ingress (I'm quite sweaty) through the battery access 'hatch'. This rechargeable unit removes that weakness. 🍰🧁

@@FiveMinuteVelo I just noticed Wahoo have announced an HRM strap which is sealed and uses a rechargeable battery. They don't use a cradle, but you do need what appears to be a custom cable with a magnetic attachment to charge it. It's also 4x the price of the Coospo.

@willlockhart90 > thanks Will, I noticed it. They claim 100 plus hours of battery life, if it is just 100 hours that seems a bit on the short side. However, that is mitigated that it says it has a battery level indicator. A special charging cable is not that much better than having the cradle, they can both be easily lost or misplaced. I'm sure the street price will come down, but still likely to be three times the Cospoo price. I'm not sure what you get for the extra outlay, a proper warranty probably. For me, being the cheapskate I am, I would stick with the cheaper product. If you're not going to provide me with cake, I'll give you some🧁🍰 😜.

Having used for full toe-clips in the past, your logic is impeccable. My plan was to move towards full toe-clips, the first stage being the half-toe clips. However, having used the half toe-clips I'm quite happy with them for some styles of riding. I'll keep the full toe-clips as an 'upgrade' option. For greater foot security I'd revert to SPDs. Thanks for taking the time to comment, it's great to know what other riders' views are. 🧁🍰

Thanks for the 🍰, it was delicious!, and for taking the time to share your thoughts. I know where you're coming from, I find the plastic pedals a bit slippery, particularly when wet. That's the reason I fitted the half toe clips just to give my feet something more secure. As I said in the summary, although I've got used to the flat pedals, I do occasionally miss the security of the SPDs. I do find the flat pedals generally better for more sedate riding. 🧁🍰

Congratulations on the new bike, an excellent choice. The 3.0 is the same as my 4.0 but with a 50Nm motor (as opposed to 70Nm) and 530Wh battery (710Wh). As I rarely use my motor on full power, you may not miss the extra 'power'. The larger battery just gives more range which, again, you may not miss. The guarantee on a new bike is worth quite a lot. Thanks for taking the time to share. 🍰🧁

Thanks for taking the time to comment. I don't find starting on the hills any more difficult with flat pedals than with double-sided SPDs. Single-sided SPD I find more difficult as you have to flip the pedal over to the correct side. As you correctly stated, I should qualify that I don't have many very steep ⛰️ in Cambridgeshire on which to test the theory out on. 🍰🧁

Yes, I remember the MKS and Campagnolo pedals from many years ago, they had a little tab on them. So far, I haven't had a problem 'flipping' the plastic pedals. I'll have to see if my new metal pedals flip just as easily. Thanks for taking the time to comment, it's good to know what others think and draw on their experiences. 🧁🍰

I'm sorry to hear your Stroke has affected you in that way. Luckily, my Stroke hasn't affected my limbs but it has given me problems in terms of balance. Mind you, even though my legs still work perfectly, it didn't stop me damaging my ankle 😮. I think there are many reasons for using flat pedals, yours is just one of them. Thanks for taking the time to comment, ride safely. 🍰🧁

@@Ricqu > I've used both brands and I can't say I've noticed a difference. Maybe you've been lucky, or unlucky with one or other brand. I did clean the tire out, but you can never remove all of the surplus sealant, or at least I can't. I use a Bostic soft plastic glue, basically Camplast by a different name but cheaper. I make my own patches by cutting them out of an old tube. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. 🧁🍰

I'm absolutely chuffed that you found this useful and even more pleased that you let me know. Comments like this makes making these videos worthwhile. Many thanks 🍰🧁

@@sweep2112 > thanks very much for your feedback, it's great to know that the videos I make are useful. Also, thanks for confirming my assumption about the charging from USB-C. The USBC on my computer seems to not charge at less than one watt. It's a shame that Coospo didn't anticipate this potential issue, they probably just needed to increase the impedance a bit (an extra resistor) to overcome this problem. 🍰🧁🎂

@@BrentDavidson-z5l > I purchased these bars by AliExpress. Here is a link: I just found this on AliExpress: ￡48.99 | 2019 New EC90 carbon fiber carbon fiber highway bicycle thighed handle carbon handlebar road bike handlebar 400 420 440MM a.aliexpress.com/_EQK7LtR I have also made a review of the bars: ruclips.net/video/XP2QH62zlBc/видео.htmlsi=ovYQbl50j0GJLn46 I hope this helps 🎂🍰🧁

@@yakoridesagain > Don't forget we have to wear thick woolies over here. This makes it difficult for me to show off my personal ARC reactor.

@@jassemsaidi680 > I'll see what I can do, if it's still an active seller and they still selling the same product, I'll put a link into the video description. Okay