@@silverpro8356 no I've still got it... Probably sell it this summer though... Get a normal 125... The range just isn't long enough on the Sur-Ron unfortunately.
I have recently acquired the Gin X and just wanted to add that the mudguards that come with it are ok- ish and the rear light is just a battery operated one. I've put a better light on the rear of the bike and changed the saddle although the original isn't that bad. Front suspension as you say is okay but it's definitely more suitable for tarmac or tow paths, that kind of thing.
Nice review. Am a life-long cyclist, never passed a driving test, and have only ever gotten around on shanks' mare and a cycle. I took possession of my Gin X on Wednesday after having it delivered by UPS. Ordered and paid for it at the end of February. And whilst I was anxious and slightly paranoid at times after reading a couple of comments online about the waiting time, I can only share that my own experience is that, so far, two days in, it is well worth the money and everything I was hoping it would be after researching ebikes UK for eight weeks before deciding which one to go for and handing over most of what I had saved in the bank, to be honest. I gave it a test run yesterday afternoon and evening. So far so great. Went out on a 89% battery (that it came delivered at), did one of my usual ten miles each way runs, popped into Halfords for a bucket seat and beaver mudguards, then another ten miles, half of it on various degrees of inclines and mild hills, and there was 52% charge left when I got in. So, thirty miles, mostly on pedal assist (PAS) one (of five), with four miles on level five, basically that got me up the inclines without even having to peddle hardly. The first 1-4 PAS levels are all very similar, not much noticeable difference, with only a couple of mph in it, so I stayed on level one, without much effort on the flat, which most of my area is, tipping along nicely at around 12-15 mph with noticeably less effort than muscle power alone. A very subtle and satisfying mechanical experience, the frame and everything about it is designed ace. Sitting up straight in the seat, no bending over the bars, the bike itself very solid and comfortable to ride, is just beautiful really. And as soon as you click to 5, a proper oomph kicks in and it is like being the bionic man. My nearest hill, three-quarters of a mile long and that takes me five to seven minutes ascending at five mile an hour, was suddenly for the first time ever on a bike, done in a fraction of that at 15mph, with a next to nothing physical effort. Thirty miles with thirty percent of battery used, on a motor chugging around a seventeen stone fit and active recently initiated food delivery cyclist far from the first flush of youth, I am well happy with my purchase. Anyway, it's worth the (at times anxious) wait. Keep the faith! For the day that's in it. Sláinte! ruclips.net/video/aMdXtPNn4bI/видео.html
I waited a bit longer and took quite a few emails and messages to finally get my bike dispatched. It cost me £20 at a local cycle repair shop to align the gears as the chain was slipping. Since then it's been worth every penny and the faff of waiting. I've hardly had it out off assistance 1 as I enjoy still having a bit of a workout. The mudguards are pants so I'm not surprised you changed them. Do the ones from Halfords fit okay?
@@johndensley7198 The front Beaver mudguard was much better, though still not a full length one. There is a video up today from Rahul showing a new delivery of bike part accessories they have received, amongst which are upgraded mudguards, full length, which look perfect. ruclips.net/video/jcXcN9bAIKw/видео.html I cut off a portion of the rear mudguard that came with the bike, and used it as an extension onto the rear Beaver mudguard I replaced it with, which, unlike the one that Rahul shows off in the above video-link, is not full length. I also cut up the front mudguard that came with the bike and clamped it onto the downstem using a ziptie and some of the foam padding that came with the bike, so it overshoots and acts as a splash-guard/protector for the bottom of the battery, catching what rain and mud the front wheel kicks up onto the downstem. But I am not taking it out in any sort of prolonged rain shower. Have been out in a bit of wet but not full on raining. The young lad at Halfords who fixes electric bikes there, reckons it will be fine anyway in rain, and as long as you dry it off when you get in and don't leave it caked in wet mud, it should be grand. I will be getting from the accessories in the video a rear cargo rack I bought but which didn't come when the bike was delivered. I also had the same issue with the gears slipping, and a mechanic mate showed me how to alter and align them so now they are working perfectly. It will be how the bike comes out the factory, but, as you say, very easy to fix. Basically I am the same as you, incredibly happy with my purchase of the bike, which I bought ostensibly to do food delivery work with, but am not in any rush, and am waiting for the wet weather to transition to it being drier, lighter, and warmer. Roll on summer. Cheers.
Ive had my Gin X for a couple of months now, very happy with it so far, as mentioned before the fenders sre ridiculous and shouldn't even be offered, I opted for the rear rack and panniers, the rack is fine, my panniers were pretty poorly made, not completely stiched on the inside, I don't use them. Im getting good performance from the battery, mostly peddling level two.
Hi guys! Thanks for watching! Do you think the video is too long???
Did you sell the surron ? i been thinking about getting one but still on the fence.
@@silverpro8356 no I've still got it... Probably sell it this summer though... Get a normal 125... The range just isn't long enough on the Sur-Ron unfortunately.
It's about the right length. Says everything that needed to be said 😁
I have recently acquired the Gin X and just wanted to add that the mudguards that come with it are ok- ish and the rear light is just a battery operated one. I've put a better light on the rear of the bike and changed the saddle although the original isn't that bad. Front suspension as you say is okay but it's definitely more suitable for tarmac or tow paths, that kind of thing.
@@johndensley7198 thanks for watching!!! And the feedback!
Nice review.
Am a life-long cyclist, never passed a driving test, and have only ever gotten around on shanks' mare and a cycle. I took possession of my Gin X on Wednesday after having it delivered by UPS. Ordered and paid for it at the end of February.
And whilst I was anxious and slightly paranoid at times after reading a couple of comments online about the waiting time, I can only share that my own experience is that, so far, two days in, it is well worth the money and everything I was hoping it would be after researching ebikes UK for eight weeks before deciding which one to go for and handing over most of what I had saved in the bank, to be honest.
I gave it a test run yesterday afternoon and evening.
So far so great.
Went out on a 89% battery (that it came delivered at), did one of my usual ten miles each way runs, popped into Halfords for a bucket seat and beaver mudguards, then another ten miles, half of it on various degrees of inclines and mild hills, and there was 52% charge left when I got in. So, thirty miles, mostly on pedal assist (PAS) one (of five), with four miles on level five, basically that got me up the inclines without even having to peddle hardly.
The first 1-4 PAS levels are all very similar, not much noticeable difference, with only a couple of mph in it, so I stayed on level one, without much effort on the flat, which most of my area is, tipping along nicely at around 12-15 mph with noticeably less effort than muscle power alone.
A very subtle and satisfying mechanical experience, the frame and everything about it is designed ace. Sitting up straight in the seat, no bending over the bars, the bike itself very solid and comfortable to ride, is just beautiful really. And as soon as you click to 5, a proper oomph kicks in and it is like being the bionic man.
My nearest hill, three-quarters of a mile long and that takes me five to seven minutes ascending at five mile an hour, was suddenly for the first time ever on a bike, done in a fraction of that at 15mph, with a next to nothing physical effort.
Thirty miles with thirty percent of battery used, on a motor chugging around a seventeen stone fit and active recently initiated food delivery cyclist far from the first flush of youth, I am well happy with my purchase.
Anyway, it's worth the (at times anxious) wait.
Keep the faith!
For the day that's in it.
Sláinte!
ruclips.net/video/aMdXtPNn4bI/видео.html
I waited a bit longer and took quite a few emails and messages to finally get my bike dispatched. It cost me £20 at a local cycle repair shop to align the gears as the chain was slipping. Since then it's been worth every penny and the faff of waiting. I've hardly had it out off assistance 1 as I enjoy still having a bit of a workout. The mudguards are pants so I'm not surprised you changed them. Do the ones from Halfords fit okay?
@@johndensley7198 The front Beaver mudguard was much better, though still not a full length one. There is a video up today from Rahul showing a new delivery of bike part accessories they have received, amongst which are upgraded mudguards, full length, which look perfect.
ruclips.net/video/jcXcN9bAIKw/видео.html
I cut off a portion of the rear mudguard that came with the bike, and used it as an extension onto the rear Beaver mudguard I replaced it with, which, unlike the one that Rahul shows off in the above video-link, is not full length. I also cut up the front mudguard that came with the bike and clamped it onto the downstem using a ziptie and some of the foam padding that came with the bike, so it overshoots and acts as a splash-guard/protector for the bottom of the battery, catching what rain and mud the front wheel kicks up onto the downstem.
But I am not taking it out in any sort of prolonged rain shower. Have been out in a bit of wet but not full on raining. The young lad at Halfords who fixes electric bikes there, reckons it will be fine anyway in rain, and as long as you dry it off when you get in and don't leave it caked in wet mud, it should be grand.
I will be getting from the accessories in the video a rear cargo rack I bought but which didn't come when the bike was delivered.
I also had the same issue with the gears slipping, and a mechanic mate showed me how to alter and align them so now they are working perfectly. It will be how the bike comes out the factory, but, as you say, very easy to fix.
Basically I am the same as you, incredibly happy with my purchase of the bike, which I bought ostensibly to do food delivery work with, but am not in any rush, and am waiting for the wet weather to transition to it being drier, lighter, and warmer.
Roll on summer.
Cheers.
Ive had my Gin X for a couple of months now, very happy with it so far, as mentioned before the fenders sre ridiculous and shouldn't even be offered, I opted for the rear rack and panniers, the rack is fine, my panniers were pretty poorly made, not completely stiched on the inside, I don't use them.
Im getting good performance from the battery, mostly peddling level two.
can u teach how unlock the speed please?
looks good im only 15 miles from reading might buy the 500W version 💯
*promosm*
"premium budget "
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