Boardman ADV 8.9 E

[Mocaccino]

Tried Canyon the guy said they don't stock the batteries and can only help if I had a Canyon bike under warranty.

bike24.com cancelled the order saying they don't deliver to the UK anymore.

Finally found a dealer https://fudgescyclestore.com/ from the Fazua website who can order directly but the cost is about £800 for a drivepack compared to £528 on the Fazua website. It might be cheaper to fly over to the factory and collect it myself. Brexit, the gift that keeps giving

 

[robgul]

Try www.electricgarage.co.uk - that's where I bought mine a couple months ago for £450 delivered

 

[robgul]

Try www.electricgarage.co.uk - that's where I bought mine a couple months ago for £450 delivered

... just looked - showing as in stock at £460 for Evation 50 battery

 

[Mocaccino]

... just looked - showing as in stock at £460 for Evation 50 battery

Thanks, just called them, they don't do drivepacks but do have batteries/chargers which is useful for the future.

I'm working with a client who has an office in Germany, I might be able to order online from Fazua to deliver there and then do another courier to bring to the UK

 

[robgul]

Have you tried Tom's Bike Shed Ltd in Ilminster? - he was selling batterie and motor units . . . . https://www.facebook.com/tomsbikeshed

 

[Mocaccino]

Have you tried Tom's Bike Shed Ltd in Ilminster? - he was selling batterie and motor units . . . . https://www.facebook.com/tomsbikeshed

Thanks @robgul you are a font of knowledge! I just called him, he doesn't have any in stock at the moment but can order for £629 which is better than £800

 

[Mocaccino]

As it's getting wetter I thought I would have another go at the mudguard challenge. I have tried various ones in the past but had problems since I went with 45mm tyres. I just got the SKS Speedrocker Gravel Road Mudguard Set - 700c - Black / 32-42mm and they fit nicely although I did have to chop off some of the rear to get enough clearance. Also used cable ties to make more secure as they were a bit wobbly. Just back from a ride and no issues to report.

 

[robgul]

As it's getting wetter I thought I would have another go at the mudguard challenge. I have tried various ones in the past but had problems since I went with 45mm tyres. I just got the SKS Speedrocker Gravel Road Mudguard Set - 700c - Black / 32-42mm and they fit nicely although I did have to chop off some of the rear to get enough clearance. Also used cable ties to make more secure as they were a bit wobbly. Just back from a ride and no issues to report.

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That looks like it must be a very small frame?

AND - if you have used cable ties on the front forks (instead of or as well as the rubber straps) - make sure they are thin ones that are likely to break should you get a branch/whatever jammed up under the mudguard . . it's not unknown for the mudguard to jam against the tyre and throw you over the handlebars if the stays don't break away from the forks.

 

[robgul]

Thanks @robgul you are a font of knowledge! I just called him, he doesn't have any in stock at the moment but can order for £629 which is better than £800

There is a Fazua Facebook group that has some useful stuff from time-to-time - that's where I saw the stuff about Tom's Bike Shed (The group covers various brands that use the Fazua unit, not just Boardman)

 

[Mocaccino]

That looks like it must be a very small frame?

AND - if you have used cable ties on the front forks (instead of or as well as the rubber straps) - make sure they are thin ones that are likely to break should you get a branch/whatever jammed up under the mudguard . . it's not unknown for the mudguard to jam against the tyre and throw you over the handlebars if the stays don't break away from the forks.

Yeah it's a small, I've got little legs.

I've been over the handlebars a couple of times in the past because I was an idiot and thought I could drink and ride so I don't do that anymore.

 

[Mocaccino]

There is a Fazua Facebook group that has some useful stuff from time-to-time - that's where I saw the stuff about Tom's Bike Shed (The group covers various brands that use the Fazua unit, not just Boardman)

I was on Facebook when it first came out and then dumped it along with all other social media as it was just too much noise but I did take a peek at the riders group with an anon account, thanks.

 

[ianmac62]

FWIW Cairn Bikes sell gravel e-bikes powered by Fazua. Advert in current CTC magazine (which my wife, in a fit of tidying, has thrown out). Don't know if they have drive packs for sale.

 

[robgul]

Having moved to waxing rather than oiling the chains on my bikes I removed the chain from the Boardman (no magic link so removed a pin and 2 plates) - cleaned and waxed the chain etc.

When I tried to fit it back I took a new KMC 11 speed magic link to connect the chain - the pins were too short to engage the two slotted plates - odd? - I then took the links from a brand new KMC 11E chain to see if they would fit - same issue. Even stranger.

After a bit of experimentation with new 8/9/10 speed magic links the 10 speed fitted perfectly - so that's what I have fitted.

Not sure why as the spec for the Boardman Adv8.9e says "KMC 11E" . . . measuring with a vernier and the original chain is very slightly wider than the brand new KMC 11E chain.

Odd!

 

[Mocaccino]

Having moved to waxing rather than oiling the chains on my bikes I removed the chain from the Boardman (no magic link so removed a pin and 2 plates) - cleaned and waxed the chain etc.

When I tried to fit it back I took a new KMC 11 speed magic link to connect the chain - the pins were too short to engage the two slotted plates - odd? - I then took the links from a brand new KMC 11E chain to see if they would fit - same issue. Even stranger.

After a bit of experimentation with new 8/9/10 speed magic links the 10 speed fitted perfectly - so that's what I have fitted.

Not sure why as the spec for the Boardman Adv8.9e says "KMC 11E" . . . measuring with a vernier and the original chain is very slightly wider than the brand new KMC 11E chain.

Odd!

That is odd, I've been using KMC e11 and 11 speed MissingLink without any issues.

 

[robgul]

That is odd, I've been using KMC e11 and 11 speed MissingLink without any issues.

Ah - but did you try and fit a magic link to the ORIGINAL bike as from the factory? - that's what was odd . . . my best guess is that original chain is not the same chain as the KMC e11 (the factory would be using chain "off the roll" rather than the boxed retail products)