New bike day

[annedonnelly]

New to me. A refurbished Boardman e-bike. I'm not a huge fan of Halfords but the guys in the Carlisle branch seem pretty good. And there's a 14 day money back trial period so I've got a good chance to try it out.

It's far too hot for riding this afternoon so I've just been along the road to test it out and try to get the seat height right. Hopefully I'll get out this evening to see how the motor copes with the hills around here.

 

[Jameshow]

Two bikes away from one! Major birthdays!

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Looks nice and neat setup

 

[N0bodyOfTheGoat]

Is that the Fazua motor version, that can have motor and battery removed from downtube?

 

[SteveH80]

Congratulations, that looks lovely. I was planning to get one of those last year, but the local Halfords screwed up and it had a duff battery... and so did the other one they had in stock.
It was a shame because the bike fitted me and I liked the idea of a removable battery and motor - two bikes in one.

 

[annedonnelly]

Is that the Fazua motor version, that can have motor and battery removed from downtube?

Yes, it is. Assuming it's ok & I keep it I'll be seeing if I can get the cover that fits when you remove the battery.

 

[annedonnelly]

Well, it's back at Halfords waiting for a new control unit for the motor. The on/off switch has broken. At least it's being done under warranty as the unit is £125.

 

[postman]

What size frame is it..

 

[Paulus]

Well, it's back at Halfords waiting for a new control unit for the motor. The on/off switch has broken. At least it's being done under warranty as the unit is £125.

That's not a good sign it's only two days old.

 

[annedonnelly]

It's a refurbished bike so a bit older than that. The mechanic was surprised when I walked in - he says he rarely has the Boardman's back with any issues.

 

[annedonnelly]

Well it went back today & I'm having my money back. They fitted a brand new control unit last week. The way the weather has been today was the first chance I've had to ride it properly. The assist level repeatedly changed randomly throughout the ride. It even did it while I was standing chatting to a passer-by.

So during my 14-day money-back period it spent 4 days back at Halfords, I've ridden it 4 times - about 35 miles - and I've driven over 100 miles shuttling it back & forwards to Carlisle.

Given the bother I've had with the Swytch bike kit I ordered (still waiting for the money back there) I think someone is trying to tell me I don't need an e-bike!

 

[Vapin' Joe]

Given the bother I've had with the Swytch bike kit I ordered (still waiting for the money back there) I think someone is trying to tell me I don't need an e-bike!

Don't give up, third time lucky