Drago
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We (ie, myself, @matiz , and various reviewers) all know that the Subway E is the best considered, best value E bike available today.
On top of that, for all the faults of certain older models, Carrera E bikes are very widespread. Last year Halfords were proudly boasting that they sold more Carrera E bikes in the UK than every other brand combined. Whether that's true or not, they're certainly huge sellers.
This being the case, it's about time that we had our own thread for owners of these bikes to revel in the ownership experience, to discuss rides, accessories services and repair, and generally wag our jaws on the subject of Carrera E bikes.
So I'll start.
Mine was decidedly filthy hadn't had a clean since December and was looking like something Kim and Aggy might tut tut at. So, out with a bucket of warm car shampoo and away I went. The advantage of the generous clearances is that my various cleaning brushes can get into all the nooks and crannies very easily, and in less than 10 minutes the bike was clean and wiped dry. Plated parts - clamp bolts, SPD's, rear axle nuts - had a quick spray with ACF50 and electrical connectors a sparing dose of of WD40. Drivetrain clean and lubed.
Doubtless after this afternoons ride it will be minging again, but hey de ho.
On top of that, for all the faults of certain older models, Carrera E bikes are very widespread. Last year Halfords were proudly boasting that they sold more Carrera E bikes in the UK than every other brand combined. Whether that's true or not, they're certainly huge sellers.
This being the case, it's about time that we had our own thread for owners of these bikes to revel in the ownership experience, to discuss rides, accessories services and repair, and generally wag our jaws on the subject of Carrera E bikes.
So I'll start.
Mine was decidedly filthy hadn't had a clean since December and was looking like something Kim and Aggy might tut tut at. So, out with a bucket of warm car shampoo and away I went. The advantage of the generous clearances is that my various cleaning brushes can get into all the nooks and crannies very easily, and in less than 10 minutes the bike was clean and wiped dry. Plated parts - clamp bolts, SPD's, rear axle nuts - had a quick spray with ACF50 and electrical connectors a sparing dose of of WD40. Drivetrain clean and lubed.
Doubtless after this afternoons ride it will be minging again, but hey de ho.