Boardman ADV 8.9 E

[Wooly67]

Let us know how you get on.....I did think about opening the gate, but than remembered am still recovering from this argument I had with the tarmac not that long ago .

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Ugh. Now that looks nasty, that’s the trouble with skin and tarmac ha... I’ve got One on my shin from a month ago ouch. Let you know how the bike goes.

 

[Ralphbostie]

Oh dear, that looks a bad one Gzoom, bet that was painful. Glad to see your ok 👍

 

[gzoom]

Took the opportunity today to get some nice shots of the bike, lovely looking machine compared to most other eBikes .

Also been educating my daughter on bike photography...

 

[Wooly67]

Took the opportunity today to get some nice shots of the bike, lovely looking machine compared to most other eBikes .

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Also been educating my daughter on bike photography...

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It is a lovely bike and your daughter looks like she has got it covered !!! Lovely garden too !

 

[Wooly67]

At last.... got my new replacement bike today. Despite them losing the keys and a wait of 45 mins while they looked for them!! However, so far so good, no nasty noises on way home. Going on a longer ride tomorrow to see how it is.

 

[Wooly67]

I recently asked Fazua about the clicking problem with my last bike and the cover for the sensor cables underneath.. I know everyone knows what it is but this is what they Said and attached a very good video :-

Thanks for using a Fazua system. The noise may be caused by the incorrect tightening of the bottom bracket screws. I recommend that you (or your local bicycle retailer) check all the fasteners as indicated in the following video and the attached document : View: https://youtu.be/t5rO2_7FPYk I would start from the 4 screws that hold the bottom bracket to the bike frame. Regarding the cover: The bottom bracket is supplied from us to manufacturers without any cover (as in your case). It is then a manufacturer's choice whether to apply protection or not. Some add it and others do not. You should ask Boardman if they offer it. Regards,

 

[gzoom]

Been playing the Wahoo phone app which can take a power reading from the Fazua motor. I've never used a power meter before so really interesting to see on a flat bit of road pushing 20mph into a headwind I was producing 300Watts peak power.

Going up a hill in 'Rocket' mode added 200watts+ of power as expected.

Next couple of days I'll try riding in no assistance mode to see just how much power am normally generating......This isn't good for my wallet though as a powermeter alone for my other bikes is £££!!

 

[TyrannosaurusTreks]

These guys are fazua trained & say you should only use crank bolts once & only use fazua thread lock when changing bolts.
which they have in stock.
https://ebikeufo.co.uk/

 

[Ralphbostie]

These guys are fazua trained & say you should only use crank bolts once & only use fazua thread lock when changing bolts.
which they have in stock.
https://ebikeufo.co.uk/

Yes that’s the impression I got as well.

 

[Wooly67]

Did 50 miles yesterday on a sponsored ride with my club, first ride out on my new bike and all was great, I really enjoyed It, the bike is now ready for a good clean as we went coastal so sand and dust galore.

 

[Wooly67]

I recently asked Fazua about the clicking problem with my last bike and the cover for the sensor cables underneath.. I know everyone knows what it is but this is what they Said and attached a very good video :-

Thanks for using a Fazua system. The noise may be caused by the incorrect tightening of the bottom bracket screws. I recommend that you (or your local bicycle retailer) check all the fasteners as indicated in the following video and the attached document : View: https://youtu.be/t5rO2_7FPYk I would start from the 4 screws that hold the bottom bracket to the bike frame. Regarding the cover: The bottom bracket is supplied from us to manufacturers without any cover (as in your case). It is then a manufacturer's choice whether to apply protection or not. Some add it and others do not. You should ask Boardman if they offer it. Regards,

reply from Boardman


Thanks= for getting in touch.
All of the junctions and wires are weather proofed which is why there is no = need for a cover.This is not something we would be able to supply you with = if you wish to have it covered.

Now we know !

 

[gzoom]

Loving this bike with aero bars, 40 miles today (Garmin error first 5 miles), minimal assistance but I was glad it was there on a 14% incline into a 20 mph headwind. No way would I have tried the same ride on my sub 8kg road bike with aero wheels and rim brakes....fun it would not have been!!

Used 40% charge to do 40 miles, so in theory 100 miles range .

 

[gzoom]

Been commuting on the Boardman nearly daily, actually misjudged charging and ended up with no battery for half my commute to work today. But I couldn't resist still taking the scenic route home. Big advantage of eBikes, is unlike electric cars, when you run out of charge you can still keep going .

 

[gzoom]

Just under 20 miles in rain/sleet/wind today, was glad to have disc brakes/mudguards/30mm+ tyres and the occasional motor boost up some hill when the feet/hands started to freeze!!

 

[sonic10]

Did 50 miles yesterday on a sponsored ride with my club, first ride out on my new bike and all was great, I really enjoyed It, the bike is now ready for a good clean as we went coastal so sand and dust galore.

Hi I went on my bike yesterday and only got 23 miles with 20% left how do u get 50 ?and well done on your ride !