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Glad you are happy Terry, thank you. Will you be glued to the Olympics?

@@yakoridesagain I tend to watch random bits and pieces

I think it would be desert here without it Randy. The features really weren’t what you’d expect, are they!?

My pleasure Will! (?) The charger only pulls a very low amperage, so to make your own, pretty skinny/light cable would be fine…1.5mm2 would weigh very little (and 1mm2 could be enough). The outlet to charger cable bit of the charger is also very standard - you could probably buy a 3-4 m version for a low weight penalty and no wiring to do. I’ve not needed to carry an extension (I was intrigued so I just measured my charger at 2.64m) - in cafes there are often outlets near the door, or even outside for vending machines (this is normal at petrol stations). You may need to avoid the busiest times so that the staff have more time to indulge you in popping the bike somewhere to plug in, but generally, I’ve found that people are very generous and like to help.

The Juba Tec looks decent, so I’m sure you’ll be fine. Re your eMTB - how far do you want to ride lol! You live on an island! seriously though, there is a company called Volabike that make extenders that work like my DIY one, and they make extenders for just about all systems…so you could try it…I wouldn’t, not without lots and lots of research…or cheap spares in case something gets fried…

@@yakoridesagain yeah.... your right...I would like to do the Tramuntana Mountains full route..I've done it plenty on road bike obviously.. but there is a MTB way too... 1 battery wouldn't be enough... and I guess even an extender wouldn't be enough!! It's a big ride....maybe I'll just do it on an ordinary MTB. The eMTB/MTB trails here are extremely difficult... so it doesn't take alot to use up the battery.... but in the whole, it's good enough. I know Volabike

Joy sums it up Ian! I remember those Once Giants, lovely-looking bikes - and I’m glad you are finally getting the weather to ride it! cheers!

It was a dream to ride it to be honest, but I’ll never forget picking it up for that first time! Cor, to be 65kgs….! Thank you!

was the music acceptable though Brian? Thank you.

oh no Leon! Bad news - wishing you a very speedy recovery; be careful with that concussion. So is your bike a write-off? That sounds like a great deal. Pity I never got to have a spin on the X20 Gain.

@@yakoridesagain I'm not sure yet Gareth, I will have to get it professionally checked over. Yes the new Ribble came totally out of the blue, but a electric road bike that's full carbon & with the X20 system is brilliant for under £4k. Might have to be my next bike 👍🏻🚴🏻💨

Sadly it has already gone back, Terry. Thanks though! Cheers, Yak

They do make exceedingly good bikes, Jim. If they’d let me I’d review every bike they make! Love ‘em!

Thank you sir, but I will accept a fine glass of ale instead. You keep that hard won cash! Muchisimas gracias Ricardo

Glad it helped! You should have come here first ;-)

I’m having some great ones! Not been riding much though this week, too hot/grumpy.

Thanks Michael. With different capacities there is a risk, though small, of overcharging the smaller one if you charge them connected together. Charged separately there should be no issues. Obviously you would have less range than a 7Ah…it’s probably worth trying to find a 7Ah though if you can - there is no weight penalty…

I just wish I could have done it properly! one day these will look pro…one day /sighs wistfully 😃

You are a nice man, Marmot. Thank you. See you later!

Ha, an easy mistake quickly sorted - the best kind! Have a great birthday ride and wishing you both all the best. Yak.

It’s the same system. I've written to you explaining what I think the problem is.

@@yakoridesagain you do u know you are a STAR!! haha... you just told me something that I totally overlooked!! I could not fathom it out!!! haha... so easy!! will report back in a min!!! STAR YOU ARE!!

PS - at midnight last night... I had that bike in pieces... ready to remove the battery... but thankfully went to bed to sleep it off!! haha.,..will tell u more soon.... just gonna do what you reminded me!!

Thanks Pete. There’s actually a chunk missing from the map on day 1 as I went ‘off-piste’ (got lost!)

The Iwoc does get very hot, don’t worry. Or rather, mine does too.

You can’t have damaged anything without even having the battery connected! You can switch the system on, and toggle through the power levels, but no power to the motor? If this is so, it is 90% likely the PAS sensor. First thing to do is check that the magnets in the cassette lock ring are clean. Next, clean the face of the sensor - it’s a little black plastic tab facing the cassette in the frame (rear chain stay). If you still have no power, check the gap between the sensor and the magnets - it’s supposed to be 3mm. If yours is more, loosen the sensor by undoing a 2mm grub screw under the sensor, push the sensor closer, and retighten. This should sort it. Takes 2 minutes.

Thanks for the support, Roger. I’ll definitely be going back to do some climbs/descents in the Pyrenees. We looked at a cortijo just outside Mazarron when we first came out to Spain, some big mountains back from the coast there - being sensible can’t be easy!

well! Denice it is lovely to hear from you! ! it’s been soooo long?… 😉 …No, I had an great time, with hindsight, and infinite time, this would have been a multiple day thing, exploring the side roads and climbs rather than a helter-skelter dash to get home….which maybe we set ourselves when maybe, it’s cool to go our own speed…

Thanks for watching Martin! Yes it is target rich around here - never realised you developed properties too?!

Never thought I’d get such a comment, relegated to using the phone to film it as I was. Very many thanks Russell.

It was too hot to be out riding really Terry, but I’m glad I did it! A great many thanks!

Yup, all the other bikes are gone as you told me you watched these just for the Gain…to promptly jump ship with the first other pretty bike to come along, Mr Fickle! lol thanks for your unwavering support Riccardo.

​@@yakoridesagain I enjoy the videos, wish I could be a patron , perhaps one day. Still no dog money. Keep up the good work

@@richardhall263 Hmm, thatks not good but I assume these things always take time…. No need for that, just keep watching and commenting!

Ha thanks for noticing mate! Arthritis and 2x100km+ rides aren’t a great combo in the heat! And remember - the sun will come out tomorrow. Bet you bottom dollar on it.

And not just teas mate! Hope you are getting out on your steed - or has English weather let you down again??

@@yakoridesagain The British summer, big let down............ Out and about for a good few rides when I can enjoying the Mendips. Take care and stay safe.

Many thanks John! I just uploaded pt 2 (but it’s not as good, ssshhh).

Ha! It was/always is a cracker there John. Hope you are well…

Thanks for that Greg! I had the most fantastic time with the Rise, it was an utter eye-opener to what I had been missing. I got to keep the bike for 5 weeks and definitely improved (see my other vids with the Rise, I did quite a few) and got onto singletrack, which basically is scary but around here has a better, more grippy surface. I will never be able to afford one, but my very experienced MTB mate pulled the trigger and it has relegated his other MTB’s E-MTB’s to the furthest recesses of the shed. Happy you enjoyed this! Cheers!

Def for most, just not for me for braking…I am happier with the greater ‘feel’ I get when braking on the hoods, and with hydraulics you don’t need to be using the ends of the levers to get the maximum braking. From vids I’ve seen I’m as low on the bike with either hand position too…give it a try! M30 - lucky you!

also..... just checking here... but I have now got everything done and just awaiting delivery of "suitable" hover board battery.... (I will re-order a 7Ah as soon as you answer my question above) - but I notice, I have the diode all connected up and did the XT60 connectors onto the chargers etc.. so, when I connect the existing charger everything lights up...and the iWoc light comes on... and when it's full and solid white light, when i unplug the charger XT60 within the saddle bag... the white light stays on.... and I then need to hold the button in to switch off.....Is this normal?? or have I done something wrong?

That 4.4Ah battery will be fine, but you are right, 7Ah will take you further. People also say it is generally a better idea if the capacities of the two batteries are the same, but this is mostly if you are charging the two batteries together, which I don’t advise.

perfectly normal! When you connect up via the charging socket you are switching the system on, so you have to switch it off via the iwoc. One other thing to remember, if you stop for any length of time, the internal system switches off. Obvious when you don’t have the extender fitted, as the Iwoc light goes off, and when you get back on, you think ‘oh, I need to switch the system back on!’. But because your extender is connected, the Iwoc stays lit. You then get back on your bike and ride off, but you have no assist, and you won’t be able to change the assist levels. This is because your system IS actually off. All you need to do it unplug the extender from the charge port, wait a second, and plug it back in. the system will come on as normal. It took me ages to discover what was going on! Sounds a bit complicated, but isn’t. Unplug/replug after any long stops.

@@yakoridesagain haha.... ofcourse... that thought had entered my head when I was standing here looking at it... thanks for the quick response bud....I think I'll send this 4Ah one back.... already have the 7Ah in the trolly!! it just takes so bloody long for them to deliver here!! but hey ho... be worth the wait (it's not my bike.. it's my Lass's) It's a Ribble CGR AL E...it's from 2020.... and I am making it into a flat bar 1x bike (like on their website...) and I got some 700x40c gravel tires on it too.... just need this hover battery and the work is complete... thanks for the heads up on that, very much appreciated..... Hot Hot here now.... must be same for u.... I'm spending more time swimming than riding... but have some guiding next week!! cheers

Hi Kevin - weirdly, today, I asked the same question of BH…it looks as though this is a quieter motor with bigger range that the BH exMag2 of the Core…which was already the market leader in e-road bikes. I love how a comparatively small Spanish company have stolen a march on their big rivals! Fingers crossed I will get a ride on the new motor to give a review…it looks REALLY exciting!

@@yakoridesagain I am in the U.S. I am considering buying a 2022 Core Gravelx Carbon 2.6. BH is no longer selling bikes here. Is the exMag2 noisy?

@@kevinkirby3158 Apologies, Kevin I mis-read your original post. The ‘22 Core would definitely have the exMag2, as the BHZ by Seg is brand new. As with all mid-motors, the noise of the exMag2 is noticeable, but quieter than the two Shimano mid-motors that I’ve ridden. If you take a look at the first ride vid I did of the iAerolight, and the hub vs mid motor vid, I discuss the motor noise. I actually like it - it’s a comforting whirr, rather than a normal electric motor noise. I REALLY liked the iAerolight, if there was any doubt! Ask away if you have any other questions.

Yup, - I hope you’ve seen my DIY range extender vid? Make your own for peanuts, and it works better that the official extender? Free plans for everyone - I hated the idea that people were making boatloads out of this.

Thanks as ever mate

Any normal road bike 11 speed chain will be fine John. I use KMC - same quality/life as Shimano for less cash. E-bike specific chairs are for mid-motors, where both the motor and rider put force through the chain. With our hub motors, it’s just us, so we don’t need those chains, which usually have thicker links, which is why they’re noisy.

Thanks mate. I’ll go the kmc. Pity about the ebike specific chains, hopefully I can give them to a mate

Happily I seem to have sorted both extender and camera - I was all but ready to give up making these bl00dy vids at one point on this ride! I’ll remember that you like bridges… cheers Terry!

Oh no! I thought it was a one-off!

Unless your neighbours give you a lift !-)

It still had it’s charms…

Maestro is acceptable to me ;-) Thanks Ricardo

It was hard Jim, but a great new experience being in the big mountains. I need to spend more time there, not just hurry back!

Well I did get rained on…a bit! Maybe it’s time for you to move south Ian? Hope you get a dry ride in soon….