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JemmaUK
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Hey,
I have just started bringing my GEBE 25/2 (nicknamed 'Anita' for reasons I'll come onto a little later) into use finally - after getting to the point where paying to ride a bus that moves slower than I can walk got too much.
I just got back from my first long trip - 23.2 miles round trip with varied terrain and roads... the bike held up brilliantly, powerful and smooth and with my exhaust modification it sounds just like a moped.
I effectively ran it as a moped - engine powering most of the time or freewheeling on hills - average speed was 32km/h (20mph) and top speed on the trip 62.5km/h (38.8mph). It was comfortable and fairly stable and didnt seem to cause undue problems for passing motorists... I 'floored it' only a couple of times and it surged away happily and there were a few times I pedal assisted because I didnt want to load it too much on the two horribly major hills that are on the route I took.
My gran was quite surprised to see me lol, but it was nice to spend a couple of hours chatting to her
The bike does seem a little thirsty, it probably used about 3/4 of a tank to do the round trip, and I am a little concerned that there seems to be unburnt oil residue at the end of the exhaust - if anyone knows is that usual?
There are some modifications required/wanted - these are the following.
A decent soft type or sprung saddle - **** me but 20 miles *hurts* after a while - and my wrists are killing me. I have seen those long type saddles - can they carry two?
I am tempted with the airless tyres as well - but I need to know they work before I shell out - I am not managing with money as it is. if not then slick them - because right now I dont even have a puncture kit...
Those **** indicators and that useless switch - I am tempted to remove the slide switch and put in a three way paddle - so I know what position it is in - turning & fiddling is annoying and dangerous.
A mirror - has any one tried the one that hides in the handlebar?
Other than those little niggles Anita performed admirably...
And the reason I have named the bike Anita? The character Anita Blake from the author Laurell Hamilton - if you arent careful with both the girl and the bike they are both liable to hurt you lol...
any comments or suggestions would be welcome - now I am just gonna sit and ache and watch simpsons for the 10 millionth time...
Jemma & Anita xx
I have just started bringing my GEBE 25/2 (nicknamed 'Anita' for reasons I'll come onto a little later) into use finally - after getting to the point where paying to ride a bus that moves slower than I can walk got too much.
I just got back from my first long trip - 23.2 miles round trip with varied terrain and roads... the bike held up brilliantly, powerful and smooth and with my exhaust modification it sounds just like a moped.
I effectively ran it as a moped - engine powering most of the time or freewheeling on hills - average speed was 32km/h (20mph) and top speed on the trip 62.5km/h (38.8mph). It was comfortable and fairly stable and didnt seem to cause undue problems for passing motorists... I 'floored it' only a couple of times and it surged away happily and there were a few times I pedal assisted because I didnt want to load it too much on the two horribly major hills that are on the route I took.
My gran was quite surprised to see me lol, but it was nice to spend a couple of hours chatting to her
The bike does seem a little thirsty, it probably used about 3/4 of a tank to do the round trip, and I am a little concerned that there seems to be unburnt oil residue at the end of the exhaust - if anyone knows is that usual?
There are some modifications required/wanted - these are the following.
A decent soft type or sprung saddle - **** me but 20 miles *hurts* after a while - and my wrists are killing me. I have seen those long type saddles - can they carry two?
I am tempted with the airless tyres as well - but I need to know they work before I shell out - I am not managing with money as it is. if not then slick them - because right now I dont even have a puncture kit...
Those **** indicators and that useless switch - I am tempted to remove the slide switch and put in a three way paddle - so I know what position it is in - turning & fiddling is annoying and dangerous.
A mirror - has any one tried the one that hides in the handlebar?
Other than those little niggles Anita performed admirably...
And the reason I have named the bike Anita? The character Anita Blake from the author Laurell Hamilton - if you arent careful with both the girl and the bike they are both liable to hurt you lol...
any comments or suggestions would be welcome - now I am just gonna sit and ache and watch simpsons for the 10 millionth time...
Jemma & Anita xx
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