Had two Compact Plus since 2018
My partner and I have now had our twovJuicy Bike Compact Plus since February 2018.
They are heavy, but no heavier than all other folders with mudguards and suspension, and the off road ability tyres which is why we chose the bikes. We like to trundle along disused railway tracks.
Folding bikes seem heavy because all the weight is condensed to little more than a large suitcase, and if you don't strap the frame with something, they can be very ungainly. If you get it right, I've found it's possible to "trail" mine using the saddle as a handle with the free running front wheel taking the weight, but I wouldn't attempt trying to either do this to get to a station, or indeed, carry it.
I have and am struggling still with the Acera gear change having a bit of a mind of it's own, in spite of adjustment by three different cycle mechanics. I wish the seat stem had a suspension function with the seat tilt for the battery insertion.
We've had no failures of anything except when brand new, one bike's motor sensor failed on our first holiday.
Service was great. Always friendly and the sensor was changed when the shop was operating in New Mills.
Alex arranged free swap of the unbranded gear change out of warranty. I think my bike was a prototype as it's slightly different to my partner's one, and although it helped, I appreciated the concern, though he'd forget I couldn't leave the bike as it was a long trek from Manchester to Ashbourne!
I have since bought two of the Neomouv small panniers which fit my old Claude Butler carrier as well, and the phone holder is handy if you don't use a case.
September 13, 2024
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