written by on 01/09/2009
If you dont use these CPI Oliver City 50 50 bikes 4 a week they r that hard 2 get going. there is no way i would buy another one
written by LukeGUK on 25/08/2008
Had this bike 2 months now as a birthday present.
It was bought second hand with: 3,500 miles, the body work paneling in a bit of a state, quite worn tyres, a stupid twisty exhaust that makes it sound ridiculous and de-restricted.
Since then I have put another 800 miles on the clock, having trouble finding a garage that is willing to sort out the tyres, and my fuel pipe has just sprung a major leak, as I found out to my own peril on my way to work this morning.
The Fuel efficiency is very up and down, sometimes it can use very little fuel on a 14 mile round trip, and sometimes it uses half a tank, this isn't helped by the relatively small tank in the outset, only holding just under 5 litres at the most. But on the upside costing under a fiver to fill.
The acceleration on hills is a major problem, even resulting in loss of speed on fairly slow rising hills. although on flats it can (the majority of the time) initially keep up with the traffic quite well, struggling when the speed is around 30, but can carry on till 55, quite easily and possibly 60 mph when pushed hard.
The paneling is ridiculous to get on and off without breaking and having screws left over and the luggage capacity under the seat is hardly Ford Ka capacity, struggling to cope with a couple of locks.
Insurance is around £46 a month with "ebike" and tax is only around £10 - £15, I think.
But I am really considering selling this bike on as it is costing far too much to run and too much hassle to keep on the road at the moment.
But on a final note, this is only a first bike, and as a first bike, I have to say, its a good bike to learn the mechanics on as it is all quite simple.
written by StavT on 01/07/2007
The bike is certainly cheaper than the competition. For that matter it also looks better but the issue with its reliability devalues the pre-mentioned. I have put 2,500 miles on this bike in one year and have gotten stranded over 2 dozen times with this lemon. When it works its a great bike but 1 out of every 5 rides you take will get you stranded. Do not patronize this company's bike - you will indeed regret it. I have went back to my dealer on many occasions and replaced the carb the fuel pumps and made countless attempts at tuning the bike. Poor product.
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Written on: 15/01/2012
hello pal was just wondering what restrictions you have taken out of your CPI OLIVER CITY ,, as i have it and i have taken them all out and still does not go past 30mph?