Recent content by c_elder

Hi Flecc All the best on the day and wish you a speedy recovery. c_elder

Hi Flecc As someone who has previously worked as an engineer, I completely agree with you that product improvements happen continuously. However, they usually do so through either: Better design, eg. different shape of spoke. Better components, eg. a stronger spoke. Do it completely...

Hi Scott Can I get further clarification? Are you saying that you are showing a different picture of the product than the one you are actually selling? For the record, I am one of the original PC 2008 owners who claimed off the warranty for a 36 spoke upgrade.

Just to clarify, is this the same as the PC Disk 8 shown here This picture shows 32 spokes.

This will probably work on all Kalkhoff hub geared bicycles but first a little context - please bear with me. My second pair of Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres developed a puncture (again in the rear wheel) between 11-12,000 miles (each pair lasted for about 6,000). This time around decided to...

Hi Tilson I would like to add my appreciation of a very detailed and factual review. Everything you say about the bike also gels with my own experience. The only thing I would dispute is your assertion that running a second hand scooter would be cheaper (having ran a new but cheap...

Hi oriteroom Sorry for being late joining the discussion but Alex728, JamesC and flecc have all responded with the solutions I employ. I have to admit, removing the rear wheel is a bit beyond me so would be interested to hear how you got on.

At that sort of distance I presume that your chain has stretched. When this happens, the teeth on the cogs will also wear to the new shape of the chain. Simply replacing the chain may cause slipping. You might find that you will also need to replace the cogs. Keeping the cogs and chain...

That is the one. I believe that, for Evans, both are in-store items only. There are no clear instructions for which way around the locking clip goes but it made sense to me that the gap is trailng as the chain goes around. That is, as you kneel on the right hand side the bike (front wheel on...

I use the SRAM PC1 1/8" chain but, more importantly as you pointed out, I use the KMC Universal Connector 1/8" Chain Link (both from Evans). The latter is a 3 component link where the locking link does not go all the way around (the ends are about 1 mm apart). This allows me to see where the...

That is the place, near Roehampton Gate. The person who runs the store, operates an informal service since he has two Kalkhoffs for rent from 50 Cycles. Please note that he does not offer a full service but has carried out more difficult tasks like replace the back wheels and cogs (difficult...

Even though I said that the battery life was below expectation, I consider this a wear and tear issue on the basis that degradation is a known issue on all rechargeable batteries.

I have placed a long term review of the bike in the reviews section. I'll attempt to answer any any additional questions about living with the 2008 model although this may not be as quick as I would like. I'd also like to apologise to iangrimmett who PM'ed me about the performance of the bike...

Pro-Connect 8,000 Mile Review This builds and extends upon the 250 mile report (by me) above. Reviewer: c_elder Purchased From: 50Cycles Purchase Price: GBP 1,395 Time Owned: 2 years Local Terrain: Moderate Hills I only use the bike to commute the 35 miles round trip between South...

I meant to post this earlier but a combination of a busy job and an attention seeking 3 year old - well dads will understand... I broke 2 and bent a further spoke on the WH-8R25 rear wheel of my Pro Connect in September this year. Just to put it in context, I only use the Pro Connect to...