Recent content by Cardy01

Thanks Davef .. I'm still waiting for the insurance Halifax Insurance decison. They've assured me they will hoour the policy in the meantime - since I've raised it with them.

Welcome Andy, As John says budget is probably key factor. I'm completely unbiased & I'm pretty new to the scene myself having only had my bike 2 weeks and its been fantastic in assisting my 19mile round trip to work each day. I pondered for a couple of months, but heres a few key things to...

Having paid an additional premium & added my bike onto my all-in buildings/contents insurance when I got the policy amendment yesterday it clearly specifed I'd cover for a £1500 Electric Bike and then contradicting this was an exemption for any cycles with a motor. I'm now in discusions with...

Hi Sunny, You'll be pleased to here it isnt just raining in Manchester :D As an owner of a new electrc bike for just a week I'd say it revolutionises cycling & makes you look for opportunities to go out there .. rain or no rain. My personal experience is not to rush into you decision and try...

Hi JImA Initially I fell in love with the Storck as it is a truly fantastic looking bike and an awesome ride but I've had a couple of "non-electric" rust-buckets stolen in my time and I guess insurance/security was always at the front of my mind in shelling out for my bike. Add to that I've...

Thanks to everyone for their helpful responses. I am now a 'fully-fledged' member of the forum being the owner of a Wisper 905 SE City. Bought and rode away on Saturday and collected got off the train early at Stevenage to allow me to do a 15-miler home. I love it. ;) I do now need towork...

Thanks John.. Will see if I can get myself up to MK over next few weeks. So far I've tried out the Kallkoff, ClaudeButler & Storck. Toby .. out of interest what have you gone for?

My tale of woe began 3 months ago with a diagnosis of epilepsy meaning I can't drive for 12 months. We've sold the second car & whilst some might say the money's burning a hole in my pocket I still need to get to work which is 8-10 miles. I can comfortably do this on my mountain bike but at...