Recent content by DickSpanner

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    Recommendations for heavy rider...

    Thank you Woosh, I'll phone this week for a chat.
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    Recommendations for heavy rider...

    Thanks Nealh. From what I've read I'm favouring the crank drive of the Santana-CD over back or front, but I really need to try them out. I'm hoping Woosh will come back with another comment on the weights the bikes can take. It would be an expensive thing to break. :rolleyes:
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    Recommendations for heavy rider...

    I've not maintained an e-bike before, but I've always been okay with regular bike maintenance. 30 miles is aspirational and it wouldn't be every day. I'm just keen to fit the exercise into my usual journeys.
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    Recommendations for heavy rider...

    Hi folks, I'm looking to buy a reasonably-priced e-bike (about £1000) to help me get fit. I currently weigh 125kg. I'm 6ft tall, so don't wear the weight too badly, but it's still way too high. I also have arthritis in my hips and cycling has been recommended as a way to both exercise the...