Recent content by JimB

Bikes finally arrived last Friday and been out on them twice this week - 16 miles of pretty flat trail then another which was cut short when, after a rapid ascent of the steepest slope I've ever cycled up, my bike stuck in its lowest gear and started flashing it's one blue eye at me - well the...

Only a few days to go now I'm told. Jim

Not much use to you yet Dave (as usual) but I've got a couple (Nuvinci Harmony) on order from Kalkhoff and have just been told I (we!) should have them within 7 days or so and weather permitting I then hope to engage in some serious testing. Having the benefit of having two batteries should...

Nice one Alex! Only trouble is.......gave away our push bikes and still no sign of the electric ones! Jim

This is the one I have; Atera STRADA DL 2 to 3 bike carrier (UK lights) no. AR2602. ...which does exactly what it claims. I see they have one promoted for electric bikes now; Atera STRADA E-bike 2 bike carrier (UK lights) no. AR2686. ..which looks exactly the same as mine but...

Check the 'C' description. A 20C battery can be safely discharged at up to 20 X it's nominal capacity and a 130C at 130 X. So a 5000mAh 20C pack can deliver 20 x 5 amps = 100 amps and the same capacity 130C could deliver 130 x 5 amps = 650 amps. The higher the 'C' rating the higher the...

It's Severn Trent Water who control that. It is indeed a fabulous cycling area; Peak District Cycling Hub Derwent, Cycle Hire Centre, Bike Routes The information Centre there is run by employees of Severn Trent Water who may not be personally motivated to respond. There is also an...

Alex - I love gadgets and learning how to do 'things' but I have to say that reading your on-going story of this project usually depressed me as I could empathise with your frustration. I am pleased to say that I also empathise with your obvious relief that the job is finished (apart from some...

Gee whiz Alex, this looks highly impressive! Does all this stuff require any cooling? Jim

Me too! JimB

Trouble is a pound of olive oil holds about 3,620 calories. Unfortunately 'health' and calorific values are not always good bed fellows. :( JimB

But if you've got the 'Think Bike' sticker on your car Eaglerider it's OK....it's like having the habit officially on prescription:cool: Some thoughts on the Pedelec badges; e-bikers do it with batteries! AC/DC e-Cyclist unplugged For some areas of the North - e-up me duck e-bikers keep...

A couple of weeks ago I went into James' in Chesterfield and found they had 3 / 4 Trek / Giant e-bikes. When I asked if they had any details about them the reply was 'no mate, it's on the web site but best go to the manufacturers site and have a look....' And retailers winge that the internet...

Sometime just after the middle of the month I believe. I'm champing at the bit! :p Jim

Nice one Alex! Lidl and Aldi do various types of polycarbonate sports sun glasses as part of their offers. Aldi had simple ones in last week @£4 or thereabouts and I bought a couple of pairs. If you have an Aldi handy it might be worth a look to see if they have any left. They are not large...