Recent content by TonyF

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    E-motion or Kalkhoff

    I have been to 50cycles at Loghborough and orderd an Agattu C8. Very pleased with the test drive. so I have ordered one. Can't wait to rest it on our hills. To answer Jeffs query about updating the firmware. I spoke to jim and he has said that if you will give him a ring he will post you the...
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    E-motion or Kalkhoff

    When I went to the Kidderminster branch of On Bikes, I took a few rides round a circuit that has a moderate incline to test the pulling power. That incline is nothing loke the hills where I live and I can't ride anywhere and avoid the hills which is why hill climbing ability is a priority for...
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    E-motion or Kalkhoff

    No, I didn't try the Neo although there were one or two in the showroom. I had pretty much made my mind up after looking at reviews that I wanted a crank drive. Thanks for the information. If I don't get on with Kalkhoff, I will give the Neo a go as well. Tony
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    E-motion or Kalkhoff

    I rang 50 cycles this morning with a view to driving over there and was told that the salesman is not in today so can't have a ride. I guess they are a very small business. Oh Well, just as well I didn't drive 100 miles on the off chance. Tony
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    E-motion or Kalkhoff

    Thanks, that's good to know
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    E-motion or Kalkhoff

    Thanks flecc, I appreciate the advice, that what what my instincts were telling, try one out. I guess I will be off to Loughborough on Monday. When I tried the E-motion at On Bike, I really enjoyed it, but the Kalkhoff gets some good write ups as well. On the subject of hub gears, I assume they...
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    E-motion or Kalkhoff

    I have a yearning for an electric bike. I now live in a very hilly area and can't manage my old hybrid around here (getting on a bit in years). I have been looking at an E-motion City 700 £1849 which has a Derailleur gear set and a Panasonic crank drive. I have to to go a lot further to...