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  1. CorpusLuteum

    Cycling "midlife" crisis

    Oh okay thanks for that. It was going at a constant speed of 30kph on flat which is just over 18mph and to be honest with you, I wasn't putting much effort into pedalling. Bearing in mind, this was on speed 3, does that mean it would go even fast at speed 5? When I tried speed 4 for a brief...
  2. CorpusLuteum

    Cycling "midlife" crisis

    Hi, thank you for your reply! I bought the 6 speed Brompton hoping that I might actually be able to ride it on the highest gear, or is that not how gears work? Also, yesterday I was riding my Woosh on pedal assist speed 3 but the LCD display said that I was going at 30kph which I believe is...
  3. CorpusLuteum

    Cycling "midlife" crisis

    Thank you! Your comment has made me feel so much better and I hope I get used to it soon as I definitely like my new Woosh bike. Despite being an affordable bicycle, it feels sturdy and I like the stability it offers. I just hope I don't end up getting killed on the road before I can actually...
  4. CorpusLuteum

    Cycling "midlife" crisis

    Hi everyone, I haven't been on here for quite a while but now that I'm back, I have yet another "situation". I quit cycling back in July last year and sold my e-co bike a couple of months ago. The last time I posted here I was looking to buy the Kalkhoff Sahel but my circumstances changed and I...
  5. CorpusLuteum

    Cycling Accident :(

    This made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Thank you so much. You're awesome :) And thank you to everyone else too. Apart from a swollen lip, I feel fine this morning and the neck pain seems to have gone.
  6. CorpusLuteum

    Cycling Accident :(

    Ouch that looks painful. I'm glad you're ok.
  7. CorpusLuteum

    Cycling Accident :(

    Thank you :) Thank you for the encouragement. Yes I have definitely come a long way but I've also started taking risks and I need to stop. I jumped a red light today for the first time ever during my morning commute. This has been a wake up call.
  8. CorpusLuteum

    Almost died and almost got physical later

    Oh I'm so glad you're safe and alive :) I can't think of anything more dreadful than the sight of van and lorry drivers whilst out on the road. Stay safe :)
  9. CorpusLuteum

    Cycling Accident :(

    Haha thanks but no I think it's because I look like a 12 year old ;)
  10. CorpusLuteum

    Cycling Accident :(

    Yes I feel the same and like I said, I definitely deserved it and had it coming. I also intend to change my ways after today. Thank you for your kind words :)
  11. CorpusLuteum

    Cycling Accident :(

    Thank you Mike :)
  12. CorpusLuteum

    Cycling Accident :(

    Thank you very much everyone for your kind, encouraging words. You guys are awesome :) He came back to check up on me and when he saw that I was bleeding, he offered to take me home. He wasn't even worried about his cab. He was concerned about me. He didn't even accept my money after dropping...
  13. CorpusLuteum

    Cycling Accident :(

    Thanks. I'm sorry to hear about your accident and I'm glad you're ok. Yes I think I'm going to start slowing down. I feel that I deserved it and had it coming. My cycling has completely changed from when I first started a couple of months ago as I've started taking risks. I think I should...
  14. CorpusLuteum

    Cycling Accident :(

    Thank you. Yes I thought so... but I think I'm in denial. I know it was my fault but I suppose I'm trying to make myself feel better. I feel so stupid. Thank you. Hopefully I'll be back on the road soon :)
  15. CorpusLuteum

    Cycling Accident :(

    I have no idea how it happened. I applied the brakes in good time but they didn't work and I'm not sure whether I should blame myself or if there was something wrong with the bike. I might have been going too fast and didn't expect the taxi to stop so suddenly. The chain is damaged as the pedals...
  16. CorpusLuteum

    Sahel compact or nano Brompton

    Aaaaahhhh I'm in love. It looks like it was made for me. I can't wait... Thank you for that :)
  17. CorpusLuteum

    Sahel compact or nano Brompton

    Thank you for such a detailed reply. And thanks for the bag recommendation. I'll definitely be getting that to go with my bike :) I've decided that it's probably best to go for the compact. Hopefully I'll place my order in the next couple of weeks. Just one question now... Black or orange... :)
  18. CorpusLuteum

    Time to buy a new e-bike

    RobF you have convinced me. I'm going to go for the sahel compact. Thank you so much for your recommendation. A big thank you to everyone else as well for taking the time to advise me. I'll hopefully test ride the bike in a couple of weeks and then make the purchase.
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    Time to buy a new e-bike

    Thank you trex, much appreciated :)
  20. CorpusLuteum

    Time to buy a new e-bike

    Ohh thank you so much :) I think I might have messed up the chain on my current bike since I haven't cleaned it or greased it in 2 months... But yes I should probably invest in some maintenance skills.