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    Electric motorbike that 'goes like stink’

    Designer turned entrepreneur invents electric motorbike that 'goes like stink’ Ex-Formula One and aerospace engineer Lawrence Marazzi has spent five years building the ultimate electric motorbike. I saw this on the DailyTelegraph site and am impressed but puzzed by the claimed "runs 100...
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    Merry Christmas everyone.

    From Grandad.
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    Cycling across the channel.

    See: Frenchman attempts to cross English Channel in pedal-powered airship - Telegraph Can any of us rise to the occasion and get across in a different way. Let's have a few suggestions, eh.:D
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    Battery rejuvenation.

    I tried to post this topic in the technical section but was informed that I did not have permission. Am I not old enough? :D Perhaps it could be moved. On the 29 September 2005 I bought a Giant Twist Lite Gents electric bike. The original, 6.5Ah, battery is still going strong. In March...
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    Global warming takes off.

    See here.
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    The Acabion

    Something to look forward to? See here. he Acabion GTBO minimises weight and maximises power and aerodynamic efficiency. The effects are just out of this world", he said. "The GTBO is the trendsetter towards a new generation of crafts in two categories, both hyper efficient. "One...
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    How much to make an Indian electric bike?

    An Indian carmaker has revealed the cheapest new car in the world – the Tata Nano which costs £1,250. See here. Will they make electric bikes cheaply or not bother with a car at that price. Be interesting to see photos of the cars fully loaded, I hope they have a strong roof. :D
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    Tour de France.

    How many of you will be following the tour? We will be following it on Eurosport. As well as our interest in the race, another reason we watch it is to spot the places we have visited in France. It brings back a few memories. :) Are any of our members past or present members of touring or...
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    Everyone OK

    Here is my answer to the flooding. :p :rolleyes: :D I hope that you are all ok. Anyone got any tales to tell?
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    Grandma keeps tabs on Grandad.

    How does your loved one know where you are and what you get up to? Here you see Grandma gazing fondly at the tracking device she has had fitted to my bike.:mad: I have a bit of a problem cocking my leg over it when mounting and dismounting! (The bike that is.) She uses this progam on...
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    Latest model.

    Anyone else spotted this? I came across it in an Antwerp forum. Interesting?
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    Adding a second battery to a Giant Twist Lite.

    Inspired by Flecc and using information garnered from his site I have added another battery to my bike. Just tested it tonight and it works well. I have started describing the modification on my site if anyone fancies a peep. At the moment the Salisbury battery is sitting in my saddlebag...