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    Local Bike Shop: Nottingham

    Cowabunga! Another really a-moo-sing comment from sjpt! I really wanted to be a viking warrior, but I won't "bullk" at the idea of an "udder" alter ego. Holy Cow will have to do, though my OH would say more like a bull in a china shop :D
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    Local Bike Shop: Nottingham

    I will report back on the outcome for my riding position, and also the service from the LBS. I was very happy with my training session at the community collective and would like to support them. They have only recently set up though, and replacing the hoses is currently beyond their...
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    Local Bike Shop: Nottingham

    Oh my, I laughed so loud at that my OH rushed in to see what he was missing. I think you might be onto something though: That made me laugh so loud my OH came rushing in to see what he was missing! I think you might be onto something, though I'm not sure which jaunty angle makes me look most...
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    Local Bike Shop: Nottingham

    The cost does seem too good to be true, but I'm going to risk it, as they have universally good reviews. I did look at the brakes after your earlier advice, and thought there might just be enough "play" , but when we came to do the swap it proved not to be the case. Have you got the GP3's...
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    Local Bike Shop: Nottingham

    Half a dozen phone calls later and I have prices ranging from £20 per pair (plus hoses) to £70! The cheaper quote came from a very long established LBS with 5 star reviews. It also happens to be just a pleasant 20 minute ride away. So I will take a risk and book in for next week (the...
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    Local Bike Shop: Nottingham

    That sounds ok. If it's a similar price here it's definitely worth getting done so that I can get the new handlebars on
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    Local Bike Shop: Nottingham

    Thanks. Now that is a job that's definitely beyond me. I'll look around to see who can do it locally and how much it costs (it sounds expensive!)
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    Local Bike Shop: Nottingham

    I promised an update (in case it is of benefit to anyone else with similar problems) and here it is: I ordered the on-one Mike bars, and they were delivered really quickly. I decided that I didn't feel quite confident enough to tackle changing the bars myself. So I booked some training with a...
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    Local Bike Shop: Nottingham

    I'm just back from a 12 mile ride to see if my tweaks have improved things at all: I lowered the saddle (just a tad too much I think) and moved it backwards a little. That combined with raising the handlebars just the one spacer did make some positive difference. I became much more aware...
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    Local Bike Shop: Nottingham

    Wow, thank you all for you advice and suggestions. Nealh was absolutely correct. There is indeed another spacer on the stem. I don't know how I missed it, but I did! So I have addressed that. I spent last night looking at info about "bike fit". I will now do some of the suggested tweaks (pay...
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    Local Bike Shop: Nottingham

    Ok, I’ll try and briefly explain…. I have arthritis in my hands, knees and hips. I have had to give up riding my beloved trek hybrid as 1. I couldn’t lift my leg high enough and 2. Everything hurt when I rode. After much research I bought an Islabikes ejanis. It's a step- through and so far...
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    Local Bike Shop: Nottingham

    Thanks, that's really helpful. I'll upload some pictures tomorrow and give some info about what's uncomfortable and what I want to achieve
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    Local Bike Shop: Nottingham

    Thanks. There are a couple of great community bike initiatives nearby. I was very impressed with them when I was riding a non electric bike and I did one of their basic bike maintenance courses. I will contact them first to see what they say. I feel fairly confident I could do the job (I've...
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    Local Bike Shop: Nottingham

    I want some fairly simple work carried out on my ebike: New stem and handlebar adjustments. Is this the sort of thing that any local bike shop can do, or do I need a specialist who can work on ebikes? Any recommendations for a bike shop on Nottingham? Thanks
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    Brompton folding bike

    Thanks Gerry, It was a pleasure doing business with you I'm confident the Brompton will be just the job on those occasions when we can't take the ebike with us
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    Buying my first e-bike

    Thanks for all your great tips and suggestions: I've learnt a lot. I'm still no nearer knowing what to buy, my short list has got even longer! But I do feel more informed, and I think I have a better idea what to look for (eg at least 500 wh battery and a 4A charger.) I am however more...
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    Buying my first e-bike

    Thanks for explaining the bike rack issue RobF... it's obvious now you've pointed it out! My trek is what would some might now call "trapezoid" and thinking about how that fits onto the bike rack I can see how a step through would create extra challenges!
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    Buying my first e-bike

    Thanks for your helpful replies. The wisper has rear wheel rather than mid motor (and a throttle, which I don't particularly want or need) but seems worth looking at. I'm not convinced that the Oxygen S cross has sufficient range (and I'd rather not carry a spare battery) so at this stage...
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    Buying my first e-bike

    I am hoping that for some advice please about choosing my first e bike: I am a 60+ female, 5ft 5 tall. I was an enthusiastic cyclist until about 20 years ago, and am keen to take it up again. My husband is a regular cyclist ( one of the consequences/benefits of being a one car family) and is...