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    Yes or no?

    Just seen an Orbea Katu 3 speed with 400 w Bosch battery for £1000. Retail at £1800 I think. Bike has 1000 miles on it. Dealer will change sprocket and chain. Any views on this bike? Is 1000 mile second hand bike risky. Had a 20 ride and quite liked it. Appreciate any views
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    Is there such a thing...

    Looking to buy an ebike that can do roughly 4000 miles a year on mostly tarmac roads with 20% in hllly areas and hopefully last me for 4 years. Am prepared to spend up to £1500. Is there such a bike? You're views appreciated.
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    2 bikes or 1?

    Have a 2 yr old very low mileage kalkhoff Tasman. Runs great but only 350 miles. Thinking of now doing trails so possibly looking at a hybrid or emtb. Question. Do I sell current bike and get a good bike for £2k ish or keep bike and get a cheaper emtb. Say something like a woosh Rio or...
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    Kalkhoff and 50 cycles

    First ever post! I have a kalkhoff Tasman 2 yr old bike with only 275 miles on it. Haven't heard any clacking noises from the impulse 2.0 motor. Can I assume the motor is ok? On a separate note, I bought from 50 cycles in Shoreham and have received nothing but good service and advice on the...
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    Kalkhoff bikes/50 cycles

    Just joined the forum. Great resource for those of us involved in ebikes. Seen a lot of adverse criticism against kalkhoff and 50 cycles. Had my Tasman 8 for 2 years now and haven't had a problem. Took it into 50 cycles in Shoreham and have nothing but praise for the help and advice given. Must...