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    Urban Mover

    Hi All When I was going on the Halfords "Cycle to Work" scheme last year I was interested in getting a UM bike. However, Halfords told me that they weren't going to order any more through them until they had sorted out their "supply problems". This was August '09 - looks like the problems...
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    Anonymous poll: what is your age ?

    Love this poll - I feel young again! :)
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    Which brand to sell!

    Frank Curran Appreciation Club Can't deny that. As a person thats new to e-bikes and has chosen an X-6 as his first foray into this world, I have found Franks help and advice most useful with the customer service role he provides being second to none! Even the bloke at Halfords who built my...
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    Cycle To Work Scheme

    Hi My employer used the Halfords cycle to work scheme and it is still a reasonably good deal for the employee (obviously the employer makes money out of it through NI and tax contribution reduction). The only electric bikes they seem to be doing at the moment are Powabyke, Gocycle and (if...
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    First thoughts - Powabyke X-6

    All, Well, it's been my first week where I have used my powabyke everyday and I have to say that I am extremely impressed. Considering that my idea of exercise over the last 20 years has been mainly been lifitng a pint glass from the bar to my mouth, I have found 6-7 mile bike rides very...
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    First thoughts - Powabyke X-6

    Hi, I bought the smaller frame size as I am about 5"8 with a 29" inside leg. The bike with the saddle at the minimum height is a superb fit for me. I did go to Halfords and tried a few bikes and found that a 21" frame would be too big. However, Frank at Powabyke did mention to me some...
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    Someone make this snow go away!!

    Nothing in mid-essex yet either - but it is damn cold though! Going to the Arsenal v Bolton match tomorrow and am expecting that to be cancelled at the last minute! (Bounds Green born and bred - so not part of the prawn sandwich brigade!) Graeme
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    First thoughts - Powabyke X-6

    Mussels - Thanks for the heads up on this - thats probably the sort of thing that if it happened and I wasn't aware of it, I'd be less inclined to continue! Thanks again Graeme
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    First thoughts - Powabyke X-6

    Once again, excellent service - and thank you for a fantastic bike Graeme
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    First thoughts - Powabyke X-6

    All, Firstly, sorry if this is posted in the wrong place, I am new to electric bikes and to this forum. So, I have finally taken delivery of my powabyke X-6 which is my first electric bike and my first bike for over 20 years. Just to give you all a heads up, I am grossly unfit, a heavy...
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    Powabyke bought by Metroelectric

    Frank, I'm looking forward to getting the bike and getting on the road! Hopefully Powabyke will go from strength to strength from here. The anticipation is building! Have a good Christmas yourself and to your colleagues at Powabyke. Kind Regards Graeme
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    Powabyke bought by Metroelectric

    That didn't take long from the original company going bust a few weeks ago? Perhaps I will get my X-6 I ordered at the back end of August soon then??:) Looking forward to entering the world of electric bikes Graeme