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    Is it possible to add a 'twist and go' throttle to an Izip?

    Hi all My bike is an ZIP DOWNTOWN FOLDER (see pic) DRIVE: Rear 'Currie' hub motor CONTROLLER: Currie handlebar control unit with torque adjuster and battery gauge I miss the 'twist and go' throttle that was on the trike I had...
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    Electric bike insurance cover from CycleGuard.....

    Hi I don't know whether to insure my trike or not. I've found a company online called 'CycleGuard' who will cover my three wheeler for £41.00 a year with no excess, new for old cover, or £55.00 a year with a recovery service (insured value £625) How does this compare with your cover? (if...
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    A decent alarmed chain lock for under £20.00 with free delivery.....

    I've just bought one of these chained locks to use as a secondary back up. If you watch the short video, you can see its not a thin flimsy chain, and the alarm is loud enough to deter opportunist thieves. I'll use mine for when I park up outside the Post Office, local Co-Op etc. I put in a...
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    Just sharing a little ebay titter.......

    My trike arrives on Thurs - I've bought a few bits and bobs, and thought a small bag would be handy for my storing keys, phone etc. I found this: Description: 1. 0.4L capacity (Great) 2.The unique design, resembles the small spirit mouse (Mouse? Do I need a mouse to be the trike...
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    Quickie SLIME question (ready done tubes or DIY?)

    Evenin' all :) Just a quickie - My trike arrives next week, yay! (Pics will follow I promise) and I want some slime in the inner tubes. I know it's a 'Marmite' subject, but I'd feel a bit more secure until I've got my head around punctures (don't forget I'm a total noob) So, which is best my...
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    Trike'll be here soon-what do I need? (locks, helmet, mirror recommendations please)

    Hello folks I've read quite a few reviews about bicycle locks, and I just need good security for when I park up at the Post Office, supermarket and town (At home, the trike will kept be inside the house) I think the Kryptonite D-locks seem pretty good along with a decent cable - Any...
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    Can you recommend a reasonably priced courier for trike delivery - Kent to Torbay?

    Ooh, I think I'm sorted now trike wise (good news) BUT, I need to get it here.....the trike is in Kent, and I'm in Torquay, South Devon (bad news) I can't go and get it, as my little HiJet van is very prone to overheating, so I only tootle locally in it (up to Exeter maximum) Do any of you...
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    How do you change signature permissions please? (Go to: My settings / Edit signature)

    Anyone :confused: (Go to: My settings / Edit signature / Signature permissions) Tara :D
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    I want a tilting trike :D

    This model seems to tick all the boxes, but I wondered if you knew of any similar trikes please so I have comparions.... Electric Bicycles - Vector (Trike) £849 Thanks in advance Tara p.s I don't want to pay anymore than £900 - cheaper would be great!
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    Hellloooo

    Hi there I'm Tara from Torbay, South Devon. I'm looking forward to owning my own electric bike in the near future :) I have discovered that I want a tilting trike with front and rear baskets - I wobble on two wheels - so I have to be sensible and go for three (even though there are some...
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    Newbie to biking thinking of getting a second hand Giant Twist 2.0......

    Hello This is my first post here - I'm looking for some enlightenment about the above model of bike with regard to it suiting a newbie bike rider :) I have ridden a bike years ago, but not on the road, but my daughter who is very able on her bike, will be with me a lot of the time. Also...