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I have previously tigthened up the motor bolts, as at one time they were so loose that the motor was moving from side to as I pedalled. I will check that they're still tight, but I haven't detected any movement recently. Thanks for all the advice. The 16T sprocket conversion has made a big...

OK, thanks for the advice Iain. It certainly won't do any harm to remove 2 or 3 links. I'll see if it works. Chris

I have found the original Pro Connect saddle to be quite comfortable - apart from the first few days when I was getting used to cycling again after 30 years. For me, it is very important to have the saddle adjusted absolutely level. I read something that said that many men prefer to have the...

My Kalkhoff Pro Connect emits a rather annoying creaking noise. This is particularly pronounced when pedalling moderately hard in lower gears, such as is the case when going up hills, but there is some level of noise nearly all the time. I just can't work out what the problem is. I keep the...

My return commute on my Pro-Connect is about 28 miles a day within the West London area. So far, I've probably done about 1500 miles in total. One thing I have noticed with bikes, when compared to cars, is that they seem to require a fair amount of 'fettling' to keep them running smoothly. I...

Hi Bob, I do take your point and must admit that I wouldn't even want to try riding my Pro Connect up any sort of hill without power. Like you, I do tend to carry a fair amount of stuff in two panniers and that combined with the weight of the bike is a pretty big weight to shift. Bear in...

Hi Chris, Thanks very much for the information you have provided : your answer to my question and the article you have written are extremely useful and I enjoyed reading them - your enthusiasm really comes across but has not clouded your jusdgement. It's really difficult to get an objective...

Flecc, it may just be that I don't know the difference between an Allen bolt head and a hexagonal one:) !!

I removed the chain guard and the plastic cowling and identified the three bolts that attach the motor to the frame. The nuts on all of them were a bit loose (one much more so than the others). Two of the nuts were easy to tighten with an adjustable spanner, although it was necessary to prevent...

Hi Chris, As you are clearly someone with significant experience and knowledge of road bikes, I would like to ask you how you would spend your money if you were building a bike from scratch. Given that it is possible to spend a small fortune on each different component of a bike, which...

I don't agree that ebikes are safer than conventional bikes. Safety on a bike of either type is 100% down to the skill and confidence of the rider and their ability and willingness to act appropriately within prevailing conditions. On my Kalkhoff Pro-Connect I am certainly faster than some...

Main concerns were: Will the bike actually work as well as I need it to, i.e. enable me to commute 28 miles a day, including some fairly steep hills, in reasonable time and without being too hard for me to face every day? Is a bike actually a viable form of day to day transport in the UK...

My reasons: Wanted to incorporate more exercise into my life as I have a sedantry job, but didn't want my 28 mile round-trip commute to turn into a workout that I couldn't face every day. Wanted to reduce the amount of petrol I use in order to save money (and the planet).

I have found that some of the custom bike makers have good explanations of the different ranges of Shimano and Campagnolo 'group sets'. Ribble.co.uk is a good example, as you can build a bike online and choose from numerous different options (each of which has a summary specification). However...

Thanks Flecc, I thought it would be you who replied :) . I'll investigate removing the cowlings. BikeHut's address is High St, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 <don't lnow the rest of the postcode> Phone 01923 776901 I guess its individuals who make or break a business. The mechanic is certainly...

More than 'just fine' I think. It's amazing though how easy it is to get sucked into the dream, even as a complete novice, if you start reading reviews on BikeRadar etc. As someone once said - 'It's not about the bike', but its very easy to start wanting the best (even if your ability to use it...

Yes, I've noticed an increase in stamina too. In fact I'm beginning to get a bit worried that I might be turning into a proper cyclist. When I spent £1400 on an electric bike the idea was to replace a car journey with a mildly active commute to work -i.e. gentle excercise. But as time goes on I...

Hi All, Can anyone advise - is it normal for the Panasonic motor to move slightly from side to side as you pedal it? I have noticed this previously but a bike mechanic in BikeHut said that he didn't think it should be doing this. Do I need to get it tightened up and if so how? Incidentally...

Thanks to information that Flecc has provided, I know that the Panasonic unit is waterproof when the bike is being used. But is it is still waterproof when the battery has been removed? The battery contacts are obviously exposed and I wasn't sure whether it was a good idea to allow these to get...

Thanks guys - I still don't really understand what the all the numbers mean but will seek out this information. Meanwhile - I'll trust your innertube recommendation Flecc.