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Thanks Neal

Posts 51 and 53 cross the line for me, not sure I'm going to continue on here if this is considered acceptable.

A lot of my riding is along forest roads and tracks, bright flashing lights can often be seen around bends through the trees before the bike and rider are in view.

Hi viz Jacket and lights front and back all the time for me, even off road. Overkill especially where I live but safe.:)

Good advice.

I just meant the learning to weld bit, I don't agree with breaking the law:)

It's good to know our limitations but if we don't occasionally push them a bit we don't progress, yes go for it!

"What is the difference between the Camino and Gran Camino? The Gran Camino is more oriented to offroading (rigid stem, long travel forks, bolt through axle, wide rims and tyres, torque arms) and heavy riders (up to 25st)." I would definately go for the Grand Camino with 17ah battery, it's...

Absolutely not. Do you still have your other bikes?

Those are very elegant bikes, personally I never understand why folk get an electric bike then try to pretend it isn't, maybe some deep seated guilt feelings or being scared of being called a cheat! You've done some nice looking work.

It's all about supply and demand. the bike I bought last year is now nearly £400 more. If you don't like the price don't buy it.:)

They are okay on tarmac though a bit noisy, they sound like you're riding over breakfast cereal. I guess the tungsten spikes will wear more quickly but the huge grip gives the confidence to ride over ice without fear of sliding on bends or under braking. It's best to make sure that when you...

I use Schwalbe Ice Spikers which don't slip on ice and hard packed snow. Frozen deep ruts though are pretty dodgy and will take your front wheel off sideways. You can get away with just one on the front wheel which is how I started but best if fitted to both wheels. I've been using them for a...

I was also warned about this by a Haibike dealer last year when I was looking at buying. I bought two Giant bikes which I interchange batteries without problem. Maybe it's something that only affects recent models. I presume the Haibike dealer I spoke to was telling the truth as he knew it was...

I think it definitely is for us heavier guys though if you're a light weight you can often get away with cheaper components. I found out many years back when I couldn't afford good stuff that cheap can end up expensive when you start repairing and replacing. There's also the inconvenience...

I have a Giant Fathom E+, the manual states: "The maximum permissible total weight (bike, rider and luggage) for our E-bikes is 156Kg (344lbs)" It would do what you want and has 27.5 x 2.6 tyres which would help spread the load but it's above your £2000 stretched budget. May be worth a look at...

Why not fit a new 7 speed gripshifter, a new one is less than a tenner.

If you buy a shock pump, make sure it's one with a none return valve or you'll lose most of the air when you disconnect. If you have a pump that will go up to the pressure you want you could try an adaptor...

I wouldn't be without them:)

Online, then shortly afterwards Halfords had them in their sale!