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Sparc at Halfords Hi, had my Sparc since June -but have had 5 spokes break in the rear wheel. all in town/tarmac. Halfords been pleasant but not actually fixed the problem which I suspect is a quality issue, so the wheel is with the local bike shop. Otherwise it's been fine but it does make you...

Halfords! So I'm not the only one. Bought a Sparc for short commutes 1st week of June. It's now had 5 spokes break in the rear wheel. As the shop is a 25 mile round trip and I've had to wait till weekends etc to get across it's been off road more than on. Initially accepted first break as one...

Halfords Sparc Bought one of these beginning of June for short commute to work- plus points = light, neat, easy to pedal with power off. Well specced/tidy frame. Sparc very neat. Minus = small battery -definite 'assist' not 'powered' 17" frame but seat post does raise OKfor me 5'10, no...

USB charging Hi what are you charging? It'll take more energy to charge than you get to keep and that has to come from somewhere, your pedaling effort or motor. Have you thought of a solar charger eg freeloader where solar panels charge an internal pack that you can then use to charge your...

Hi I've got one of those trailers and use it to take house-hold rubbish to the skip. Part of the run is downhill (not dragging laden uphill if if can avoid it!) Note the pivot. I find as soon as the weight of the trailer gets out of line on a curve there is a distinct push at the rear as the...