Recent content by Big John

Hi Pedalo I recently had a Montague X50 (entry level) folder with a view to putting a kit on it. I tried it first without a kit but found it very "agricultural" mainly due to the low level gears and brakes. The free wheel was very noisy. I got it because my plan was to drive it to a nice...

Hi Mark I am hoping to get to the NEC Cycle Show on the Friday and am looking forward to comparing bikes. It was good to see Ultra Motor attracting so much attention at the Ecovelocity show last Friday and I did enjoy my test ride on your Fast4ward Peak. John

Thank for that helpful report Alby, I am off to the show tomorrow and will check out those that you have mentioned. Simply must try the new Dapush Wisper bike and have a look at the Dapush motor kit if it is there. Big John

:)**NOW SOLD**:) Thanks to all of you for looking. I put the bike on eBay in the end and it sold quite close to my estimate. Now I have to find a suitable bike with a "twist and go" option to make myself independent of my 'dodgy pins'. Thanks again Big John

I visited a newly opened massive "Best Buy" store near Southampton yesterday to have a look at their electric bikes and 'check 'em out'. They had quite a few, iZip, GoCycle, Urban Mover and Xero ? bikes which are "All made in Newton Abbot' and batteries cost less than £200, according to the...

Where I live Hi PO13 for me please BJ

How old! BJ here, Just retired so now "Over 60" ie 65.

NOW SOLD This bike is only six months old and in 'Showroom' condition, in fact I keep in in the front room! It is the top of the range e-Bike from Giant and lovely to ride. I chose it because I wanted a smooth power uptake and easy to use Shimano Nexus hub gears. It has only covered about 150...