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Thanks Andy David

Agattu reviews Hi Simon, A 'mini' review of my Agattu appears as a PS in my posting headed 'Lafree Battery Replacement'. When I get a moment I'll do a more comprehensive one. David

My daughter's Giant Lafree battery is failing (it's had over four years of rigorous use on the hills of North Dartmoor where she lives - so not bad I suppose). I know this subject has been discussed already on this forum - but I don't remember there being any positive solution to the problem...

Agattu It's a pain isn't it Chris. I already subscribe to AtoB too AND I've just bought an Agattu. It arrived last Thursday and, what with one thing and another, I haven't had a chance to ride it yet. I bought it on the strength of Flecc's recommendation - even before he'd actually tested...

Kalkhoff Agattu Well I've taken the plunge (after 6 months deliberating about Ezees and others!). I ordered an Agattu yesterday at the 11th hour for the 10% discount. It should arrive on Wednesday. My 'review' is imminent. David PS Incidentally, at the risk of sounding pedantic...

Thank you Flecc Many thanks, Flecc, for your very comprehensive answer to my questions about the Kalkhoff, comparing it with the 'f' series Ezees. I suspect that this is the bike for me. David PS What does 'Flecc' really mean?

Secondhand Value of Lafree Thank you for your helpful note Flecc. My only slight reservation about the Kalkhoff is that, unlike the Forte and Forza it can't be de-restricted. It also occurs to me that fact that the motor drives through the gears must surely make the mechanics that bit...

Secondhand Giant Lafree I, too, am thinking of buying a secondhand Lafree. I imagine, though, that what you say, Flecc, about lack of spares must surely knock down the secondhand value. I, for one, am now speculating on an Ezee 'f' or the new Kalkhoff Agattu. (Any reviews on this yet?) David

Li-ion against Ni-MH It's good to get batteries clear. They are, after all, literally the Power House of an electric bike. I recently tried out the Ezee Forte with Tim Snaith (of 50cycles) at his address in Bayswater. I asked him whether it was possible to have a Ni-MH battery instead of...

Many thanks for your response and offer flecc. Croydon isn't that far away, so if I can get there I'll drop you a message. (Sorry about the double entry of 'Spoilt for Choice'. A spot of finger trouble on the keyboard!). I didn't realise the F series had been around for a while in America...

I speak as one of the 42%, in the pedelecs poll, who intend to acquire an electric bike in the next month. We are in a cleft stick it seems. I've read the A to B review of the Ezee Liv, and it seems to be something very close to what the doctor ordered. However, up have come the two Ezee F...

I speak as one of the 42%, in the pedelecs poll, who intend to acquire an electric bike in the next month. We are in a cleft stick it seems. I've read the A to B review of the Ezee Liv, and it seems to be something very close to what the doctor ordered. However, up have come the two Ezee F...

Senior/Junior Having only recently 'signed on' to pedelecs I find, with great pleasure that I am a 'junior' member. I see that Pete in Mere <itspeteinit> (great name!) was 77 when he signed on - though he's now 78. He is, as I would expect, a senior member. However I suspect that one's...

Solar charging I'm wondering whether solar charging is quite so easy. The website <www.batteryuniversity.com> makes it clear that different batteries need charging in different ways. The charger circuitry should be designed to vary the rate of charge depending on the type (and state) of the...

Sorry, I misspelt Burghers. I was too anxious to avoid MacDonald's. Got the 'h' right but gave it a second 'u'. (It's still a long way to Presteigne) David