Recent content by Geoff2

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    What size? Where from?

    Thanks again Rob, they have HQ in Loughborough not to far from me. I like the trapedoize frame rather than the Compact but it's all about what fits. Geoff
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    What size? Where from?

    Thanks Kudos Dave, that pair is very interesting, the spec. is right the price is right. Where can I see them? I live in Worcestershire. Geoff
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    What size? Where from?

    OK Rob, I did find the Volts etc eventually. Hmm, lots to think about, hub vs crank etc. I won't reopen the posts on that subject! Geoff
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    What size? Where from?

    Rob, the bumpf on the Raliegh bikes says 300wh battery but it doesn't say how many volts or what the wattage of the motor is? Geoff
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    What size? Where from?

    Thanks John, M.K. is doable from Bromsgrove so I might nip down the m/way and have a look. Dave, thanks for your advice, you are to far for a visit I am afraid. Geoff
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    What size? Where from?

    I am looking to buy two bikes, and I am not sure of what sizes. I am 5' 10" with short legs, and my wife is 5' 2" and is no Amazon warrior! I have been looking for a while and I would like a Bosch crank drive 26" or 28" wheels, one step thro' and one not step thro'. Obviously I need to ride a...
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    Insurance

    Thanks James I will give them a try, and John, I have tried CTC and whilst they will cover me if I become a member they do not do a certificate that would be suitable for Spain i.e. like a car insurance certificate. Geoff
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    Insurance

    OK John, it seems that my bikes do not conform to EC 15194 but do conform to current UK legislation. So I cannot get a CoC that shows compliance with EC 15194, and that's what the Spanish police want. If you can't produce a CoC then they expect you to have insurance for third party risks while...
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    Insurance

    The problem is, my bikes conform to UK legislation but do not conform to Spanish legislation, they have a throttle so the Spanish police want to see a valid 3rd party insurance certificate for use in Spain. No seems to do one specifically for 3rd party road use abroad. They are covered on my...
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    Insurance

    My wife and I have an electric bike each, they are 250w with a twist and go throttle. I am trying to find someone who does 3rd party (road use) cover both for the UK and most importantly in Europe. Hedgehog
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    Another "what bike" sorry!

    I will be visting Onbike soon when I get my car back from the dealers who are fixing a water ingress problem, they need it for 3 days! OK re: local dealer, yes. that's what I want, somewhere local to get it fixed. I am a bit biased against Chinese bikes now, I have had problems so regardless of...
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    Another "what bike" sorry!

    North Worcester, by the M5. Geoff Edit:- I have transport and can travel if therre is something of interest. G
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    Another "what bike" sorry!

    Sounds good Dave, but I really need two, or I would be in trouble with my other half! Geoff
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    Another "what bike" sorry!

    http://motorhomeandcampervan.com/ansmann-pedelec-fc-5-compact/ Thanks I have decided on non folders with crank drive, German would be good but they are a bit steep for my budget. Geoff