Recent content by happy grandad

"Solid tyres have never been successful since they have the same characteristics in all planes." Shows how thick I am - I was wondering for sometime if plane tyres were all solid and what they had to do with my bike:rolleyes: Thanks Thick Grandad

Thanks everyone - it looks like the Marathon Plus although the description of removing the wheel is a bit of off-putting for someone who is not very good at these things. James, I am very glad you gave all the advice because I know I would have messed up but there are a couple of questions...

I have just bought a Kalkhoff Tasman for my wife. We went for our first short ride yesterday (4 miles) and on return I have noticed a tear in the side wall. There is no other damage around the rear tyre so I am not sure if it was there when we got the bike. Nevertheless, I now have to remove...

Thanks for all the advice - very much appreciated. I am not very mechanical so building my own is out. We are going to 50 Cycles so that my wife can test their machines. Whilst we are in the Midlands I will have a look at PoweredBicycles Galileo. It looks what I need. I would love to zoom...

I have always enjoyed two wheel transport - whether motor, electric or simply pedal powered. I own three cycles - mountain, tourer and hybrid for general road work - and am looking at buying a specific type of electric /pedelec bike. I am now over 60 but still enjoy the buzz of speed and...