Recent content by IzzyB

I currently have an Abus steel-O-flex lock, which was great for my previous bike, but my new Freego has smaller wheels and the spokes are much closer together which makes it quite a fiddle to use as it only works on a couple of parts of the wheel where there's a slightly bigger space between the...

It seems that it was the 1st two chargers that were faulty. This one seems to work, and I have just been out for a lovely ride with my fully charged battery - so fingers crossed all is well now thanks, though I'm hoping that perhaps Freego will start my warranty from now - as I've not really...

Hi, Yes, my bike is still going on 2 bars- I rode it yesterday (showing on the handlebar indicator when static) and I expect to continue until it runs out which is what happened with the last one, but the problem is it won't recharge - it is acting as if it is already full (lights on battery...

Hi JuicyBike, Yes I did try that and it didn't work. Would you believe it Freego have replaced the battery and charger but i'm still having the same problem. I am unable to recharge this battery either, the charger is showing green immediately. So I'm beginning to think the problem is a...

Giant LaFree Twist pedal-assisted electric bicycle £200 I have upgraded to a more powerful folding Freego so am offering this one for sale. It has a step-through silver frame, with 26" wheels, 3 speed gears, back wheel lock, kick stand, dynamo lights, rack, all in very good condition, 2002...

Can anyone explain what is the best way to condition a new battery. Freego have replaced my faulty battery & charger, but the instruction manual is not very clear. It is a 10 ah Li-Ion battery. Am I right in thinking I should run it down completely 3 times beofre just topping up? Thanks...

Thanks. It wasn't qiute the same problem - the red light came on so it seemed as though it was working, but it never went green and didn't deliver any charge to the battery. It seems the fault is with the battery (tested fuses which were OK). Freego have now contacted me directly and things...

I think this charger must be different from yours, according to ebikes direct this one stays red while charging, and then goes green when charged, even though the label on the charger says R/G. V. confusing. I'm beginning to wish that I'd bought my bike from the e-bike direct shop rather than...

That's good to hear Steve. I spoke to Ebikes direct yesterday and they've asked me to send the charger back, so we'll see what happens. Do you find the 'Chinglish' User's Manual for the Freego very unhelpful - it says something different to what is written on the actual charge, with regards to...

Hi, I bought a folding Freego a month or so ago and have discovered when I tried to recharge the battery for the first time that the charger is not working. A red light is coming on, but it should then show red/green when it's charging and the green when it's charged. I tried it for six...

Thanks RoadieRoger, I'll still be using my old lock, a good Abus one. I contacted ETA again and they said if I didn't have the receipt for the lock, I could either take photos of the bike with the lock or get a Replacement Value Certificate for the bike + lock from any bike shop. The Lidl one...

I've had an online quote from ETA for £58 - there seems to be quite a good discount (40%)for folding bikes which mine is. I don't know if that means the bike has to be kept in a folded or partially folded state for it to be valid against theft. They also say when making a claim that you need...

Ah yes, now I see the whole picture it is just like mine! Paula, I believe there is a way of sending private messages to other members, but I'm not sure how to do it. When I 've worked it out I'll contact you privately, or if you work it out first.... I had intended to do an ad in the...

Thanks, Roadie Roger, I'll check out B&Q. What is a shed hasp & staple? IzzyB

I already had my old bike in the communal area, and another resident parks his mobility scooter there, so shouldn't be a problem. Re insurance I think alot of companies cover ordinary bikes as part of contents insurance, but not an electric bike. Did you specify that it was an electric bike Geoff?