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Thank you both.Its very hilly 377 metres of climbing according to Strava.The bike doesn't lose any power toward the end of the ride.I... -
jimriley replied to the thread False crossbar for carrying e.bikes on a bike carrier.Not everyone wants to help destroy the planet with a large caravan and towing vehicle. Some of us downsize to a little 2 berth for ease...
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You may find this of interest. https://electricbikeaction.com/amp/complete-e-bike-battery-care-guide/
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If I hadn't got a throttle to help me get started it's possible I could fall over. I need both knees replacing, one got cancelled in...
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jimriley replied to the thread Are converted bikes legal?.Hmm, so I'm not allowed to do what I did as a lad, the Pony Express mount, using the throttle to set off. I'd better stop it then.
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jimriley replied to the thread Help! Tyres deflating.Don't go near forks in the road. Simple.
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jimriley replied to the thread Pedalling, cadence, gears and assist levels.just tried 9 levels on a 14 mile ride, mix of hills, road and canal towpath. I tried to use the 9 to economise on power needed, with...
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jimriley replied to the thread Pedalling, cadence, gears and assist levels.Yesterday I tried keeping the cadence up, using the gears and assist levels, currently 5. Am going to experiment with 9. what are others...
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I think this thread reads like a Daily Fail comments section. Think we will all have to agree to disagree tbh ;D -
jimriley replied to the thread Britain's First 'Dutch-Style' Roundabout Closed 10 Days After Opening When Car Ploughed Into Beacon.Well, while I would be sad if the pro cycling stuff failed, I'd be happy to see them go. Well, when I say Happy, that really doesn't do...
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jimriley posted the thread Pedalling, cadence, gears and assist levels in Electric Bike General Discussion.For years I've been in the habit of pushing a big gear slowly, using the 21 gears as needed, rather than regular cadence and using the...
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People outnumber Motor Vehicles. What I advocate is that Public Highways are realigned to reflect that. We are at the point where...
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jimriley replied to the thread petition to increase the speed limit.It will also increase the property value. With the green homes incentive you only have to find 1/3. With solar being as cheap as it is...
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Shop around, and beware there are still a few cowboys left in the trade, although many left when HMG stopped throwing money at it. Find...