Recent content by matt-derby

this one looks good too! Battery in back-pack I assume, similar to the Paratrooper bike.

mmmmmmm I'm looking forward to seeing this at Presteigne!!

found link! E-bikesUK - Home found this link but to be honest not heard much about these recently so thought they had faded away! hopefully not as they looked pretty neat for the price!

Rush Trek RushTrek bikes were based in Lincolnshire I recall?

Lovely folding mechanism! I think we'll see a few more 'out of the box' ideas in the years to come. Designers and big companies like 'Lexus' and now 'VW' are coming to terms with the possible future of cycle/eco transport. Who next? Apple?

They just mean 'you' power the rear, the motor the front! A lot of peoples first comments when I tell them about my bike is the same.. "oh neat.. 2 wheel drive!" The term Hybrid is also banded about a lot at the moment, meaning a road/track commuting sports utility etc etc

Black, tends to conceal most of the cables, however if the Panasonic mouldings are silver then possibly a silver bike. Emotion and Swiss Flyer models have a few which follow that rule and I think turn out quite well. Raleigh badge, made in UK?

Sahel I'll hopefully get to ride it at Presteigne, it has the latest more powerful system if i remember correctly?

Hi Scott, It wasn't the quality I was referring to, just the overall design and how that may appeal to the younger market. I would agree with you that the Kalkhoff range is a very premium product with high class finishes and components. Your analogy with BMW or Mercedes is fair, but even...

Panasonics I'm hoping all the latest Panasonic bikes will be available for Presteigne, a great place to compare and contrast. I think I'm warming to the crank motors.

cross bar version of last bike!

2010 emotion range This one above is carbon retailing at 2599 Euros Below is the expensive one you were referring to. This one has a nexus hub!

Does have a small mudguard at the rear! That's a fair comment about mudguards, if you really feel they stop all the muck from heading in your direction. There are a few electric bikes from a few different companies who seem to do well without mudguards however, Cytronex to name just one. And...

Design age I think it has a lot more to do with the whole bike design not just accessories, this is a Panasonic bike which has a much more modern look which I believe appeals to the younger demographic.

my tuppence Hi Stumpi! I'd have a look at the Emotion bikes, the one below in particular, I'm in a very similar position to you regarding stable mates, but flecc may have a point regarding your unique riding situation with the crank systems. BH - E-motion Off-road 650 - Vélos, Vtt...