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    Is there a governing body to report a rogue e bike trader/retailer to ?

    Thanks for all your replies, unfortunately the detectives amongst you know only part of this saga and according to Forum rules I cannot and will not name names However I would just like to say that Onbike at Worcester do not figure in this thread and are in no way involved. This thread is...
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    Is there a governing body to report a rogue e bike trader/retailer to ?

    Hi I cannot report here as it concerns the integrity of a trader who sells and posts on this site, His integrity has been questioned before in previous posts and because he is well respected by nearly everyone on this forum the OP who posted has always ended up being "flamed" This person has a...
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    Is there a governing body to report a rogue e bike trader/retailer to ?

    Hi Just spent 1.5K on my first e bike and ended up with a "Duff deal" Is there a governing body for e bike retailers where I can report this trader to.
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    6ft, 17 Stone and looking to commute 15-20 miles each way through South London.

    You might be able to increase your budget if your firm operates a "Cycle to Work" Scheme. I recently purchased my new e bike on this scheme borrowing £1000 and as a basic rate tax payer it is costing me £57,49 per month for the next 12 months, You do the maths for the savings. Should you need...
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    Bike theif Car spotters needed

    Hi I don't wish to rain on anyones parade but would like to offer a few words to the wise. I am looking to insure my new Wisper and have spent the last week to ten days reading policy booklet after policy booklet from cover to cover so as not to be caught short. Every one says in big bold...
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    Is there a CLICK/LOCK system for cycle panniers

    I recently bought a wisper Torque which has a rear rack housing the battery. Since then I have made two separate purchases of panniers to sit on the rack. With the first purchase the Velcro straps on the underside of the pannier fouled the fitting of the battery in and out The second one I cut...
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    Help wanted from Ebiker living in Telford

    Hi everyone This post is related to one of my earlier posts in this section called "Is my Wisper faulty" Should you of read that post you will see that I have problems peddling the bike on the flat without any power on. The solution I have been offered by Wisper is to ring them on Monday with...
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    Is my new wisper Torque faulty

    Hi Thanks for all the replies, I have tried all the suggestions and the one which troubles me is when the bike is not powered and the rear end is lifted off the ground, I have placed the bike in first gear and turned the peddles hoping to get up a speed with the rear wheel off the floor but it...
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    Is my new wisper Torque faulty

    Hi I picked up my new Wisper Torque on Saturday and since then have clocked up over 100 miles, enjoying ever inch of the way. I have been experimenting with various settings with the gears and assist mode for differing levels of roads hills etc. Whilst I have mastered the ped assist/ gear...
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    wisper 905 Torque display

    Hi all I have just purchased the above bike from AMPS through Martin at on bikes Worcester Have had the bike since Saturday and finding it a joy to go to work on, however I do have a minor question I need help with When I picked up the bike Martin at Onbikes ran through the workings of it and...
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    Wisper 905 Torque versus ???????

    Hi everyone I have been waiting for the past month for my cycle to work scheme voucher to be approved up to £1000 during that time I went to the On bike show on 3rd July 2016 and tried out the Wisper 905 Torque which suits my purpose adding an additional £500 to the voucher cost as the bike is...
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    Thinking of a Byocycle Chameleon LS folding cycle

    Hi This is my first venture into the world of E bikes, I am 65 years old and have just reserved a Byocycle Chameleon LS folding cycle through the cycle to work scheme. I am currently waiting for the certificate to process before taking possession of this cycle. I have taken this cycle for a test...