Recent content by slimtim

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    I am important and knowledgable (?) I have achieved 'member' status on the basis of nearly buying a bike and asking a few questions. I still think I should be a 'gadfly'. Love you all!:cool: I think that anyone reading the whole 'sustain' thread will get a balanced view...
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    UM36 or Wisper 905e

    test a Wisper...David's phone number enclosed Wisper made me a very generous offer and I guess they would honour it for you. (I have yet to take it up there is little point until I have riden at least one other) David said " Hi Slimtim We would be happy to send you a bike to try, please...
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    UM36 or Wisper 905e

    hey! stop selling bikes and visit your own clinic please ;) NiMh batteries??
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    Starting to feel out on a limb...

    latin translation the latin (see photo link) is fantastic: 'I will find a way or I will make one' (roughly)
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    News: New Forest Electric Bike Rally

    thank you: hope you enjoy the day I really appreciate your response. Will consult with misson control (Mrs Slimtim).
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    Sprint 7 Rear Brakes

    damsel in distress this is no way to treat a lady!!:cool:
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    I had you down as a 'guru' but if the cycling helmet fits...:p
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    New Biker

    things they get up to in Cornwall eh?? and we thought the West Country was a polite place...:D
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    Opinions on Strong GT-S210

    eco bike/ climate change I see why you are keen to limit climate change!! Any rise in sea levels could be interesting:D
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    New Biker

    good luck! hope it all works out and that you stay well
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    News: New Forest Electric Bike Rally

    specific time booking to ensure a spin? Would there be a way to reserve a test run? I guess there will be lots of people interested on the day and it would be a shame to have to join a queueueueue that went on and on. (I have a cunning plan if this is not possible...all will be revealed in...
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    next new bike help

    . :rolleyes: :)
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    indonesian prime minister wasn't there an indonesian prime minister called Megawatti? Were they enthusiasts?
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    titles? the G scale this runs from geriatric (things were better in the old days) guru (happy with bike, dispensor of wisdom) grumpy (wishes they had bought a more expensive/cheaper bike) greenhorn (just bought their own bike, innocent excitement) gauche (asks annoying questions that...
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    Determining electric bike range and hill climbing ability

    science teachers searching for "fair testing" ideas could start here!! how about I get to ride all your bikes at the New Milton rally:) while you all have a nice cup of tea. I will take the winning bike home as a prize... teaching year 10 kids the 'way to do science' is supposed to get...