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    Daytime flashing front light: good or bad idea?

    Sounds perfect except for the delivery - see if I can find a UK seller. This seems the same https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ascher-Rechargeable-LED-Bike-Lights/dp/B07JZQRX1Q/ref=sr_1_17?dchild=1&keywords=coukou&qid=1606488891&sr=8-17 Roughly how long doe a charge last?
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    Daytime flashing front light: good or bad idea?

    As we are discussing front lights, any recommendations for a cheap front light - I am not interested in a mini searchlight.
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    What a waste

    Uber crushing bikes. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52832791
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    Big Indficators

    https://creativeandhome.com/products/cyclers-led-signal-vest?fbclid=IwAR1dIWiYGyoaKFlG_QILq2QAraagWoBi7PhxWKMnlejQP2hnaTB-KzHFgDI
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    Boy, 15, given six points on future driving licence for speeding on scooter

    So I assume he will apply for a provisional licence at 16 so he can get rid of the points as soon as possible.
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    Optimist

    I don't think they have a chance in hell of changing the law for their scooters, certainly not within a year. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-46103713
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    What scam lol

    You feel that they would catch more people if the reductions weren't so ridiculous.
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    serious Commute -is it even possible

    Seems like a nice scooter but servicing seems expensive.
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    Woman fighting for life after 'e-bike' hit-and-run in east London

    The video definately shows her running across the road into the bike.
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    Rebuilding a Wisper 905

    As someone who still has an original 905SE which is still going strong, albiet with one of Jimmy's rebuilt 36V batteries I was wondering about any advice/ recommendation as to which controller upgrade and what it will offer in terms of rideability.
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    Woman fighting for life after 'e-bike' hit-and-run in east London

    See the make of the bike has been released: "Police later found the mountain bike-style powered cycle, made by Specialized, abandoned less than a mile away in Approach Close, Stoke Newington." So not a cheap shopping bike ~ be interesting to see if it was dongled, I am sure the police will be...
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    Full suspension semi recumbent for long journey

    Why bother with the pedals if you're not fitting a chain?
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    Car Jump starter

    I've a Qashqai with a reasonably new battery but i sat parked with the air con on for 10min and that is what killedthe battery as obviously i had the ignition on as well. Now with our bike batteries they dont like to be unused for a few months at a time so how do the charging packs cope with...
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    Car Jump starter

    Having been caught with a flat battery on the car I think it is time to carry a jump starter with me. The question is should I go for a traditional sealed battery type like ...
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    Problems with Bosch Bearings??....

    I agree Bosch should step up, but irrespective of who makes the bearings and seals it was Bosch who designed the unit and signed them off as fit for the task.