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  1. RobF

    Getting fitter and buying the right bike

    There's a hill which defeated me when I first got the Brompton Nano about six months ago. I could manage about 50 yards and would then come to a dead stop. Tried the same hill at the weekend and got all the way up in reasonable order, in second gear. Tremendous - I am fitter and...
  2. RobF

    Can someone explain the Bosch system?

    Most people rate the Bosch system highly, but I'm baffled by the assistance levels. The linked document gives a table showing three levels and four modes, giving a choice of 12 settings. As an example, Speed 1, Tour 2, and Eco 3 are all within a few percent assistance-wise on the table...
  3. RobF

    Woosh Scirocco 2 - independent review

    My review of the Woosh Scirooco 2, no input from Woosh other than supplying the bike. MANY buyers will be drawn to the Scirocco due to its long list of equipment and relatively cheap price. But is this a bike which looks good on screen, but performs poorly on the road, or a happy mix of both...
  4. RobF

    Woosh Scirocco 2 - independent review

    Here's my review of the Woosh Scirocco 2, the company has had no other input other than supplying the bike. MANY buyers will be drawn to the Scirocco 2 due to its long list of equipment and relatively cheap price. But is this a bike which looks good on screen, but performs poorly on the...
  5. RobF

    Size matters

    Size matters a great deal when buying a bike. I tried a small and medium Giant electric step-through over the weekend. The medium was very agreeable, comfy, pulled reasonably well, I just felt at home with it. It's on the shortlist. Same bike in small was cramped, I took an instant...
  6. RobF

    Lack of Oxygen

    Ebike selling is a strange business. In August of this year I more or less decided the Oxygen Emate City was the ebike for me. None in stock, and I was quoted October as the delivery date. In September I learn production is being moved to Poland and there will be no bikes until at least...