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  1. billadie

    Trade Members Identity

    There hs been a welcome increase in trade members recently - Whoosh, Velospeed, On-bike - come to mind. Could I just ask that they identify themselves as such by using the Trade Member logo as displayed by Cyclezee, Xipi and others? It avoids any misunderstandings. cheers Bill
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    Is a BMS battery suitable for a Smarta bike?

    After 2 1/2 years and 6700 miles my battery is getting a bit short of breath. It is only good for 18 /19 milles rather than the original 30. It is a phylion XH370-10J LiMnO4 battery, £350 at ETS. I see that BMS have a 36V Li-Ion NiCoMn at half the price...
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    Now that's what I call commuting..

    I bought a Smarta LX about 18 months ago. It is mainly used for commuting. Since moving house in June, I average between 75 to 120 miles aweek. My total mileage to date is just over 4000. I thought this was quite a lot until I read this review of the same bike, 15000 miles in 14 months... Hope...
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    First Christmas Carol Singer

    26th November. Just had the first caroller of the season! Left empty handed. I'm still finishing the easter egg. Is this a record?
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    Lone Commuter

    I have recentlly moved from Gloucester to Tewkebury. I still work in Gloucester and commute - on my Smarta ebike - a round trip of 23 miles along the A38. It is a really enjoyable way to start/finish the working day, even in the wet weather we have had in the last fortnight. What surprises...
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    Britons fails to get on bikes

    The Guardian reports the depressing findings of research into why Britons do not cycle more. "Years of government efforts to promote cycling have had almost no impact on a sceptical population who largely view bikes as either children's toys or the preserve of Lycra-clad hobbyists, a...
  7. billadie

    More ebikes about

    Has the future finally arrived? There seems to be a lot more ebikes about this year. Only yesterday there were 3 outside Morrisons' Gloucester branch: a Thompson, an Izip and my Urban Mover. Have others noticed an increase, or is it a Glawster thing? Bill
  8. billadie

    10 Year Battery Warranty

    Interesting to see that the Electric Transport Shop are offering a 10 year warranty on some batteries, subject to a twice yearly service. Electric Bike Sales - 10 Year Battery Warranty Too late for my bike to qualify, but might be useful for some.
  9. billadie

    Folder as second ebike

    I have a Smarta LX8. This is a smashing bike but won't fit in the car boot withot excessive effort. It would be good to have a cheap folder as a 2nd bike. I haveip looked on-line at the Cylamatic Folder and the Izip Ezgo and Via Mezza (non Enlightened, so I supposed old model). Also, does...