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    Questions for Dealers.

    I can only give my experiences of the one dealer that I have had two bikes from in the last 5 years. Shortly after receiving my PC Disc a reflector came loose and damaged a spoke in the rear wheel. One phone call to 50C and I had a complete new rear wheel before I had even sent the old one...
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    Questions for Dealers.

    JuicyBike I didn't think it was necessary to ask any questions other than 'When will I be able to take delivery?' The bike has a warranty which was good enough for me, and it worked whenever I needed it.
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    Questions for Dealers.

    I've had two bikes over the last five years from 50Cycles. Occasionally, when something went wrong they were quick to send me replacement parts to keep me on the road even before I had returned the faulty item which I think was very good of them and deserves a mention. They will answer all...
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    Kalkhoff Agattu Range: 9 Charges of 18Ah Battery

    Can all owners of the new 18amp Batteries please charge them for 24 hours run it down completely and repeat this procedure 3 times. This will condition the battery for the rest of its life. This advice is new to me. A bit late now the bike is 4 months old. I ran it down only once after...
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    marathon plus tyres

    I had a blow-out on the rear tyre of my 3 month PC Disc just two weeks ago. The tyre was a 'Hand made in Germany' expensive Continental Top Contact. The front tyre and the replacement for the rear have hairline splits round the whole perimeter both sides So I have replaced them with Marathon...
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    Giant lafree electric bike

    I've been trying to sell mine for ages. Great classic ebike but can't find a buyer.
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    Tyre Blow out

    I've had a look at the new replacement they sent me which I haven't fitted yet and there is a hairline crack round both sides where the sidewall meets the protected part.
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    Tyre Blow out

    I have just checked my front tyre which is also a Top Contact and it has a crack all round the side wall and on both sides. The tyres would have been at the correct pressures when received from 50C and I still pumped them up until they were really hard yet this would seem to indicate that...
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    Tyre Blow out

    I was expecting to see an interesting discussion start up with my post about the tyre blow-out not someone advertising tyre sales. This sort of thing is spoiling discussion on this forum. I wish it would stop.
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    Tyre Blow out

    Going home at teatime I was surprised by a bang from the rear wheel as I went round a mini roundabout. The rear tyre was completely flat in seconds and I was riding along on the rim. I hadn't expected anything like this on my new ProConnect Disc as it is fitted with the state of the art...
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    How fast is your bike?

    That's just uphill
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    PC 8 disc brakes

    I took mine off and then had a bit of difficulty getting it back on because of the disc. Managed it eventually. Make sure the wheel fixings are correct as well. They are different colours to show which side they go on.
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    Difference between suspension and no suspension...

    My PC Disc has lock out suspension and I have been able to try both. I went for the suspension mode eventually as I think it helps a little on our poor roads. I have found that hand grips can make a difference. My older PC without suspension has grips which when positioned correctly can take...
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    Kalkoff Agattu For Sale

    I've sent you the details on a Private message.
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    Cycle to work scheme?

    Two of the Cycle To Work people in the office got their final bill on Friday and weren't very happy. They agreed to the scheme 12 months ago before the 25% but ended up still having to pay it instead of the 5% originally stated.
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    Kalkhoff Sahel Pro C - sprocet

    50C did this for me for free on my new PC Disc. Ask them to change it for you.
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    Kalkoff Agattu For Sale

    Snipenose Would you be interested in a ProConnect. I live in Tyneside
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    Pro Connect Disc gearing?

    I had the 18T sprocket fitted to my new PC Disc but I still find my legs are having to go round too much and would prefer to pedal more slowly in top gear so would appreciate some advice as well. My 2008 PC has the 18T sprocket and I don't have to pedal so much, so I am puzzled by the PC Disc...
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    Visibility

    I was surprised at how poor the street lighting was in many parts of the USA when I first went there. In some places we should have had a torch just to walk about at night, but then most Americans would have got a cab. I ride my bike here in the UK even in daytime with a Cateye Opticube...
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    Giant Lafree Comfort ST for sale

    Giant Lafree Comfort ST for sale July 2006 and hardly used for the past 3 years as it was my back-up ebike. It has Marathon Plus tyres and the bike is in good condition. I can email a photo. Pick up only. I live near Newcastle upon Tyne. Will accept £350.