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  1. Tim

    Change in e-bike legislation

    I've been waiting for this invitation for 3 months now David... not a whisper.
  2. Tim

    James May reviews the Gocycle

    It's also reminiscent of the Raleigh Vektar which was an electric bike of sorts
  3. Tim

    Kalkoff Battery Problem?

    It's around this time of year thoughts turn to a range of knitted battery cosies in a variety of colours and patterns.
  4. Tim

    James May reviews the Gocycle

    I've recently realised it resembles the 2001 Honda Step Compo we used to sell but with reportedly less range and hill climbing ability than the plucky little Honda effort. And why doesn't it fold properly? As far as I can gather, it has to be separated into two parts, am I right? We've sold a...
  5. Tim

    James May reviews the Gocycle

    Sorry if this is a repost, but the Gocycle has been reviewed by none other than James May in the past week. Living the electric dream with the Gocycle - Telegraph The comments are interesting - split between "there are loads of other electric bikes better than this one" and "electric bikes...
  6. Tim

    New 11 speed Shimano Hub Gear

    With these 11-speed hubs, truly, we are living in the future.
  7. Tim

    50-Cycles on eBay

    Not all all, it's a surprisingly cost-effective means of advertising, we've used it on and off for about 5 or 6 years.
  8. Tim

    Tour De Presteigne 2010

    Excellent news! We'd already booked accommodation in anticipation, so we're very glad you've decided to go ahead with it again. We'll be there as usual with as many 2010 models as we can manage. All the best, Tim
  9. Tim

    Panasonic 300W 15Ah suspension moutain bike (photos)

    The new multi-functin console is now fitted as standard on Kalkhoff Pro Connect S range. It lights up very brightly - I played with the new console for the first time when taking these pics. http://www.50cycles.com/images/images2010/2010pcstz45-1024.jpg
  10. Tim

    New e-bike in my stable...iZip Via Mezza Enlightened

    Moore Large appear to say that 2010 version is due in March. No further information beyond that. The battery cost we were quoted seemed rather high, so I'll need to seek confirmation before I say anything!
  11. Tim

    New e-bike in my stable...iZip Via Mezza Enlightened

    Does anyone know of a bag that would be suitable for the Izip Via Mezza enlightened?
  12. Tim

    Tesla electric motor cars team up with Panasonic

    Electric car startup Tesla Motors and battery cell giant Panasonic announced today that they will together develop nickel-based lithium-ion battery cells for electric vehicles. Panasonic has been rumored for months to be a battery cell supplier for Tesla’s planned Model S sedan, and today Naoto...
  13. Tim

    what sort of bike helmets to pedelecs wear?

    These are good (I wear one now it's cold) 50cycles electric bicycles - Casco E.motion cycle helmets for Pedelec electric bike riders
  14. Tim

    Panasonic hub slipping

    Here's a close up of how things are arranged back there on the Sahel Pro Disc. Trying to get as much of this hi-res material (that's still about 50% size) for all the 2010 bikes in coming weeks. Those mudguards look neat and a new stand too, which I think may be adjustable.
  15. Tim

    E-Bike Of The Year 2009?

    Yes, we'll have the Tasman in 2010, and it will look like this
  16. Tim

    What can we expect in 2010?

    New Kalkhoff 2010 models Hello, we've just published more details about three key models that we'll be stocking next year. Kalkhoff Pro Connect 9G Deore LX I think this one is going to do particularly well. It doesn't share the 2010 Pro Connect S high power, but it does have Magura...
  17. Tim

    Sting operation sees stolen electric bike returned to owner

    Kalkhoff Agattu Electric Bike 49cm frame on eBay (end time 19-Dec-09 16:29:13 GMT) ;)
  18. Tim

    Sting operation sees stolen electric bike returned to owner

    December 10, 2009. Staff at 50cycles.com, a national electric bike retailer based in Loughborough, had a customer service dream come true when they were able to find and return a stolen electric bike to its rightful owner. The story began several weeks ago when a customer in St Albans, Herts...
  19. Tim

    Year End Sale by 50cycles!

    OK, the Can-Do 3.0s are all gone now. End of an era! I suppose the biggest news now is the Pro Connect S down £2095 for the 2009 55cm and 60cm models.
  20. Tim

    Year End Sale by 50cycles!

    Thanks John!