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Well, it's arrived - I've joined the ranks of the ebikers. I'm now the proud owner of a BH Easy-Motion Diamond with a big 13.5 A/h battery. Thanks again for the all the help and feedback. As well as all the information I gathered here, a big factor in my decision was the fact that the dealer...

Sage advice from KudosDave there. I did a lot of searching in the early stages of researching a good bike and ended up more confused than ever. A few test-rides later, and the picture was a whole lot clearer.

Thanks folks. Yet more food for thought. Kirstin - the bike I've ordered (should arrive Monday!) is a BH E-motion Diamond with a big battery. It's got Shimano hub gearing so I'm guessing an axle hitch is out of the question. Not to worry though - Especially after reading Boots' last post, I'm...

FWIW, I may well buy a trailer anyway, for grocery shopping and the like. However, storing a trailer is going to be a right pain at work - just having to store the bike is a big enough issue. Let's just say my work has never really had to consider the needs of cyclists before. boots - I'm...

Yeah, I've got a cat carrier the same as the one Wicky posted. I could certainly bolt it to the pannier rack, but it wouldn't be quick release and probably wouldn't be very stable either because the plastic base is thin and quite flexible. To give a bit of background here, I'm selling my car...

No, indeed. My cat would be out of it in a flash. I was thinking about something like this, and wondered if anyone here had bought one... http://www.evanscycles.com/products/rixen-kaul/wicker-doggy-bag-ec050261 I did look at trailers, but I'm keen to keep weight down. A trailer plus a standard...

Unfortunately if next door have them, the interference can be just as bad because EM signals have no respect for human boundaries. Good luck :-)

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I'm in ST13. And as of tomorrow will be the proud owner of a BH E-motion Diamond. Yay!

I'm looking for a pet carrier for my new ebike so I can take my dog to work, and take either the cat or dog to the vets when necessary. Does anyone else here do this? I've seen a few different carriers for sale and they seem to vary hugely in price. I don't mind spending a bit to get something...

Does your dad or either of his neighbours have a "Homeplug" type powerline network? This is a computer network that uses the home's mains power wiring to pipe the computer network around the house. These quasi-legal devices are *notorious* for producing huge amounts of interference, especially...

Couldn't agree more. Manufacturers have tended to concentrate on producing electric cars that are identical to petrol cars in both form and function, instead of radically adapting the design to the limitations (and benefits) of electrical propulsion. I'd really like to see someone produce a...

The problem with stats on helmets is that it's difficult to draw sound conclusions by looking at raw accident data because head injuries only make up a relatively small proportion of cycling injuries overall. What I find really surprising however, is the number of people who wear a helmet but...

To be honest, I think it's more the perception of risk than the actual risk when it comes to cycling. People see how exposed cyclists are, relative to motorists, and assume that cycling must be many times more dangerous than driving a car. In reality, for the average person, cycling fits...

I suspect the British public just isn't very receptive to that message. It's almost as if cycling is only acceptable if it's *not* seen as a method of transport. The huge surge in cycling over the last decade or two hasn't be the result of people deserting their cars - half of the time their...

For me, anyway, where ebikes really excel is for commuting, but local bikes shops in the UK are anything but commuter-friendly. Most of the local bike shops I've been on stock two types of bikes: road bikes for racing on the roads, and mountain bikes for racing off road. You're lucky if they...

Unfortunately taking it into the building where I work is not an option - I work on the second floor of a shared building and I don't fancy lugging it up all those stairs. I could chain it to the fire escape at the back, but that backs onto a service road which is worryingly quiet, even during...

Nice idea, but as there's a full foot in height difference between me and my partner, a bike is one thing we definitely can't share.

Thanks, Dave. I know where Leek Cycle Solutions is - didn't realise they did ebikes. I'll check them out tomorrow.

Okay, so switching from car to e-bike negates the need to find a parking space, but where would you dare to leave your bike unattended? And what's the best lock (or combination of locks) to help make sure it's still there when you return?