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  1. the_killjoy

    REPORT: My Wisper 905Se Arrives

    I was told that they now had 'goo' to help guard against punctures, did yours or didn't it work ?
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    The Ching Challenge and Tour of Britain Ride

    Given that 'most' bikes have limited assistance surely it will be won by the fittest cyclist rather then the best bike.
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    which is more secure?

    Put it in the locker and put the Kryptonite New York 3000D With 7ft Kryptoflex Cable round the frame and wheels.
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    Halfords and a wasted week

    I would be bloody minded and report them to trading standards for selling a second hand bike with known problems as new.
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    Wish list

    Mandy I wasn´t trying to be a killjoy but, whilst there may now be defined specs for all the different models that wasn´t the situation when I ordered mine. I wanted a city but was told that they wouldn´t be available for a while so settled for a sports with a carrier thrown in - so small...
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    Wish list

    I would like a proper spec, so we didn´t have to play guessing games as to what the spec. of the bike we have ordered would actually be when it turned up.:) :)
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    What are the main reasons for why you cycle?

    Finding I am starting to get out of breath quicker on an ordinary bike than I used to, that and the incentive of the cycle to work scheme. I think that it would be interesting to look at the demograph of riders. I get the impression that most on the forum are returning cyclists. In spite of...
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    The Wispers are coming!

    What it comes down to is that you get what you get (I get the impression that Wisper don't even know exactly what the spec. will be untill they open the container). I am expecting mine to have sports guards, disc brake (hence no hub dynamo) and a carrier.
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    Stupidity of other road users

    Sorry Footie, but I think that cycling with an MP3 on is the height of stupidity, you need ALL your senses when cycling.
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    Electric Transport Shop - Cashing In

    Are you sure that they are not just applying a surcharge because of the costs of your Cycle2work scheme ?
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    Wisper

    Does anyone have an email address for Stuart Conway at Wisper,southampton when I use the link on the Wisper site it just bounces.
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    Wish list

    A range of frame sizes.
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    where can i get bike insurance

    I hope it does, it's only £14 for the over 60s
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    Wish list

    I want minimum weight and a bike that doesn't look 'electric'
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    The Wispers are coming!

    Poppy, BrizzleBoy said he was 6ft 3 and 17 st
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    The Wispers are coming!

    Poppy, Its the sports + a rack, I think the rest of the goodies are extras.
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    Week 16 or not, that is the question ?

    Wouldn't it have incurred a cost to them to refund a credit card payment by a cheque ?
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    Wisper

    I am told that there won't be any Citys available for a while ~ I ordered a week ago and was told it would be about 4 weeks for a sports.
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    Wisper

    If i had one I wouldn't have ordered a wisper.
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    Wisper 905SE Brakes

    I am surprised that you got more of an improvement by changeing the inner rather than the outer. I would have expected more compression of the outer than stretching of the inner.