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  1. kangooroo

    Beautiful Bank Holiday!

    Beautiful weather here. I had a day in the Cotswolds and rode through the ford at Upper Slaughter far too many times (not on e-Bike); yesterday I completed a circular ride around 4 castles (Grosmont, Skenfrith, Pembridge and Goodrich) and today am heading off in the opposite direction.
  2. kangooroo

    So,can I return it if I don`t like it?

    The Distance Selling Directive isn't the same as 'try before you buy'. The idea is to give the buyer the opportunity to examine the goods, but not necessarily try them. I was in a similar position when buying my first e-bike and had to take a chance. There are no retailers selling them...
  3. kangooroo

    My weight is 100 kilos

    I have a rear-hubbed bike and have broken a spoke. I'm only 52kg though...!!
  4. kangooroo

    New small folder Xiaomi

    Ooooooh! I review quite a lot of items for Xiaomi so I hope I'm offered one of these. I can see there are some limitations with the 16" wheels but it could also be a great fun little folding bike. :D
  5. kangooroo

    Rain cover

    I've reviewed a few, including this one at £11.99: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Xpassion-Waterproof-Anti-UV-Bicycle-Mountain/dp/B01FUAE1B8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 They're all very similar, protect from sun and rain, quick and easy to fit and fold down into a small package. Quite useful!
  6. kangooroo

    Post office doesn't like my battery!

    I book via Parcel2Go.com which often offers cheaper rates than booking direct. No problems at all with batteries with most of their couriers.
  7. kangooroo

    Post office doesn't like my battery!

    Royal Mail won't carry batteries but couriers do. Some request that packages are labelled as carrying lithium batteries.
  8. kangooroo

    How important are test rides?

    I'd say test rides are very important for determining the 'fit' of a bike and getting a feel for it. That said, I didn't test-ride either of mine. I went to a local Halfords and tested their folding Carerra Transport only to discover it couldn't accommodate my leg length but, apart from that...
  9. kangooroo

    Oxygen S-Cross CB

    From what I've heard on the grapevine, Oxygen are good at honouring warranties. The MD also takes interest in his customers and when I had a query, he actually called me to discuss it at length.
  10. kangooroo

    Oxygen S-Cross CB

    I don't have this but I do have the earlier version, ie E-Mate with a similar spec and the 15Ah battery. I reviewed it on the Oxygen website although the bike is now no longer listed. " I ordered this bike as an upgrade from my 20” wheeled folding bike which I’d happily zipped around on but...
  11. kangooroo

    Coast to Coast

    Good luck. I'd like to do that route myself, one day.
  12. kangooroo

    Replacing lcd display

    I also have an Oxygen E-mate, but the ST version which has a different computer. I've found the company very helpful so it may be worth contacting them to see if they can help: 01709 886677
  13. kangooroo

    How long to wait for a warranty repair?

    Under SoGA, defective items must be repaired at minimal inconvenience to the customer usually defined as 14-28 days depending on the product. If it's not repaired after 14 days then I think it is perfectly fair and reasonable to ask for a loan bike.
  14. kangooroo

    Hello from Herefordshire (& any comments re these 3 bikes?)

    How are you getting on with your new bike? Have you had chance to try it yet, between the showers?(!)
  15. kangooroo

    Hello from Herefordshire (& any comments re these 3 bikes?)

    Congratulations on your purchase and I hope you enjoy using it. It will be the new version - I bought the last of the old 2015 stock (red) direct from Seago and mine didn't include the bag. I see the price has increased from the sub-£600 of two weeks ago. Bad timing but it is still a very...
  16. kangooroo

    Hello from Herefordshire (& any comments re these 3 bikes?)

    I'm really pleased with it. I've been cycle touring along the Welsh borders on it, up Yat Rock at Symonds Yat - a notorious 20% gradient and it seems to have about a 35 mile range based on using full power up steep hills then free-wheeling down. The pros are many - fun, powerful motor...
  17. kangooroo

    Any electric bikers with motorhomes?

    At the somewhat smaller end of the scale.... I have a folder in a Romahome Hylo (ie the van based on the Citroen Berlingo). There's not a lot of width between the rear seats for the folded bike so I tend to carry it unfolded - and then have to climb over and around it. I am planning to...
  18. kangooroo

    Bottom bracket nuts

    I am fairly close to Hay-on-Wye and visit quite regularly. I have suddenly gone off giving that store any of my custom. Now, if they'd tightened the nuts for me or gone out of their way to help, then I'm sure I could have bought something small from them to thank them for their time, and...
  19. kangooroo

    Warranty advice

    Technically, if a fault develops within the first 6 months (and most definitely within 3 weeks) then it is deemed faulty at the time of purchase and you can reject it and obtain a full refund. You could choose a repair instead and this should be completed within a maximum of 28 days at minimal...
  20. kangooroo

    10 days new and 10 years old. Happy me !

    Sounds like congratulations are due on all three counts! :)