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    Bike maintainance stand

    Hi ... I'm looking for a reasonably priced decent bike stand. .....are any of these £30/£40 stands any good. Anyone have a recommendation ? ....many thanks.....Mike
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    Freego Eagle for sale

    Hi.... I'm looking to sell my Freego Eagle with 15ah battery. The paperwork says it'll be 2 years old in October 13. When I bought it 3 months ago it was in absolutely mint condition, not even any dirt under the mudguards. The lady I bought it from told me that while the battery had been...
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    Cycling from Delamere to Chester.

    Hi ........does anybody know if it's possible to cycle from Delamere in Cheshire to Chester zoo, staying off main roads ? .... Is there a cycle path on the A54 ? ....many thanks for info. ....Mike
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    Best cycle pump.

    Hi ...I wondered if anyone had a recommendation for the best cycle pump to carry in the event of an emergency repair needed ? .....the cheap one I've been carrying for some 20 years was barely up to the job when needed. :) ....must fit into my rack bag. ....thanks....Mike
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    Which tyres Please ?

    Hi...I'm looking to change the tyres on my Woosh Sirroco CD. I had a real bad time yesterday when I rode through an area just had the hedgerows cut. Finished up repairing 8 punctures in both wheels, then I couldn't pump the tyres up. ...10 miles from home, ...I had to leave my bike, catch 2...
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    New Woosh Sirocco CD 8 speed.

    Hi....I've just taken delivery of the latest Woosh Sirocco CD. Unfortunately the hand grips are solid plastic, reminiscent of the old Wisper hand grips. ...with the Wisper the grips were loose, easily removed and replaced. ....these appear to be fixed solid. I think these grips are a no no...
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    Here's a good buy if you need a rack.

    https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/hurry-while-stocks-last/hurry-while-stocks-last-product-detail-page/ps/p/bicycle-pannier-rack/
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    Problems with Freego rear wheel.

    Hi....When I unfastened the rear, motor, wheel on my Eagle to centralise it in the fork, I found that one of the "lugged" washers was fitted to the outside of the fork while on the other side the washer was fitted on the inside. I have re-fit them both on the outside but when I look at them I...
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    Woosh Sirocco CD

    Hi....I tried a Sirocco CD...unfortunately I only rode it round the adjacent nature park. I didn't really test it, only riding slow and relaxed 'cos that's the way I always ride. I did like it...it felt smooth, quiet and comfortable,from the little testing I gave, I got the impression I...
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    Cycling in Cambridge...what an experience.

    Just back from a few days in Cambridge where I discovered the cycle paths adjacent to the guided busway....terrific traffic free cycling. I cannot explain how comforting it felt not having to worry about a 100 ton juggernaut crashing into my rear end. Somebody in Cambridge obviously decided...
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    Freego problems

    Hi....I suspect that the battery on my recently acquired second hand Freego Eagle, (new at 12 October 2011) has been neglected...I rode up a slight hill that my last bike would have taken easily and the Freego all but stalled. ...can I test the battery ? how do I do it ? how much is a new...
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    Cycle route wanted ... near Cambridge.

    Hi...I'm visiting Cambridge next week.... (Great Shelford) and wondered if anyone could put me onto a good cycle path...20/30 miles round trip ... traffic free. ....much appreciated....Mike
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    Freego Eagle question ?

    Hi...my Eagle has one of those handlebar adjusters on the stem/bars. Unfortunately there is not enough resistance when it's locked down and the bars still move verically. Is there a means of increasing the resistance therebye making the bars tighter in the stem or alternatively, what could I...
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    Is the level of motor assistance adjustable ?

    Hi ....on my recently aquired (used) Freego Eagle, the level of assistance on the "low" setting is nonexistant, yet on the "med" setting it goes faster than I can pedal, ...I have not yet tried the "high" setting. Is it possible to increase, very slightly, the assistance on "low" and...
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    Selling my Urban Mover UM44SL U Sprite step through model.

    Hi...I bought a Freego so I'm selling my Urban Mover. I've listed it in classifieds where there is a link to the model and all spec. ...this is the second of these I've had...first was a x bar model. Never had a minutes bother with either...sold x bar model to another member 12 months...
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    My electric bike for sale

    Urban Mover UM44SL U Sprite step through model. Fitted with Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres..Ideal first ebike Exactly 12 months old, cost £1000 sell for £350... here's a link Urban Mover - the future is now Just last week did an easy 25 mile ride on low power ....all lights still lit...
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    Problems with my Freego.

    Hi...I have a new...to me...Freego Eagle. I cannot remove the battery....the instructions state.....This's word for word.. :) (To remove the battery with the key in the off position push the key into the battery and turn in an anti clockwise direction, you will see a small lug at the top...
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    Who's taken a folding ebike on holiday by air ?

    Hi...has anyone taken a folding ebike on a plane? ...how much extra did you pay ?....what type of bag did you use ? ....cheers....Mike
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    Do many members ride a Woosh bike ?

    Hi ...In my search for a new ebike I've come across an excellent website for Woosh bikes. ....I live in West Yorkshire so getting to see one before purchase seems unlikely. I have read a good review on here but I don't know if the reviewer is associated with Woosh so I wondered if many...
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    Who rides a Cytronex ?

    Hi...I'm looking to buy a new bike. I had decided that one of the most important considerations was proximity to where I live. ...this'd put Freego (25 miles) at the top of my list. I have however, long fancied a lightweight Cytronex and I have been reccomended (by Cytronex) a Cytronex...