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    Helmet camera

    Hi.....after a particularily bad altercation with a motorist I'm thinking I will start wearing a camera...which is one of the best to buy ? ...many thanks....Mike
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    Cateye computer Enduro 8

    Hi....I bought a new computer to replace the one that was lost/stolen. .....the odo reading on the old one was shy of 1000 miles. Will someone please tell me how to enter the 1000 miles onto my new computer ? ....many thanks....Mike
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    Who's got a fast4ward peak ?

    Hi.....does the peak have "proper" 3cm. wide wheels which would allow me to fit balloon tyres ? ....unlike my Urban Mover Sprite where the wheels are very narrow... ... less than 3cm. at the outside, tapering to almost nothing at the spoke side. ...making me reluctant to purchase balloons...
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    Are you looking for a first ebike ?

    I suspect this'll be a bargain for someone. Urban Mover Sprite Electric Bike-Magnum Shackle Lock, Helment, 2 bike bags | eBay Unfortunately it's near London so not for me but anyone looking for a first ebike could do worse than this at the price I suspect It'll go for. I'm on my second UM...
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    New model maybe ?

    Now that Fast4Ward is no more, having been taken over by HeroEco and all the F4W models being sold off at a reduced price and even the inevitable damages cluttering up the warehouse floor being cleared out ....to make room ? .....can we expect a new model from HeroEco in the near future ...
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    What's the difference ?

    Hi....would anyone like to tell me the difference between an Oxygen Emate Sci and a Fast4ward Peak...they both have throttles which I now realize I need and they both have a similar spec. I'm leaning towards the Peak...£200 cheaper and I know I can rely on Mark for help and advice...I did...
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    Trigger (shifter) stuck on my Urban Mover

    Hi ...can someone please help ? ...the Shimano shifter on my Urban Mover UM44S U Sprite is stuck. I tried to post a pic but can't. It's a single trigger for 7 gears one lever for going up and one button for coming down. It's marked Shimano 7 speed on the dial and SIS index on the...
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    Who's looking for a bargain ?

    ....you won't find it here. Kudos Cycles DUKE Electric Aluminium Frame Road E Bike | eBay
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    My electric bike for sale

    URBAN MOVER 44S U SPRITE...see here. Urban Mover UM44S U Sprite Electric Bike - Free Delivery Fully Assembled Pay particular attention to Long Life battery 1000 full cycles and range 80 km....take this with a pinch of salt :) Some 18 months old...I got a puncture 1st week so I swapped...
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    Selling my bike

    Hi I'm looking to sell my bike...£350. or £375 delivered ...anybody interested mail me or see here Urban Mover UM44S U Sprite Electric Bike - Free Delivery Fully Assembled ....Mike
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    Big apple tyres

    Hi...I'm looking to fit Schwalbe big apple tyres to my ebike. Original tyres were 26 x 1.50, presently I'm running on Swalbe marathon plus 26 x 1.75, ...the narrowest BA tyres appear to be 2.00 The rims on my bike are very narrow but no problems with the 1.75 and there's plenty of room...
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    Any disadvantage with a front wheel hub ?

    Hi...I'm looking to buy a bike with the motor at the front and the battery at the back. ...this seems to me like an ideal arrangement....spreading the weight. .....any disadvantages with a front wheel hub ? .....thanks to everyone who's helping me get the right bike.....Mike
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    Hard front fork on Kudos Eco.

    Hi...you may know that I am seriously interested in a Kudos Eco. I'm looking to get to see one but being unable to travel to Kent it's unlikely I'll be able to try it. My main concern is the hard front fork, if you've got this type of fork do you find the lack of suspension a...
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    Who's got a Kudos electric bike ?

    Hi....I'm looking for a new bike. ...All I've decided so far is it's got to be new and It's got to be step through. I landed on the Kudos site and I quite like the look of the "eco" at £1055. Anyone got a Kudos ? ...do you mind discussing it ? How do you feel about the battery being...
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    E bike wanted

    Hi...I'm looking to buy a new/used bike. Must be "stepthrough" with "wider" wheels/tyres....extended range battery. Considering ... "Oxygen" .... "Urban mover" ...."Ultra Motor" ..."Kalkhoff" ...please Pmail me....thanks....Mike
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    Dangers of biking

    Hi...following an accident caused by the slightly different heights of ajacent road surfaces, I'd no sooner got back on my bike after a 3 month abstinance, I am entering the short road leading to my house, the entrance to this road is 1" higher than the road I am leaving, a common occurance on...
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    You've 'gotta be lucky.

    .....I recently had a terrible accident that put me in hospital for 3 weeks and has kept me off my bike for 3 months. One of the bar ends had come off and I couldn't make it stay on, as a result when I came off my bike the bare metal of my handlebar stabbed me in the groin. ....the only...
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    Your views on Trek electric bikes.

    Hi....I'm looking to buy another e bike and I had a 10 minute try out on a Trek. It seems that there are 4 power modes, I set off in top and was amazed at the burst of power in this mode, much better than anything else I've tried but I suppose there is a price to pay in terms of range in useing...
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    Wisper 905 Eco.

    Looking to sell my aproximately 2 year old Wisper for £300. No offers but anyone interested please Pmail me. One just sold on Ebay....WITHOUT A BATTERY....for £256 !!! .....Mike
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    Pedalec insurance

    Hi....does anyone have any personal experience with specialist electric bike insurance...esp. with regard to 3rd. party liability. Despite never having any claims my home / contents insurer will no longer cover my power assisted bike and in point of fact I'm not at all sure that I was covered...