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Django - I just looked at that link but it seems to be a map of individual owners -is there a separate map for dealers and repairers? If there's anyone that could attempt a repair at an Ezee Torq locally, I have a friend in Bishops Castle who has a dead one that she's very upset about. Alan...

Thanks for the board flecc! I spent most of yesterday fitting it then went out for a test ride -as before the light came on and the bike set off normally and went fine until I started to climb the steep drive frokm my house, and the motor cut out before the top. Starting again on the flat it was...

The electrics have just failed on my wife's Giant Lafree Twist, just over two years since my own did the same. This time, it didn't fail completley - the motor still gave a kick at start up and continued to give power for a while until the speed increased to about 9 miles and hour then just cuts...

This is interesting: "it is impossible to insure for an illegal act" sounds like a basic supposition of insurance, but does it apply to motor vehicles - for example the maximum speed you can go anywhere in this country in 70mph. So if you're involved in a motorway crash at 80mph does your...

I think elephants has a good point - the 'race' has now diverged into two factions, or maybe three -those that just want to bring their standard bike along and have a gentle race and have a look at other peoples bikes; those that want to dress up and have fun, and those that want to win on...

On show at presteigne yesterday was anew bike from a French company called Gitane GITANE - ville - E-BIKE 8 I had a go and it was a smooth pleasant ride with a quiet motor, but its unique point is that it changes gear for you automatically! I found myself wanting to change up before it did...

Wonderful! I want one of those! It's called Zeppy and there's more info (in French) on ZEPPY Alan

OK - a quick search revealed a long earlier thread about helmets that I hadn't read - I certainly didn't mean to open that can of worms again. As has been pointed out, a lot didn't wear helmets on the last two tours so I don't think its more than advisory, but of course if you're travelling a...

What an extraordinary response to a simple request to wear a helmet! Why are you all so anti-helmet? I've always worn one, not because anybody tells me I must, just that it seems sensible. It makes me more visible, keeps the rain off my head (and the sun off my bald patch) and might just save my...

Presteigne update Here's the latest: Despite the soaking we all received at last years event The Tour de Presteigne is back. Its not only back its bigger and better due to the enthusiastic participation of Green Wheels and The Presteigne Eco Weekend. The event will take place over 2 days this...

Yes there is! I've just received this from Pete Mustill: It looked like there was to be no Tour this year as I was so terminally depressed after last years washed out debacle that I just couldn't face it. However the cavalry, in the shape of The Presteigne Eco Weekend and Bishops Castle...

Nothing to do with electrics, but the ingenuity shown here is sure to appeal to a lot of you : Lee Valley Tools - Woodworking Newsletter Vol. 2, Issue 2 Alan

Another masterstroke Flecc. The article is as comprehensive and well illustrated as anyone could wish for. I hope I'll not need it as my Twist no.2 is still thriving, but I'll make sure I've got it bookmarked just in case! I hope my mental faculties are as acute as yours when and if I get to be...

I saw a couple of Flyers in Germany recently - looked good but I didn't get an opportunity to try one. As to the Sparta Ion - its given a full review in this month's Velovision, along with the Joey Move and Ezee Forte. Only available by mail as far as I know, but a great magazine VeloVision...

As ever, flecc comes to the rescue. Many thanks.

I'm looking for a Giant Lafree Twist battery - the condition of the batteries is not important, but the casing must be functional even if a bit battered.

I'm glad to see people recommending mirrors here - I've always used a bar end mirror on all my bikes, and wouldn't be without one - I can't understand why so few people use them. My preference is for the Mirrycle mountain bike bar end mirror, which fits the Twist perfectly. I prefer this one...

The Wisper bikes site also mentions The London O2 Pedelec Rally in October -anyone know any more about this? Alan Terrill

I've had nothing but positive reactions from young people -from the envious look from a young man struggling to push his mountain bike up a hill while I pedalled past him , to a friend's rather sulky 13 year daughter who tried it out and returned with a huge grin saying "Mum, that's such a cool...

I'm sorry that so many of you suffer from being crowded out by traffic - all I can say is, come and have a holiday in Shropshire! Apart from the Shrewsbury ring road at peak times, and the A49, most roads in Shropshire are uncongested, and there are plenty of small lanes with virtually no...