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Hi, Me again ! - I have an annoying clicking sound, and definite feel of a click, on my right pedal. It is there most of the time, but not always when I'm cycling at faster speeds. I have checked the chain cover is not knocking, and that the pedel nut is firmly tightened. I'm beginning to...

Are batteries for the Ezee sprint 7 only available thro 50 cycles? or can they be bought elsewhere? I note that they appear out of stock at present and this leads me to wonder how I shall be fixed if I want one in a hurry when mine needs replacing?, or if I want a reserve one for extra distance.

Flecc, You are, indeed, most gellante!! It was interesting to learn about the rear brake - I'm an "average" sized 5'5", well perhaps slightly over, but I do have a back box fitted on my bike which is oftentimes full ! I always put the heavier items there, rather than in my front...

I sometimes listen to my Ipod on my commute home. I keep it on a low level so I can always hear the traffic, and sirens. I ensure the Ipod is secure within my clothing, so that if the earphones fall off I simply leave them out but know that the Ipod will not fall to the ground, nor will the...

Just thought I'd let you know my rear brakes are fine - I discovered this when the bike was on its stand and I was oiling my chain. I spun the pedals and the back wheel was going fast - I applied the brake and it stopped immediately. I also found that a better understanding of the back and...

Hi, I found it hard to raise my handle bars on my sSrint 7 but succeeded and they do have quite a lot of extra height. I would agree with Fatmog that the saddle at its lowest is rather challenging, I'm 5' 5" and to be honest it is too high for me to feel 100% comfortable in traffic, however, I...

I think my rear brakes are not working properly - how should I adjust them ? When ridinng if I pull the rear brake handle nothing seems to happen, the front ones are effective and I can stop - however, the strange thing is that when stationary if I pull up the back brake the bike seems to be...

Wow thanks for all the responses and suggestions. Obviously it's a common problem! I'll try the simple things suggested and if they don't work - it would appear that the symptom is just annoying rather than dangerous so I'll accept it as a characteristic of the bike (and other bikes in...

Hi everyone, My Sprint is running well, except for an annoying rattle of the front mudguard - I've taken the advice given previously and no longer worry about odd noises, or the lights on the handlebar electric control - and trust my weekly and daily checks will ensure safe cycling -...

Dear Ian, Thanks for your thoughts, in fact he did turn the key so I am sure you are correct. Will see how the noise goes, hopefully it will disappear, and as you say, we should try to ignore it as much as possible. It is reassuring to know that the motors are hardy, which is what I had...

Any ideas what the problem could be ?- if, indeed, it is a problem. My husband was climbing a steep hill in pedelec mode, the bike was straining and he came to a halt - I think it is possible the automatic cut out on the motor (I believe there is one) came in as he could not get the motor...

Thanks Flecc for all the info re batteries, Lion and NiHm, particularly re cold storage of Lion for any long periods of storage. My bike, battery and charger are kept in a newly build wooden shed, it has a kind of perspex type roof which lets in the light, but also the sun so it is quite warm...

So, in conclusion, as I understand it, Lithium batteries deteriorate by the day, but topping up makes no difference to the memory capacity. NiMh need discharging every so often, so topping up is not advisable every day. for the sprint you can use both types of battery, BUT if I bought a...

I have been considering an extra battery but, being a little aware of the difference between the Lithium and the other one, thought the answer would be to have a system whereby each battery is regularly used, i.e swap them over either daily, or weekly, this way each battery will be charged and...

Dear Sarah, I would thoroughly recommend the Ezee Sprint 7. I had a Giant Lafree Comfort but swiftly changed it out for a Sprint 7, There is no comparison to the ease of getting up the hills at the beginning, or the end of the day. The Lafree I suspect is a little lighter, but not much. The...

Dear Pete I too have just had the call from 50 Cycles. My two Sprint 7s are being changed out as being 2 of the 5 product recall Sprints. Fortunately, thanks to your post, I was not so shocked as you were ! - it is very good after sales service and they are in fact sending me down the two...

Thanks for the information. The chain seems fine this morning and I had a very comfortable and faster commute in to work this morning. I think I have left enough slack, there is a slight "gap/klonk" of the pedal to the chain if I don't keep the tension on the pedals even but I suspect this is...

Whilst commuting I normally need to get there as quickly as possible, consequently I tend to use the throttle on my Ezee Sprint quite a lot, mostly in Pedelec, and using the gears, lots of hills!, My question is, will this cause the motor to wear out more quickly? I try to vary the amount of...

Dear Flec, Well it took me a while to get the bike, the tools and the time together, and I said I would let you know how I got on. I followed your instructions and I am delighted to say I now have a tighter chain and the bike is riding much better. Many thanks indeed. Am I correct in...

Hi Mitty, I changed my Giant Lafree for an Ezee Sprint 7 speed as I found it hard having to always pedel up some of the hills after work. It was the right decision as I now have E mode, Pedelec or sheer leg work! I too live in Cornwall and commute 8 miles to Treliske (do you live nearby)...