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We are being quoted about 5% more than in China and that's with wheels and spokes coming from France and being built in Portugal. We are currently being quoted for frames, painting, and batteries, we will pay more for those. Most of the other components are available in Spain or Portugal for the...

As far as I could ascertain, it's all of them except Brose. So Shimano, Bosch and Yamaha. So certainly not just the Germans.

Just back from a few days in Portugal's "Bicycle Valley" what an eye opener. The local municipality with the Portuguese and Europeans are pumping millions into the area in terms of grants and subsidies. All very tempting. I now understand the earlier comments made by Col at KTM re ADT and he...

Interesting figure learned this week whilst visiting Portugal Abimota. Up to 75% of all "Panasonic" cells coming out of China are thought to be counterfeit. Hence the difference in Panasonic cell performance.

Hi Mooksy, In a word "yes" the Bosch system is very reliable and certainly better suited for eMTBs than hub motors. However, we chose the Shimano E8000 for our eMTB range as we feel it's better in many areas, especially on a true mountain bike. For rides along the canal paths and less taxing...

It may be worth considering, we have an ex demo model Riese and Muller Charger, as new. Perfect for your commute with the Bosch CX motor. We would be pleased to let you have the bike for £1,950.00. instead of the current £3,239.00 Just a thought! All the best David...

It’s important information, thanks Col. Woosh, we all need to look out for each other and if we see a trend then it’s good to share. Incidentally, one of our dealers a big bike shop, not an ebike specialist has called just this morning to say they are closing.

So you really think it’s OK to name people who may have business problems? Why are you getting so irate? We all discuss the state of the business all the time. Are you not telling us something!?

I have not discounted ourselves from the group, we are all in the same boat. We all face the same challenges.

Our group fighting the EBMA had a meeting in Brussels yesterday with our lawyers, several other European importers and the team leading the anti dumping investigation at the Commission. It was interesting and very constructive, expelling a lot of myths. If anyone in our group would like details...

Our group fighting the EBMA had a meeting in Brussels yesterday with our lawyers and the team leading the anti dumping investigation at the Commission. It was interesting and very constructive, expelling a lot of myths. If anyone in our group would like details please drop me a line. I have...

Of course not. You can decided if I am telling the truth or not.

I absolutely agree Col, this is becoming more and more evident every day. To survive specialist ebike manufacturers, even those that drove the revolution in the early days have to become very product specific and develop a niche as Go Cycle have done.

Sorry I thought I made my position clear? These are not rumours!

Not only is that offensive, it’s absolutely untrue. I simply report what I see ... honestly and without bias. One brand has already been bought out by their suppliers, I know of another who are saying to thier dealers “if the market does not dramatically pick up for us this year we are out”. A...

Good point Emo! I missed the Voltage drop, at 19,6V the battery probably has a big problem..

Good point.

Hi Tony, It sounds to me as if you have a connection problem, probably between the controller to the motor. In the first instance, have a quick check that the connections are good and the cable has not been worn through or damaged. All the best, David

E.U. Import figures indicate hard drop in trekking, road and mtb sales Interesting and maybe why the EBMA are so desperate? It's incredible that the very companies that only ten years ago took every opportunity to knock electric bikes are now relying on them to make ends meet...

A few shots of Jeremy putting the new Wisper Wolf Carbon through it's paces.