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I understand that cyclist are healthier, live longer and use the NHS less than non-cyclists. So the more people cycle the better. Would any sane government wish to tax us back to ill health and clogging up the health service?

You can buy D-locks complete with a bracket to fit onto the bike that you clip the lock into. The brackets come in various sizes, I have an Abus D-lock with a bracket that I’ve secured to one of the seat stays. My sister has another make, not sure which, with a bracket secured to the down tube...

If you have access to 'Which' they tested folding ebike in September 21 and in December 19. The Brompton came top in both tests. Which test have come in for some criticism on Pedelecs but of course not everybody’s criteria will be the same as Which's or yours. You may be able to get access to...

Just noticed there is a Woosh Rambletta secondhand in the For Sale section of this forum. At £500 it might be just what you’re looking for. It’s in Sheffield but being a folder you could even collect it by train. Don’t know the seller but may be worth checking out.

I’ve always removed the batteries when using my rack. I assumed jostling of the batteries locating points would be greater than normal when left on the frame. Have driven on rainy days without problem. Seeings JP's cling film suggestion though I might protect the exposed terminals if likely to rain.

Thanks for the reply, I’ll check the battery lights and plugging in the charger when I next visit her in a couple of weeks.

Wonderful looks great and glad the breaks are doing their stuff.

Thanks that’s useful to know. My sister’s Stoweway comes on sometimes and not others and if on can suddenly die leaving a hard cycle home. One local bike shop suggested it would cost £700 to repair but hadn’t done any diagnostics, they were keen to sell her a new bike. She has found another lbs...

Hi Edinburgh30 have you had any luck sorting your Stoweway out? My sister has the same problem with hers and I was hoping to point her in the right direction. Hi Cyclebuddy thanks for the helpful posts.

Thank you. Glad you’re pleased with the breaks.

Just a thought, there was a lady who converted a low step Pashley here: https://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/convert-a-old-lady-pashley-for-hills.32404/ Hub brakes rather than discs though. Might be suitable with a second hand Pashley. Another thought is some makes of ebike use hydraulic...

Yes just yesterday saw a Specialised Mountain Bike with three locks securing the frame to a metal security fence, both wheels, front folks, cranks/peddles and seat taken. Looked like a very nice clean frame but not much use now. For myself I use a Gold Standard D lock one end and a heavy...

Great the saddle is working. It will be very interesting to see how you get on with the handlebar change as well.

I changed my standard Raleigh Selle Royal seat for a Brooks B67 and I’m very pleased with it. As pointed out by others seat and handlebar position make a big difference. I think the B67 favours an upright riding position but that may just be me.

Now that would be very interesting and well worth doing. Unfortunately my sister lives one hundred miles from me so can’t happen any time soon but when able I’d like to try.

Hi VFR Yes I think the Motus will have a lower bottom ratio which will help on hills although I’ve not checked that out. My thought is that by having the gears between the motor and the wheel a crank drive can be run closer to its peak efficiency so using more power to drive you forward and...

Hi Raven feeder I rode 3/4 of the Drakes Trail from Tavistock last September. It’s a nice ride. The bit after 'The Old Station' at Horrabride towards Yelverton is steep. Myself and my brother in-law on Raleigh Motus GT crank drive bikes found the clime relatively easy. My sister on a Raleigh...

If you look at Wisper bikes they have the same bikes with a choice of either cadence or toque drive and suggest that toque gives up to 30% more distance. https://wisperbikes.com/shop/e-bikes/step-through-ebikes/705-26-2019/ Of course as has been suggested the extra distance with toque drive is...

I bought a Raleigh Motus ebike in January and couldn’t get on with the Selle Royal saddle. My rides were getting shorter due to the increasing pain in the rear the further I rode. I changed to a Brooks B67. It was the exact opposite, it started painfully but got more comfortable the further I...

Very interesting point. I obviously need to clearly read the small print. When I asked about adding PLI for bike accidents away from home I was told it was already covered.