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    ACF-50 or GT85, too good to be true?

    Hi, I have used both lubricants. Can vouch for GT85, we use it a lot here in our workshops. I go way back with the owner of GT85. Do you know why he added the sweet lavender smell? Back in the early days when car mechanics worked in pits under the cars they used to get very smelly in the...
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    Hub Drive or Crank Drive?..

    Hi Trex, Would you like me to start a new poll for you?.. My running costs guide may be of help to you here? - What are the running costs of owning an electric bike? | ebikeshop news Does'nt directly compare to public transport costs but its hard to implement as prices vary across all...
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    Has anybody taken delivery of any bike with the new Bosch motor?

    Hi Dave, Where have you been? Old news.. Flecc already enlightened us of the delays weeks back. Here is my perspective on my blog. Also posted on here a while back - Could the new Haibike 2014 Gen 2 Electric Bikes be caught up with the Bosch Production Line Delays? | ebikeshop news The...
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    Recommended Folding eBikes?

    Hi Barrycoll, Looking for complete stock eBikes. No conversions. Should have made it more clear. Thanks for your comments though. Much appreciated. Regards Martin
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    Recommended Folding eBikes?

    Hi Guys, I know there are many folding ebike owners out there. So I ask the question to you - What folding eBikes do you recommend? Looking for bikes in the price range of £999 - £2499. I prefer European brands. But am open to suggestions. Reason I have specified a price range is...
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    Hub Drive or Crank Drive?..

    I was thinking just that Croxden. Seems Yandude is correct. Regards Martin
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    Shimano STEPS eBike System News..

    Hi Guys, To follow on from Flecc's original post.. News just in from Shimano regarding their new electric bike system. Looks like it could be a lot better than their first try... In 2014 SHIMANO will introduce a new groupset dedicated for E-bikes, called STEPS. STEPS will be a totally...
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    Hub Drive or Crank Drive?..

    Yes I could have been more clear, sorry. The first question is 'What do you own?' I also wanted to know why, hence writing the further questions to gain some feedback. Anyway seems to have done the trick. Good to read through some of the feedback here. Obviously there are more hub drives out...
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    How to fit an electric bike in a Porsche..

    Just had a giggle when a customer purchased a new electric bike this afternoon. He said he would be back in an hour with the Porsche! Now I have fitted bikes into many cars before, some tiny. But I was optimistic as to how we would play this one. Anyway it seems to be a perfect fit! Then I...
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    Hub Drive or Crank Drive?..

    Thanks to the guys who have voted. WOW over 7000 users and 13 people have clicked on the poll? Interesting, I know not everyone is active on the forum but was expecting a little more users clicking. Regards Martin
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    Hub Drive or Crank Drive?..

    Thanks to the people who have clicked on the poll so far. Very interesting to read some of your comments too. Regards Martin
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    Hub Drive or Crank Drive?..

    Hi guys, What do you own? Hub drive or crank drive? GO! Feel free to comment too. Which do you prefer? Does one work better for you? Regards Martin
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    Talk to me about running costs

    My Electric Bike Running Costs Guide might be worth a read here. Regards Martin
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    Clocks go back one hour tonight

    We have already anticipated the extra sales of Lights for Monday morning! Happens every year :) Regards Martin
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    UK Supply of Bosch parts & Servicing..

    UPDATE!! Any one coming across this post in the future.. Rather than calling me its all on the website now!.. Click here - Parts & Spares If there's any Bosch part you need and you cannot find it on there. Then please call me :) Regards Martin
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    Line up for the 2014 Gen2 Haibike Electric Mountain Bikes

    Hi Guys, So with the ever expanding eBike market and the new adoption of electric mountain bikes; Haibike have gone crazy with sales over the past 18months or so. That much so that they have expanded their electric mountain bikes to over 38 models within the xDuro range for 2014. At...
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    Now now, is this a good thing or a bad thing?

    Hi MS, I think by having ebikes for hire in London, could be great publicity. Like you said many people would try them that may never have thought to before. So in a short answer. Yes I think any publicity is great publicity. Although if the bikes were to be used everyday by some...
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    Could Haibike 2014 Gen 2 Models get caught up with the Bosch Production Delays?

    Hi Guys, Article here- Could the new Haibike 2014 Gen 2 Electric Bikes be caught up with the Bosch Production Line Delays? | ebikeshop news (Also sneaky picture of the Gen 2 model frames in production!) Regards Martin
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    Our new Website Launched Today! What do you think?..

    Hi David, Thanks! The real test will be adding our accessories to the site.. We have over 1300 lines in-store.. Save that one for the winter! Haha. Hope your site goes well next year. Regards Martin