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David Can you tell me what frame size and battery capacity? Thanks Bill

Some while ago there was a radio programme called Genius with Dave Gorman. Participants put forward radical ideas which were judged by the audience as Genius or not. What ideas would forum members promote and how would they be judged? Here's a couple of my hobby horses to start with: 1...

The next trial will be more challenging, how to carry a 3 piece suite, i'm just wondering how to connect our box trailer to the bike as I don't think that the Bob Yak will be up to the job The final - and most challenging - task will be to enter Ikea, buy 6 teaspoons and get out again within 3...

When wet, a Timberlake waterproof anorak which I've had for years and a pair of £10 overtrousers. Keep spare socks and shoes at work. Keeps me dry.

It all went wrong when England left the Danish Empire on the death of King Harthacanute in 1042. If we had remainded Danish we would enjoy far higher bike usage, with proper lanes; seriously good thrillers on B&O TVs, sweaters; pastries;bacon; minimalist furniture; 13 bank holidays a year. What...

Bit like the 60's then. :o

"Been thinking for a while now about trying to convert my Pashley Guvnor into an electric bike." What a smashing idea, that would be an appealing bike. Please post photos when finished. Can't be an help on the technical side, but good luck.

Damn it, that's the bit I enjoy.:o

"I am now going to write to the club, seeking an acknowledgement that this behaviour is not acceptable and asking for an apology. I will let you know how I get on" Well. I spoke to the Secretary and then set out my complaint in an email. I have received a very detailed response from the...

I is worth remembering that Stuart Hall pleaded guilty to several sexual offences. That included sexual assault on a nine year old child. The need for consent, and the age at which consent can be given has not changed since the 1960s. What has changed - and dramatically since the truth about...

Please to say that the Urban Mover is now working again. Replaced both the torque sensor and the controller. Thanks to all here for their help. Trouble is, that not having used in for so long, I am not sure that I need it. Also saw a drop-dead gorgeous non-powered BH bike in Go-Outdoors...

There are two ways of solving a problem in USA. The first, adopted in this case, is to employ vast numbers of lawyers to argue at great expense, until either the money runs out, everyone forgets what the problem was in the first place, or the world ends. The second way, which the cyclists...

Thanks for your support Alex. But I must come to Gloucester's defence. I lived there for 20 odd years without too much bother. I think Gloucester's reputation is more for stupidity rather than malice. During the riots of 2011, the local Neds managed to burn down the old college building...

Not been to Cromford for years but it was a smashing place to visit. Also, a good place to test a bikes hill climbing ability. Have a good weekend Bill

Coming home from work this evening I was almost forced off the road by a group of riders from Gloucester City Cycling Club. I was plodding along at my usual 14/15 MPH when I saw a group in my mirror. As usual they get within a foot of your rear wheel then swing out and past. One swung out...

Now if the bargee only had a pole to hand he couldn't fish it out. Hence the original phrase "Couldn't touch it with a barge pole" More astute bargees also carried a hook. They then made their fortune selling slightly damp second hand bikes, retired and bought cabin cruisers instead. They...

Wouldn't touch it with a narrow boat pole.

50 Hertz wrote: "Would everyone be comfortable if I wrote a letter to the afore mentioned organisations setting out the fact that the CYCLING event for which they have granted permission is to include vehicles with an unspecified power and maximum speed. That these vehicles have been...

As usual, Shakespeare said it better: "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers" (Henry VI, part II) For pity's sake can't we have a bit of fun without citing Health & Safety, Insurance, the Avon and Somerset Police, the DVLA, the EU and (I may have imagined this last bit) the...

When you are busy enjoying your electric cigarette do lycra-clad real smokers come up to you, cough a few times, exhale in your face and rasp "cheat". On a serious note I hope electric cigarettes help you give up. I quit 10 years ago. When I think about the amount of money and health wasted, I...