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Sounds good. That must be the first Cytronex 7300 ever. I take it it's got the Cytronex bottle battery and tongxin motor rather than a Bionx version that Cytronex originally experimented with and appeared on ebay some time ago. How many Odo miles are shown on the speedo (Trek Incite if...

:D This is a great example of what's wrong with newspapers. Things are almost always more complex than the simplistic, sensation seeking articles would indicate. A good look on the internet, while not 100% accurate, is often like you putting your friend right. PS: Anyone object to a law...

Bikehut dry teflon lube works for me too.

One question what's with the "Shall I buy a Motorbike? or 2 ebikes? 3 ebikes? ?

I once encountered constant speed. Didn't last long though. Not just the hills - it's the constant stopping and accelerating (even on the flat).

Interesting figure 1-2%. From the bikes parked at work and other sites I have visited I calculated 0.5 - 2%. Half a per cent when it's raining or too cold and those without cars cycle in. I'm in with the 1 - 2% ers:D I think that automatic blame thing is going to be bigger issue in some...

I lost the plot a bit on this one. Sorry to hear about the car and I hope you get it sorted out eventually. 4.5 miles to work is only a tad more than I do. A lightweight e-bike like mine would do that journey easily. If it's fitness you're after I'd go for the e-bike and one you can put some...

Apparently our friends in Germany and Holland: "Similar policies — which would not extend to criminal law — have already been adopted by Germany and Holland, where transport campaigners say they have had a significant influence in changing attitudes towards cycling." Who knows, might help...

Good question Pedalo and one I've asked myself. Fleccs answer sounds spot on as usual. I considered dropping from 32s to 28s but decided it probably wasn't worth it. Chris Bike (another forum member of Cytronex fame) last year changed his tyres from Bontrager 32s to Conti (4 seasons?) 28s and...

Mmmhhh. So if we cycle regularly shouldn't our leg musculature compensate for the extra weight of the bike - eventually. Not forgetting all that bric a brac I lug to work every morning. That 4 hour laptop battery weighs a ton. A stiff breeze seems to present more of a problem though. It's...

I was thinking of you when I replaced my brake pads/blocks last week. Those pads lasted a year (almost to the day) but they did go to the point of failure :eek: Aside from that alls I've done is clean and oil the chain several times, check the spokes and headset, fix a few punctures, replace an...

I agree with everything you say and if you don't use it enough it's not worth keeping - given the cost of the battery. Few points though based on my own experience: If you do use an e-bike on a regular basis and you have hills to contend with these bikes can be well worth the investment...

Hi Footie That looks like a steel frame and forks so providing the components are in good order it should make for nice ride. I think these are the main details: FRAME High tensile steel and Cro-Molly. Shock absorbing and built to last. FORK High tensile ATB eases road vibration...

You're right there Alex. I much prefer electric cycling to driving (longer distances excepted!). Battery cost is the big issue. Bike wise costs aren't so bad. There's a fair bit of expensive choice as far as expensive lightweight frames and competitive components etc etc are concerned but...

Hi Flecc. Would that be the laptop with the battery at home in the fridge? :D I went out on a 18 mile run today. Despite all my negative remarks about how useless the Aldi £3.99 mini pump is I picked it up instead of my Topeak and duly packed it away. Halfway through the journey the back...

Sorry to hear that Bob and I totally agree about the shortcomings of knee design. I'm mid fifties with very bad knees. There are other joints that are wingeing quite a lot as well. In my case I'm reasonably confident that my problems are not caused by sports injuries or cycling and I'm managing...

The Cytronex will manage that journey with no problems at all. Just charge it up to full for about an hour each morning at home while you're getting ready. Sweating shouldn't be much of a problem especially for the next 9 months. Also don't use a backpack. I'm betting you've already decided what...

Off the top of my head: 1. Working 2. 4 amp battery 3. 4 amp legs 4. My cars not well and won't carry a bike 5. My mum said I couldn't go :D

LOL. We're all out freewheeling and enjoying the sunshine :)

I totally agree about the lack of drag on the Tongxin. Spin the wheel by hand and it makes a slushing sound and slows down to a stop alarmingly quickly. Out on the road it's a completely different story. I can't tell the difference between the Tongxin hub and a normal bike wheel. That's not to...