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It occurs to me that there are now quite a lot of batteries out there made up of small cells. Not only on e-bikes, but other devices. When it comes to our needs, the cost of a OEM replacement is often high, yet the radio control people seem to handle all these different things easily. Are then...

I have just had a young lady call at my house on behalf of the Red Cross. The jist of her spiel was that they would like me to sign a standing order for £10 a month. Google informs me that the CEO of the Red Cross gets £184,000 a year! They wanted £120 per year from me. Just who do these people...

Exactly what is it that distinguishes expensive high end equipment from the bottom end of the market? I used a SIS derailleur for 20 years with no problems and it changed just as sweetly at the end as at the beginning. What is so good about really expensive derailleurs? True, I had to replace...

I have just broken a spoke. Possibly Belgian cobblestones, or is it? I never remember spokes breaking years ago, so what has happened? Could it be that the problem is using stainless steel? Yachts use stainless steel for their rigging wires and it is notorious for suddenly snapping, so much...

This folder is extremely sturdy and locks together solidly. I was amazed at its hill climbing power being used to a crank driver before. Of course, it has only 20 inch wheels and will only get up to about 12 mph flat out. It comes as a complete bike with lights, mudguards, side stand and a...

Today, here in Swansea it is only 9 degrees. For the first time in ages I had to wear gloves on the bike. Oh I hate winter.

Tried their 20 inch electric model on the weekend, quite impressed, as it will fit inside my campervan. Does anybody have any knowledge of this firm?

The rear derailleur mechanism on my bike occasionally seems to want to change down momentarily from top(8) to 7th gear and then goes back to 8th with a bang. I have done all the adjustments with no luck. What I do notice is that the mechanism is not in line at all with the chain. The chain...

Just been to a barbecue for the visting French school children. As the sun went down, all the local Welsh were there in their shorts and shirt sleeves etc, welcoming the cooler night breeze. The French, (from the South of France) were feeling cold and searching for coats and blankets. Just an...

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Leroy Troy - The Bicycle Wreck - YouTube

I need a better disc brake for my Tonaro. The problem is that the studs do not face the disc but face backwards. Any recommendations?

From the many bikes and motor bikes that I have had, these two are my favourites

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I have just done an exhaustive test on my Tonaro. Details Bike:Tonaro Enduro. Battery: One year old labelled 'Lithium Polymer Battery' 36 volt 10 amp hour. Terrain: The flat promenade from Swansea to Mumbles. Conditions: Wind 10-15 mph. Rider 104 Kilo Total distance travelled 17.1 miles...

Kenneth Smee drives his home-made electric car (1948) - YouTube Either we are not told everything, but 25 mph for 5 hours and recharging in one hour? All on a twelve volt battery!

I have been following Benjy's conversion of a Brompton. There were rumours of Brompton producing an elkectric version, but these have died down. Anyone heard any more? Mike

Has anyone used a clamp style amp meter to measure amps on their bike? The reason I ask is that besides wishing to measure the bike, I also have an electric outboard motor.

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First Hydrogen Bike - YouTube No mention of how much a cylinder of Hydrogen would cost.