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Of the 5 bikes I'm able to use at the present time, two have cable rim brakes - good! Two have cable disc brakes, - good but a real nuisance to maintain. One has hydraulic rim brakes - easily the best for feel, progressive action and ultimate stopping power with next to no maintenance. I...

Nice bike Mike but have you considered (possibly rejected) the offerings from 50Cycles? They have a depot at Loughborough which isn't too far from W Yorks and they have a range of bikes and prices. Tom

With my limited understanding of the mysteries of electrickery, this appears as a clever piece of work which really debunks all the hype surrounding energy recovery on EAPCs. Now, I don't know if all the arithmetic and assumptions are accurate or realistic but from personal experience, I have...

Succinctly put Flecc. The matter of encroachment by a grouping of EAPC makers into lucrative territory currently occupied by moped and scooter manufacturers is a consideration I had never paid much attention to. Anyone who has spent time in rural France, much of Spain, Italy, Greece and the...

Really! I'd like to watch and learn from the man who created that then. Here's the blurb: Mazda bicycle: Intended as an exercise in minimalism, the frame is hand-hammered from a single sheet of steel! Seat and stitching are inspired by new MX-5 interior. Here's the pic: Any questions...

I'm afraid I can't see anything in my post, #27, that could have possibly irked you to respond in such an unpleasant manner. However, it's a free country and if you want to use capital letters in an internet forum post, then you're free to so do. Tom

This issue comes up frequently and I am always left to wonder how people on mainland Europe manage. Perhaps only the able-bodied ride EAPCs in all those countries? Tom

Sorry torrent99, I don't understand what you mean. For a moment, I thought you were advocating that hand-operated throttles should be available to anyone who wants one but you make a distinction between hand-throttle and just 'throttle-controlled'. I understand torque-sensoring as opposed to...

Yes Vennwood, although that should be a given, it isn't always the case and I certainly empathise with your point about distance when things go wrong and the bike needs to be taken back. Equally, I understand that that situation after buying from another country can prove bothersome. Price...

That's a fantastic outcome and I doubt many other sellers would have dealt with you so kindly. Hats off to the people at Whoosh! Tom

Has the speed limit been changed in France since I last drove there? From memory, the maximum speed permitted is (was?) 130kph except when raining when it is (was?) lowered to 110kph. Recently, it was reported that the French authorities were cracking down on speeding foreign motorists, most...

I don't use them but I have always been interested in how successful, (or otherwise), tubeless cases might be on a spoked wheel. Look forward to hearing more, Tom

Call me heartless but I have no sympathy whatsoever. Anyone who purchases a bike at distance yet fails to check out the most obvious salient specs for personal usage prior to purchase is just plain silly. Just advertise it, take the financial hit and learn the lesson. Tom

I'm afraid we're talking different languages Eddie. My idea of a road bike is something, usually with drop bars, weighing say, 7-10 Kgs, with 2 chain wheels at the front and typically 10 cogs at the back. Your Bosch Haibike doesn't really meet that kind of spec. For me, anyone who claims...

At £700, you might be best suited by attaching a kit to a suitable bike you already own or one you can purchase cheaply. (not difficult) Second-hand can be a good option and there may be some available from the big dealers or the classifieds on this site. The most important thing though is to...

Oh I know all about that Eddie! Still, in my book,15 mph is quick enough for most folk on a bike. A nicely-geared, lightweight road bike however, will do more than that without stretching those who are far from fit and athletic....and that is perfectly legal. Tom

Pedal harder. It's completely free. Tom

Melvyn, I reckon your bike is a gift at that price, given that it's condition is as you describe. Unfortunately, the people who contribute to this forum have never shown much interest in the Cytronex system, even though that company fits its kits to a range of lightweight bikes from several...

Here in the UK, it's possible to insure just about anything......at a price. Strangely perhaps, the bean counters seem to have a dislike for EAPCs, comprehensive cover simply proving unavailable with some companies and the limited provisions offered by others proving to be rather expensive. It...

There are variable elements of truth in the previous responses but as you have asked specifically about hub motors, my experience of two current EAPCs, one rear-driven, the other front-driven, is that there is little to choose between them in leisure cycling on road, towpath, light off-road...