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Without being unkind to the OP, I'm bound to say I agree with Tillson's view on the intended commute. To routinely undertake a 12 mile trip each way is a big ask and can hardly be considered leisure cycling. Both rider and machine need to be in pretty good shape to manage such a journey on a...

On the website, I can only see illegal contraptions under the Kinisys name. I didn't look too closely but I didn't see any disclaimer or advisory note regarding the use of such machines. At the prices advertised, there are far safer and more appropriate two-wheeled devices, be they pedelecs or...

Ah well! If that is the case, much as I appreciate Dave Elderfield for providing a range of honest-to-goodness legal ebikes, I shan't be attending Redbridge just to see them. Last year there was a good range of choice from several merchants and I imagined that subsequent events there would...

Will there be a list published here before the event of makes and models which will be available to test-ride on the day? It would add greatly to the attraction of the event if a good, cross-section of bikes could be on display now that there is such a bewildering choice at a variety of...

I'm a big fan of both Lidl and Aldi so I always check out their cycling goodies which are cheap and not so nasty! Those seat post bags seem similar in size to the smallest Topeak model but they are only a quarter of the price....and the Topeak ones don't come with any tools! I purchased one...

I'm not quite sure which way to go with my latest project but I have already dismissed a front hub motor. Tom

Kalkhoff Pro-Connect X-24 at a knock-down, sale price in january. A quality machine, the equal of lots of others costing a grand more and the bargain of the year so far for me. Tom

For any cyclist or potential cyclist needing a little help with hills or strong headwinds, the Agattu provides all the assistance one would require on a pushbike. I have no idea what would constitute a reasonable offer but the brand utilises decent components and build quality is a step-up from...

I have a difficulty trying to imagine anything more dangerous on two wheels than a man with no regard for the law who wishes to transport a surfboard on a round trip of 14 Kms. Tom

Perhaps I'm missing something here Geebee or it may be I'm just really thick. Correct me if I'm wrong but in order for an EAPC to comply with European legislation, the motor assistance must cut off at 15 mph although a marginal tolerance is permitted which could conceivably allow a smidgin more...

If you had asked, 'Is this possible?', I would say yes but you asked if it were realistic therefore I have to say no. 17 mph is a good pace over 40 miles and is beyond the ability of most leisure cyclists. Certainly, club riders can manage that sort of pace and distance but those people are...

Enndee, you sound like a perfect candidate for a Cytronex-powered road bike or hybrid. You can check them out here: http://www.cytronex.com Tom

I keep reading about people for whom the 15 mph cut-off on ebikes isn't enough and it makes me wonder why they don't ride 2-wheelers better suited to higher speeds. Cycling at higher speeds increases all the risks involved exponentially and in extreme cases almost certainly means very serious...

That's a strange question. I have one and it's an easy bike to ride on the flat once past the cut-off point so long as you are prepared to pedal a little as the gearing permits a fairly comfortable cadence. Equally, the hub motor goes up hills better than most legal hub-drives and I'm no...

3 ebikes; 3 Mirrycles. I find them very good. Tom

Although I'm unaware of how other systems manage regeneration, I can tell you that my Kalkhoff Xion is programmed in such a way that harvesting any juice isn't possible until the battery capacity has reduced to less than 90% or thereabouts. I have to agree with d8veh that, while the system does...

Well, I live and I learn! My understanding has always been that magistrates and judges do not have any degree of free will to interpret law, crafted over time and established through precedent and as such, cannot interpret the law in any way. Where they do have discretion is in the application...

Very understandable too! Tom

CRB checks followed by ongoing, random alcohol/breath and drug-testing should be mandatory requirements prior to admission into online chatrooms and forums. Discuss. Tom

Yes. No matter how small those minds may be!......or is it the case that only those with criminal intent at the forefront of their thought processes are the only people with a mind of their own? Is that what you are saying? Tom