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    Newbee questions: General care of the bike

    I am almost up to 4500 with mine and they are just like new, I can't see any reason at the moment why i should get 10000. Still on original brake blocks as well,but its not a Wisper....
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    New York

    Just got back from a few days in New York. The photo is central park with its cycle track,ignore the road as there were no cars on it. If i had more time i was going to hire a bike and get a few laps in. I saw about 5/6 pedelecs in 5 days,the first passed the taxi on the way from the airport...
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    Kalkhoff Agattu - a high power puzzlement

    and thats why they newer bikes can't achieve the same distance from the batteries as mine...even though it is modified...but i think we have been there before !
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    Kalkhoff Agattu - a high power puzzlement

    i don't notice much difference from med-high but is it not that the assitance is low 30 % med 50% and high 60% so being half that of low-med it isn't as noticeable ?
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    towpaths - a cautionary tale

    have you tried your home insurance ? should cover the camera at least,,,and possibly a little for the bike
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    Article - How ‘e-bikes’ are changing the way we commute

    I am tempted to revert my bike back to its original format just to see what it will do..I am pretty sure it would achieve 50c claims. I did get over 50 miles from my 10a battery. I think some of the problem is that data was based on an 18a battery with an earlier Agattu/PC which were lower...
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    Article - How ‘e-bikes’ are changing the way we commute

    Given my Agattu has gear and motor changes which reduce the range below is a ride i did on thursday. 43 miles and 2 lights out on the control i reckon i was 9 miles into the next light and the flashing stage to go. Another 25 possible given past rides.As can be seen from the data it certainly...
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    Nearly a Donor

    Glad your ok,after hitting the deck slipping on oil at about 8mph it hurts....but would he could have done dosen't bear thinking about. They should be prosecuted.
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    Temporary removal of threads

    £346/£399/£651 for 12/18/24 + delivery if they will/can.........18a is excellent value
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    1st bike crash

    I think the bike is ok,bent the brake leaver slightly but managed to get it back. I will certainly be taking it easy when i stop aching and next go out.
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    1st bike crash

    Just after setting off on a bike ride last night i came to a mini roundabout and turned right,the next thing i knew is that i was in the middle of the road with my bike on top of me.One chap stopped his car and helped me to the side where i was greeted by another cyclist apologising because he...
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    cycle computer/speedo

    if you have a spare £160 ish a garmin 500 will give you everything you need to know about your ride.
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    Fast4ward Peak help please.....................

    try Valley scooters ,bolton ,01204 532183 . I know someone who recently bought a bike from them so they might have one in stock or be able to get one. I am also sure the brand has been taken over by somebody else so you should be able to get one i think it is Hero Eco, a division of Hero Motor...
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    The state of my Kitchen

    as long as the bike works ok,thats all that really matters !
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    Cctv camera footage

    send it to harry hill and you will have £250 towards a battery or kit !
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    TV chefs...I ask you!

    mr tompsons new recipe............. first steal 6 eggs............
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    light.bargain

    yes,also looks a bargain,good luck with it.
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    light.bargain

    Just managed to win bid on ebay from a cycle shop for a brand new boxed Hope 1 LED light....£56.....big saving on cheapest price i could find from £72 to £90 ! One very happy cyclist.
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    Kalkhoff Aquttu New Electric bicycle..worried about battery performance.

    With my 18a battery over mixed terrain and using low and medium power i generally get 1st light 14 miles 2nd light 20miles 3rd light 18 miles flashing 14 miles My Agattu is modified so you should get more. It seems a strange sequence but that is generally what i get,but a strong headwind...
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    this mornings ride

    Just finished a nice ride this morning. 3300 ft of climbing and 37.5 mile round trip. I am off to do another 20 miles when my lunch has settled.......must be mad !:D salmesbury-around pendle hill-mellor by carpetbagger1 at Garmin Connect - Details