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Well, there seems to an attitude that if it is German, it must be good, the rest is Chinese tat. To me, German machines are overpriced because of the type of market they have in Germany, which seems to want over specced, pricey bikes, and their consumers are willing to pay. For me, value is...

I have had my Tonaro Enduro for over a year now and am still as pleased as punch with it. My son recently bought a Bighit and is delighted. He never stops talking about it! I don't know why certain posters on here criticise them. To me, the simple wheel magnet and 3 position assist switch are...

Be careful, disc brakes can get very hot!

This is nothing surprising for goods in small demand. I have just bought a Nissan Primera van which is the same van as the Renault Trafic and the Vauxhall Vivaro. None of the main dealers in Swansea held any stock and could not show them to me.

It is a bit like having one of those gas inflated life jackets versus a bouyancy aid with permanent flotation. You have no idea if it will work until you are in trouble.

Interesting, but hugely complicated and therefore expensive. I think that the real problem that causes the development of these high end systems is that our batteries simply do not store enough electricity. Should a greater store of power be available, then there will be no need to squeeze every...

You are probably right. Where I live,I know an awful lot of people that have not watched the olympics at all and have no idea of the results.

This still doesn't explain why Londoners do so well. Flecc says the facilities are not special. Climate and altitude are unlikely candidates. Nutrition? Or is it the kind of sports? Do other places have more fishermen, horse riders,dog breeders etc, (In other words, people's passtimes vary...

With all his faults (Boris) and also Red Ken, I am afraid that no town or country will ever get a good politician to choose from. Think what it means to be a politician, you are at everyone's beck and call, no time to yourself, phone always ringing, always on your guard as people try to stab you...

In a way, it is sad. Boris is a likeable personality and hugely enjoyable company I suspect, but like so many politicians, spin is more evident than true sincerity. After all, there must be a reason why this money has not been paid, why not explain why? or If he didn't know, just say so. I know...

Quite what is the point of this? Why have a motor cycle to follow?

I like, but do not trust Boris. If you stop anyone in the street and ask them to describe a bufoon, they will probably tell you about Boris. This is how far he has penetrated the national psyche All done for a purpose, i.e. to stand out from the usual round of would be politicians. He is...

Because there is undoubtedly some sort of law against unsafe cycling. Also, the Police have a duty of care and have taken an oath to protect life and property. For instance, there is no law against attempting suicide, but if you try to jump off a building etc. the Police will grab you, even if...

I have lost my parents, sister and wife, doesn't really matter how they die, it's all the same in the end. Of course relatives etc. will be upset, they always will be regardless of circumstances. Medics normally attend deaths, that's what they do, regardless of circumstances.

Two examples. 1 I was in Oleron Ste. Marie with a French friend. I heard some one shooting what was obvioulsy a 0.22 rifle in an orchard about 100 yards away. I was alarmed and pointed this out. Almost as if it was no account, my friend just said 'Yes' and carried on with his conversation. 2 At...

I speak a reasonable amount of French and I think that that is what makes the difference. I find the French to be just the same as the British. Once you mix with them rather than being just a visitor, it is difficult to find much difference. Certainly in the South, their attitude to animals and...

But what is the English word for 'Entrepreneur?' 'Clever Clogs?'

Well, the first question is 'Is stop an English word?' From various dictionaries it seems to have come both from Latin and Germanic languages in various older forms. In fact, there are not many truly English words.

It looks like a motor bike to me. Do they really expect to sell this? At that size and weight, 100 kilometers is not very much. And as for being an 'Urban' vehicle, one of the big problems for city cars is 'How do you charge them?' Many are kept at the kerb side.

1. Football was held in Cardiff! (very few went to watch!) 2. Not being a Londoner, I cannot truly have any opinion about Boris v Ken. They both have their detractors, ie Toff Boris and Red Ken. They can only be judged on the outcome of their performance. If Londoners truly liked Ken, they will...