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No mudguards yet for city cyclists. Ditch the smart phone or get left behind by the next generation of phones. Hidden batteries mean trouble in getting replacements. Get realistic about the mileage. Ditch the rubber band drive for a chain.

A friend of mine still rides a bike that he used in the Army as a National Serviceman in the 1950's

Any bike that needs a smart phone to make it go is a liability. No phone, no bike. And just how many years will current smartphones be available. Will the bike work with the next generation of phones? The frame looks a nightmare of weak points, the saddle post is highly doubtful. Mileage claims...

Thanks Frank, think I might try one, how much were they and did they fit in to the original box? Mike

Pure steam punk!

Yesterday, I had to ride down a one way street with cars parked both sides, (Google Earth, Western Street, Swansea) A number of cars passed me at about 30mph+ and it was quite worrying. When I heard the next one approaching, I deliberately put in a couple of wobbles. The car slowed right down...

With pedalling, yes. I have never opened one up so I don't know what is inside. These are the black plastic ones with a carrier on top that fit into the frame.

I think that hub gears might be my next choice. The ability to change gear when stationary appeals to me. Also, I don't know what chain size you have, but a thicker one would be a possibility. I do not ride off cycle paths etc. I do have some steep main road hills, but generally 2nd gear out of...

Today I tested my 3 year old Tonaro battery which has been used about 4 times a week since I had it against my son's nearly 2 year old one that has only seen light use. Test 1 Throttle only start on slight hill and ride until 5 mph reached. Both batteries identical. Green lights sagged to two...

The battery works just fine, although I suspect it is past its prime because of the voltage sag when I start off up the hill outside my house. 1 I am going to try keeping the battery indoors tonight to eliminate low temperature. 2 I am going to borrow my son's battery which is 2 years old to...

So, no derailleur? I take it that you have hub gears, what are they like? Mike

Can you explain about XT? I would like to have something stronger, but just how stronger and longer lasting is XT?

The British have always made light of tragedy. Read Spike Milligan's wartime exploits. True, he does get serious about the death of his lieutenant, but in general, fun is wrested from the most harrowing moments. In the First World War there was the Wipers Times, a similarly light hearted glance...

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In three years of use, I have had to change the cogs twice because the 11 tooth wore away. I changed the chain only recently. Now I know that an 11 tooth cog is prone to heavy wear, but if it was a lot thicker, it would last longer. It was designed for pedallers not ebikers. Even the pedallers...

Well I have looked, and I love that Caterham on the cover. Problem is, I would feel a bit stupid arriving at the shops on it, only to pedal off at a legal 15mph!

Well, I am not fussed. My Tonaro is now 3 years old and still going strong. It is virtually silent. No thrashing or whining at all. It does the job really well. My Woosh Gale, a hub motored folder is similarly excellent and does all that I ask of it. The real weakness of crank drivers is that...

What on earth is a none cyclist???

This where I feel despair at the UK. I ride a lot in Belgium, mile upon mile of cycle ways, even out in the countryside. They are regularly swept by a small machine like a pavement sweeper that drives around. In Swansea, we have the absolutely brilliant installation of a 'Toucan' crossing. The...

Which is why I am amazed that so many of the manufacturers offerings in the EU are for sports and Mountain style bikes. I suspect that going by Endless Sphere, the situation re age is different in the US.