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The problem experienced by the ambulance service is pretty much the same across other areas too, people abusing and using services inappropriately. The police, A&E, Doctor’s surgeries, Physiotherapy departments, Fire Services, the list goes on. My local doctor tells me they are running at 28%...

I believe that Royal Protocol dictates that a bank of “Royal Jizz” filled turkey basters are kept ready and primed for such occasions as the one that we currently find ourselves in. The relevant princess is then summoned to the baster bank strong room, lifts up her frock and is then impregnate...

Forget The Chequers plan for one moment. Bang on cue, rumour suggests that Harry has blown his beans up Meghan’s chuff and now we have “Royal Baby” on the way. For our Prime Minister, this is a welcome sideshow which is guaranteed divert attention away from her unbroken run of miscalculation...

Why a nursing degree? This is just sugar coating on a devious scheme to get nurses to pay for their own training. Occupations such as nursing, policing and many others do not require a degree. The training for these jobs should be funded by the government or the employer in the form of an...

Free university tuition within the higher education system in its present form would be a disaster. At least 50% of courses and a large number of establishments need to be closed down, quickly. There are far to many people who should never be allowed to go anywhere near a university, except to...

I was at Rutland Cycles last week. The sales person there was telling me that Ebike sales generate 80% of their profit. That sounds a lot to me, but a sizeable portion of the showroom is dedicated to electric bikes, so they are clearly making money from them. I had a go on a couple of Bosch...

I cycle with local road club most Sunday mornings, and I must say that over the past couple of years I have noticed a general increase in the hostility shown towards cyclists. Mid week, I can’t say I’ve noticed much change. The Sunday morning ranters usually take the form of a type two...

You can’t put a better bit of butter on your knife.

It didn’t look right. The speed was easily 20 mph + and on a gradual uphill gradient. The bike gave the rider quite an upright position and he clearly wasn’t putting in much effort. It actually looked ridiculous. I’m a reasonable road bike rider and I’d would have been out the saddle putting in...

The problem isn’t Ebikes, it’s the illegal “dongled” bikes. I saw one yesterday going through a local town centre. It was probably travelling at 20 to 25 mph and it seemed completely out of place. It didn’t look right, it’s speed was unusual and eye catching, so these things will attract...

Your experience of these bikes seems to match mine. Well done keeping them going. I’ll certainly be looking out on ebay.

I don’t doubt your perception and I’ve heard other people say the same. My Pro Connect is a 26 Volt 2008 model and it would climb up the side of a house. The climbing ability and power is tremendous & always has been. I wonder if there is a wide manufacturing variation in power between motor...

The Panasonic motor of that era was and still is virtually bomb proof. It’s a crank drive unit which bolts onto a bespoke frame. I still use a Panasonic powered Kalkhoff Pro Connect which I bought in 2008. It’s done about 25000 miles now and is far more reliable and just as adequate as my...

Thanks flecc, I knew that with the Panasonic motor being so popular 8 to 10 years ago, there would be more brands using it. I wonder how many are now stored in garden sheds & garages, unloved and not used?

I am looking to buy a Panasonic powered ebike. It must be of the crank drive type and have a step through frame. It should also have a fully functioning motor, the battery condition is not so important. Typical models I’d be interested in are the Kalkhoff Agattu, Tasman or Pro Connect...

Great bike. Hope you sort the charging problem Those desk-top type chargers are very temperamental, so you might have a duffer. It would be handy if you could find someone with a known working device to try your battery on.

Same here, but I mistakenly thought he had solutions. Compared to inventing and delivering solutions, saying what is wrong with something is the easy part. We need people with ideas & sound plans which motivate people to follow them.

As you know, at one time I thought Farage had something meaningful to say and was perhaps a prominent political figure aligned with the general public’s mood. A rare commodity. His moment came when the result of the Brexit vote was announced. That was the point when all eyes were on him. That...

I use Screwfix No Nonesense degreaser. About £8 for 5 litres and is very powerful neat, easily bringing up grease caked components like new. Great on chains. If you dilute it about 20:1 it’s a great general bike cleaner (keeping it away from bearing areas). I’ve been using Pledge furniture...

I know, "Brexit Bomber" is a fantastic title. Wonderful. I imagine that name will induce the puffing of chests and the formation of patriotic tears of pride in the eyes of those who have never lived through a war or done anything which resembles military service. Our boys deserve nothing less...