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Safety Advantage: I think the biggest safety advantage is the road speed of an ebike. A faster hill climbing speed means traffic build up (at tight points) is less. I have also found drivers seem less aggrieved with higher speed bikes - happy to stay behind untill it's clear to pass. Ebikes...

Advantages: Living in a hilly area I find the main advantage of an e-bike over a conventional bike is the help it gives on hills. Has help to improve my fitness, even though I have a heart condition. I also find myself wanting to go out on the ebike even if it's wet - something I never do...

Four years ago I had a heart attack and needed medical intervention (an arterial balloon) to save my life. My condition is genetic and I am now diagnosed as being in heart failure. Unfortunately, because of my medical condition and the drugs I'm on my body does not respond well to exercise - I'm...

A lot of people don't cycle in hilly areas – makes sense really :rolleyes: The original SLA battery was far too heavy for my hilly area and killed any decent cycling. However, even with the new battery the hills take their toll. I have learnt that the best roads here are the main 'A' roads...

Had a third incident today but to be honest I was able to see a funny side to it - which may seem contradictory considering how tense I've been getting with stupid drivers. So there I am, happily cycling away with my bright high-vis jacket on. This time I had my MP3 player on so could not...

I decided to take on part of the A39 today. I tried it a few weeks ago but thick sea fog made it too dangerous for me and I had to turn back :eek: This time I made it out to the large roundabout at Winnards Perch - 15 mile round trip. If you follow the link below there's more details on my...

I think you may have a good solution to troublesome kids flecc, although I did actually do this but they still jumped a third of the way out into the road. I think I was 'off guard' - just need to be more prepared for it I guess. I see there was a court case of a cyclist colliding and killing...

OK, having had a second stupid incident, I am forced to express my dismay at the stupidity of others, who seem to think it’s a joke to try to cause me to have an accident on my electric bike. The first (few weeks ago) three kids walking along the pavement, who waited until I was almost beside...

I think the 'to's have it nailed. to too two :cool: .

The wife and I have been riding our motorcycle for over eleven years and have never found the need to have voice communication. A prod, tap or whack at the appropriate time usually does the trick - ask the wife, she's very good at it :D .

I didn't know such a thing existed. Thankyou for the information. Just ordered one along with a spare mirror. Even though I haven't had a p****** (don't want to temp providence by saying the word) I felt it would be sensible to have one for emergencies. At least I won't have to worry about...

My ebike came almost fully assembled, so I've had very little opertunity to test my home mechanical skills. Although, I have not been trouble free, I've had problems with the brakes and had to replace the battery after 11 months. In truth, I've been tinkering with bicycles and motorcycles (on...

While there never seems to be a day go-by without some poor unfortunate forum member falling out with their ebike supplier or manufacturer, I think it’s fair to say that there are also a lot of very happy ebike owners out there – I’m one of them. However, it can be vary frustrating to find...

The "joke" cycle lanes that we have here are rather strange; they actually end before the junction (a few feet back from the traffic stop point). This means the car still has the advantage, because when the lights go green the cyclist has to make up three feet before they draw level with the...

Just had a thought - could this secret testing (of certain Guru) have anything to do with the recent UFO sightings :cool: Undercover Flecc Operating ? .

Bad drivers - I usually give them a visual indication that I think their tossers (not sure if this sort of language is allowed, if not let me know and I will star it out). Did it to one the other day (blasted his horn as he passed - I think he was trying to frighten me, dah). He touched his...

Here's a link to a story about an electric wheelchair user that was six times over the legal limit for driving in Australia. Australian man charged with driving wheelchair while drunk - Yahoo! News UK Perhaps he should have stuck to the cycle lanes :eek: .

When riding my VN800 very few cars pass me. In fact most drivers seem to be happy dawdling along at about 45mph. They usually speed up when a big bike comes up behind them (maybe their embarrassed about going so slow). However, it doesn't take long for their small minds to wander and after a...

I use a pair of enduro cycle gloves (lightweight and comfortable) - they may protect from grazing but I don't think they would give much protection against braking fingers. Have you thought about checking out lightweight motorcycle gloves again. I would suggest looking at the type worn by green...

Since the ridiculous hikes of the fuel prices I have taken a small interest in electric scooters but I can't see them being any good to us here in hilly North Cornwall. I would need a lot of convincing to buy an electric scooter. That said I do like this one RusTeK Here's some more I...