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Because the longer the (gravy) train, the harder it is to stop.

I think we largely agree. Part of your marketing problem - if you see it as one - is you've pushed the spec and price up with the Rapide at time when Bosch/Yamaha bikes have come down a bit in price. My notional £1,600 name crank bike would be naked, so I agree a fully kitted commuter name...

Dave, It has nothing to do with the Bosch publicity machine. Crank drives, particularly 'name' ones such as Bosch, Yamaha, Shimano Steps and Impulse/Kalkhoff are a lot more expensive than hub motors. Thus a bike with a name crank drive for £1,600 or so looks a lot better value than your...

The Kudos Rapide at £1,395 looks a bit over-priced. Most of the kit is distinctly average, coil spring fork, Kenda tyres, no name wheels, heavy phosphate battery, separate controller tie-wrapped to the seat post. The package doesn't say 'quality' to me, in comparison to bikes costing only a...

'Out' for me, irrespective of Cameron's deal. Leftie rants by the likes of oldtom just confirm my view. As regards Cameron going, he said very soon after the last election he is not going for a third term. By the time we've had the EU referendum, got the result and digested it, Cameron might...

The same can be said of adults. I spoke to quite a few endurance cyclists on the London Edinburgh London audax. A common theme was the head 'goes' first when trying to do the last miles of a ridiculously long day. Same with climbing. Look up, you see what lies ahead, think 'oh no' and grind...

Perhaps he wants a Smart branded/designed one. Might be hard to get as the bike is no longer made and accessories will be in increasingly short supply.

The OP has tried and liked a Kalkhoff. The ride/power delivery of a hub bike will likely feel clonky in comparison.

KTM offer a 24" wheel bike for children. My ignorance of the average size of a four-year-old means I've no idea if it will fit. http://www.ktm-bikes.at/en/bikes/e-bike.html?action=bike_details&bike_id=163&cHash=96cf698cb01b9a372a7b6a12e031f381

Seems to me there are too many reports of faults with the Impulse motor to make a Kalkhoff a wise buy at the moment. Particularly as there are similar riding and more reliable systems from Bosch and Yamaha, not forgetting the less common Shimano Steps. This year's Cubes look decent value...

A D-lock would offer more security, but the same advice applies about not leaving the bike unattended for a moment more than you have to. D-locks are usually breached by a jack inside the D. With that in mind, buy a small one and try to anchor it to something that fills the D as much as...

Pleased you are off to a positive start. You mention you are new to cycling, and I see you have a lock on the bike. That type of lock is not very secure, what we cycling types call a cafe lock, suitable for a coffee stop where the bike is not locked for long and you can keep an eye on it. Do...

As you've remarked elsewhere, 12-14 miles for a commute is stretching it a bit. It will probably mean an hour or more in the saddle each way, which is plenty for most of us. You are buying a decent bike which gives you a chance, but don't beat yourself up too much if you still take the bus...

Already under discussion here: http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/cheating-again.23228/#post-291741 And here: http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/ever-been-told-youre-cheating.23241/

Fifty plus miles is two battery territory for most ebikes, seventy definitely so. Somewhere to charge overnight would be my biggest concern. You mention camping, which doesn't say 'available power points' to me, but you've done it, so should know.

You've been unlucky to sever the rear light cable, which I reckon will be a very fiddly fix. If you are buying another make of ebike with wired in lights and mudguards, the cable will probably be routed the same way.

http://www.e-bikepower.co.uk/cube-reaction-hybrid-hpa-pro-500-grey-29-bosch-2813-p.asp

Shimano hydraulics every time. They even come pre-bled, so assuming the hose is the right length, which it usually is, fitting is very easy. Clark's can be cheaper, but they are cheap for several reasons. One of those reasons is they use metal pistons, which corrode leading to sticking and...

When propelling a bicycle, wind resistance is the biggest user of power - both electric and human. In still air at 10mph you are pushing a 10mph 'head wind'. The 'resistance cubed' equation for extra speed also comes in to play. Thus the best way to preserve battery life is to ride more...

Disc brakes can take a little while to bed in. This process can be accelerated by making several hard stops from speed. Light use is not ideal because you can glaze the pads. A bit of road dirt and grit on the discs also helps, mountain bikers sometimes deliberately smear mud on the discs to...