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    post waiting to be approved?

    Just posted two and on a different third one when it said waiting to be approved sort of message? pourqoi??? And I bet you this one A. Shows B. does not show
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    Multifuel woodburner stove?

    What are your thoughts? hot ine, which model and why? I am looking into having one installed as gas fire is pretty dangerous and would be nice to sort of open old fireplace and put a black box thing in. Small room... looking into the Aga small wenlock or Morso Squirrel 1410 or 1430. But am...
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    New annoying noise when I pedal

    Hi Well the bike was not making this new noise until I oiled chain and left it overnight as usual. The very next morning it started making a noise like a ratchet in unwind mode.... Does that make sense. It only does this when pedals under 'force' so when downhill or usually on a flat it...
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    Future developments 2014 / 2015?

    Are there any interesting changes ahead for pedelecs from the big boys? Is Bosch working on a smaller more powerful (lighter) motor or battery or is this wishful thinking? hat about the impulse thing?
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    d'artagne

    1. which chain lube type should I use and how often and where! (You know what I mean) 2. is there a cover thing for the bottom battery holder thing for Bosch motored bikes to stop rain getting in when I take battery off at work to (*cough*steal electric) charge? Don't like look of that...
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    Finished with screwing around.. Bought a Kalkhoff!!

    need to take photos for the other thread, although wimped out on filling the second raised bed and will aim to do that end of summer. At least can plant lettuce in half filled one! anyhow...... My Kalkhoff...... obviously need to collect it and then put it in the shed with my...
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    Screw this!!!!

    Found out today how much a decent cordless screwdriver costs!!! OUCH... Have about four cordless ikkle cute ones which I either lose, lose the charger or both... Found a couple of my old ones and they hardly screw anything! Methinks I will write to Trading Standards.. Hmm? So spent a stupid...
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    Electric or motor technie geek advice?

    Hi Odd thing happened on way back from work today with my KTM Bosch bike.... I went over a speed bump in lane, as I do slowly every day, and within a few seconds I thought the bikewas feeling a bit odd. The dial thing was half full so battery charge not a problem and it still said 'turbo'...
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    Sh eep Shee p She ep

    They are everywhere. Anyhow... is there a book at all about development of electric bicycles at all? My mum recalls a neighbour / friend in the 60s in Rugby having an electric bike and using it lots.
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    Bosch motor thingiemuhjig schnell bitte moyen

    Bosch E-Bike/Pedelec Motor 250 Watt, 25Km/h, komplett mit Display und Garantie | eBay It's a bosch thingie and it speaks German....
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    bits of electric motor thing on ebay

    261188552474 Looks useful but ........?????
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    KTM Macina dual hs - the eagle has landed!!

    I will do a separate review after the weekend hopefully. The wonderful people at ElectrifyingCycles Electric bike folding bike. Aka Dave and Dave's dad have been absolutely brilliant., patient (very!) and informative..... Big time. Also mad enough to drive all the way from Norfolk to...
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    user names?

    Do businesses on here have their own trade name and then owners or employees post separately as well? If so who is who?
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    What is it with lycra?

    How come it's only lycra or more lycra? Still trying to find decent normal full length trousers for 'commuctin' and as I do not fancy sticking my larger-than-used-to-be butt in lycra the air and cause an accident what can a girl do? No overtrousers.. Just want waterproof long trousers...
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    getting excited!!

    It be arriving electrifyingcycles this week.... (Ish) KTM Macina HS Duel 2013 low step frame Now need to go on turbo trainer on my other bike to practice a bit as I have been a lazy cow for so long. Am also excited as we are actually beating Italia for a change (at the moment) So...
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    Which saddle do you use?

    Did you stick with the saddle which came with your bike or have you bought a specific saddle? Which one and why? Wondering if you also have a saddle you keep putting on any new bikes? Like the Brooks saddles.... But ouch for months I think..
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    Do any of your 'tour' on pedelecs without any other vehicle?

    Just wondered if anybody has toured from say b&b to b&b or campsite to campsite.. Or does the recharging issue / distance progibit that? Also what's the furthest you have cycled on pedelec without 'juice'?
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    suggestions for pannier?

    my bikehut ones are not waterproof.... Any suggestions for rear panniers for my soon to arrive KTM Macina? needs to be waterproof without using binbag inside ;) Ortlieb I am aware of... But are there any others you might recommend?
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    Now that I (almost) belong I can ask questions ;) Aka Rioja ramblings

    1. Why does pedalling a pedelec not charge the battery at all? 2. How should I charge a new Bosch battery... Read bits about charge, ride to empty (how the hell do I get back then ;) ) etc etc.. Views on this? 3. Do normal panniers work? 4. can I use a solar panel to charge...
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    Batteries issue?

    If a bike has been in a bike shop for twelve months and battery not charged / trickle charged how does this affect life of battery and holding of charge???