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A Bosch copy if ever there was one. I wonder in what respect is it deemed to be an improvement over the existing 250W crank kits sold by woosh.

That was my understanding. Yet the BBC statement says they have suspended him, so they must be able to do it, whatever his contract/employment status. The walloped colleague (if there is one and he is employed by the BBC) will have recourse against the BBC. Failing to ensure his safety at...

Walloping a colleague opens up a very large can of worms from the employer's point of view. In smaller organisations, incidents like this can sometimes be dealt with informally by a manager getting the two protagonists together and brokering a 'shake hands' agreement. Much more difficult in...

Well quite. KTM's importer tells us it's only dongled Haibikes that are a causing a problem at Cannock, where the staff have suddenly become ebike experts. KTM's unofficial sales agent tells us his bike is always well received on trails. Logically, this means all ebikes will be banned from...

Col, Taking road use first. You like your motorbikes, the speed limit is 70mph, there are dozens of motorbikes that will do way more than that. Are the suppliers/manufacturers of those running scared because liability for a crash could pass up the chain? Take your lawyers advice by all...

The OP clearly grasps all that, but Col has to tell him again, and again, and again. Which to anyone, let alone a new member, is ignorant and patronising. Do you honestly think Col gives a stuff if some punter gets into bother over a whizzy ebike? Get real. All he's bothered about is...

It can be difficult to keep the right tension with hub gears and limited movement in the drop outs. Removing a link is fine, although it's a bit of a blunt instrument because you can only remove two at a time, equating to an inch of chain. There may come a time when the chain is too slack, but...

The E-mate City has a slightly less powerful motor, as does the 11ah (white) Oxygen MTB. The one we all like is the black 13ah bike, which has a gruntier motor. A Big Bear should have about the same power as a 13ah Oxygen MTB. No need to discount the weaker motored bikes, they still offer a...

I believe there's an updated version with extra totty. Book 'im, Col, he's got a dongle.

The dealer pays the finance company a commission on the loan, typically six per cent. That's why Damian Harris offered you either/or. They have about 10 per cent to play with, so they can give it to you in the form of a cash discount, or they can pay it - or a bit less - to the finance...

Batteries give the most power when they are fully charged. Any ebike you buy will feel perky with a fully charged battery, then progressively less so as the battery drains. A bigger battery gives you that fully charged feeling for longer. Having said that, a 10ah battery will be sufficient...

I wouldn't expect anyone to buy a bike they don't like the look of, but bottle battery aside, the Oxygen MTB is worth your consideration. It rides a treat and is versatile, being good on light trails and also able to rattle along at a good pace on the road - assuming you are prepared to up the...

Col grinds this axe time and time again. He likes to scaremonger, then pat members on the head, telling them they don't understand. You are not the first person to be patronized in this way, As someone new to the forum, I believe you should have been spared the full wearisome telling off...

Two bikes doesn't necessarily help - from the dealer's point of view two bikes sold too cheaply is twice as bad as one. It will depend on what you are buying, if it's desirable models the dealer is less likely to discount them to you if he thinks another buyer will pay closer to full price...

Arranging test rides on 20+ ebikes will take months, not to mention many miles of travelling. Never worth it to find any bike, let alone one for a short 3.5mile commute. Even if you did test all 20, you would have that much information swimming around in your head you would be unable to...

Fair enough, there have been ringers, but I reckon the vast majority of posts are what they are. I agree with you the forum doesn't, ultimately, have a huge impact on buying decisions. Many posters seem to want their ebike plans confirmed rather than examined. We have lots of threads along...

As with all conspiracy theories, Kudos Dave's doesn't stand up to scrutiny. Woosh, as he has observed, already enjoy a good reputation and many recommendations on here - they don't need more. The guy has only just bought the bike, if he comes back with a too glowing review there may be a...

I've just noticed Croxden's signature. I see a Haibike Xduro All Mtn Pro has been added to the fleet. Some piece of kit, that. Do tell us more.

http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/first-electric-bike-few-to-compare-up-to-%C2%A32000.20267/page-2

I admire the guy who bought the Big Bear within a day of posting. Too many prospective customers allow themselves to be drowned in a sea of information of variable quality and provenance. We've seen what bike? threads on here go one for weeks, with the OP swinging from self-build to ready made...