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You need to be wary of going by manufacturers' figures - it could be Ansmann are being more truthful than the rest. Having said that, it looks like the bike has a compact hub motor - a bit like my Brommie Nano - which is not particularly powerful. Only a test ride would tell you for sure.

If a chain lasts that long unlubed, any lubing regime is pointless. I've ridden with Croxden, his bike is crank drive and he doesn't hang about, so his use is a valid test. I like a clean chain, so it's a regular wipe and squirt with GT85 for me.

Schwalbe is pushing at least one of its puncture protection bands as environmentally friendly because it is made from recycled - you've guessed it - tyres.

That is perfectly simple and easy to understand. If I were Bosch, I would decline a dongle warranty claim because the user has mis-used the product. There are good technical arguments against that, but they are irrelevant, the dongle clearly gives Bosch the right to void the warranty if they...

Thanks - again - flecc. I could have checked myself, but I'm running a bit late so should be on my way rather than posting on here.

If there was any dirty linen it would be really interesting. Me and Col get on alright, in a 'disagree about a few things' kind of way. I nearly bought one of his push mountain bikes - the 1964. Only thing that stopped was I was away at the time and the bike would have to have been left in my...

Are there any with hub gears?

Col, You patronise me - and others - time and time again. I'm starting to think it's just your way, and you probably don't mean any harm. But however you cut it, you posted claptrap about consumer law. I corrected it, not for you benefit, but for anyone who might read the thread and take a...

Even hat sizes have been metrificated. In my day it was more a case of: "Six and seven eighths - suits you, sir."

Thanks John. That's two decent bikes which meet the spec, I wasn't sure if I would find any. As I said earlier, I'm not sure if this guy is Freddie or one of The Dreamers, but I will pass on the contact details for you and Powerpedals.

We will soon lose track here, but my post 'singling you out' was in jest 'name the hook wriggling dealer'...'that Col blames dongles for everything', etc. I agree if Bosch say they won't warrant it, the dealer won't. That is precisely why the contract is so important. If I am still unhappy...

Good point, well made. I will add it to the list. Although strictly speaking, adding it will create a list.

No Colin, that is not all you were telling me. You told me in your usual patronising fashion I was ill-informed. You now seem to be saying I am correct. I know how the system works, that's the fob off. The system - when it comes to it - means jack all because it has no foundation. If I...

Seems the Consumer Association is as equally ill-informed as me, and whoever wrote the Sale of Goods Act must be a total numpty. "Your rights are against the retailer – the company that sold you the product – not the manufacturer, and so you must make any claim against the retailer."...

Colin. The customer's contract is with the retailer. If it goes wrong under warranty, it is up to the retailer to fix it. The bike trade - and others - routinely fob off customers with: "It's down to manufacturer". But that's all it is - a fob off that has become commonplace.

Retailer ducking responsibility - again. "We took your money, squire, but don't blame us, it's those nasty Germans."

You have a problem. A rack or seat post mounted battery will get in the way of a child seat. You need a step through frame, but most have the battery mounted as above. Except this one: http://www.shop.flidistribution.co.uk/p/2015-ktm-ventura-vienna-8-di2/ktm_bicycles_ebikes_shimano-steps?pp=12

Is there some money laundering going on here?

The 20" bikes ride surprisingly well, but the big wheel bikes roll better and are more comfortable. You could do a lot worse than a pair of woosh Big Bears, possibly a step through for the wife. They have 15ah batteries and a nice, grunty motor. The bigger batteries mean extra weight, so it...

Thanks, Flecc. I'm not sure how interested the guy is, but I will shunt him in Cyclezee's direction and they can sort it between them.