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I've had my electric bike for about sixth months. I have only seen one other electric bike in that time. Strange when you think I live near to a major holiday cycle route. It was the first time I ever went out on my bike. I went for a short half-mile trip to Jewsons on the industrial estate...

The jacket arrived today - very impressive delivery time. I like it, good fit, feels like a nice jacket. Got to be better then my present (black) wet weather gear :o Will have to wait for the opportunity to try it out - work shifts not right this week. I will post a judgement on it when I...

Not electric but an interesting Gizmo - cheep too. The Rocker Kart Gizmodo UK : Rocker Kart Lets You Rock All the Way to the Shops PS: Could it be modified and have an electric motor fitted?

The wife was reminding me about being seen and safe just the other day. Just visited Wiggle (not into stars) but just bought one of those Endura Gridlock Waterproof Jackets. With only one bicycle shop in the town prices for these sort of things can be high - so thankyou JohnInStockie for the link.

rsscott, flecc, thankyou for replying. I was not meaning to get at anyone. I'm a Senior Site Supervisor of a large Comp and it's in my nature to question things when they don't seem right to me. It just seemed the reviews were all (excuse the language) sit up and beg bikes and I know there...

Hi there, I had a go (the beginning of the week) and submitted a bike owner review of my Cougar Mountain Electric Bike. It's not in the list yet - will be appearing at all? Forgive me for being blunt and I don't mean to be rude but .... I notice the reviews seem to be for a selection of...

Flecc wrote: Off road bikes need extra ground clearance so have high bottom bracket and pedals. But the saddle needs to be low enough for the rider to be able to get a foot down, so the saddle to bottom bracket distance is immediately compromised by those conflicting requirements. In...

Update on bike Hi All, I thought I would post an update on the fun I’ve been having with the electric bike. I’ve had the bike about six months now. Been trying to get out on it whenever I can. The regular four-mile trip to Tesco’s (the other side of the valley) has been a challenge...

I might take one of those award now. I have just started my bit towards helping combat climate change. Just taken my campervan off the road (safely in the back garden). For the next 3 months my only transport will be shanks-pony (walking) or the electric bike. Wonder what the cost of fuel...

Jobs that involve driving can bring real pressures as you say. I can add my two-pennies worth to this. In my last job I was asked to fill in for a school mini-bus driver as he went sick. This was the big 17 seaters. This involved leaving the school at 6.30am and collecting the pupils and...

Thanks beeps, Not looked at the fixings although I know it's had a wack. If no joy I will check the caliper alignment with the wheel. Rain has stopped play here, so I will have to wait until the sun comes out - could be a while :) Steve

What about carrying a small packet of baby wipes for just such an emergency. They stay good for ages in re-sealable bags. I know I could have done with some when I got a puncher on my (non-electric) mountain bike about 15 years ago. I was out cycling with my nephew’s and having discovered I had...

Ian, flecc, thankyou for your advice. There is some drag on the motor, but that’s to be expected and is acceptable. From what has been suggested and the feeling of the drag, I think it’s more like brake drag than motor drag. I have looked again at the disk and after undoing the calliper cable...

Throttle all the time? I don’t mean to hi-jack this thread but as this thread is titled ‘Throttle Usage’ and I have a query about throttle usage I thought I would drop my post here – if I have done wrong I’m sure someone will point out the errors of my ways :) My query is simply:- Is it...

I have never ridden an electric bike before (I always jump in at the deep end) so these are my first impressions of my new electric bike. The first 200-yard ride, along a quiet side road, was impressive. Slow speed, so power from the motor was very evident. Pushed me along nicely. Big grin all...

Bikes Arrived My electric bike has finally arrived :) I managed to get it unpacked and assembled this evening. The assembly was flawless until I got to the front mudguard (confused the hell out of me). But I figured it out in the end – I think. Had to adjust the front brake, as it was not...

In anticipation of the arrival of my new electric bike I have been looking for information on batteries. Has anyone come across this site? Welcome to Battery University Some very useful information on various batteries - thought I would share it with the forum. Steve

Well, it looks like the last email did some good. I had a phone call Saturday to say they will be sending another Cougar bike and picking the damaged one up. So it looks like I won’t need the information on the Izip’s after all. New bike should arrive Wednesday. Fingers crossed it arrives ok...

Hi All, Well, it’s three days since my bike arrived damage and apart from a ten second phone call with the supplier I have not heard any more, despite emailing and asking to be advised. Maybe it’s early days yet. I’ve checked with my credit card company and they have confirmed that if things...

Oh dear. Well I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is my new bike has arrived. The bad news is the forks have got bent in transit. I've phoned the supplier and emailed him pictures of the damage. I am now waiting for him to get back to me regarding what to do next. I...