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The comparison with cars has absolutely no relevance to what is being discussed here. It has no relevance because the BIG difference is that the cars are LEGAL to use on the road. They also attract tax, insurance MoTs, licencing, registration and other unattractive necessities. Riding or using a...

It is interesting to see that you have avoided confronting the points raised by Inaldo and myself regarding being selective when it comes to law and the associated intrinsic selfishness that comes with it. In just two posts, you have revealed your approach to ebikes very clearly. (1) You...

I don't think that it's about nannying or whinging Scimitar, it's more to do with the preservation of freedoms in road traffic law that we currently enjoy. I few selfish people can be a great detriment to the majority. I've seen it happen in other areas far too often. There's nowt wrong with...

This appeals to me too and I think that they have a similar system in Germany. Obviously the fewer regulations the better, but I think if anything like this were to happen here, insurance would be a minimum requirement. (The financial services lobby would make sure of that) I can't see our...

The 15 mph limit is not just relevant to this forum, it is relevant to all ebike owners in this country, you included. I wonder, if you do buy an illegal ebike, are you the sort of person who will use it illegally, hiding your own wrongdoing behind the legal ebike owners? Wanting to gobble up...

. Hi James It gives more confidence knowing that they have spare parts available for this wheel. I don't think that we have seen anything like the number of complaints that we did for the original 24 spoke wheel either, so maybe the indications are better this time? Perhaps my prior 24...

The original 24 spoke wheels were a disaster. Creaking, banging, clicking, spokes braking and other such things. It was very hard / impossible to buy new rims meaning that you had to buy a new hub gear unit once the wheel rims were worn or damaged. The general opinion seems to be that the...

To cite examples of other people's bad behaviour does not in any way lessen the offences committed by riding an illegal ebike. Neither does citing examples of the law in foreign countries with different legal systems to our own. The fact that people ride unassisted bikes at speeds greater than...

The point is the law and to comply with it ebikes have to be limited to to this speed. All responsible ebike sellers and customers adhere to the law because they have the intelligence to realise that in doing so, they enjoy many privileges and easements over motor vehicle owners. No insurance...

Aldi have sold a fleece lined neoprene cap which fits under a cycle helmet for the past three years. It usually forms part of their winter cycling gear. If previous years are anything to go by, the winter gear should be on sale any time now, so keep an eye on Aldi special buys. I have used...

That plastic strip is the stuff I was referring to in my earlier post. I've never used it, but others on here have reported that it can cause punctures. Where the ends meet when you cut it to length, apparently it can nip the inner tube and put a hole in it.

Thinking about it, the tubes should be relatively easy to remove on the rear wheels of a trike and like you say, no need to take the wheels off. I still don't like the idea of roadside repairs, so if it were me, I'd go for as much puncture resistance as possible on all wheels. (avoid that...

Schwalbe make the Marathon Plus and yes, its the Smart Guard which gives them their puncture resistance. Of course, you need to make sure that you order the correct size to match your bike wheels. If you know the tyre size for your new trike, it should be easy.

Yes, I think Marathon Plus tyres are very good. I've done over 9000 miles and never had a puncture. That could be luck of course, but others have reported good puncture resistance too.

If that's the case, you really should consider investing in puncture resistant tyres. I can't speak highly enough of the Marathon Plus. Squirt some slime in there as well if it gives you greater confidence.

I'll mention this to my gardner. I usually beat him unconcious with the flat end of a shovel if he punctures my mower tyres. Slime could work out cheaper than new shovel handles. Thanks for the tip.

My preference would be none at all. It can be difficult to get into the inner tube as the valve stem can clog up wasting slime and the inner tube. If you are a total newcomer, pre-slimed might be best. Marathon Plus tyres would be your best option. I've never had a puncture whilst using them.

Thank you for that. I purchased Parallels 6 directly from Parallels on 20/08/11 and was a bit pi$$ed when they released 7 a few days later. The link you posted says that I should get an email any time soon, so I will await its arrival. Thanks again for the tip.

Puch Maxi 2 hp (Cylinder head upgraded now 2.75 hp) Single cylinder 2 stroke 13.6 ft/sec maximum velocity Trans-European touring specification. (A sponge cable tied to the seat) Long range fuel tank. (A jam jar full of additional petrol in the saddle bag) Although equipped for long range...

Me too.......