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Yes, I take your point about the car approaching from the opposite direction. My example (clearly not as obvious as I originally thought) concerned a car and cyclist travelling in the same direction. Every point you raise further reinforces the fact that it is the speed differential between the...

I have to slightly disagree that a definitive answer to the question, ["Is speed dangerous?"] is possible. Speed is a relative thing, the speed of one body in relation to that of another. Therefore, a cyclist who is travelling at 20 mph is more likely to survive than a cyclist travelling at...

A cyclist was killed on the A50 near to Utixeter (fast dual carriageway) yesterday evening. An HGV was involved.

Earlier in this thread we concluded that speed is dangerous if used inappropriately. With speed, problems begin when either you hit something, or something hits you. This can be brought about by you hitting a slow or stationary object whilst you are travelling at high speed. Or conversely, a...

Alternatively, you could bind your head with bubble-wrap and then wear the box which a regular cycle helmet comes packaged in. To enhance the effect, simply take a magic marker pen and draw a chin-strap on your face.

Perhaps a wise decision.

I was thinking of doing a local triathlon using my Pro Connect, minus battery. After thinking about it for a few nano-seconds longer, I decided that it was a ridiculous idea. Electric bikes (some) are good at being electric bikes. If you want to ride a bike without electrical assistance, buy a...

The first thing to be clear about in the above scenario is that you would not be able to rely on your house insurance. You would be able to if the bike was legal, but not if can exceed the legal speed limit under power. You would therefore be liable for any compensation payable to the injured...

I have had a look at The A2B Velociti on the web. Is it a bike with a 400 Watt motor and capable of 20 mph under power alone? If it is, the bike has no place in the UK. If, on the other hand it has been adapted for UK use, it looks OK.

Speed is dangerous if you collide with something. The greater the velocity you crash into something, the more energy absorbed by your body, the more it hurts. Speed can reduce the probability of something colliding with you. The question is, what is the net effect of the two? Is the...

I haven't replaced any of the drive components on my Panasonic setup as yet, but when I do, I will replace everything together, chain, rear sprocket, drive motor sprocket and chain wheel. Given the relatively low cost of these items and their longevity, I don't understand why people mess around...

I thought that the NFU policy gave 5K of cover if the bikes were away from the house. Now I know that cover is only for bikes at the home address, it's not so good. Pleased that UIA are able to provide the level of cover you were looking for. Ive been with them for a few years now and not had...

A rather sedate 37 mph for me on my Kalkhoff Pro Connect.

Which model were you after? The Cyclamatic Folder is £499 at Sports HQ. Don't forget the 8% back if you go via Quidco, making it £460. The Cyclamatics have been much cheaper than this in the recent past at Sports HQ. They occasionally have up to 20% off. Add the Quidco and the price falls to...

The NFU policy sounds the better one in terms of bike cover.

You would be ok. The policy states that they will pay a maximum of £1500 per bike. You just have to be prepared for the uninsured differential between the value of the bike and £1500. That differential is decreasing all the time as the bike reduces in value. You should give it serious...

If you are a member of Unison ( You might not need to be, check), UIA house contents insurance provides cover up to £1500 for bikes / electric bikes on the standard policy. You would obviously have the remainder as an uninsured risk. But at those policy prices you have quoted, you would be...

A good looking bike Eddie. Being a fan of crank drive bikes, I will be especially interested to hear how you get on with this one. With your experience of hub motors, you should be well placed to give an opinion on both systems. I hope you enjoy it.

From what I have read, this seems to be the normal situation. These batteries arrive completely devoid of any charge. It does sound as though you have a faulty one though. The LED sequence sounds very strange.

Good grief. That alone should be enough to rule out any bike using this system without the need for further investigation.