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This article struck me as particularly funny because I very often see the same group of retired gentlemen, out cycling together, when I'm walking the dog. I've seen them for a few years now and as time passes, the Lycra gets more, "daring". It really is a sight to behold. I imagine that they are...

Thanks for the info. Scott / Lloyd. Seriously, these new 18 Ah batteries sound very interesting. I'll look forward to hearing more about them in due course.

Who make these batteries then Tim? Are you able to say how inexpensive they will be, what sort of guarntee they carry and when they will be available?

Oh dear. That is a shame. I mistakenly thought that Panasonic were continuing with the development of the current system. I'm all disappointed now.

I think that the news of this new battery is very welcome. The fact that it is backward compatible with existing motor units demonstrates a commitment by Panasonic to the current battery fit. This in turn gives us reassurance that our current bikes wont become useless due to unavailability of...

if they will fit, Magura rim brakes are worth considering (HS11 or HS33). I've been using them for just over a year and found them to be a very worthwhile upgrade.

That's a good find, thanks for posting. I particularly like the collective name for a group of MAMILs, "a girth." Very funny.

Whilst ever it works both ways, I am happy for the retailers to come on here and promote their own products. By that, I mean, we the forum members, should be able to write about the negative aspects of their products or service. As long as what is written is both truthful and factual, then the...

That's an impressive shed! I'm very envious.

Sorry to hear about your troubles eddio. Sod's law that this happens when you are relying on your bike as part of your holidays. Hope it doesn't bugger things up too much.

My bike came with three keys to the battery lock. He must have been really unlucky to have lost all 3!

I fancy a new shed for another workshop, but don't really have the room. There is something nice about working in shed that you don't get from other types of building.

How many sheds have you got Dave?

Did you buy your chain, here, from 50 Cycles? I am getting ready for new sprockets and chain, but will leave it until something fails before replacing the whole lot. Just wondered if the Kalkhoff chain 50 C are selling is suitable for the 8 speed hub geared bikes. (ie is it long / wide enough)

50 Cycles sell Pro Connect chain.

It was my idea.

I only use my bike to get to and from work, which is about 10 miles each way. I always charge the battery when I arrive home, after 20 miles, and these days it is well into the final flashing LED stage. It wouldn't really cause me any inconvenience to partially charge my battery (Panasonic...

Can you remember if the original had a radius on the teeth when it was new? It may be that the one you are calling the original did have the radius, but the teeth have now worn to a point.

Thats it! I couldn't quite put my finger on what it was, but as you say, in some peoples mind the ebike purports to be an ordinary bicycle. The observer may then be impressed by the riders apparent physical stamina, only to discover on closer inspection that he or she is, "cheating." When that...

This one is simple. It is cheating to ride an ebike. Everyone knows it. The motor contributes to your pedal effort, so it is cheating by definition!