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They're used for cheating of course. .

Many decades ago when Peek Freans had a biscuit factory in Bermondsey, London, staffed by hordes of women, a similar situation existed. The company I worked had engineers responsible for maintaining some of Peek Freans equipment who were literally scared to be sent there, despite many being...

That might look an attractive option, but in practice it's impossible. The problem is that almost all other countries refuse to recognise those who declare UDI, so that makes new currency acceptance and trading impossible. Catalonia would immediately downward slide into bankruptcy. .

There's another aspect too, one that's long concerned me, Select Committees. The advantages of having those is obvious of course, but there have been disadvantages, the worst of which has been to remove much of the debating of issues in the House of Commons. We've seen that over time reducing...

Indeed, I've seen a photo of those and unlike the German model don't look like they need Arnold Swarzenegger helping the motor. .

It did before 6th April 2015 when the EAPC law was amended. Up until then pedelecs were limited to a maximum weight of 40 kilos and e-trikes to 60 kilos. The amendment removed all weight limits. I bet that huge German e-post bike weighs over 40 kilos, plenty of normal e-bikes were that in...

Don't worry, it won't affect us since they cannot be used as pedelecs in the UK and I'm sure there will be no change in law to allow that. See my posts on this link and further on this link. .

Yes that is a terrible road for cycling, particularly near and at the Purley end. The Day Aggregates depot is a source of large numbers of heavy construction trucks, a type that seems to be the worst enemy of cyclists, particularly on such a narrow A road. .

Not in Britain though, our Royal Mail were considering a fleet of 16,000 e-bikes a short while ago, but after preliminary investigation dropped the idea and have committed to other solutions since. Germany may be very receptive, already using a large fleet of Heinzmann powered purpose designed...

It's part of the tactics being used by recent governments. They need to please as many as possible of the electorate by doing things almost universally approved and be seen to be doing them. Hence the concentrated campaigns for some years on the subjects of sex offences and terrorism, both...

For London the best solution is probably what I posted about on this link. Using the new Coventry plug in hybrid London taxi there's a pure electric range well over 70 miles. Since much of London's taxi needs are concentrated there's much current taxi time spent on the ranks provided, which of...

I'm all for it, it's what other people should do. :) .

Indeed, I've met 'em all. The funniest incident was when I was approaching an elderly lady from behind. She obviously didn't hear the bell, so I said quite loudly "Good Morning". She looked up into the tree she was walking under! .

Fully agree and it's what I practise. I do use a bell, but only when approaching quietly from behind when I give a single advance "ting" to ensure they aren't startled when I suddenly appear close to them. I'm speaking of shared paths of course. .

Things are heading that way, From TfL: We will introduce new licensing requirements from 1 January 2018 to reduce emissions from the taxi fleet by phasing out diesel taxis and increasing the number of ZEC vehicles in London. The maximum 15 year age limit remains in place. From 1 January 2018...

Worse than that, the English person I'm speaking of didn't even know there had been a referendum. :eek: .

Maybe you won't have to hold your breath as long as you might think Tom. The Spanish government is increasingly painting itself into a corner which will soon become very uncomfortable in respect of their relations with the EU and some external countries, some of both already being very unhappy...

I honestly don't know either way, knowing nothing of the system, just suggesting AK had an answer. .

And one I fully agree with Col, sharing your position on this. It's surprising how stubborn countries can be on such changes. Until very recently Australia had our old 200 watts law so rigidly enforced that no-one tried to export 250 watt bikes to them. Led by the State of Victoria there's...

Agreed , but with usage under our control and usage law, they'll be registered, insured, number plated, and the rider will have to be m/c helmeted and with the right driving licence. We always used to have that for all assisted bikes and still do in a part of the UK, Northern Ireland. That...