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Mac_user82, the current owner of the Rose Bosch has done 4,300 miles in 5 years. Andy Bluenoes puts his bike through 1,500 miles a month. The Rose Bosch bike you linked to is certainly a good buy but I think it won't last very long at 1,500 miles a month. He also wants to derestrict the bike and...

would you describe your ideal bike?

Hello Scarrabri, if you convert the Raleigh, you may have to change the handlebars, gear shifter and brake levers.

Hi Artov, one way to squeeze more miles out of your Zephyr-2017 is to select a low assist level 1, 2 or 3, then when you need more power, use throttle to top up when going up hills. Over time, your legs get stronger and you'll need the throttle less and less.

For high mileage, I think you need to look at anything that moves a lot, and look for simple solutions, such as quality wheel hubs, puncture proof tyres, crankset with external bearings, IGH, fully enclosed chainguard, hydraulic brakes and a rigid fork. The electrics are secondary, they don't...

there may be something wrong with the way you use the chain wear gauge. Can you test the gauge on another chain? If it goes just passed the 0.75% mark on your chain, don't buy a new chain yet. Wait until it reaches 1% then check for wear on the front cog and rear cogs. Post pictures of them here...

I hope they do. hope for the best prepare for the worst. In a perverse way, remainers should perhaps hope for no deal as it would diminish the tory's vote in time for the next general election. The next government would then negotiate a deal that is not based on tory's obsessions.

which model of chain did you buy?

Nice point made, 2Lazy. Would you give us an idea of all your spending on the bike so far?

Red, would you mind tell us how many miles have you done on the Carrera Crossfires?

the limit is based mainly on acceleration (motor). It's only advisory.

Let me translate it. "The origin of the word 'carton' and the verb 'cartonner' could be found at the fairground since the beginning of the 20th century, taken to mean an easy practice target and to shoot at it. A little later, toward the middle of the 20th century, the word is also used to...

it seems to me that the EU takes UK brexit as an easy target, ripe for picking. There is a slang expression in French, the verb 'cartonner', that sort of sums up the situation.

that is precisely how the EU treats the line about security cooperation. It's OK for the EU to show teeth, but it's not for the UK.

They don't even try to hide their bullying behaviour. Let's just wait until we levy large amount of duty on German cars. The EU behaves like an empire state. Time for us to leave I think.

Thank you jonjoe. I think the Bali may be slightly bigger/longer than the Tourer, although on wheel size, the Tourer has 700C tyres and the Bali 650B. Our Karoo has 700C wheels and if I put the Karoo and the Bali side by side, the Bali looks bigger and certainly is longer. The Karoo can also be...

we did use LiFePO4 Lithium Iron Phosphate battery (AKA LiFe) back in 2011 and I can attest to their longevity and high output when climbing hills. LiFePO4 is also a much safer battery chemistry.. However, they have too many issues when considered for e-bike application. Most customers want as...

it is listed in Merriam Webster. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bullyism I learned English the hard way, fairly late in life. I don't translate from my mother tongue into English but I still think in the French way when I write in English. You probably have noticed.

David Davis is still a lot more likable than the other two. He likes to fiddle with his glasses when he can't answer a difficult question.

oldtom, you gave me another bad spelling tick on post #13877 What's wrong with my spelling this time?