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yes, I know. I have some personal experience on the matter. In all probability, things should continue as they are. However, because we leave the club, we don't know for sure until it's agreed. Only the EU can make this happen. They control the agenda. We are the underdog.

that is the UK's general position, just waiting for the EU to have their say. There is no need to call my post nonsense.

their health insurance (S1 certificate) is a matter for negotiation. Until now, there are reciprocity arrangements and that should continue but until the EU confirm that is also what they want, there is uncertainty. We can't onesidedly make promises for the EU. After we leave the EU, each member...

Expats are priority #1 in the forthcoming negotiation. they could have expressed some preference regarding the expats to quiet their fears. They could start negotiating now. We are waiting for them, not the other way round. The UK government is quite clear on expats for months now. We have no...

SW, to make a point about coil spring versus air, how many miles did the previous owner do before he/she had to service the Rockshox fork?

I think the gear shifter on your bike is the Shimano Tourney SIS. The Rio and the Oxygen are fitted with Shimano Rapidfire shifter, two levers sited below the grips.

SW, the proposed deal for AB is of mutual interest, he wants a good bike butt his confidence has been dented, I wanted to know how well the Rio would cope with a harsh life. I can't offer everyone such a deal. This said, IMHO, geared hub motors are the best choice overall for commuting because...

the UK has triggered A50 and is ready to deal with the issue of EU and UK citizens living abroad for months now. The EU has been slow to start negotiation, keeping some 5 millions people in a worrying situation for what? would you like to explain to me? Blaming the UK government for...

I just can't believe you would go so low.

Cassettes usually give you choice between 11T-32T, Shimano freewheels 14T-34T. Cassettes therefore let you have more gear inches compared to freewheels. The Woosh Rio has a DNP 8-speed freewheel, 11T-30T. There is not much between an DNP 11T-30T freewheel and a 11T-32T cassette. DNP make also...

zalle, this is how it looks to have the battery under the downtube, the kit is the Woosh GSM, the bike is not carbon though (da bomb castle bravo).

Yes. Bafang make motor shells in 120mm, 140mm and 160mm in diameter. Both bikes use 140mm shell. Each size has several variants to suit their customers requirements. Some want high speed some low speed and more torque, some want to have cassette fitting, others freewheels etc. The Oxygen has...

my positronic brain can't compute irony.

the weak point in most e-bikes is the crankset in your case. Most e-bikes are built for assist riding, that is the rider puts in less energy than the motor. Your case is different, imagine you put 320kg force onto your pedal, the ordinary M8 allen crank bolts are not going to hold. Your legs...

yes, it has the usual functions, battery meter, trip meter, odometer and usual settings, wheel diameter, miles/km, maximum assist speed. The XF08C CST kit that I sell has a cassette adapter on the motor, the SWX02 has a larger core and thread for a screw-on freewheel. Both run from the same...

You, OG, and oldtom cannot bring yourselves to having a proper debate, still resort to insults to make your arguments. Do think of giving up the insults. It does not suit your education does it? BTW, who is/are really 'the simply' here?

can you present your arguments without adding an insult to the intelligence of people who don't agree with you? BTW, as I understand it, flecc made his comment in relation to a specific fact I would feel annoyed if someone generalized my comments the way you did to his.

Hello Matt, Your weight is not a problem, your strength is, as you said, you can destroy the bike. How tall are you Matt?

the common issue for small folding bikes is their small 16" wheels, OK to ride at 10mph but unsatisfactory at 15mph. When you increase the wheels to 20", you extend the speed at which you can ride comfortably but you also increase the bulk by 30%. What could be carried like a luggage case is no...

the XF08C is less brutal on startup compared to the SWX02 and BPM. I can't see very well his pictures but the derailleur hanger on his 2009 Scott Genius 30 looks like a normal one.