Search results

  1. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Very possibly. If one of them does over 16 hours a week, the whole family have access to all in work benefits. After brexit, the rules may change for part-timers and can make working in the UK less attractive. The point I try to make is the housing crisis may be over after brexit even though...
  2. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    It is estimated that there are 3.5 millions EU citizens settled in the UK. The 2.24 millions are those issued with NI numbers.
  3. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    No need to send anybody home. They are at least economically active as consumers but I reckon a large percentage will leave if you cut their benefits.
  4. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Source: ONS. non-UK nationals from the EU working in the UK increased by 190,000 to 2.24 million The rest (over 1 million) are not economically active. https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/employmentandemployeetypes/bulletins/uklabourmarket/latest
  5. Woosh

    Greenway Cross City

    Woosh guarantee crank arms.
  6. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    No. I think the two issues are separate. After brexit, economically inactive citizens residing in another country may have to leave because the host country may refuse to provide with assistance: housing, jobs, disability benefits. There are about 30% of 3.5 millions EU citizens that are in this...
  7. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    You missed the point, KTM. We treat about 1 million economically inactive EU citizens at the moment very much like our own. After brexit, not much will change for those with a job but a lot will for many among the 1 million without a job.
  8. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    We don't have to but we do. There are about 30% of EU citizens residing in the UK and are currently inactive. Brexit will cause a lot of them (about 1 million) to lose benefits and move out. It may sound callous to many of us but brexit will reduce the housing crisis.
  9. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I think Blair was pretty factual in his speech, the BBC did a fact check on his claims and it seems that brexit will affect around 82,000 EU citizens coming here without a job offer each year and I guess, we have to support with benefits. I think the figure is significant enough.
  10. Woosh

    Ongoing reliability of Kalkhoff/Focus Impulse 2 motors

    How can Bosch tell if they only have a dead motor returned to them for example?
  11. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    the only weakness of brexit is the lack of a plan.
  12. Woosh

    Ongoing reliability of Kalkhoff/Focus Impulse 2 motors

    or he could send back the faulty parts to the manufacturers and say nothing about the dongle.
  13. Woosh

    Looking for first E Bike - Help Needed!

    The OP's height is 5ft7, I think the Crusa 26" wheels are better suited to her height. The Cyclamatic has larger 700C (28") wheels. Also, the Crusa has bigger motor and battery (13AH against the Cycamatic 10AH), stronger for climbing hills.
  14. Woosh

    My GSM / Muddy Fox eBike build

    Lovely pic. Can you tell us where it was?
  15. Woosh

    Looking for first E Bike - Help Needed!

    I would recommend you to pop into Halfords or any bike shop to take a look first. From my range of bikes, only the Woosh Gallego folds down small enough to be tucked under a desk. It can do the job for you but I would recommend a full size step through, something like the Woosh Crusa, much more...
  16. Woosh

    Greenway Cross City

    it's possible that your left crank bolt has not been tightened enough. The torsion placed on the left crank arm is much greater than on the right one because it is much farther from the chain than the right crank arm. The torsion causes the crank arm to work loose. I usually replace the 8mm...
  17. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    the same stuff we currently export. Manufactured goods, oil, food, services. Trade will be a bit more expensive but most will continue.
  18. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I expect 20% reduction in trade with the EU in year 1 (2020) then recovery maybe in year 2 or 3. There is no real way to increase trade in year 1 and 2 with new markets. Trade takes time and effort to build up. I expect the economy will grow again at faster pace from 2022. By 2025, we'll be...
  19. Woosh

    Looking for first E Bike - Help Needed!

    Hello NG, Most e-bikes will do 10 miles a day. You said you are relatively fit, could you tell us which style of frame you prefer? crossbar, step through or folding? Do you need front suspension fork? Do you need a rear rack to carry your stuff?
  20. Woosh

    Towing children uphill. Which ebike?

    about £80. The main attraction for me is that hydraulic brakes are not much affected by mud and water like cable operated brakes are.