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    Complete Beginner

    Thanks again. Although Oberaudorf is in the Tirol, ie surrounded by mountains, most of the roads between villages/towns do seem reasonably flat. The kind of roads with steep inclines tend to be those to more picturesque spots rather than to towns and villages, but they're also narrow with no...
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    Complete Beginner

    Thanks Rob, this is all beginning to look more promising. One of the things that's confusing me is what difference only a single speed would make when you're cycling up a small incline if you already have the motor to help you. (You can tell I'm no cyclist can't you?!!)
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    Complete Beginner

    Thanks for replying Ettica. When I've got it properly furnished (it's a very new acquisition and currently bare), I'm planning for the flat to be rented out on short term lets between my visits, so it's a good idea, but unfortunately not suitable for my purposes. Trex, thanks, that sounds quite...
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    Complete Beginner

    Thanks for replying so quickly. I had a feeling that might be the first stumbling block. I might be able to get someone in one of the other flats to recharge the battery from time to time when I'm not there, I'd have to ask around. (I don't know what a BMS is, but anything involving dismantling...
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    Complete Beginner

    Hi everyone, I'm hoping for some clarification. It's many years since I owned any kind of bike and I've never ridden one with gears, so my knowledge is nil. I've recently bought a very small flat on the German/Austrian border (Oberaudorf). I have no intention of driving when I'm there, but...