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Grrr. Wish I hadn't seen this. Now I want that S11.

It's a German brand- Kalkhoffer? Kalkhoffen? Anyway, I'm loving my Endeavour Alfine S11. 1300 miles on it so far, mostly commuting. Pretty certain I wouldn't get 80 miles on it though. Longest ride I've done is exactly 50 miles with about 2,000 feet of climbing. Total time out (including stops)...

Thankyou.

Oh, go on then- HP10

For my particular circumstances that would be perfect. I have no wish to go off road on mine, like I say I'm happy to be a motor vehicle driver providing I don't have to wear a m/c helmet.

Doesn't get you fit though. I'm commuting 18 hilly miles each way three times a week on mine. Mostly I'm in economy mode so I'm working quite hard. 2 to 2 .5 hours exercise each journey.

I ride a 350w 45kph top speed S Pedelec and would love to legalise myself. My knowledge of all this is hazy to say the least. If, a some point in the future I could ride my pedelec with type approval,third part insurance, registration and an appropriate license I'd be happy. I'd have no problems...

Yes, that thought had occurred to me, I haven't yet looked at bike specific GPS systems, but plan to.

RobF Haven't worked out a route yet. I'm aiming for Stockton-on-Tees. I got the overall 280 trip length using the bike route option in Google Maps. I have friends who live a few miles south of York. If all goes to plan i would stay with them on the third night. The last day would then probably...

I know what you mean about the time slipping away. Route finding can be a particular timesink. So yes, I'm sure i'll be out on the bike for most of the day each day. I'm guessing 4.5 hours actually cycling. 2 -2.5 hours sitting in pubs/cafes, 2 hours stopped at junctions checking the route...

Group cycling is of course more fun than solo. Nevertheless I have found that a few days of my own company is very satisfing in a different way. Difficult to explain without sounding pretentious but everything seems to take on a slightly spiritual quality as you get into the journey. I've...

A spare battery would be good, but they seem very expensive. £800 from 50 Cycles for an identical battery, even the smaller ones are £400. Ordering from E bay Germany would get the price down , but we are still talking several hundred pounds. Also I'd need to carry the thing, ie i'd need...

Thanks for the replies. I think 4 consecutive 70 mile days will present a reasonable challenge for me while still being achievable, providing I continue to do my 18 mile each way commute, plus some longer rides at weekends. It would represent about 4 and a half hours in the saddle each day. So...

I'm pretty heavy, 105kg. also my route is quite hilly, so this may account for the different battery useage. I estimate I use a third of my reserves getting into to work, and two thirds getting home. I'm travelling east on the way to work, ie with the prevailing winds, and against them on the...

Flecc Well ,at least I was right about it's intended use, should have realised that the intended use included the UK.:)

Thanks 4bound. That's good news.

Hi Chris, What I meant by the licence plate holder is the angled bracket that sticks out from the rear of the luggage rack. It might not be a licence plate holder, but that was my guess. maybe it's a requirement for the German market. Whatever it's intended function I deemed it surplus to...

Yes but the OP's argument was that e bike users will be less at risk than normal cyclists because they'll be breathing in the nasties for a shorter time. Car drivers, going faster again, will be taking less in than cyclists in total, even if their inhalation rate per minute is higher. Oh, you...

I'm thinking of doing a 280 mile trip from the South East back to my family home town in the North East at some point over the summer. I'd like to do it over 4 days, 70 miles per day. I'd overnight with friends or at hotels along the way, so would be traveling very light, probably with just a...

Well, yes, but the car drivers will be taking in less than the cyclists, whether assisted or not. On Radio 4 this evening an expert advised avoiding outdoor exercise, especially if you have respiratory problems. I'm slightly asthmatic. I intend to cycle in to work anyway, but I'll make sure I...