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  1. Wingreen

    Duplicate posts problem

    Dont know if admin can sort this but it seems that duplicate posts are happening all the time when it comes to the Classifieds section. I hve tried contacting admin but no joy.
  2. Wingreen

    For Sale Avocet Hopper Urban SE Folding Bike - no battery

    Wingreen submitted a new listing: Folding Bike - Folding Bike Learn more about this listing...
  3. Wingreen

    For Sale Folding Bike

    Wingreen submitted a new listing: Folding Bike - Folding Bike Learn more about this listing...
  4. Wingreen

    Hopper Urban replacement battery

    Long story but.........my friend died a few weeks ago and I've been tasked with selling on his Hopper Urban folding electric bike. I have a friend who wants to buy it but.........it hasnt been used for a few years and, try as we might, we cant find the battery! It was bought from Tesco years ago...
  5. Wingreen

    When is it time to replace a battery?

    I have a Samsung 36v 15AH lithium battery. Purchased in August 2015. Its done just over 4000 miles and, being only used for leisure purposes (approximately 20 miles each time), its probably been charged 200 times. Recently I've noticed that the "power indicator" is dropping much more often on...
  6. Wingreen

    Cyclists avoiding cycle lanes

    Not sure if this sort of thing has been raised before....but here goes: Why, oh, why do some cyclists insist on not using cycle lanes. I've lost count of the number of times I've seen a cyclist on the road, going up a hill, with a queue of cars waiting to overtake when, RIGHT NEXT to the...
  7. Wingreen

    King-Meter LV error display?

    My Samsung 35v 15AH battery has "done" nearly 4000 miles. I confess that I havent used it very much over the winter. I went out on it today and when switched on the King-Mater J-LCD flashed the folowing 3 times before reverting to normal display: "LU" (I suspect this is the way the digital...
  8. Wingreen

    Lost my keys. Bike not made anymore but I have the key numbers

    My two (antique?!) Tesco Hopper Shoppers are still going strong - although not used that often. So rarely used in fact, that the keys have gone missing. Ive searched high and low but no sign. Luckily (?) I did keep a note of the numbers on the keys but as the numbers are "004" and "071" , I...
  9. Wingreen

    What happened to Pedelecs?!

    I confess, I havent visited for a while - but what happened? All electric bike forum stuff lumped together under one forum topic? The balance has all changed - now more about selling/classifieds/reviews etc. Pity
  10. Wingreen

    Crank or Rear Hub?

    A friend has been impressed with my Big Bear and now wants to convert his bike into an electric bike, as he struggles to get up a very steep hill on his way to work. I suggested he avoided a front hub drive conversion as there would be traction problems, especially when wet. Presumably, he would...
  11. Wingreen

    North Road handlebars - black

    Apologies if this is in wrong part of the forum - but couldnt find anywhere where this sort of request would easily sit (is the Forum missing something? - or is it just me?!). Anyway, I'm trying to track down a set of North Road handlebars - but in black. Didn't think it would be a problem but...
  12. Wingreen

    Alternative Lithium battery use

    Does anyone have any idea whether it would be possible to adapt a lithium bike battery for (occasional) use to power an electric outboard engine/motor? The electric outboard motors that I have looked at are 12v with, for example, 40lb thrust. These are normally powered by a 85aH or 110aH...
  13. Wingreen

    Mio mount - bargain price

    I have found that mounts for Mio products are ridiculously expensive for what they are but, currently, I see that Halfords are selling a double pack of the Cyclo mount for a very reasonable £13.49. (No delivery charge if picked up at store) Link here...
  14. Wingreen

    Woosh Big Bear - First impressions

    I took delivery of my Big Bear from Woosh a couple of weeks ago. However, as I've been away for a week, I've only had a chance to complete 3 rides (5 miles, 24 miles and 40 miles). Anyway, I thought I'd feedback some first impressions. Before I do so, I should make it clear that this bike is...
  15. Wingreen

    Best book on bikes

    I've only recently rediscovered cycling so my knowledge of bikes is rooted in my cycling days as a teenager - and books weren't very often on my activity list in those days. So....my knowledge of bikes is not only very rudimentary but, more importantly, is only about bikes as they were in the...
  16. Wingreen

    Cheap but serviceable tow ball racks

    I only have one electric bike that I need to transport and I'm too miserly to pay the higher prices for the Thules, Spinders, Ueblers etc of this world. (I know, false economy?). Anyway, I was just wondering if anyone has any experience of cheaper ones like the Pro-User Silverbike and the B'Twin...
  17. Wingreen

    Bike too long to mount on a carrier?

    Just checking. The length of my bike is such that, if I mount it on a bike carrier fixed to my tow bar, its too "wide" for the car. i.e. extends a bit on either side of the car. Clearly something to be very aware of when traveling but, more importantly, I was wondering whether its actually...
  18. Wingreen

    Cycling GPS handlebar mounts

    Anyone know whether a handlebar mount for a Garmin would also fit a Mio Cyclo? For example the SRAM ones.
  19. Wingreen

    Tow bar carrier for single ebike

    I need to find a way of transporting an e-bike I'm about to purchase (I've had folding bikes in the past and they have fitted in the back of my hatchback). I already have a tow bar so it probably makes sense to go for that type. I only need one that can take a single bike (though most seem to be...
  20. Wingreen

    Sat Nav for cycling

    I'd be interested to hear other people's thoughts and experiences on Sat Navs designed specifically for cyclists. I currently use the Mio Cyclo and have found it invaluable. (Also can work as a car Sat Nav - to get you to the start of your route). The one I have is the Cyclo 300, which I think...