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    Disabled cyclist; with one bad choice behind her, needs help with a new bike

    I know what I don't want (I already have that) I need a low step through, with shedloads of power to take me not very fast, everywhere, even up hills I needs to be light, with big wheels, suspension, very sit up and beg In fact a complete cross between the 2 bikes I have The crusa is too...
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    Fazua motor settings?

    My new bike has arrived and I'm a bit scared of it I have to set the motor on my laptop for 3 different settings and I dont really understand them My brother says I won't miss my throttle!! But I am a bit lost I struggle pulling away at lights and roundabouts, climbing hills and some days I...
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    Shipping an ebike from Stockholm to the uk

    I'm getting a new bike (possibly for christmas) my brother has built it in Sweden (he is a bike mechanic) How do we get it here - lots of airlines say no ebikes Swedish trains so no bikes (apart from the train to Copenhagen) Anyone got any ideas?
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    Help! I need a lightweight step through

    I have loved my crusa, but I struggled with the weight to start with and now 2 surgeries later I am completely floored by it So I need superlight weight with lots of battery and is there anyway round the throttle thingies cos I love it, I guess a super powerful motor might work I dunno (as you...
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    Starting to narrow down what I want in a new bike

    I test rode a Motus before the weekend I didn't like how bumpy it was - the guy in the shop said it might be because the tyres had too much air in but I really preferred the Crusa It struggled to get up the hill in 3rd gear & turbo - the crusa doesn't I liked the weight distribution the back...
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    I'm going on my first organised bike ride - realistically what do I need to take?

    I have food & drink covered - I'm good at that Waterproof jacket and trousers, comfy shoes (can't wear trainers) My fully charged phone (this is a necessity) But they suggest tools! I couldn't use them if I had them! So I buy that Tyre stuff Woosh suggested or should I buy actual tools...
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    Charging my Battery in Holland/The Netherlands

    If we went on a DIY biking holiday in the Netherlands - do I just use an ordinary
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    Can anyone reccommend a shop in central London

    I am travelling between Fulham Broadway, Victoria Palace theatre and Liverpool Street station Where could I go and try out some bikes?
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    Cube Elly Ride Hybrid - test ride? Views?

    Has anyone got one of these Cube Elly Ride hybrid? What are they like? It's very pretty (and green) It's about the same weight as my current bike but the battery is in the middle rather than on the back so I may manage it better Is there any where I could go for a test ride? I don't mind...
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    Can I charge my battery with a solar panel?

    Or would it take forever? I don't really understand electricity & batteries so, if I bought something like these https://www.sunstore.co.uk/Portable-Solar-Chargers/ would it charge the battery or would it take days? If I can which one should I buy? Just asking as I like the idea of being a...
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    I need a bike shed!

    I am moving house and the new house doesn't have a garage - the back garden is at a different level to the front & as I have mentioned before I struggle with the weight of my bike especially when hoiking it around So a bike shed but a low one (because it will be at the front) with nice doors so...
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    Is there any where I can get a puncture repaired tomorrow (Sunday)

    Ideally between Norwich and Colchester? It's my back wheel (Crusa) & halfords said they couldn't We are off on our holiday tomorrow & I wanted to ride on my bike!!
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    Looking for a very light weight Step through bike

    I totally love my Whoosh Crusa & it has been totally perfect for what I bought it for. & for a person with a disability that hasn't ridden a boke for 20 yrs - I have done over 350 miles in 2 months!! However my teenager has her greedy little eye on it & with the prospect of communting to work...
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    Inverter for a motorhome to charge my bike

    When I was buying my bike the guy said I might need an inverter to charge my bike when we were not on mains I didn't really understand it then & I'm no sure I understand it it now I have 2 leisure ¡batteries & 2 solar panels is it worth getting an inverter....& what should I get?
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    I just bought an electric bike!!

    I'm very excited as I haven't ridden a bike in about 20 years due to ill health, currently I am so much healthier than I was even a year ago & getting out will help me I am off on a motorhome holiday around the UK (I can't wait) for about 4 months I have my helmet sorted - I think my paniers...