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    Mobile tool kit

    As a none regular biker I often find that when I need it stuff gets scattered to the winds, and the small all in one tool I bought with allen keys screwdriver and chain splitting tool has annoyingly taken to the hills. Having bought a new bike back in January I still have hopes of riding it...
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    Shock absorber seat post

    Hi would appreciate the benefit of others experience here. I have reached an age where comfort is creeping up my priorities list. I would like to add a shock absorber seat post to my new bike but the range is wide from £15 ebay ones to £80 + ones, so it may be easy to waste money at either end...
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    New Bike

    LINK : Bike Add Wasn't looking for a new bike but I saw this add and called them up. Larg sizes were in short supply but managed to get one with a very small scratch and a low cross bar frame. It looks substantial and well made a I tried it down the road and back up (only 100 yds or so) but...
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    Mudguards cycle shop

    Has anyone used Mudguards cycle shop in Peterborough? Just wondered if anyone has any feedback.
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    Just a thought on a hot topic

    Not a total solution to the problem but as an extra layer of protection what about a slightly modified version of this to put your battery in while charging https://preppersshop.co.uk/genuine-ex-military-50-cal-ammo-storage-box-9154-p.asp Make some holes in it to try and stop it bursting in...
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    Would appreciate a little shopper bike help

    I am not a serious biker but I have two e-bikes, one a halfords crossfire bought in 2017 and the second one a Tesco hopper shopper bought for my wife but unfortunately never used. I am tinkering about with the shopper bike and wondered how the battery has faired after sitting about for some...
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    Carrera Crossfire Battery

    Hi I am on ,my second E bike the first was a Trek bought second hand, it was fine until the battery graduaiy started to fade and I checked the price of a replacement, ouch ! Decided to move on and aas I am not a heavy user chose the Carrera crossfire form halfords, its fine and good value for...
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    Has anyone used this supplier?

    looking at re cell for my Trek bike and I found this site, just wondered if anyone has bought from them. Prices are low but they have been there for a while, which is positive. https://www.nkon.nl/sony-us18650v3.html
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    Looking for a Trek battery in tired condition

    I am looking to re cell a Trek battery and I was wondering if anyone had an old one which has lost much of its capacity, and is no longer used. It would give me a chance to strip and re cell it. I am an engineer by trade and understand well the precautions necessary, and it would breath new life...
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    Hi from N Yorks

    Hi I am a non regular cyclist who discovered E bikes a while ago, I have a Trek E bike which is getting ready for a battery upgrade, meanwhile just looking at the options. Look forward to sharing the expertise of forum members and contribution where possible.