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    I am important and knowledgable (?) I have achieved 'member' status on the basis of nearly buying a bike and asking a few questions. I still think I should be a 'gadfly'. Love you all!:cool: I think that anyone reading the whole 'sustain' thread will get a balanced view...
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    UM36 or Wisper 905e

    test a Wisper...David's phone number enclosed Wisper made me a very generous offer and I guess they would honour it for you. (I have yet to take it up there is little point until I have riden at least one other) David said " Hi Slimtim We would be happy to send you a bike to try, please...
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    UM36 or Wisper 905e

    hey! stop selling bikes and visit your own clinic please ;) NiMh batteries??
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    Starting to feel out on a limb...

    latin translation the latin (see photo link) is fantastic: 'I will find a way or I will make one' (roughly)
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    News: New Forest Electric Bike Rally

    thank you: hope you enjoy the day I really appreciate your response. Will consult with misson control (Mrs Slimtim).
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    Sprint 7 Rear Brakes

    damsel in distress this is no way to treat a lady!!:cool:
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    I had you down as a 'guru' but if the cycling helmet fits...:p
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    New Biker

    things they get up to in Cornwall eh?? and we thought the West Country was a polite place...:D
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    Opinions on Strong GT-S210

    eco bike/ climate change I see why you are keen to limit climate change!! Any rise in sea levels could be interesting:D
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    New Biker

    good luck! hope it all works out and that you stay well
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    News: New Forest Electric Bike Rally

    specific time booking to ensure a spin? Would there be a way to reserve a test run? I guess there will be lots of people interested on the day and it would be a shame to have to join a queueueueue that went on and on. (I have a cunning plan if this is not possible...all will be revealed in...
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    next new bike help

    . :rolleyes: :)
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    indonesian prime minister wasn't there an indonesian prime minister called Megawatti? Were they enthusiasts?
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    titles? the G scale this runs from geriatric (things were better in the old days) guru (happy with bike, dispensor of wisdom) grumpy (wishes they had bought a more expensive/cheaper bike) greenhorn (just bought their own bike, innocent excitement) gauche (asks annoying questions that...
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    Determining electric bike range and hill climbing ability

    science teachers searching for "fair testing" ideas could start here!! how about I get to ride all your bikes at the New Milton rally:) while you all have a nice cup of tea. I will take the winning bike home as a prize... teaching year 10 kids the 'way to do science' is supposed to get...
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    next new bike help

    oops coops just seen your post on the next thread up re: wheels sorry could have looked around before commenting. Then again, by posting here will this thread move up a rank and so this note should read the next post down...
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    next new bike help

    26 inches or 700 mm just wondered if the wheel size should be a significant consideration. The Wisper is 26 and the Torq 700 (correct me if wrong please). Is this significant in terms of rolling speed vs robustness? (I'm still waiting to find out if the C to W tax break is going to be...
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    How many electric bikes do you see out on the roads?

    ebikes seen in Brum Someone who works near a well known Brum chocolate factory drives (?) a very sleek, black machine. I wanted to stop him for a gossip but felt worried he might think I was a wierdo/ mugger. Northfield Cycles sell the Izip and they are 'very popular at that price'. Never...
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    Test rides sought

    that's a great idea! hope to see you at New Milton
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    News: New Forest Electric Bike Rally

    postcode for Museum BH25 5SZ Sammy Miller Motorcycles, Bashley Cross Rd, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5SZ