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    New mountain e-bike advice

    I have an e-road bike (Cannondale neoSynpase2) , but I also fancy an e-mtn bike and would like some advice as to what to buy/research. I'm 73 and weigh 94kg; I would not want anything too 'technical' -my days of skiing black and red runs are over. I just need something that would be adequate...
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    RE: Bosch Active-Line motors - a cautionary tale:

    RE: Bosch Active-Line motors - a cautionary tale. Briefly: They have 2 year warranty. However, there is no ‘goodwill’, one day after the warranty runs out and you’re on your own! My unit was 2 weeks over before I reported it to Evans (Sheffield, UK- where I bought the bike) as I felt the...
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    E-Bike recommendations for my wife with MS

    Her balance is compromised and she has lost her confidence. A step-through bike, possibly with stabilisers is my first idea, but it would need to be packed into the back of a VW Golf. A tricycle is another idea but packing that into a Golf would be even more difficult. Has anyone any...
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    Bosch Purion display - not waterproof?

    I have a Cannondale Neo Synapse 2, bought at Evans, Sheffield in July 2019. When it rains, the display shows condensation on the inside. Does any one else have this fault? Evans have been been notified but the reply was that they wondered if this was covered under the warranty. Hmmm.. Any...
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    Bike stand

    I have a Canondale NEO Synapse 2 and need a strong and light kick-stand that fits to the bike frame. Any recommendations? (UK based0 thanks, Bonky.
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    Cannondale Synapse Neo2

    I've just done 10 miles in it for a 'shakedown' appraisal. So far I'm impressed. The frame rides and steers well and would be a very comfortable ride if it wasn't for the cast-iron saddle. The 'Turbo' and 'Sport's modes don't appear to be that different. The Purion display is a bit basic; a...
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    Boardman HYB 9E vs Cannondale Synapse NEO 2

    I have a Carbon racer (PlanetX), a Caradoc hybrid (non-electric and surprisingly good), as well as a Nano-converted Brompton (SA 5-speed). I am 71 yrs old, somewhat overweight (94kg) and with bad knees. I fancy selling the PlanetX and getting an Ebike. I have drawn up a 'short' list (30+!) inc...
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    Boardman HYB 9E or the Cannondale Synapse NEO 2 ?

    I have a Carbon racer (PlanetX), a Caradoc hybrid (non-electric and surprisingly good), as well as a Nano-converted Brompton (SA 5-speed). I am 71 yrs old, somewhat overweight (94kg) and with bad knees. I fancy selling the PlanetX and getting an Ebike. I have drawn up a 'short' list (30+!) inc...
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    Hello from the Sheffield/Derbyshire border

    I have a Carbon racer (PlanetX), a Caradoc hybrid (non-electric and surprisingly good), as well as a Nano-converted Brompton (SA 5-speed). I am 71 yrs old, somewhat overweight (94kg) and with bad knees. I fancy selling the PlanetX and getting an Ebike. I have drawn up a 'short' list (30+) inc...
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    Boardman HYB 8.9E Mens Hybrid or Canondale Cannondale Synapse Neo2?

    Help! I have a Carbon racer (PlanetX) as well as a nano-converted Brompton. I am 71 yrs old, somewhat overweight (94kg) and with bad knees. I fancy selling the PlanetX and getting an Ebike. I have drawn up a 'short' list (30+) inc the Ribble/Orbea Gain/Volt Infinity/Whyte Clifton, but somehow...