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    Raleigh Motus GT

    After some deliberation I took the plunge and purchased an ex-demo Raleigh Motus GT from a local bike shop. I was looking for a ebike to encourage me cycle more as after a lengthy cycling lay off its fair to say my fitness isn't what it was! I have had the bike a couple of weeks now and...
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    Back in the saddle

    Hi all, after being involved in a nasty accident a few years ago whilst cycling home on my then electric steed (a Viking Freedom Gents) I am looking to get back on a pedelec. I was an early electric adopter commuting on a Whisper 905 sport a good few years ago, then on an Urban Mover and BH...
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    Back to ebikes

    Hi, after being an "early adopter" to ebikes, due to changes in circumstances I have been ebikeless for the last 5 years. However I am thinking about returning back to ebikes for the daily commute and also leisure use. Although with 2 young kids time to get out on the bike (other than...
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    For Sale - BH Emotion 700 Sport

    Due to a lack of recent use I have a BH Emotion 700 Sport looking for a new home It is 18 months old and in vgc (although do bear in mind it has been occasionally ridden in the wet and the mud!). The frame size is 20" Powered by the well proven Panasonic crank drive system and with a 12 ah...
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    Wanted charger for Urban Mover UM44s Sprite

    My charger has decided to go pop, so if you have one knocking around let me know The model is an ACK4201 Thanks
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    Petition to save children's heart centres

    Hi, this has nothing to do with electric bikes (apart from my Son may at some point follow in his Dad's pedals and ride one!) But the Children's Heart Centre at Glenfield in Leics is threatened with closure. A petition has been set up to force a parliamentary discussion, but we need to get...
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    Speed

    Hi, wondered what comfortable cruising speeds people are reaching on their ebikes I don't mean red faced flat out, or downhill with the wind behind you, but when you are out and about what speed do you tend to see on the speedo I tend to find, hills aside, my BH Emotion seems to roll along...
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    Best selling eBikes

    Hi, does anyone know what the top selling eBikes are in the UK, or where I can find a list I remember a thread a few weeks back that mentioned the Cyclamatic as being the best seller, but not sure what the source was Any ideas? Cheers
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    For Sale: 2009 Wisper 905 SE Sport with full mudguards and rack

    I've decided to sell my 2009 Wisper 905 SE Sport. It has the long range 14ah battery and I have added official Wisper mudguards and rear rack. The grips and saddle have been changed to the ones from the newer model, which are more comfortable and I have changed the tyres to CSR Selecta with...
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    Battery range

    Hi Whilst out enjoyng the sunshine on my Wisper 905 today, I got to thinking about battery range. I'm really pleased with what I get with the bike - I use only use the pedal assist rather than the throttle, but wouldn't it be great if the range was 100 miles rather than 60. That way I could...
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    Tyres

    Hi, not sure if I've posted this in the right place? But I am very tempted to fit some Specialized Nimbus Armadillo tyres to my Wisper I have had them fitted to my standard non ebike for the past few years and they roll really well (better than the oe ones) and are tough as old boots. I...
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    Are some cycle routes 'Off Road'?

    Hi, whilst cycling to work the other day I got to thinking about the fabled 'Off road' button on the Wisper Alot of my route is on NCN route 6, which in places runs alongside the road and in others on the pavement or even further away from the road. Does anyone know whether the pavement and...
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    e-Bike sale

    Hi, thought this may be of interest. My local e-bike shop have a few bikes at sale prices, have a look at: Electric Bike Sales from Top Gear E Bykes: E Bikes, Electric Folding Bikes & Mountain Bikes I purchased my Wisper from them a few months ago and am happy to recommend Peter, the...
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    First proper journey on my Wisper

    Hi Although I picked up my Wisper 905se Sport last week, today I managed to take it out for a decent 25 mile run My route took me across the Charnwood Forest and through the hilliest part of the County The bike performed really well - it did take me a few miles of playing with the...