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    Thinking now is it all worth while ?

    You just described my bike... https://www.bikester.co.uk/ortler-bozen-performance-e-trekking-bike-trapez-black-901050.html
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    Which is the best Android app for a sunny ride?

    I use cycle.travel to plan traffic free routes everywhere. It uses traffic data to plan routes. You can see the elevation data and distances, also gives turn by turn by turn data with photos. I export a gpx file into Osmand+ on my phone and that follows the route giving voice turn by turn...
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    Thinking now is it all worth while ?

    I bought a bike labelled as Trapeze but didnt know what it meant. Later the supplier labelled it as a ladies bike. Loads of different bike makes out there meeting your spec, mainly German companies. UK based suppliers seem to think no-one wants mudguards, lights, racks or stands which seem to...
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    First e-Bike (Somewhat overawed and confused...!) - Help / Guidance appreciated

    Its mind boggling isnt it? All these bikes, different drive systems, different styles, different manufacturers? I winged it, it took me about 3 days to decide on the bike I wanted and buy it. Thats partially because I am a touring cyclist and I knew I wanted a strong step through touring type...
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    Case studies - how has your electric bike changed your life?

    I am quite a keen touring cyclist in my late 70's. A year ago I moved from the Chilterns to Mid Devon, I wont bore you with the reason why. I set off on my very low geared Salsa Vaya tourer into the local hinterland and immediately hit a wall of 1 in 4s and 1 in 5s. I had to walk, never had to...