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Well the swear word filter kicked in but I am sure you get the drift. Easy to look these up anyway.

Very close to this is the one about Argelico ****s who was a Brazilian footballer. When he was transferred to Benfica ESPN had the headline "Argelico ****s off to Benfica" And while I am on a footy theme ESPN gained high respect for their coverage of the completion of work on a football Stadium...

And I am sure you will be very happy with it - don't forget to come back here and share your thoughts on your new bike.

First of all to the OP welcome to the forum and I hope you get to find the bike that is right for you. I would second the advice given so far to try as many bikes as you can to see what suits you. Depending on where you live that may not be so easy - it's certainly a difficulty in the North...

Thanks for the advice! Much appreciated.

Found the fault! Apologies for not getting back to those who kindly offered help and advice. If I had a voltmeter thingy or was any use with electrics I would have the fault much earlier. Also I haven't been out much since April - only a couple of times. The fault was caused by a broken...

Well I'll certainly swing by for a visit - it's only a half hour drive max from where I live. I used to go that way a lot when my eldest was at Uni ( it wasn't the most most sensible way to get to Manchester - I just used that as an excuse so I could enjoy one of the best routes I know)...

Just an update to say I am very grateful to members on here who offered help and advice via PM and in this thread, and also especially to Phil at Powerpedals for his concern, practical help and "going the extra mile" professionalism. Thanks to you all.

Thanks Flecc - great advice - I'll see if the battery charges with me just giving a it bit of a clean - and if this doesn't fix it then I will go looking for a blown fuse or loose connection. There aren't any external fuses on the Tonaro battery unlike the battery casing on the Cyclamatic which...

Cheers - much appreciated. If I don't get this sorted I'll pop down. I've just had the lid off the battery and cleaned everything out and then retightened all the securing screws and this time the red light has come on so it is charging - only started a couple of minutes ago so I will keep an...

Got a Tonaro Bighit which has never given me any problems and the charger has always done its job fine. However, I went to charge the battery (down to one light) after a ride today and the charger switched to green immediately. So I think it is probably a goner - unless someone with a bit more...

Mrs. Willin' kindly stopped by Lidl's on Thursday morning and purchased a new gel saddle, a footpump and a twinpack of inner tubes for me - all for under £18. Just tried out the footpump this morning and it is excellent - much easier and far less faffing about than a handpump or the tyre...

Looking forward to seeing that bike if you are still joining us on our Waskerly ride. Although I could be seduced by its charms and end up spending a fortune (relatively).

OK then Plan One it is! (You'll still see a couple of Sculptures en route)

I have had a quick check on Memory Map for two possible routes. One is just following the C2C from the campsite up to Parkhead Station and back - about 22 miles (11 each way) - this has fantastic scenery and a possibility of a bit of recharging if refreshments are purchased. The other is a...

OK then that seems sorted. I'll do the proposed routes and check the mileages and get back to you all. If it's a bit too far for some whose range won't cover the full distance there are several access points/car parks where a vehicle can be parked to join or leave. There will be a bit of...

Byreside sounds ideal then I usually aim to do about 22 miles on a route bearing in mind there is usually a fair bit of ascent involved. It also depends on whether you want to ride only from the campsite or are prepared to transport the bikes a few miles. There is a route we can do which will...

I have often ridden past this campsite - I only live 4 miles away - and it is right beside the C2C/Derwent Walk. You go through the gate onto the Derwent Walk and turn left to head toward Consett and right to head toward Rowlands Gill and the Tyne Valley - very easy riding either way. It is...

There are a few campsites that fit that description in the Consett Area/Derwent Valley - including one that actually straddles the C2C near Ebchester, you have to cross the C2C to get to the showers/toilet block. And there's a good pub with food a mile or so along the C2C - the Derwent Walk in...

I'll be up for a ride out as well with Muckymits et al if it can be arranged.