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    905SE Battery lock broken

    hi there, the housing that holds the locking mechanism has broken. The plastic around some screws seems to have snapped. I’ve only had the bike for a month. Do you know how I go about getting it repaired / sorted? Thanks Matt
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    £1000 ride2work

    so, if you had up to £1k to spend on a ride to work scheme, what would you buy? Especially if your commute is hilly, 8-10 miles each way, you’re 6’2’’ and about 17 or 18 stone. Not too unfit though.
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    X-Ride by aerobike

    Hi all, I’m a previous owner, along time ago, of a tailwind, which was fun until it completely gave up and the motor seized. Any, thinking about ride to work scheme and found this https://www.aero-tek.co.uk/aerobike can’t find any comments on here about it using the search field but wondered if...
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    Schwinn Electric Tailwind motor issue

    Hi there, I am hoping someone can kindly point me in the right dir ection. I have this Tailwind bike with a motor that no longer works. The front wheel no longer, freely goes backwards. It will only free wheel forwards. The battery charges just fine and seems to hold it's charge but the motor...
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    New Idea for Hi viz product - your ideas please.

    I have an idea for a new hi viz clothing and accessory range of products.... Called something like 'Father of 2' Everyone could ride around with a line of hi viz text in massive writing on their back that reflects who they are responsible for. This could be either on the backs of their...
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    Cycling Poncho's & waterproof trousers

    Hi All, I have done very little research online, to be honest but just looking about, I found this WATERPROOF REFLECTIVE CYCLE CAPE PONCHO SOWESTER | eBay what do you think? What are ponchos like to cycle with? DO they work? What do you think of this one? Can you suggest anything better...
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    Tailwind battery light indicator

    Hi All, Does anyone know why my battery life indicator, four LED's on the handlebar, stay at a full 4 whilst the battery itself runs out as normal. It's been doing it for a while now. Actually, I think, ever since the dealer replaced my charger as it was faulty. just wondering if this...
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    Lights (again, sorry)

    Hello All, Rather than scroll through potentially hours of forums finding conversations about lights (and I know there are plenty), I have found this one. Lezyne Power Drive Light | Buy Online | ChainReactionCycles.com What do you all think. I can't afford the mega lights but something...
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    Wear a helmet folks

    Look, I know this is a contentious issue. There are those that feel duty bound not to wear a helmet. It's not the law after all. Not here to tell the determined few what to do. but this is a compelling reason for wearing a helmet. ‪A personal appeal from James Cracknell - Use your head...
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    Snow and Ice

    I know, I know. Wrong time of year... Now my old car is off the road. I have committed to riding to work through the winter too. :D What do other riders do about snow and ice? Do you dare go out in it? Probably not, right? I have never ridden in snow, so I don't know how dangerous it is...
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    To Insure or not insure

    Hi All, Would love to hear about people's opinions on insurance. I have a few questions, if anyone can answer them? 1. Who are the best insurance providers? 2. where can the best prices be found? 3. Roadside assistance. Is this worth it? ...really? 4. Public liability? Again, is this in...
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    My New Bike! - Schwimm Tailwind

    OK, so a review will follow but I ended up with a Schwimm Tailwind. A bike that has had mixed reviews for its claims around battery charging times, value for money e.t.c. They seemed to be retailing at around £1,600 upwards. Obviously being offloaded now as they didn't sell very well. I picked a...
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    Anyone know about these bikes? Are they any good.

    Spoke to a chap with one of these at the weekend. He said it was brilliant. Looks like a small independent set up. Apparently designed it themselves and get them build in South Africa. Good range, charge time, price... Thinking practically for trains e.t.c. I think a fold up might be a good...
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    15mph?

    Stupid question, but how fast is this? I mean, I drove in my car, 15mph up a hill and it felt very slow. In reality, what does it really feel like? Also, If I get myself this new 2011 model Powabyke x24, which I am seriously considering... can I get it de-restricted and if so, what are the...
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    Can't make up my mind.

    I am hooked on the idea of a Pedelec and want to get one via the r2w scheme. I think I have a choice over the X6 Powabyke or the Claud Butler I am looking to spend between £800 - £1000 and restricted to going with Evans. Question is, where can I find some good reviews of these products, or...