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    Just a tthought.

    Thats tempting fate, make sure you take your puncture kit next time you go a ride. LOL. ding-dong.
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    Just a tthought.

    May sound silly -but, do'nt you think it's time somebody invented a sort of "squishy" large "O" ring thing instead of inner tubes (and / or) tyres. No more punctures.!!!!!!?. With all the modern polymers and stuff I would'nt have thought it would be all that difficult. Who's going to be...
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    Commuting with kid e-scooter

    In your previous post you say that 25k is to slow, I think you're having a laugh. If I were you I would get the PINK one, I think it would suit you LOL. Ed. ding-dong.
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    looking to purchase afirset pedelec, HELP PLEASE

    A throttle for moving off is great if your legs are'nt to good. Ed.ding-dong.
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    Handlebars

    Hi Jerry. I agree that lifting the bars up should'nt be a problem but all your pics have straightish bars. I was thinking the old "traditional" swept backs may be more comfortable?. I would be very greatfull for any more reports. Thank you...
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    Cycling Rates in Europe

    Virtually all the e-bikes I see around here on the costa blanca are owned by Dutch people who come on holiday in motorhomes & caravans. ding-dong. Ed
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    Deep discharge

    Thanks flecc & scimitar I must say you both seem pretty confident in your replies, it's just that Iv'e read a few instructions (on here) about conditioning new batteries, some from dealers as well. I only use my bike to pop down to the village to get a few...
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    Deep discharge

    Hi Guys. I live in a hilly area so I do'nt want to run my battery flat while I am out (I live at the top of a hill which I can't even walk up, I'm an old geezer with a gammy leg). has anyone got any advise on how to drain the battery at home. I am thinking along the lines of 3 12v...
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    Handlebars

    Hi Guys. I have a Dahon Espresso which has the "modern" straight bars. After over 50 years since I rode a bike I do'nt feel very safe (confident) on it. Would it be much easier to ride with "sit up and beg" bars do you think ?. Thanks for...
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    Motor wires

    Thats fantastic flecc,it was a big problem UNTILL NOW. I live in Spain so help is very limited (Manuel, Faulty towers etc). Thanks again I can get on a bit now. Thats a couple of pints I owe you. ding-dong, Eddie
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    Brake lever cut off.

    PS are cutout brakes mandatory under law now ? Good point. Someone with "the knowledge" will be along to tell us I imagine. ding dong. Eddie.
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    Brake lever cut off.

    Hello again, I have seen some forum debates on brake lever cut offs. Would it be a good idea to have the cut off just on one lever (the one you use most). Just thinking it's one less wire to try and hide??? Byeeeeee, ding-dong, Eddie.
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    Motor wires

    Good morning members. The 3 thick wires from my motor are blue, brown & green. The corresponding wires from the controller are blue, yellow & green. I am tempted to plug the brown into the yellow (but I am a cautious coward). Can I do any damage do you think?. I...
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    Books on cycle maintenance

    howtofixbikes.ca I was just found it this afternoon. ding-dong
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    Sensor query

    Hi Guys (and Gals) I am fitting a kit. I would like to fit my sensor disk on the chainwheel side,(where it would be hidden) trouble is I can't remove the bottom bracket nut (the one with 2 flats on), tried the usual punch/screwdriver method (I am pretty sure it's a l/h...
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    Rack becomes trailer

    I think it's a Dahon (Espresso)??.(anyone for coffee), mine has two 5m threaded holes just below the seat post they have a little rubber bung in each one. Do'nt know if it's relevant. (or) Maybe put little wheel on the back of the carrier...............Eddie. (ding dong).
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    Rack becomes trailer

    Seat post It needs a strut from the front to the frame/seat post or similar to stop it turning on it's axis. Eddie. (Ding dong). Sorry, just read your post again and see it WAS connected to the seat post (not securely?????).
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    Tyre Blow out

    Hi Walkerman, Did you get the replacement under warranty???.Eddie
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    'Stylish' hill-climbing electric folder for around a 1000??

    Sorry, maybe a bit thick but I do'nt see a price. Eddie
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    'Stylish' hill-climbing electric folder for around a 1000??

    Hi Frank, VERY INTERESTING, I see the Dahon Jack is 26". What about the same conversion on the Boardwalk which is only 20" ???..I am very interested in the "no pedalling" bit as I am in my "twilight" years,--it's all downhill from now on (unfortunately it's uphill as well) especially where I...