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Thanks for replies to my issue, sadly I don't know what a fulcrum is? Are there any links to web pages that might help me solve this? Many thanks to all.

Would be grateful if you have any ideas of how to stop my blooming annoying creak from the bars on mine, its driving me mad. I don't have a torque wrench yet but have seen one in Evans, its £60 odd quid which is dearer than your service. Not sure if trying that will solve my issue?? All advice welcome, regards.

There are plenty of idiots about everyday, its the blatent ......let's wind up the population or what can we rant on about phone ins and etc on a national level that wind me up.

Blimey do they not have bigger issues to troll about, the BBC is really starting to annoy me!, almost to the point .....oh never mind......stay calm.

Thanks for the update, will monitor my rear wheel, I don't live near 50cycles sadly but may well end up booking a service for peace of mind, had mine for a couple of months. Since I will have to a hire a van to transport the bike I may wait until the weather turns after summer.

I get a bit of a creak from the bars on mine if I push own on either grip, It annoys me too but hoping it might go away, not a big problem when I am riding as I don't notice it, I don't have a torque wrench to check the tightness on the bolts so may think about getting one.

I stretched mine too (budget) and am glad that I did, its not often I treat myself but am happy with my choice. I was picky myself looking for faults that had I had an input would easily be avoided by the manufacturers/dealers regarding small things that do annoy consumers of their products. Anyway life's too short to worry, get out there and enjoy the rides in the early mornings and the sunshine in the free time you have to enjoy the countryside as I have for the last few weeks its been fantastic and yours will be too I am sure. Keep posting, regards

Hi tom, great to read your write up, I agree ref the tools like you I would have expected those since mine was my first bike I didn't have any. I now really like the fitted saddle I am sure you will hopefully agree its a comfortable one. I found my pump clipped on the rear frame? Although I got a better one from Evans. Even on my smaller battery I have done 56 miles and still have 2 bars left so yours will be much better. Agree ref the decals are a bit poor. I wouldn't dream of leaving my bnike in public but still got a d lock for work parking. I think the battery is well hidden when riding however. I peddle without power all the time on the flat now and enjoy the effort it takes, you won't have to worry with that battery though, I am sure that once you realise how much range you can get even on eco you will hopefully be impressed as I am. I am personally glad I went for a kalkhoff and although they have minor quibbles they are well built and sturdy, I enjoy commuting and it makes me smile when I belt up hills, well slopes in Norfolk! Regards

Hi Tom on the first charge of the battery I got about 55 miles, that was me messing about and experimenting a bit as you do. On this charge I have done 3 commutes for a total of 36 miles, and have half the battery left. I am trying to do my own work on the flat sections and have pressed the minus button to turn of assist, this leaves the speedo etc still functioning. Norfolk however does not have many steep hills so I may benefit from that. I am very impressed with how easy it is to pedal without assistance, also stability on descents. Also as impressed as other reviewers have been with build quality, but to be fair have not compared other bike's in the flesh so to speak. Hope to hear how you get on, regards.

Hi, I am sure you will enjoy your new bike, I have had a pro connect 9 for a couple of months and its been great I also have learnt that you can press the buttons to turn off eco assist which I didn't know so the battery has more than enough range for general use, look forward to hearing more, regards.

Hiya Ani

Hiya Penny, I have completed two commutes this week 12 miles each one, all gone well so far, agree could get a mirror soon its a bit unnerving hearing a vehicle behind you I agree! Regards.

Thanks I only have a rough idea of what you mean tho, bit clueless on all this but am sure I could seek advice on here which is good to know, thanks again for reply, regards.

Thanks don't think I will bother then unless I have to, bit of a concern if the front sprocket ever needs replacing? How would a bike shop especially one not used to kalkhoff bikes be happy to touch it. Guess I need to stop finding things to fret about...thanks for reply tho.

Hi just a query and a request for help, I have a pro connect and alls going well however I am worried about my inexperience on maintenance matters going forward etc. been looking at the chain guard which is built like the proverbial outhouse! How does it come off? I can see a retaining bolt on the rear end but nothing else? Have any kalkhoff owners here taken one off and able to share any advice please. Regards......... Confused,,,,,