Steve Bowles

The U.K. is relying on 19th century laws to prosecute 21st century crimes.

I am selling my Riese-Muller GT Nuvinci. This is a heads up as I will be posting photos as soon as the weather clears up. I am posting the specifications, and additional items, that are included in the sale. I'm too old now to get my leg over the bar, and my health concerns have convinced me (and my doctor) that my riding days are over. Frame size: 49cm Crane Creek Thud Buster saddle post Suntour suspension Gates Carbon Drive Nuvinci Infinite gearing system Tyres: Schwalbe Super Moto-X ISM Comfort Fitness Cruise Saddle Navigation: Bosch Nyon Battery: Bosch Power Pack 500 Bordo lock (key integrated with battery release) Racktime Vida Double Panniers (with lock) Rixen-Kaul rear rack bag (with lock) Rixen-Kaul handlebar bag (with lock) Brooks of England Commuter helmet (white, never worn, size 59-62mm) POC tectal mountain bike helmet (green, 60-62mm) never worn POC tectal mountain bike helmet (white, 60-62mm) never worn Showers Pass Refuge jacket, blue size XL (never worn) Showers Pass Refuge jacket, red size XXL (never worn) Moutain Warehouse Hi-Viz yellow jacket, size XL (never worn) Muck Off cleaning system Bike cover Bike has 3 years left on the warranty. 34 miles on the odometer. Sale price: £2,749.00 Photos will be posted soon. Buyer will have to collect. Payment via bank transfer only.

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He was wrong for having a bike that could reach speed in excess of 15mph; he was wrong for not showing due diligence while riding at speed in an area with pedestrians; he was wrong for leaving the scene of the accident where a dead body laid in the street. He is wrong for blaming her. He's guilty. Hang him.

I don't trust British police and I wouldn't let them near my bike without a warrant and a lawyer present.

I'm finding it more and more difficult to hike my leg over the crossbar of this brilliant bike, and therefore I am putting it up for sale. I am asking £2500 which is much less than the retail price of £4000. This bike includes the Bosch Nyon navigation kit, and two Klickfix bike bags. Photos upon request.

I had to kiss the road when I was turning right at a junction, and a Millennial female turned left in front of me. She barely slowed down as I was lying flat on the road. Two passers-by helped me to my feet, and got me on my bike. She was nowhere to be seen.

This is only an opinion, but I think young e-bikers are more likely to break the speed laws, just as they do in automobiles. Taking risks is all about youth, because as you know, they are invincible. I'm not likely to fiddle with the speed restriction on my bike because I don't want to die anytime soon. I might think young speedsters are crazy, but I don't expect their behaviour to be the same as mine.

I thought going through the dealer the bike was purchased from was standard operating procedure. I don't have any ill will towards my dealer, I just wish their customer service for online customers was better. They get rave reviews from the local customers of Cambridge, and aside from not having my bike prepped before I received it -- not the worst thing that could have happened.

Just talked to the shop, and my strap was still sitting there after two weeks. Is there any wonder why British businesses have the low reputation for customer service that they do?

Has anyone dealt with Electric Bike Sales, or Eddie the owner? I configured my bike on the R-M website, and then had the specs sent to this company for ordering. When I received the bike I had to have a mobile mechanic set up the bike because it hadn't been touch by the dealership. It cost me £50 which the dealer said they would pay, but didn't. I have reordered a bungie strap for my bike rack, through the same dealer (per R-M instructions), and paid the paypal invoice on 30th March. I have yet to receive the strap as of this date, and when I call the shop, they are closed (when by all accounts they should be open for business), or the owner is never there. This company advertises on our forum, but I'm wondering if anyone else has had this level of service, or is it just me?

Burley Tail Wagon bike trailer for dogs up to 34kgs (75lbs.). In an almost-brand-new condition, fully assembled, only been out on the road twice (and never with a dog in it). My dog is having NOTHING to do with it, prefers to trot alongside. Best suited to Springer/Border Collie/Small Lab size (or smaller) - my Retriever (34 kgs, big strapping girl) is, IMHO, too big for it. Unzips for sunshine & air, rain cover for wet days. Cost almost £400 from Amazon last autumn. £280, buyer collects, we can dismantle or flatten for transport. St Leonards, Near Ringwood. Summer's coming. Show this to your wife.

I don't know how you can stop bad cyclists, or drivers, without putting them down. People break the law with impunity in this country. There is no criminal justice system. The 19-year old punk who killed the mother of three because he had no breaks on the front wheel of his bike showed no remorse whatsoever, and was out of jail in six months. He had to be prosecuted under a 19th century horse & buggy law. Until dangerous cyclists and drivers are punished -- really punished, we're all going to be eyed by the public as public dangers. Think like a Roman general; act like a Roman general.

If every vehicle on the road was subject to a number plate, an "irresponsible idiot" caught on video, and subjected to £1000 fine (employed, student, on benefits, etc), would surely have their attitude changed.