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I‘ve done all the above and its the exceptions for each that spoil it for the rest of us, icluding cyclists. Personally I think everyone should have to learn to ride a motorcycle in a busy city in winter when’s it‘s blowing a gale, driving sleet and ice on the road. Arguments for not wearing a helmet, safety gear and appreciation of just how vulnerable you are go out the window pretty quickly. Appreciate in a sunny climate where the roads are open and there are hardly any hazards even wearing a helmet seems crazy.

Ah didn’t know Schumacher had a camera in his helmet, that makes more sense. I get the primary/secondary theory, but on a road where there is concrete/tarmac/other idiots and given the law of averages ie. Sht happens, then helmets work. Primary safety such as training, riding slowly reduces risk but can’t eradicate extreme events. A mate a long time mountain rider ripped his cheek off on a track he had done hundreds of time before, just caught a stick with his pedal and flew into a tree. Low speed collision could have been nothing but a his lip caught a branch and momentum kept the rest of his face going forward. Small scar now hidden by a beard but always Wears a full face now.

...??? Schumacher hit a rock with his head, helmets are designed to reduce impact not stop it. I get your argument but the two examples above are really not appropriate for the context. There is no good reason not to wear a cycle helmet on the roads, it saves a lot of lives.

Thanks wasn’t that cheap so looked around and ordered an Ancheer, seems to fit what I’m looking for and easy enough to swap out parts. Did consider a Whoosh kit and may yet do that if I enjoy riding. The Bosch looked really good, but would have been a 4 hour round trip.

Ah thanks, that makes sense I guess that’s why he is selling it, he was a bit cagey when I queried him. I contacted Halfords and it’s 500 quid for a new battery which is what I expected, but as Halfords are selling last years bike for 999 currently it would be better to buy new. Any recommendations on buying a good used mountain/cross bike for off road commuting? Want something that is a good base for replacing parts and ideally once I take the battery off isnt going to tempt toerags if I leave it locked at a station. The Halfords bikes looked ideal but 500 quid every couple of years for A new battery sounds a bit steep.

Hi guys, I'm new to ebikes and recovering from a knee injury so figured an ebike is a good way to ease into cycling by commuting when the weather is nice. A local guy is selling a Carrera Vulcan which I'm considering for my 25 mile commute but he says the battery only has 2 bars out of 4 health but charges fine. I figure that may be enough to get me most if not half the way to work (12 miles) on full/medium assist where I can charge. Then at some point maybe later in the year I can buy a replacement battery. Looking at the specs it looks like the Carrera Vulcan uses a Joytech 36v 11.5Ah rated at 417Wh (JCEB360-11.5). There are quite a few similar spec batteries on Amazon but no idea if these are compatible or even fit. Anyone able to help? If it's only going to be 2-300 for a new battery and I can get by with the battery for this year then that would work. Little nervous about buying a new bike and having it stolen or just deciding I don't enjoy it. A used bike seems good while I work out how much I am going to use it.