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Samsung will probably go to somewhere in Asia pursue Apple and win it all back via their legal system Rgds

I dont have any problems recommending a Freego Eagle. Brought two last year and very pleased with them. Good warranty and backup spares service, and try before you buy. Rgds

The reactions will be the same as when the law making wearing safety belts compulsory. "Infringement on my rights (Human or otherwise)"" Some people will never wear seat belts, but may wished they had when removing their head from the windscreen. No doubt the same for cyclists when recovering from a head meeting the road surface at much lower speeds. Better education for children and them seeing their peers actually wearing a crash hat would help Rgds

Only to add that I had a similar Freego experience where the battery and charger exhibited the same faults as described above. Turned out that both the charger and battery were faulty. Both charging quite happily for an hour, but for some reason failed a little later. Obviously "Pop" went one, taking the other with it ! (Not a fuse problem with the battery, something else in the battery housing failed.) HOWEVER, cannot complain about the service, had the problem investigated by the supplier and a new charger and battery from Freego in under a week. Would seem to be a batch of duff chargers from the suppliers ? My new charger has two lights now, Power (240V) and charge condition (Red / yellow /green) Rgds

There are probably suppliers in the Brighton area, I purchased two Freego cycles from a shop in Worthing (Kardinal Mobility 82-84 Broadwater St West Worthing West Sussex BN14 9DE Tel: 01903 211931) Pleased with the purchase, and after sales service. (Battery and charger went "pop" together, and both replaced within a week) There is a thread on this site with a review of Freego Bikes. http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bike-reviews/10149-freego-eagle.html Rgds

The only useless comment I can add to theis thread ;-) I hired a electric "dutch style / ladies bike" and whenever I semi dismounted and "lent" the bike against my leg to read a map, the bike gently fell over (no crosbar below) and skinned my leg on the way down ! (Should have learnt the first time it fell over !) Dutch style does NOT get my vote ! Rgds

For WIWorth. Out of interest on our new Freego Eagle Bikes (Lion 17.5 amphr) I monitored the charge on our first few charges. My trusty Screwfix AC - 240 v ammeter showed a charge rate of 0.6 amps whilst the charge light was orange, then fell to 0.1 amps , then to zero amps whilst still orange. About an hour later, the charger light changed to green, still showing zero amps. As the charger seems to run at Zero amps whilst the charge light shows orange, then green, I would hazard a guess that leaving it on, probably would not overcharge battery. Well not to a point where, you have to look at your watch, then leave the pub to go home to unplug the charger. Rgds

Unfortunately we are dealing with the scum of the earth (NO, not the forum members ;-) But with people who quite happily steal catalytic exhausts from ambulances and copper from hospital generators. Given the slightest excuse, a nice piece of battery will sell down at the scrappys like anything else (plus a pound for the scrap value of the bike frame). Bike locks, hardened chains, Hardened wire loops, are all vulnerable to Screwfix man. That said, Have a Happy Christmas and New Year, (But do keep an eye on your pride and joy, The bike (not the spouse ;-) ) Rgds

Too late, Freego Eagle, Does what it says on the tin ! Rgds

Tried a Brooks many years ago and found that my undercarriage was changing faster than the Brooks. On my Freego now use a gel saddle with a suspension post, It takes out a lot of the harsh thumps and bumps that seem to occure with the heavy rear end with motor and battery. (and my undercarriage is fine) Rgds

Motorhome Me two (me and the good wife !) and got to an age where a little help is useful. Basically, Tow a car or a M/scooter or bikes. All have advantages and otherwise. Ebikes won out for Ease of use, parking and packing, No crash hats and leathers ( Falling off can hurt !) and phaffing about with licences, insurance and maintenace. Retains the fun of biking, using Bike ways, Rgds

Helmets are like insurance (and Umbrellas) all the time you have it ( or them) bad things don't happen, Dont have one, you can bet bottom dollar that it would have been wiser to have it (them) Simples. !Sucking squeak noise ! Rgds Blo@@dy meercats get everywhere !

Same thing occures with our Freego Eagles. When I first tried the bike, it seemed as if the low setting was not working at all, took it back and the supplier, could find nothing wrong, neither could I when I tried it again. ;-O It has its uses if riding in areas where low assist is to low and mid assist is too high ! Does seem strange though ? Must be some voltage drop in the system when the hrottle is in use, but not used (if that makes sense. Rgds

For the price you are paying for a Alpine Sport you could consider a Freego Eagle or Hawk. Freego run a try before youy buy scheme through their dealers. If you email the sales people on the Freego Web Site, they can tell you your nearest dealer. We (my Good Lady and I) purchased two Eagles and are impressed with them and the service we have had. There is a review on the Freego Eagle in the review section of this forum. Best of riding, whatever bike you chose. Rgds

I take it all back, the link has appeared and no one apears upset! :o My thanks to the moderator rgds

Trying to be helpful to Newbies (because I was one !) I tried to link this thread a couple of times to a new thread in Bike Reviews so that visitors did not have to use the search machine. (Which they cannot unless they are members and am the only one having difficulty trying to read the security characters ?) I recived a message that the entry would have accepted by the moderator (Not to sure why as these messages do not seem to be ?) Nothing has appeared, Have I upset someone ?, or does it take a little time for stuff to appear ? Rgds

All I can add is that I have the GREATEST respect for the pod sods in the emergency services, who have to go out and clean up after an accident, Its a job, but not one I would want. Rgds

Or will not have a brain in the near future ! Rgds

I have read that you can fill the tyres with solution that helps to seal smaller punctures. (slime ?) Has anyone one any experience or recommendations Rgds

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If you are looking at Freego Ebikes, and save having to search for it on the site The link below is to a thread on another popular forum on this site, where the original thread will probably be down the list fairly quickly. Some quite useful information. http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/10100-freego-eagle-my-first-e-bike.html Rgds

Some macs can run Windows XP in native mode (i.e. boots straight in as the operating system) and / also some Macs can run a Visualized version (i.e straight from the Mac desktop) Apple supply the software for free to do it. I think its called BootCamp (or similar ?) You could run Quicken in these modes. Quicken is one of those programs that never seems to have been improved or better than the original version. I run Quicken 2002 (not on a Mac !) but have yet to find any home accounting program to beat it. Good luck. Rgds

SLIME (anyone ?) Thanks for the suggestions, I note the comment about using the throttle, I must admit that I try not to, and am getting better at being in the right gear. More practice needed. I must admit that looking at the tyres they seem to have more bulk to roll off and on the rim than some tyres I have dealt with in the past. You mention Slime, is this something that others in the forum have tried / used ? (I know some m/home owners use similar stuff in their tyres with varying degrees of agreement about the effectiveness and cost of replacing tyres) Rgds

We have just brought a couple of Freego Eagles to use whilst Motorhoming. The review above echos our experience and better written than I could manage. In addition to the comments above, Some of the useful items we have found about the Freego are: A hand throttle which is very useful for pulling away from junctions, (Despite riding for many years, I still seem to arrive at a halt in the wrong gear) Sensibly the throttle has an on/off switch and the twist length is about 3/8 ths of the hand grip length and does not get in the way of the hand when riding normally. The bar ends have plugs, (unlike some grips which cover the ends) so fitting a mirror on either side (if using on the Continent) is easy to do. The grips are moulded to fit the hands and are of a soft materail which absorbs shocks. Brakes and levers are very good, the levers are angled and discourage full fist braking ! ( Which would probably have you over the handlebars !) The rear light is powered by AA batteries so that if you have a main battery failure at night, you have some rear end lights. The front light is a small clear LED which is bright enough in dim light to show a presence on the road, powered from main battery. A double leg stand which is great when loading paniers, very stable, not much heaver that a single leg which in my experience lets the bike move at the crucial moment of loading. An easily adjustable head stock unit which alters the height and pitch of the handle bars. Suspension front forks, first time I have used a bike with them, Puncture proof tyres ! Tool kit with spanners, hex keys and screwdriver to cover most things that might shake lose. Slight Niggles ! There are two instruction books, one which is not a lot of use as the diagrams and pictures show different controls and adjustments not really applicable to the bike. The other book is totally opposite ! Clear and concise, with the important information printed in red. A double sided A4 page of how to adjust the front forks, both sides in chinese script ! Hardly worth worrying about ! Very pleased with them and the service we have had from, Kardinal Healthcare Limited 82 - 84 Broadwater Street West Worthing West Sussex Seems a bit strange buying a bike from a Mobility (Scooter) specialist, but if you think a while, who better with a knowledge of batteries, electronic controls and gear boxes to maintain an electric bike ! (And we can trade our bikes in, for scooters when we get to that stage !) Rgds

A Freego (500 watt) Off road Bike might suit ? A brief description on this link. Electric Bikes from Atman at Sandwich, near Canterbury, Kent If you contact Freego Sales, they maybe able to arrange a demo bike for you, or at least a dealer, who has one. ( martin@freegoelectricbikes.com ) Just brought a couple of Freego Eagles and impressed so far . (Might do a Utube review when we have a few more miles under the tyres ?) Rgds