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Sorry I thought the Bighit was electric and not steam powered :) Thanks for the advice though.

Depending on what time it arrives at my office tomorrow I may get it assembled and charged to ride home. Can anyone recommend a cycle computer that will work well with it. Obviously wireless would be great. But I am aware of concerns over interference. I am only looking for a clock, speed, trip...

After my trials and tribulations with the Tailwind I have bitten the bullet and ordered a Tonaro Bighit today. I am sure with all the great reviews it will be just what I am looking for. Great deal from Phil and apparently it will arrive tomorrow. The supplier of the Tailwind is due to have a...

How difficult would it be to change the battery and controller on the Schwinn Tailwind or could I just adapt a 24v LIPO to fit the existing controller?

It is a shame that there is not a simple way to replace the battery and controller to give it a better range. I am not looking at a higher speed but a longer range and a bit more torque would be great.

Clearly there is a fault with the battery. The simplest thing is going to be to get them to take the whole thing back. I have considered asking for a substantial refund and then putting that towards a conversion kit. With all the cable routes in place, brake switches, pedelec disc, etc in place...

Todays experience has got me thinking. How much easier would it have been to ride a lightweight hybrid over the powerless ebike. If I made it on the tailwind with all the extra weight could I get by on a non ebike?

Thanks for the kind words. I thought after reading Fatboyrig's experiences it would do the job. I was only looking for a 12.2 mile round trip. As Flecc says the cycle experience is very satisfying but if it won't do what it says on the tin it will probably go back. I was tempted to look for a...

Well after all my excitement at getting the Schwinn Tailwind it fell at the first hurdle. I set out today for my first real trip. 6.1 miles with a steep hill at the start then a very gradual climb for the majority of the remainder and then a very steep and long climb at about 5 miles. It was at...

I can only vaugely remember 70kg at about 18 years of age :) However I hope to use the bike to get rid of some of my current bulk. My Tailwind is only very low power with the 180kw motor but by remaining in the seat and keeping a steady cadence going I did get up a very steep and long local...

Its not actually a commute, albeit sometimes playing golf can be like hardwork:) The journey is 6.1 miles with a long and very steep hill or 8.4 miles if I go along the top of the North Downs and come back on myself. The route home is much easier. I will let you know how it goes. The idea is for...

The new Scwinn Tailwind arrived yesterday. It was partially assembled but took an hour or so to put together. I charged it up and went for a ride. I live at the foot of a big hill. I would never able to get up it on a conventional bike but even though the bike is the lowest on grunt of any that...

I am working on the basis that all the cycle parts are probably replaceable with 'similar' items. Scwinn still exist and are big players in the states. I might try and see what the replacement battery deal is. However I am guessing that if it lasts for the '2000' charge cycles it will have paid...

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=55968 How long was the assembly time in your unboxing and what tools were required. It is being delivered to my office and I plan to build it and ride the 9 miles home.

Well after months of hovering, on the strength of this topic I have bitten the bullet and ordered one at £499.00 with free delivery. My planned route is hilly but the dual purpose of the purchase is transport plus exercise. I would hope that if I can persist it will serve its purpose. The price...

Is there much difference? Step thru are sometimes call ed 'Womens' bikes. Does that really matter if it is easier to get on and off.

How much practical difference is there between a crossbar version and step thru? There are step thru's at £499 and crossbar at £599. If it is just appearance £100 is a lot of money and out the bike at the cost of a replacement battery.

How steep are the hills you have gone up? The Old reviews in the states slated it for its lack of power. At £499 it is tempting.

I read with interest the long thread regarding the law and e bikes. Rather than a higher top speed is it not a higher pulling power that we are really looking for so that we can maintain the 15.5mph across all topography. I for one would love a bike that could maintain the max legal speed up and...

Is there any owner of a Tonaro Bighit in the South London/Croydon area that might be up for letting me have a test ride?