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    Replacement battery for mobile phone minefield

    Hi Bud, Firstly buy from amazon as you have a great customer service to fall back upon. Second, check anker, ive bought loads of their batteries, chargers etc, and cant fault them.
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    About to purchase Kalkhoff Agattu 8 - advice appreciated

    ah thats a very interesting idea. You are the first person to mention lowering the maximum assist speed, rather than highering it!
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    Bit confused about the Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX

    that is interesting, ebikes aside, i personally prefer to be a in lower gear with a higher cadence. With me waiting for my ebike to arrive, what impact does a high cadence/low gear have over a higher gear/lower cadence(bike i am getting(woosh big bear) has the motor in the front hub, so i guess...
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    Kenda tyres

    Couldn't agree more, nothing worse than commuting into work, only to get a puncture , potentially arrive late, stressed out and covered in road gunk :) I have just ordered a woosh big bear and requested that marathon plus tyres are fitted, not cheap but worth it for the peace of mind.
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    Bit confused about the Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX

    Hi Guys, Just out of interest thought i would post this information the Woosh motors, that i came across while researching what Bikes to go for. http://wooshbikes.co.uk/?motorcharts Interesting reading
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    Long time lurker, ready to buy... but

    Hi Bud, I am in a similiar situation to you(40+, 100k+) and after a lot of research have ordered a woosh big bear, just waiting for the paperwork to arrive(i got it via cycle to work scheme). check the link out here --> http://wooshbikes.co.uk/?bigbear
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    sods law

    ah damn, that sucks. Wouldnt want that to happen on a non ebike, nevermind mind one carrying batteries/motor etc etc
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    'nother newbie

    another possible option to stop/relieve hand pain may be gel padded gloves.
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    charger appears to have died no light?

    Hi Footpump, Amp ratings on chargers are a maximum. The device which they are connected to determines the actual amperage draw. Voltage though, you need to make sure that itmatches the connected device, or is very close, as too little or too much could potentially damage the connected battery...
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    Hello Pedelecs! I'd be very appreciative of any advice on bike buying...

    Hi, I a am new to e biking and have chosen the woosh big bear, as i am a big lad :) This seems like a good starter bike, without being overly costly--> http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/posts/308612/
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    Newbie Big Bear guy :)

    Thanks Rob, i will see how i get on with the original breaks and take it from there. Cheers
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    Newbie Big Bear guy :)

    thanks bud, am i right in thinking that the latest big bear specs include disk brakes on both the back and front? as the description online only says the front has disc.
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    Newbie Big Bear guy :)

    Yea, I have never had a puncture(touch wood) with the marathon plus tyres on my other bikes, so will be requesting that they replace the existing tyres :) My current Bike (https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-arkose-three-2015-adventure-road-bike-EV207295) has disc brakes, are hydraulic that...
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    Newbie Big Bear guy :)

    Thanks guys, i feel more confident now in my decision :)
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    Newbie Big Bear guy :)

    Hi Everyone, A few years ago I used to commute to and work several times a week but due to various reasons (including lack of proper shower facilities at work) I drive. My company offers cycle to work scheme so i have taken the plunge and will be placing an order for a woosh big bear bike, as...