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Another splendid update Eaglerider, and I look forward to accompanying you on more ebike adventures soon (preferably in more clement conditions than we are currently experiencing). There really is nothing quite like popping out for a bit of a nip. On which point, I look forward to blowing you...

It is indeed good that we are free to choose, Neptune, but as a motorcyclist of some 37 years' experience who's owned everything from pre-unit Triumphs to the latest litre sportsbikes I can tell you what brakes I'd prefer to be using - regardless of the machine or it's top speed capability...

If you want to climb hills and not worry about what gear you're in (or not worry about pedalling at all), have a word with Frank at Xipi about one of his 1500W setups with a 48V 15 or 20ah battery (Xipi Electric Bikes). You can have it in two modes - 250W road legal, or full power, 'off road'...

Thanks Flecc. I've only recently started exploring the world of mid drives, and the only ones I've actually 'heard' are the likes of the GNG and EGO kits, but that's only been via video clips. The EGO kit is by no means cheap - around £1800 I believe - but if you check out the clip I posted...

I may be wrong, but it looks like it's gaffa-taped to the frame, just above the drive. Not a particularly neat solution, but it seems to work! I've been looking into mid drives recently, as I find myself strangely attracted to their incredible climbing ability, power, torque, and overall...

I've lost count of the number of bikes I've owned and loved over the years, but the ones I currently own must be the best as I got rid of all the others...

Fantastic stuff, Frank. Though I'm ecstatically happy with my current Xipi, when the time comes to replace the battery or upgrade the bike I'll definitely go with this lighter, more compact unit. (By which time the weight will no doubt be down to 2kg!) Mind you, even if it's still 4kg it makes...

There's a lot more info here: M55 Ebike Update; Lighter and Faster | ELECTRICBIKE.COM Beautifully crafted, but not my cup of tea. That said, I think if I was going down this route I'd take a look at some slightly cheaper options. These aren't mid-drives like the M55, but pack a punch...

Many thanks for posting this, d8veh. Thought I'd take a quick look and managed to spank away most of yesterday afternoon on the site. In amongst the reams of info there's a good insight into the American e-bike scene (or at least the scene in the author's area), and there is much to applaud...

Who the hell gave you the power of judgement of people you have never met? And, as an extremely satisfied owner of a Xipi, I resent being classed as "selfish and unscrupulous" with "no morals, no ethics and no taste". Frankly, I find your attitude offensive to the extreme. I joined this forum...

I've tried both front and rear wheel drive, and to behonest I think it's just down to personal preference. My car is rear wheel drive, and I'm a motorcyclist, so I guess I just naturally prefer being pushed around instead of pulled! As for 2WD, take a look at this: index

I did the same a while back and made the fatal mistake of taking a test ride. As a result I left Banbury poorer in money but considerably richer in bike! I'm a motorcyclist too (GSX-R 1000) and never thought e-bikes could be so much fun. Fantastic machine, and highly recommended. (And I can...

Excellent. I'm guessing that it works in the same way as state of the art motorcycle 'air-bag' leather suit technology. Whatever, following last Saturday's accident and subsequent head injury, I for one would be more than happy to wear one.

Thanks for the tip-off Morgann. I have a friend who's looking for a decent bike, and as you say, that's something of a bargain. I'm fairly new to this e-bike lark, and hadn't come across 50cycles before, so thanks for the heads-up, Eddieo. But £3995? Good grief!

Many thanks for that, Flecc. It's all far too exciting to fully comprehend at the moment, but if I may be so bold it would appear that we are fortunate to be living in these times. It seems that hardly a week goes by without news of some new development or technology. Fantastic stuff...

I suppose it is. To be honest I hadn't really thought about it. Now I have, the figure is incorrect. I'm 54, and have been riding bicycles since I was a small child (since 4 or 5 years old, if you count the stabilser days), so it's over 40 years. In that time the only head injury I have...

A most interesting article. However, having only been released from hospital yesterday morning, my firm non-helmet-wearing stance is beginning to waver. To cut a long story short, in over 40 years of using bicycles I've never injured my head (everything else, yes, head, no), but on Saturday...

That's all very well, Eaglerider, but it's thanks to you making me have a go on your bike that I now find myself also completely smitten, the owner of two e-bikes* and said 'stupid grin'. And poorer to the tune of several thousand pounds. I hope you're pleased with yourself! *The Kudos has...

I'm no expert, but if you mean this type of battery then it may be worth contacting Kudos, as they use these on some of their range (my Sport had one), and advertise them as costing around £200 to replace, so they must stock them:

Thanks flecc. I was particularly impressed as one of them was my ex wife, and the other was one of the tightest people I know (though a good mate). One go on my Kudos was enough to convince them. As mentioned above, it was the same for me. I had one go on a mate's bike and that was it - I HAD...