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  1. Sheffmax

    Freeview recorder box

    I've had a Panasonic DMR-HWT250 for a year now and it's a nice bit of kit. 2 channel recording while you watch another plus all the usual PVR stuff. It also connects to the internet and allows you to program it remotely. It has too many feature to mention here but it is available at John Lewis'.
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    Please disappear...

    I love that this has turned into a Brexit mini thread.
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    Hill climbing with throttle kalkhoff alternative

    The problem with trying a bike out is that there are no hills to speak of near our stockist. I tried out and bought a Freego Eagle but when I tried it on the hills near home I found I have to put in a lot of effort. The irksome hills are around the reservoirs in Sheffield.
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    Freego folder. Any good ?

    Can you not order it on-line before then?
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    Freego folder. Any good ?

    I think there's a £100 cash back offer on Freego bikes this month. I'll see if I've still got the email about it when I get into my laptop.
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    How do you get your Leg Over?

    I stand on the left of the bike, raise the left pedal to it's highest point, grasp the handlebars, left foot on the pedal, push down and, as the bike gains momentum, swing my right leg over. This works on most levels except really step inclines.
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    does it recharge while you pedal?

    I also have solar panels fitted on my saddle so when I raise myself up I recharge the battery. Only when facing south, of course.
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    100 miles on my new electric pedaller...

    I live in Stannington and no, I didn't call in for a pint. I was tempted at The Fox House though as it was about half way round.
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    100 miles on my new electric pedaller...

    Here's a hilly one I did last year, it's a 33 mile circuit and involved a lot of climbs: Hills
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    Hello from Sheffield

    It would be interesting to meet up somewhere in Sheffield to compare the bikes' abilities to tackle the bigger hills. What are these nemesis hills, I might try them out with the Eagle to see how it copes.
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    Hello from Sheffield

    I live in Stannington, a stone's throw from The Peak District, and have always been put off exploring due to the daunting return ride from any direction. My Freego, while not exactly propelling me up hill, at least takes about 50% of the effort on the steeper climbs. Have a look at Roper Hill on...
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    Hello from Sheffield

    Whereabouts in Sheffield are you? I recently bought an ebike to get me round the hills of Sheffield and The Peak District.
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    My first commute - feeling hopeless :(

    Are you trying to start an argument? PS They don't.
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    My first commute - feeling hopeless :(

    Here in Sheffield there are free cycle proficiency courses run by the council, unless they've been cut due to this mean spirited government and its ideologically driven attack on the public sector. Have a check on your local authority's website to see if they have anything similar.
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    Dont ignore crashed cyclists

    I got clipped on a roundabout many years ago and took a tumble. One of the nice people who stopped to see if I was all right was a colleague who once he'd ascertained I wasn't go to go into work asked me if he could have my overtime. Such a caring soul.
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    Is a 28 mile round commute too far?

    Bear in mind that if you are using a tow path for 85% of the journey you will not be able to do the journey at the same speed you would on the road. It may be flat but you will probably encounter walkers, fisherfolk and other cyclists necessitating slower speeds which means that you would be...
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    Which electric bike do you own?

    I voted for the manufacturer, Freego, but there was no way to add the model.
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    How do you carry your bike?

    There are two clamp arms, one long one short, and they can both clamp to either the upright or vertical bars of the carrier. The problem was that I couldn't get the shorter inner bar to fix to either the bike's downtube nor crossbar. The bit of the bike which would be the right distance from the...
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    How do you carry your bike?

    I've just bought the Thule 932 Easy Fold and have yet to use it for any great distances. It's easy to fit and you only have to lift the bike a short distance. Only problem is, I can't get the clamp nearest the car to fit my Freego Eagle so have to use the outer rack.
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    New site

    First impression is that it seems to be working fine.