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Ebikes are still an unknown quantity in general. I've only seen one in the flesh (and that was in halfords!), and I cycle every day and see a fair view cyclists. If it wasn't for this forum I would know diddly squat about them too and probably be expressing some ignorance! Its only when you fall...

"But guess who is going to pay for all these - the gasoline consumers, and eventually works it way to affect everyone one way or the other" I dont think this is necessarily true in this case. BP will obivously be held to account for this disaster, but they will not be in a position to...

Hi Peter, Have you tried your commute with a normal upowered bike. I say this because I have been seriously considering an ebike for my 7 mile each way commute which is fairly hilly and I tried out the run on my mtb and found to my surprise that I can get to work barely breaking sweat at all. We...

Same with me flecc, I get into work take my jacket off and I'm ready to go. Althought its not quite an alternative to walking as there's no way I would walk 7.5 miles to work and back each day! It's an alternative to driving and I love it, so glad I made the change. My car hasn't been driven for...

Lemmy, I agree with you regarding the look at me factor. I look a complete tosser on my way to work each day in dayglo yellow - trust me I'm not bothered what people think! The only step I wouldn't take is to dress in tights - that is an absolute no-no even if I must get disrespected by the...

I would like an iphone believe me if I got one for christmas I would be delighted! My nokia free upgrade does all I want it to, ie make and recieve calls! If I wanted to listen to tunes etc I'm sure I may think differently but the only time I want to listen to music is at home when it would not...

Mudguards are a definite necessity on a commuter bike no doubt. I was saved today by mine. I was seriously considering the cytronex option and would have fitted the optional mud guards. Thos bikes look so elegant and retain the beauty of the bicycle so well, but obviously that is down to the hub...

I own a vw so I'm not against european for sure! I meant in a bikes way, not generally. No offence meant! I think the detail which puts me off the kalkhoff is the swooshy thing on the chain cover!! I'm 34 so I'm certainly beyond the vauxhall corsa league by now I hope! In fact, if I cover up the...

The Pro Connect is obviously a great bike which gets great write-ups on here. Its just a shame it looks so dated, its clearly not designed to appeal to the younger section of the market. Lets just say they look very 'european'!

Cadence Flecc, I was comfortable at about 60rpm today, seems to be my natural pace. Hamish

Did it unpowered! Guys, I cycled to work for the first time today! 39 minutes for 7.5 mile one way (route shorted than expected 8.5 miles due to offroad section), I was earlier than I've ever been as I'd allowed for an hour! My kona was great for the offroad and ok for the road (bit rough...

Are you saying if the power was off, there would not be a problem with the freewheel during offroading? Is this just a case of powering off using a button during cycling as I come to the offroad section? I certainly don't need assistance on the really rough section, but some power on the...

Had a Test-Run! Hi guys, I had a test run of my new commute today on my kona firemountain mtb (not electric), got there (8.5 miles) in just under 1 hour, but the weather was beautiful and not a breath of wind so really ideal conditions. The hills were hard work but I was not absultely...

Hi Ian, Let me know how it goes on the wisper - I'd be interested to hear. Are you using it for the daily commute? I fell for the cubans if they have to deal with roads as bad as we have in aberdeen. Is this your first electric bike? Did you test ride before?

I really appreciate all the advice given and I can see how passionate you guys are about the subject matter! I'm thinking about everything thats been said, and hopefully I'll make the best decision for my needs. I realise my personal fitness is a big part of it and none of you can know how fit I...

Trek! The other thread on the Trek Valencia has brought that bike to my attention - I had no idea trek did e-bikes. Anyway, as luck would have it there is a trek dealer in Aberdeen so this could be my opportunity to try out a bike. Does anyone know the range of these trek bikes, the website...

so a cytronex with the 195rpm wheel would come highly recommended then? I'm not too unfit, I'm 34 and do a wee bit o jogging. I would really like to get a cytronex as the fact it really looks like a normal bike appeals. Budget-wise maybe should go with the urban 500 - whats the downside of this...

Thanks Aiden, Are there any Gepida stockists in or near Aberdeen? I'm struggling to find anyone stocking the big brands! There was a cycle shop in Ellon with Wisper apparently, but the number is 'not recognised' when I call it which sounds bad. Edinburgh bicycle cooperative has a shop in...

You've got a great commute there. I was hoping for a move to westhill with work but no such luck, i wouldn't even need a motor for that. when you say slow on the hill, how slow are we talking? I'm hoping for a 45 minute commute max each way!

Gordon, My run is from Kingswells to Bridge of Don so its hills all the way, I work in portlethen at the mo so cycling from kwells not really an option for me, but from Monday we're in bridge of don. Do you find the weight of the wisper an issue? The cytronex is tempting because its so much...