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    Are you a MAMIL ?

    Apparently these Mamils are middle-aged-men in Lycra .They are choosing fast bikes over fast cars , no mention of fast women though ! They have contributed to a successful trading year at `Wiggle`, so much so, that 3 Private Equity firms and a Trade Buyer are battling to buy the Company...
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    motorcycle knowledge vs ebikes

    I have 3 Classics avron and an Ebike .A 1982 Suzuki X7 250cc Motorcycle , a 1982 Suzuki CS 50 Roadie Scooter which I have had since new and a 1979 German Folding bike .My E bike is a 2010 Batribike Folder . I look after my machines but age will defeat me now, as I am 73 next birthday . The...
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    M5 Crash

    Juicy Bike we already have that , it`s called the outside lane .Usually populated by Drivers who aren`t paying for their own petrol !
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    Belgian cyclists

    That is a very nice bike Jerry . Are they still all manufactured in the UK ? Hope you get better luck with that present than I did with my Wife`s 70th birthday present .She won`t ride the Batribike Quartz SE folder which I bought for her .Luckily I put 700 miles on it before some of the warranty...
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    Should we all have Bicycle Bells

    In my part of S.Wales we don`t have any cycle paths , let alone shared ones . We have to mix it with Artics , Buses and Boy Racers . The latter don`t like Hi-Vis waistcoats , it seems to bring out the worst in them . It must be they have bad memories of something !
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    Bent handlebar

    Fit a pipe over the end of the bar and manipulate it . Protect the handlebar with tape or a rag .
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    Need new folding pedelecs

    Have you looked at the Batribike Quartz Folder ? I have had the lower powered SE Model for over a year with no problems . It is beautifully finished and would grace any mantlepiece .
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    Tonaro Esprit.....Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeee !!

    Well done Lynda on taking delivery of that Tonaro .I`ll be expecting to see a record time posted for the return trip from Ilminster to Yeovil Town Centre or Preston Plucknett Church to avoid the one way nonsense .
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    Sinclair C5

    The seafront is the safest place for those machines .I can remember when they first came out , an ex Motorcycle TT Rider used to drive one from Ogmore-by-Sea to Cardiff every day , must be a round trip of 40 miles . On another occasion I went on the Hovercraft Service from Barry to Minehead for...
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    Bike security & insurance

    M&P of Swansea have a nice Motrax Motorcycle lock and chain on special offer at half price for £14.99 and £18.99 for the 1.2 metre and 2 metre respectively . The codes are 525921 and 525923 .
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    Winter Cycling Clothing

    Aldi have winter gloves for £4.99 and jacket for £15.99 this Thursday , 29th Sept . Also have lots of other cycling equipment .
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    Comparison of the German,Dutch and UK e-bike market.

    Very interesting Dave and it also shows the silliness of having rules and regulations common to all the EU Countries whether for Ebikes or anything else for that matter .
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    ebikes on a roll

    I wouldn`t spend more than £1000 on something that I don`t need , but it`s nice to have . Most people in these times of austerity would find it mad to spend £3000 on an Ebike . From some of the postings on here, spending more money doesn`t seem to guarantee fault free riding !
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    RTG instead of usual e-bike batteries?

    That should clear a path for you among other road users .Just have a sign front and rear saying `Nuclear Powered`. Although other road users would be alerted by your `glow`.
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    E-bikes will not exist in 10 years time

    My Classic Suzuki Motorcycles are nearly 30 years old , my German Folder cycle is 32 years old , so it must follow that the Batribike Quartz will be aiming for similar . The only weak link might be me ! Still I suppose I could mention them in my will ?
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    Bearprint New City 505 - 5000 miles of commuting completed today!

    Well done Barry for covering those miles , not just for the Ebike , but also for you in all weathers .You are saving the planet almost single handedly , while the Politicians and Financiers are jetting all over the place and undoing your good work .
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    New Ebike Shop

    It appears the Ebike shop` Full Charge Ahead` that was in Pugh`s Garden Centre , Radyr , Nr Cardiff has ceased and is incorporated into the above Premises . My Batribike was purchased there and it will be interesting to see if the new shop sells them .
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    Tonaro's en route....bit of fun

    For the Mariners amongst us the Busan Express is heading out into the English Channel about 10 miles south of the IOW . Let`s hope the Crane Operators took the correct Containers off or they will have to answer to Lynda and her Pomeranians .
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    Tonaro's en route....bit of fun

    The Busan Express has just berthed at Southampton Container Port .