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    Pedestrian Crossing madness

    that behaviour really annoys me especially when kids about. overtaking whilst there is oncoming traffic and on the zig zags i sometimes wear a camera and its amazing what you capture.
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    Replacing my Kalkhoff Groove F8

    hi Maddz my wife recently hired the batribike diamond ls and we were both impressed. she went on to purchase a different model that she liked slightly better but would have bought the ls if that was the only one available. it would seem that this bike ticks all the boxes for you ie step through...
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    Safer cycling? Don't get a helmet and cross red light

    i also have a collection of helmets dating back to the 1980,s i have checked them and can confirm what d8veh is saying.
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    My new mini pump.

    those pumps look very good and i,m all for space saving pumps, the easiest way i find to get high pressure requred for road bike tyre is of course the track pump but not very portable. i have a miny type pump and i can get nearly the hugh pressure req,d for my road bike but it takes a while and...
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    why are non cyclists not interested?

    the issue of hills in this country is another reason why an e bike should be more popular i would have thought.
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    why are non cyclists not interested?

    had to laugh when i read mike higgins reply i have commented exactly the same and snapped at non cyclists when they accused me of cheating even to the point of getting into a debate with them and they cannot defend their argument. so it appears that i,m not the only one that has noticed this...
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    why are non cyclists not interested?

    in the relativeley short time that i,ve been into electric bikes i have discovered a trend. it is the exact opposite of what i thought it would be. existing cyclists appear to be interested in my bike and will ask all the relevant questions. i expected more ridicule and cheating comments from...
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    Newbie from Fife

    try easygo at linlithgow
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    What has happened to the variety?

    i was going to hold off with a report on my wifes batribike until she,s had it a bit longer but this topic has prompted me to comment. she opted for the BATRIBIKE diamond pro from easygo bikes in linlithgow. she has tried a variety of other brands that were available within reasonable driving...
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    Safer cycling? Don't get a helmet and cross red light

    have to agree that statistics can be used to prove / disprove lots of things. one that comes to mind was the one quoted for soldiers when they first started using steel helmets. the stats showed that after using steel helmets the number of head injuries rose in number which could misleed you...
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    Safer cycling? Don't get a helmet and cross red light

    you first mentioned that you wore a helmet to keep your head warm, if thats the only reason then why not just wear a hat as there are a lot of varieties to choose from? but you DO wear a helmet so i suspect that you believe they provide some degree of protection. thank you for explaining the...
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    Safer cycling? Don't get a helmet and cross red light

    have to agree with GeeBee and Aushiker my helmets protected my head by sacrifising themselves on impact. a cycle helmet most definatley compresess on impact and slows down the impact / g force. i can remember taking my post accident damaged helmet to a bike shop to buy a new one and going on...
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    Safer cycling? Don't get a helmet and cross red light

    i can speak from personal experience i have had 2 crashes on a bicycle which damaged my helmet beyond repair. i was left with nothing more than a bit of a sore head . i showed the damaged helmets to an a and e consultant friend who told me that the helmets are designed to take the impact with...
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    Safer cycling? Don't get a helmet and cross red light

    i think you can discount any thing that man says when you read the final statement that he goes through red lights ; because its his life he,s risking; WHAT! by running a red light he could collide with another vulnerable road user ie child/pedestrian , motor cyclist. he could cause a...
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    gaadi tubes

    thank you i will order a couple have seen them on amazon but not anywhere else can anyone recommend a source thanks
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    scottish demo day

    maybe not about scottish independance, but going to this event may very well chance peoples way of life and for some it may even give them more independance:)
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    gaadi tubes

    i,m thinking about getting a couple of gaadi tubes after the recent discussion about them. they seem like a great idea for sorting a puncture without removing the wheel. what i,d be interested to know is ,are they just a get you home thing or do people use them as a permanent thing? and can i...
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    What about facts and figures?

    agree with most of whats been said and most people buying an e bike get one that suits their needs and thats the end of it which is fine. they don,t come on a forum because they are not really that interested as they have what they paid for . the same could be said for many items people buy eg...
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    Stating the obvious ! Tubes

    what a great idea i have not seen these type of tubes before . has anyone ridden with one ? did it give a smooth ride or are thet realy just a get you home thing? my son used tubless for racing and they are good when set up . if you get a small puncture the sealant seals the hole and you may...
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    What about facts and figures?

    i would agree with this now that i,m getting more interested in the technical side of ebikes some info about whats good for different uses and why would be very interesting. if the manufacturers stated this info it may go over the head of lots of people but it wouldn,t do any harm and at least...