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    Hello From Rainy Manchester

    Hi Sunny Welcome to the forum. You will find much advice on here. I am fairly new here so cannot give a lot of tech advice, but generally I would say, decide what use you will be putting bike to , distances terrain etc, and have a good look around and try as many as you can. I am sure there are...
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    Workshop Bike Stands in Lidl 5 July

    picked one up this morning. Got there at 8.30 and sign was up but no stands. Thought they had all gone, but when I asked , they had not yet been put out. Looks good enough quality for tyhe amount of times I am likely to use it
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    Amazon

    Brian thanks for that M8. Will have a look at it gray
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    Amazon

    Flecc, I think there is a business reason as well. I suppose if I don't have my Kindle I would not be buying any books. Just a thought!
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    Olympic Torch

    Under duress from my wife I took a bike ride this morning to see the torch relay pass through Calow near Chesterfield ( a nice 20 mile ride). I have to say that I have not been very excited by any of this, but I thought it was absolutely brilliant. A great atmosphere with everybody cheering ...
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    Amazon

    I know that we all moan about the big companies such as these but I think praise should be given where due. Earlier this week I broke my Kindle reader by leaning on it . cracked the screen. I thought I would have to buy a new one cost £109. I emailed Amazon and got an almost immediate reply...
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    squeeking brakes

    is it normal for the disc brakes on my Freego Eagle to squeal when used. Anything to be done or is it just a matter of running them in. Driving me mad
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    a good pump

    Yes Eaglerider, Guess I will just have to keep it out of sight. Don't want to get anyone overexcited
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    Are these lights legal...?

    what about this front light from same company. CREE Q5 Bicycle Bike Cycle Led Head Light / Front Light | eBay Is that price right??
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    a good pump

    Hi Guys have just ordered one of these bad boys Lezyne Micro Floor Drive HV | Mini Pumps | Merlin Cycles .Gets good reviews and has screw on connector. Also good price and free postage from this supplier. Extra 10% off as well. Will post my thoughts on it when I've tried it regards gray
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    Where Do You Live V2.0

    hi de55, near Matlock
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    Cycle Computers

    I bought a cheap one from Aldi £4.99. Does the job and has a 3 year guarantee. Can't go wrong at that price. They still had stock at local shop on Friday gray
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    a good pump

    thanks guys will have a look at both those gray
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    a good pump

    can anyone recommend a good pump to carry. My bike has the Schrader valves, and I would prefer a connector that screws on rather than the push fit that seems the only type. gray
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    Forks Freego Eagle

    Fixed now thanks to Neal at Pelican. Was just the lockoff switch sticking gray
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    Greetings everyone!

    gadgetmind, welcome m8. Am sure you will find lots of help on here gray
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    Is this the ultimate Olympic souvenir?

    has been removed from sale now gray
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    Newbey with reviews coming soon.

    look forward to hearing your views as I have recently bought one. So far am very impressed gray
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    Freego frame size

    Hillwalkinggirl thanks for your reply. We did try one, and as you say it turned out to be too big, so we ended up with a Juicy Bike folder which is a perfect size. We also tried a Juicy Bike step through, but that was too big. There does seem to be a shortage of small framed bikes for shorter...
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    Injured knee- advice needed on best way to climb hills on Freego Hawk.

    Hillwalkinggirl, I too have got a Freego Eagle. I see that Eaglerider and others have given you good advice regarding your initial question. On the question of speedo, I bought one from Aldi for £4.99. Works perfectly and has 3year gaurantee so well worth a look if you have an Aldi nearby...