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That's not something you can adjust without it being plugged into diagnostics. A bigger front sprocket next job then.

I came to the conclusion that I needed a mobility scooter, and whilst researching them came across pedelecs, I chose the pedelec, which I believe was a pivotal point in my life. I still walk to maintain that function. It is just staggering how many perfectly healthy people around me drive such...

You don't move on a Bosch bike without pedalling :confused: and 30 miles is a looong way in my book. So what makes you think 30 miles isn't much?

That's impressive, this 35.4 mile 13.5 mph average, and just over 6,000 feet of climbing ride used just shy of 700 whs. Mainly tour with higher on the steep bits. How big is the battery?

:) Her and her brother are collecting their club trophies tomorrow, U9 cyclocross champion, and U12 hill climb champion for her brother. I'm surprised at just how exciting spectating at cyclocross has been, the circuit races could be a bit boring in comparison.

Very true Rob. I think that has been a big factor in what I've been able to achieve on a bike, despite living with what is a considered a very debilitating illness. That 4-year old girl is now a mentally very strong determined 9-year old racer.

The light issue is really annoying isn't it, and it hasn't been a case of simply wiring some lights in, as the light switch has to be activated, or so I'm lead to believe. Must check mine when I have the cover off next. It's due a chain and sprocket change, so I'll check it then.

I'm looking forward to trying it after the show. Rest assured I will be putting it through its paces.

In my experience it's the mental side that takes time to develop. So even an easier ride isn't going to help with the concentration required. I've ridden 16 miles with a 4-year old and it was her mental state that was first to fail. Lower your expectations and build up more slowly.

Yes I knew that. Guessing they didn't sell well then? that's brought us back to the persuasion point. However as a business man you choose to build the cheaper bikes that annoy you, because you know they're easier to sell.

It's clear you'd like to make your nice good quality £1300 bike, in which case you do have to persuade your customers to buy it. You'd have bikes that could potentially take sales away from either side.

Is the lead time really that short on a complete build including making the frames to suit your chosen drive system?

Yes that's correct I have a Dahon. I know we've touched on the distinction between outside of China companies running manufacturing factories in China, and Chinese companies. Where's next? I see on the news factories and migrant workers are off to other developing countries now.

It's the perception of quality, I myself don't perceive the quality of Chinese assembled bikes like yours to be as good as European brands. I also don't believe (perceive) the electrical bits are comparable to Bosch, Yamaha and Shimano. Rightly so you are cautious to offer a better equipped and...

The biggest issue for a commuter bike is where it's parked whilst you're at work. If it had to be left on the street I wouldn't want to be using anything worth more than £100.