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Flecc is so right, as soon as I was 16 I had a moped, I came back to cycling again a few years later though. Kids don't need electric bikes, and I'd also say healthy adults in flat areas don't need them either. I rode the Monsal Trail from end to end with a friend and her two children last...

I want a bike that puts me on a level footing with club level cyclists, on the hills I'm more or less there, but as soon as the road is flat or downhill they leave me standing, for sure my current bike isn't the best, however I'm enjoying the help climbing and would like help on the flat too.

What are they like pedalling above the assist speed? and what sort of speed do they assist to? Thanks

I look forward to reading more about how the bike is going Eddie, I'm also keen to hear views on pedalling above the assistance level, does the system induce any drag? also keen to see a link to the ones that have been modded to assist to greater speeds. I followed a 100 mile sportive at the...

Interesting Eddie thanks, but guessing that isn't the thread you wanted to share? Thanks Frank and Tim.

I've been looking to find a few reviews on the Bosch crank drive in action, I've come across a few here and there, but there doesn't seem to be much on here about them. I'm also not finding many places in the UK that seem to be selling them? for sure I could just be looking in the wrong...

It is indeed, with six old railway tunnels opened since the line closed the Monsal trail makes for a great ride. The Monsal Trail is a Peak District cycle trail

I have a Nexus 8 on my Dahon, and a friend of mine has an Alfine 8, I don't really notice the losses on my bike but do on hers, completely different bikes though, mine has 20" wheels and hers 26" wheels. The Alfine is smoother on gear-changes, but again that could just be the shifter, grip...

So why the :mad: anrgy face?

I had a walk up to Peel tower in the summer, great photo

Just think how clean the look would be if they also hid the gear cable and brake hoses inside the bars and frame. hmmmm It needs matching disc rotors and a nice silver chain for near perfection.

These tensioners are a bit cheaper On-One Doofer £8.00 and I also came across an Alfine tensioner on ebay

A nice looking Alfine 11 speeder On-One Pompetamine Alfine Urban 11 Speed £1,199.00 yesterday they were also £999

Good luck For me an Ebike is only of benefit on the hills, for the rest of the time I'd say it was a hinderance. But as an introduction to cycling for unfit healthy people I know exactly what you mean. It gets you on a bike and out there getting fitter. Despite being less than 100% wellness...

Would I be right in saying that even a cheap derailleur is an option too, a bit of a waste perhaps, but it is cheaper than the tensioner gadget, or would the slightly wider single-speed chain not fit through one? Shimano RD-2300 Rear Derailleur

Thanks, that's perfect. I wonder is it possible to mount it so it pushes up rather than down, I'm guessing not though.

Yes I'd like to see some photos. I've just been out on my leccy bike today for the first time in ages and loved every minute, my legs are on fire now. It gives you such a lift to get out, today I was riding with my friends four year old girl, and I'm ashamed to say I was only just keeping up...

That gives me an idea for a friends bike for her tricky chain tension. Have you got more details on the chain tensioner please, is it home-made or an off the shelf part? thanks

Okey Dokey thanks, if it had been a decent bike it would have been a good buy I imagine, but having said that I guess decent bikes don't get off loaded as cheaply thanks

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