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    E-Trike

    How many older people would still ride after that. She has my admiration.
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    V-Brakes grabbing question

    it all starts mounting up cos you'll need disc capable wheels as well as the disc brakes..............
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    E-Bikes: The phenomenon, The Problem.

    have you not seen them............
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    E-Bikes: The phenomenon, The Problem.

    So you've noticed! I`v given up riding a shared river path because of this. I kept to one side of the path, but some times when meeting walkers for some strange reason they'd cross over so that we`re on a collision course! So I had to cross to the other side to avoid them !?* Dogs, and...
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    Just looking for some advice please.

    Agreed: I did just over 6000 leisure miles summer and winter with v brakes and noticed the rear rim was getting worn. I figured it would easier and cheaper to replace the complete bike with one that had discs than rebuild the wheel, which is what I did. Swapping my preferred components over.
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    Mounting a battery on Triangular tubing?

    I`m sure not so long ago on this forum someone had the same concern and affixed a strip of "metal" down underneath the battery fixings on the down tube and then bent it up the seat tube to another riv nut fixing thus ensuring no rocking of the battery on the down tube.
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    Illegal ebike crackdown Coventry

    I live on the outskirts of a town and have only recently notice these delivery guys. No mistaking them with their big hubs lack of pedaling and a box on their backs surely an easy target for the police. I know these guys need to earn a living but to behave in a manner that gets you noticed...
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    Confused by Mudguards...

    That metal bracket may eventually break at the bend mine did. I shoved the mudguard in my jacket till I got home. Mines now fixed with a cable tie as saneagle shows previously in this thread and I`v also got stays as a belt and braces fix.
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    New Frame - what Headset do i need??

    https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Semi-Integrated+zero+stack+headset+&source=hp&ei=HdCeZLX3II2OgQan4I3wDA&iflsig=AD69kcEAAAAAZJ7eLcZzmcufACj8QNY5QrGcjxlZ7jap&ved=0ahUKEwj1-drYhOv_AhUNR8AKHSdwA84Q4dUDCAo&uact=5&oq=Semi-Integrated+zero+stack+headset+&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyBggAEBYQHjIICAAQigUQhgMyC...
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    same old same old https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/jun/16/boris-johnson-fresh-questions-as-daily-mail-signs-ex-pm-as-columnist
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    Help! No Notifications

    I`ve had the same problem. Things I am following and have clicked "watch". Its like someone just gives up informing me and I have to search again when I remember.
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    Haibike sDuro HardSeven SL 2015 Yamaha (7 Month 1600 Miles)

    Look`s heaven rode a lot in that area firstly motorcycle trials events and then mountain biking events.
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    How to find a trustworthy bike shop if…

    Had a work colleague who`s caravan was stolen from outside his house. Turned up many months later in New Zealand.
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    Haibike sDuro HardSeven SL 2015 Yamaha (7 Month 1600 Miles)

    like me the joys of being retired...............
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    Changing from hub motor to mid drive

    I had a rear wheel hub motor puncture a couple of weeks ago and still had a normal tube fitted. So wrapped the normal tube around the chain stays and fitted a Gaadi (I have two). Took the normal tube off when I got home.
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I`ll get me coat.....................
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    where is the being sick emoji when you need it.
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    Dahon Mariner D8 Conversion Build

    found this review on halfords site today Great spec, no replacement tyres available a month ago Fantastic spec for the price but pity help you when you need new tyres. Nothing fits, seriously. Local store ordered in 20 inch x1. 35 Schwalbe Marathon (listed as compatible) ... too big for the...