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    Bosch Engine Repairs After Warranty??

    Ah! So are you thinking of a stereo system or a little tv to attach to the handle bars?
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    Bosch Engine Repairs After Warranty??

    Reading the above posts takes me back to when I used to do all my own car maintenance. In the main d.i.y. car maintenance for car engines has gone with all the electronics on modern vehicles.... A bit like e-bike motors? Anyway back to the post..... I might be in a minority here but when bought...
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    KTM

    Hi... as there are so few KTM dealers in the area (Hexham and Framwellgate Moor) it might be worth contacting them... I don't know the guys in Framwellgate Moor (Direct Car Parts) but The team at Hexham (Centre for Green Energy) are so helpful, I'm sure they'd keep an eye out for you. Good...
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    Lidl Cycling Gear Today!

    They also had pannier bags for under £10 a pair!
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    Just When I Thought It Was Safe To Back Outside!!

    Mine worked straight out of the box so experience tells me to leave well alone.
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    Bought the Garmin Varia "Perfect for commuting"

    My first one was returned as it couldn't recognise a Toyota Lancruiser at 10 feet! However the replacement is truly amazing. I still use a mirror (Rearviz) strapped to my wrist but I find I only glance at it just before a manoeuvre as the Garmin Varia is so good. I love the way it shows the...
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    F.O.C. "Tuf-luv" gel case for Garmin 820 Explore Nav

    Today I received and returned a Garmin 820 Explore Nav.... returned because it was too small and very slow to react. So I have a brand new, unused black gel (rubbery) case for the 820 which I will send free to a good home. E-mail me: grhudson111@icloud.com and I'll pop it in the post. (UK only!)
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    Protective wear for ebiking?

    I have vey sensitive eyes and wear variofocals and Bolle clear "over glasses" as my eyes water very badly. I recently found a company in Exeter who sell what appear to be perfect for me... once I get my eyes retested in January.... because they can get prescription lenses fitted by a company who...
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    Indicators

    I feel so sorry for you. Did you have them long enough to decide whether they were visible enough to make a difference in daylight?
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    Another first.. Will it ever catch on? :)

    The next stage would be two teams on e-bikes playing football... a bit like Top Gear in Toyota Aygos...... however I think I might give it a miss!
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    Hello Pedelec community a future E-bike rental place would like your input.

    Hi I was up at Derwent Reservoir to try out my new e-bike and saw there's a place which hires e-bikes in Edmundbyers. They might be willing to give you some helpful advice.
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    Gtech

    There are slopes... one is fairly steep and with my weight and no kneecap on rt leg and knackered left knee I couldn't restart on the hill once stopped.
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    Gtech

    Although the Gtech bike wasn't for me, I visited their showroom on the outskirts of Worcester last week and have to say I was impressed by the way I was helped. They have a first class test track on site and I had a go! The bike was nice and light and very simple to use. However as someone on...
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    Indicators

    I know it's some time since your post about "non-winglight" indicators and wonder if you or anyone has tried any of the others available?
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    Confused!

    If I am only putting one bike on the rack, is there any reason why I can't mount it on the space nearest to the lighting bar? It would save me lifting and stretching when mounting my e-bike ?
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    Confused!

    Thanks for the information. I have used Thule products when I used to windsurf and dinghy sail, so I know the quality of their products. I have a medical condition and have to be very careful about how I lift.... lifting straight up is ok but stretching across and lifting is a no no! In the...
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    Confused!

    Well I'm less confused now!...... I've done the deed! I test rode, and ordered, a KTM MACINA CROSS10. I went for this one as it has the more powerful Bosch motor and 1kg lighter to lift onto the rack. I've added it to my John Lewis Home Insurance. Ok the policy says it doesn't cover motor...
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    Confused!

    This looks a very strong bit of kit. Its on my lost of possibles. I wonder if anyone has tried a rack which just hangs on the tailgate or am I correct in thinking an ebike would be too heavy an likely to cause damage.
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    Confused!

    Yesterday I tested a KTM Macina Cross 9 with hydraulic disc breaks and Bosch electrics. I loved it. Bearing in mind I haven't really ridden a bike for 30 years I found I could balance on it!..... I found the assistance, combined with the gears, made life very easy. I went about a mile up and...
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    Confused!

    Mmmm.. interesting information... I hadn't thought about brakes, they are a thing I took for granted they would have enough stopping power to work! I have put the Motus on my list to try out.