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d8veh, The Oxygen Emate City does seem like a very nice bike and it looks a lot like my FreeGo Eagle in looks and spec. I notice that in some advertising it is referred to as "The Beast". I take it that the OEC is strictly road legal in the UK? I hope you are not too worn out at the end of the...

I am just waiting for Aldi to stock a rear-view camera such as this: The Bicycle Rearview Camera - Hammacher Schlemmer

As well as 18 lbs lighter (in 6 weeks), I am also about £60 lighter having visited Aldi today. I am not complaining because I am very pleased with my purchases: Cycling shoes (SPD compatible if required)-very comfortable despite the rigid sole. 2 pairs of winter cycling socks (lovely and...

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d8veh, I have read that catastrophic failure of rear dropouts can be a potential problem on some alloy framed donor bikes. Is this something to be concerned about prior to choosing a suitable bike for conversion? Despite the higher mechanical efficiency of a donor hardtail bike, I would much...

It looks just perfect to me from this angle. Polaris jumps into the electric bike market - Images

Adam Griffin's homemade hub-motored electric bike beat all other 2 wheelers to the top of Pikes Peak (2012) including five $13,000+ Optibikes. He finished third overall behind two trikes. This is a more standard Optibike: Optibike 600T | eBay Pikes Peak on a DIY electric bike Crushing...

Geebee, You are correct, my apologies to one and all for the misinformation. I am afraid that it was that well known Law of S** intervening via a binding rear brake and confusing the hub drag issue. Is it possible to edit my original post? I cannot see an edit button for it, presumably...

d8veh, You are correct as usual! After watching the two videos I gave the rear wheel a spin and discovered a binding rear brake. I slackened it off and all is now well. Sorry about the misinformation. I will double-check this "hub drag" with a ride tomorrow. gray198, You had better check that...

gray198, Thanks for confirming that it was not a figment of my imagination about the motor drag on the Eagle. I somehow doubt whether the drag will lessen with use but I could be wrong.

Geebee, I can only speak about my own experiences on my FreeGo Eagle. On the flat the drag is very noticeable, compared to nil resistance with the Bighit. However, going down a slight incline with the Eagle overcomes this drag and it then becomes hardly noticeable.

Make a note in your diary for Aldi's Special Cycling offers on Thursday 27th September from 8.00 to 20.00: ALDI - Coming Soon - Cycling My Lycra-clad cycling club neighbour tells me that Aldi's cycling tights are more efficient (and several times cheaper than big name brands). For the...

These buyers do not seem to rate Sports HQ very highly, to put it mildly: Sports HQ www.thesportshq.com Reviews | Online Sporting Goods Shops | Review Centre

Frank, My Tonaro voltage readings are about on a par with your ones. I recharged the battery and it read 42.4v initially. I did a 7 mile trip (using maximum assist) and the battery read 37.6v. The first 2 miles is uphill and the rest is fairly flat plus a long downhill. I should add...

Off at a slight tangent, does anybody have any experience of Zippe or other electric scooters? Home - Zippe Electric Scooters - Fast electric mopeds I wonder how much replacement batteries cost?

Hero Eco, I like your blog and in particular the Fully Charged YouTube video on electric bikes with Robert Llewellyn: Electric Bikes | Fully Charged - YouTube

I have just come across this Park Tools Super Patch kit containing 6 patches and sandpaper: Wiggle | Park Tools Puncture Repair Kit Super Patch Puncture Kits & Levers No separate adhesive is required and there is no waiting for the adhesive to dry while the rain runs down your neck. Judging...

That's correct, unless you carry it in your bike trailer (see other thread).

Anybody looking for a decent track pump could do a lot worse than buy this Beto alloy one at £13.69: Beto Track Pump Alloy Barrel With Gauge: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors It includes a tyre pressure gauge, but it is worth doing an independent check as well. I have found this to be a...

the_killjoy mentioned bike trailers in another thread. I spotted these two: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007D34WHO/ref=asc_df_B007D34WHO9521201?smid=A34VH16V9RONJD&tag=googlecouk06-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22218&creativeASIN=B007D34WHO Bike Cargo Trailer | Buy One Wheel Bycicle Trailer...