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I'm entirely sure you are right, Flecc, and I have no intention of being a fair weather rider only. But just at first I think it will be best to let myself in lightly and shall not go out wilfully in the rain. It will eventually be good to have a poncho on again. I haven't worn one for I don't...

50cycles, bless their cotton socks, phoned this morning and my Agattu is coming tomorrow lunchtime. Yipee. I hadn't expected it for some time yet. What a service. I'm intending to keep a little blog of my experiences and feelings. I can't imagine anyone will want to read it other than...

While searching (unsuccessfully) for Flecc's pannier bags, I came across this. Can you believe it?? http://www.basil.nl/assortiment_fietsaccessoires_3.html

How the devil do you manage to get 48 hours in each of your days, Flecc?

Yes - the blighter must have been responsible for more bankrupcies than Northern Rock. But he snared one too many when he tempted me - I put his name on the credit card when I ordered!

Congratulations Very good news that you've managed to find and try just what you wanted. I wish you all the pleasure in the world with the kids. And feel confident that you will find it.

Yeah - they drove in on electric buggies fitted with sythes on the wheels like Boadicea. Painted with wode of course.

Hi Fred - I'm 74 - have just bought a Kalkoff Agattu and am eagerly waiting for it.

On an Agattu? I like the sound of these a lot. But there must be snags as well as benefits. Has anyone put them on an Agattu? As ever the cost of postage makes web purchases look very different when one adds it all up.

Thanks Bob. Actually I had half intended another approach. I had thought to ride out a few miles and as and if the need arose, use the power to get home. It is likely to be a sort of safety net that allows me to go off without bothering constantly about how to get home. Certainly it will allow...

Well the deed is done - I have just ordered my new Aggattu from 50cycles. Gulp! All that now remains is to kill my bank manager and rob another bank. Small matters compared with making my bike choice. I'm old and unfit - any thoughts or advice on how to get myself back into cycling condition...

It was perfect - gave me a good chuckle!

People seem to be anxious that others should not notice they have a powered bike. I shall carry my battery proudly I must say. This business of "image" is most strange. A neighbour who really badly needs a disabled buggy which would enrich his whole life, won't get one for fear of losing face.

Thanks, Ian. I hate the idea of all that and also of changing the lower battery whose neccessity I had quite overlooked. I shall get a cabled one and the 50cycles Sigma will do nicely I'm sure as I only need to know how far I've been so as to be able to work out getting home before the battery...

That's an interesting thought, Flecc. Yonks ago I sailed a small boat rather extensively and after a while I got so that I couldn't stand cushions in the cockpit. I preferred to feel the boat through my backside and something hardened up so that the discomfort completely disappeared. As for...

Thanks Flecc, I'll follow your advice. I wonder if I can persuade them to fit one for me?? I'll try.

Supposing that one bought a new Aggattu and since all the cables were so beautifully routed through the frame, was unwilling to fit a cyclometer that would need a cable led along the frame from wheel to meter? What would one do? Use a wireless one? Do they work? Are they reliable?

saddle Well, Flecc, does it make sense to think that the arms do impede the downward movement of (say) the right leg, thereby partially supporting the body, which energy is employed in lifting the left leg hence relieving the left pedal from some of the weight it would otherwise need to...