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Spot on! I forgot that bit. Usually running your finger around the inside of the tyre should check this aspect - but it does help if you concentrate on the area that "matched" the location of the puncture on the inner tube. Out of interest, I did get a thorn - probably a Hawthorn - in my tyre a...

Well, I'm no expert (and times have moved on since I was a boy) but I usually pump the inner tube up a bit and then "feed it" through a bowl/sink of water. The bubbles reveal all. (Although its crucial not to assume that, having identified one puncture, there aren't any more - so check whole...

Fair point. I suppose it depends on how confident you are in identifying (and dealing with) the cause/position of the puncture(s) at the side of the road. I do accept that, overall, there is more work but I do think that the immediate "repair" is quicker (and easier) this way - deferring the...

Used my Gaadi for first time at the weekend. Puncture in back tyre. Extracted the faulty inner tube and tied it up in such a way that it didnt interfere with the wheel. Inserted the Gaadi, inflated using one of those handy CO2 gadgets - and off I went. Removed the puncture inner tube when I got...

Started to complete the survey - before I realised it was all about (electric) mountain bikes - so not relevant to me. Good luck.

I can certainly vouch for the Suntour NCX suspension seat post.

To be honest, I'm not sure. It IS heavy but a lot of that is probably down to the battery, which is very powerful. I would guess around 25Kg in total but, if its crucial, I'm sure Woosh would advise you. (By the way, if you do go for the Big Bear and you want to transport it by car on occasions...

My thoughts entirely. Downhill and level roads are there to be traversed without assistance. I've heard distances for ebikes quoted before (usually the distance that can be travelled along flat ground with little or no pedal assistance). I think the "up to 80 miles" is hugely misleading. 40...

Halfords: Carrera - "up to 80 miles" on a 36v 9aH battery? Is that really feasible?!

I started off on a (cheap) Hopper Shopper Folding ebike sold through Tesco Direct and I used that almost exclusively on country lanes and, indeed, also used it along quite a few forest tracks. Never had any problems. I cant speak for the Woosh foldables but I suspect that, based on my...

If the problem with changing an inner tube on the wheel where the hub motor is located is the main issue, have a look at the new Gaadi linear inner tubes. I'm aware of some users of this site being very happy with these linear inner tubes. More info here...

PS: If its just a matter of being able to further (rather than more power uphills) one option would be to get another battery of the same specs. It worked for me because we were so impressed with the Hopper Shopper (at the price) that my wife bought one too. So......if cycling on my own I just...

I started my e-biking life with a Hopper Shopper. Great little bike for the money. I also wanted to go further and with more power for hills so looked into the option of getting a more powerful battery. I got some very useful advice on here which may (or may not) be relevant/useful to you...

Try the padded underpants (with gel padding) - available on eBay. Doesnt cure it, but it helps...

I'm fairly new to all this but how effective are those spray things that are supposed to seal a punctured tyre and get you home. I have one in my bag (and a CO2 "thingy" to inflate it) but have never, thankfully, yet had to actually try it out.

OK. Many thanks - I will try to remember next time I find a bargain (!)

(Possible) correction. The link refers, by the look of it, to a single mount "pack". However, when I went to pick mine up it was a "2 bike Mount Pack", with two sets in it. Even if its only a single mount you end up with, I still think its a good price

I have found that mounts for Mio products are ridiculously expensive for what they are but, currently, I see that Halfords are selling a double pack of the Cyclo mount for a very reasonable £13.49. (No delivery charge if picked up at store) Link here...

I've heard it said that Lithium batteries will last longer if, every so often, they are used to such an extent that nearly all the charge is used up (then, of course, recharged). This is the exact opposite of Lead Acid batteries (which I use for my golf trolley). I'd be interested to know...

How did the Cubot work out? A good buy?