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    What is it with lycra?

    But If I get a cape am I to go bare down under??? Need trousers.... Coats not a problem just no suitable trousers for cycling.......
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    nice enough day for a bike ride.....

    lyfli :). Now I feel guilty for sitting on derriere all day!! Love the website thing but imagine it only works with a Garmin? Is ther anything similar for an iphone? Not that it'll be much use as am still waiting for 3 g ....
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    What is it with lycra?

    How come it's only lycra or more lycra? Still trying to find decent normal full length trousers for 'commuctin' and as I do not fancy sticking my larger-than-used-to-be butt in lycra the air and cause an accident what can a girl do? No overtrousers.. Just want waterproof long trousers...
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    getting excited!!

    Once it reaches you then you mist promise us photos of you riding it :) Ps.. If (big if) I wanted one of those suntour / thu derbilt wierd stems what size would I need for my bike? Also has the stem on the bike something similar do you think?? Pps.. The referee is a pencil!
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    getting excited!!

    Start of two renowned poems .. First about Edward, tears, etc and the coronation of Carlo and apathy of Welsh people. One of best poems of recent years. The other is a Hungarian poem about Edward killing 500 Welsh bards and regarded as one of best poems from Hungary..... translation of...
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    The Younger Generation and E-Bikes

    I used to 'diss' electric bikes.. Well some of them still look stupid you have to admit and very heavy... never ever thought I would get one. This C2W scheme and price of petrol is my main reason as is health issue ie fat cow when I used to be sooo skinny. Is it a bad thing that youngsters...
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    getting excited!!

    That's my main leisure 'normal bike' cycling route as it flat! From menai across old bridge via uni gardens via treborth via faenol paths / woods via felinheli (pint) via lon las via ferodo via marina round via tesco cross footbridge past your boat to Black Boy or Fus.... Then back again...
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    getting excited!!

    It be arriving electrifyingcycles this week.... (Ish) KTM Macina HS Duel 2013 low step frame Now need to go on turbo trainer on my other bike to practice a bit as I have been a lazy cow for so long. Am also excited as we are actually beating Italia for a change (at the moment) So...
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    Greetings

    Thinking 'out of the box' (I hate that expression so thought I would annoy you all...) ... Bike fell over... What else could have been affected?
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    Which saddle do you use?

    Well I treated myself (I think!) to a Brooks B17 ladies S saddle in black .. Unfortunately no aged ladies saddle in black with attachments for straps for my recently bought Carradice little saddle bag.... Still it's a challenge for me to think I have to break it in by cycling....! have my...
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    Which saddle do you use?

    Did you stick with the saddle which came with your bike or have you bought a specific saddle? Which one and why? Wondering if you also have a saddle you keep putting on any new bikes? Like the Brooks saddles.... But ouch for months I think..
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    Hello From Scotland

    Croeso! Fàilte! :) Look forward to seeing photos, reviews and your news on the new acquisition. Are you in a hilly area at all? Still learning myself about all the various ebikes / pedelecs out there and their differences... 'Tis a minefield... Is uaisle am breid na toll Aka...
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    Do any of your 'tour' on pedelecs without any other vehicle?

    Just wondered if anybody has toured from say b&b to b&b or campsite to campsite.. Or does the recharging issue / distance progibit that? Also what's the furthest you have cycled on pedelec without 'juice'?
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    Very impressed by the knowledge and helpfulness on this forum. Can I take advantage?

    Almost "snap"... Your description of KTM ride makes me feel even more convinced that the KTM Macina I have ordered is a good choice :)
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    Haibike's arrive! e-bikeshop.co.uk first in the country! Pic attached..

    I did read it actually!! doh... Just didn't connect this website with the poster .. Eddieo asked about trekking and they weren't coming in... Anyhow... Nice to see more Haibikes coming in.. Good luck and I'm sure you will be busy! :). And as I said before ....'next year....' :)
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    Haibike's arrive! e-bikeshop.co.uk first in the country! Pic attached..

    Nope... Decision made. Maybe next year ;). I may still be looking for the eq trekking in future so will keep an eye on your shop :) never noticed any posts to be honest and I searched forum for haibike for many an hour?? I am hoping to finalise the C2W document things today with electric...
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    Haibike's arrive! e-bikeshop.co.uk first in the country! Pic attached..

    For weeks I was trying to source a Haibike and day after making final decision you appeared from nowhere....argh!!!!!
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    suggestions for pannier?

    Thanks... was in two minds mainly between ortlieb and the carradice ones. I have ordered the front carradice super c panniers as they are smaller and can be used on front if I ever get fit and go touring in the future. Also likes the slightly less bulky look..... Difficult choice and I will...
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    suggestions for pannier?

    also now am faffing about figuring out best sizes since I have seen some images of them on bikes. Do need rear panniers but not as big as touring ones............
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    suggestions for pannier?

    Had looked at Altura... Got one of their jackets... So far Ortlieb rear ones .. Q1 heavier and trad. ortlieb material and Q2 lighter .. Big bucks ish but am used to ortlieb bags on motorbike etc Altura.. Ell, high viz I guess . Reasonable price Vaude Aqua plus..... Big bucks unless I...