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Thanks for the info Flecc. Derrick - Llanberis

Not my world The new Fabia Estate costs only £13 740. ONLY!!! People who say things like this don't live in the world that I live in! Derrick - Llanberis

Has anyone got any tips for removing the rear wheel (Nexus 3 speed hub) I have to replace the inner tube, the centre of the Presta valve blew out the other day, the manual tells you how to remove the front wheel (blindingly obvious) but there is not a word about removing the rear wheel!! My...

I have a Lafree bought 6 years ago & the only thing that has every gone wrong was the Panasonic charger! I am lost without this bike, my hips & knees can't stand big walks now & the bike takes the weight off them. Derrick - Llanberis

About a month or so ago I bought a Cyclaire Plus tyre pump, I tried it out today. A complete waste of money! The cheap track pump I bought from Argos is ten times better. Derrick - Llanberis P.S. I snapped off the little brass nut on the 'Presta' valve whilst trying to wriggle off the pump...

Might be useful I insure my Lafree ( £500) for £36.00 per year, fully comp. with a get you home service, the bike isn't worth much now but if bump someones car/person these days it can cost a fortune, also I have no contents cover for my flat, never have had. Insured by ETA. Green Breakdown...

An old Lafree I have a Lafree bought in December 2004 still running well, I never had much faith in the battery meter being accurate, I set my trip meter to zero when I recharge & when it clocks up about 23 miles I know it's getting very low. I find the LED on the handlebars is reliable, when...

Thanks for the tip. I have just ordered one from the same people £39.99. I have 2 motor sprockets from A to B so if the motor & electronics hold out I should have a serviceable bike for several years. Derrick - Llanberis

Pondering no more I have taken note of the two answers to my dilemma above, I have never owned a scooter & never ridden a motorcycle & the two people who have given the advice above have put my mind at rest. The scooter I looked at is a Chinese/Indian scooter (4 stroke) thanks for the advice...

I have an old Giant Lafree, it has served me well & still does, but lately I have been thinking of getting a bike where I can journey along without pedalling (for short distances) because of growing infirmity, a hub motor bike with a throttle, the Alien Unisex would suit me very well. Now to do...

Bigotgate Not amusing & foul mouthed & what does it have to do with a site like this one! Yes I am a Labour supporter to save anyone guessing. Derrick - Llanberis

I am thinking of getting an Alien Unisex bike but this series of posts have caused me to reflect! I have a Lafree (5 years old) which nothing has ever gone wrong (except a duff battery charger) I would like a throttle/pedelec bike & this bike is the only one in my price range. Derrick - Llanberis

A D cell rated @ 10Ah This local (near Bethesda) company sells these D cells at almost the same price. At £5.91 for 10+ (£118 for the 20 I would need). VTE10000D I am thinking of trying these when the pack on my LaFree packs up. Derrick - Llanberis

Advice on insurance I insure a Giant Lafree for £500.00 fully comp. for £36.00 p.a. from these people iLoveMyBike.co.uk cycle insurance | ETA. Derrick - Llanberis

Thanks for Replacement Giant Lafree motor sprockets info. The one thing that bothered me about my Lafree (bought 2004) was the unavailability of spares, when you could have a perfect bike & not be able to use it because one component is worn out. No car owner after 5 years would tolerate that...

Same click I had the same problem on my Lafree which I thought was a motor bearing failing, I couldn't detect any movement on the cranks that's why I thought it was a bearing, but the other day my right hand crank dropped off!!! Do what flecc suggests & you might find your click has gone, mine...

Byd? What is a BYD? Derrick - Llanberis

Because of the mirror I now wear a helmet because of the rear view mirror which clips into the peak of the helmet, I like to see who is coming up behind me. Also a small LED rear light clips onto the rear of the helmet that I can use if ever my main rear light fails. Derrick - Llanberis

Bike cover wanted Can anyone out there recommend a robust bike cover,that will give protection from the elements. My bike is a Giant Lafree. Derrick - Llanberis (So we get a lot of rain!!!)

Dentists - what are they? If you live in N.Wales you wouldn't be complaining about the instructions you got, you would be amazed that you had found a dentist at all. Derrick - Llanberis