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I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that.

Ah - got you. Sorry. As long as you can still secure the bike without needing the wheel for stabilty (i.e. it's not rocking around), I doubt the centre of gravity matters. It's only ~6kg from a 23kg bike, so roughly a quarter of the bike's overall weight. I think you'll be OK, but just be sure...

Wisper Bikes are fairly active on this forum. If you change your Subject line to 'Wisper 806 Torque - error 30' you might get their attention. Or maybe just email them direct. https://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/members/wisper-bikes.181/

The rear wheel is probably 4Kg with the motor, and the battery another 2-3Kg, so you'll be close. Your bathroom scales will tell you. And you're right - a lot of two bike rear-mounted racks have a 15Kg limit. However, if you can get one inside (back seats down, wheels off, etc), then this rack...

Most bikes are designed to survive rain, so how about just cover the saddle, if it's leather/absorbent. That's what we do.

Exactly. As a young idiot (hmm, not sure 'young' was needed - it still applies), I wrecked my cassette by riding on sand. It's a wonderful gritty paste that comes out. Cassette seals are probably better now, but I wouldn't wish sand in anyone's bike / bearing.

One size fits all. Woot. It does claim the 'Frame design lends itself to being adjustable to a wide height range from 5'6" up to over 6'. As someone in the over 6' category, I can definitely say it's not going to fit me in any sort of comfort - battery-powered or otherwise. "Race into the...

Not a good thing overall, although that no doubt depends on which report you read, but here's one from 2010: https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/ehp.0901747 Snippet: Data synthesis We quantified the impact on all-cause mortality when 500,000 people would make a transition from car to bicycle...

If you're aged 25-59 it's a valid point: https://www.statista.com/statistics/324018/pedestrians-killed-or-injured-in-road-accidents-in-great-britain/ versus https://www.statista.com/statistics/324104/cyclists-killed-or-injured-in-road-accidents-in-great-britain-uk/ If you're over 60, however...

I think you may well be right, Stuart. The club I'm thinking about are British Cycling members.

I understand the logic, but it's overkill. I take groups of motorcyclists out riding - a far higher level of risk. At the start of the ride I read out a disclaimer along the lines of: 'You're riding for yourself, at your own risk, I'm not responsible for your behaviour or the state of your...

It's why I don't ride with the local cycling group: Rule No 1: wear a helmet. Oh, really? No thanks. Shame really.

You'd probably want to compare hours travelled rather than miles travelled, but yes, agreed. The downside is discomfort, inconvenience, and for some - the cost of a decent helmet. Do you wear gloves when cycling, with proper scaphoid protection? The first reaction to a crash is to put your...

It's wrong to compare cyclists with motorcyclists when considering compulsory helmet wearing. - For motorcyclists, the speed of their own vehicle is a factor. You're saving quite a few motorcyclists from themselves, hence compulsory helmets and training. - For cyclists, it's not the speed of...

Thanks Nigel, I did miss it. I will have a read!

Would be sweet if you could add the link to the evidence, please. In the meantime, pedestrians should also consider helmets. Thinking on, maybe have one at the top of the stairs for those risky descents. It's terribly dangerous [in and] out there.

That is professional quality cutting & stitching!

Ah, apologies - it was meant to be a cheeky reply, and certainly not meant to be aggressive. I think most people here would agree with your comment, as I do.

Oooh - steady on. How about the wheel? Followed closely by the internet. ;)

Scary. A bit like saying there are no pistons available worldwide. But we'll get you one next year. (And nothing against Woosh here for offering the truth, by the way.) Wonder where are they going - electric bikes? Electric cars? Other?