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Amy, have you looked into the Cycle To Work scheme, where the bike you buy can cost a whole lot less. It's easy for your employer to sign up if they're not already part of the scheme. My only other suggestion is that you make sure you test ride any bike that takes your fancy. It would be silly...

Two bikes for the price of one, and you don't even have to ride the second bike. Elephant Bikes are wonderful people and I can thoroughly recommend them.

Nick Busca rode ours for three weeks around south London and Guildford. He's a rider rather than a technician with a particular interest in commuting cycling. Here's another article of his for the BBC But let's not divert this thread just because of my cheeky post (apologies for that Bradgirl)...

Cycling Weekly list their 5 best for 2017 They don't list Trek or Cube amongst those five though... I have my reasons for pointing you in their direction and hope you can understand why :) Pleased you enjoyed your Juicy Sport Bradgirl.

Hi Peggy We have a number of stockists throughout Norfolk, and I think you'd like the feel of our Classic range. Take a look at our electric bike stockists map to find the most convenient for you.

You should also consider the Aikema motor, which is a hub drive, very powerful, lightweight and silent. We've introduced it on our Roller bike and several other manufacturers are doing the same. Wisper use it on their Torque range, are based in Kent and would be worth a visit. Roller is now...

Atmosphere also stock other brands and are one of the most experienced specialist retailers in the country. I'd recommend a visit there if you live near Bristol.

Hi Dave We're near you at Disley, next to New Mills on the A6. You'd be very welcome to test any of our bikes along that route and we're approved for most cycle to work schemes.

At the other end of the M8 are M8 Cycles: 5 Palacecraig Street Coatbridge 01236 436112 Who have a good range of bikes to try. A good excuse to step away from the screen for a while!

A test ride is essential! Where abouts are you CM? Members should be able to identify a good place to try some for you. And as a matter of interest, what sort of coding are you into?

Brakes that need bleeding also need checking carefully for any leaks which may identify a more serious issue. I'm surprised the bike shop didn't take this more seriously. The shop owner will want to know about this response.

You are 38 miles from our workshop in New Mills (SK12 2PY). We'd be happy to take a look.

Assuming you would have stated anything really unusual, either bike will be more than sufficient. Pity about your existing bike. Is it worth dropping that in with a specialist? Most can be fixed. What make is it?

Two good bikes. What are your plans for them?

Where exactly are you? Trikes and Bikes in Sutton Coldfield might be more convenient for you, have a range of brands and allow longer test rides.

Most shops will allow at least a trip around a car park. If you can find a shop in a hilly area it shouldn't be any problem to go out for longer ride to test on a hill. You may need to leave a deposit. In our own shops in the Peaks we sometimes ask for a lock of hair to stitch into our special...

You're dead right to test ride Dinah, but looks are important too. You've got to love your bike! Why not make a day off it. You can hire electric bikes on the Tissington trail in the south Peak District at Ashbourne or Parsley Hay.

The machine you can see Jimmy using is worth in the region of £30K - He's only revealing a tiny amount of the attention to detail and resources poured into this project. A modest and talented, passionate man with quite a life-story!

DB, you could also look to see if your workplace are able to offer the Cycle To Work Scheme, which offers really good savings.

Under the Government rules any make of bike that is registered with the scheme must be made available to purchase. So Halfords, for instance must provide any listed cyclescheme bike to its' scheme voucher holders, purchasing-in such bikes as necessary from other retailers / manufacturers. They...