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We've been talking about the Schwinn and Diavelo in a few threads, here is a link to site I found a while back where they are selling normal cycles with shaft drive instead of a chain. http://www.dynamicbicycles.com/ There is also a video on there showing the bikes on Fox news. It looks live...

Hi Mithril, not all bikes exhibit the problem but as a precaution eZee have switched to a different model. I don't know which shipment of Torqs has the modification, they may not even be here yet. It's worth noting that the Torq itself has gone through several iterations, the latest being full...

Hi Mithril, can you tell me if you have the Diacompe-SE8 brake levers? If so, there is a fix for this but you will need to fill out a maintenance request on the 50Cycles website here eZee have switched to a different kind and in severe cases of juddering, the levers may need to be swapped...

I think what can be confusing with the Li-Ion batteries is you see that everyone who offers Sealed Lead Acid(SLA) or NiMH batteries, they quote the number of charge cycles i.e. NiMH : 500 Charge Cycles With my previous bike (NiMH) I therefore tried to get as many miles out of one charge so I...

I've just read your post again. Are you concerned about deep discharging the batteries i.e. 35 miles on a single charge? I'm not sure how much the battery life would be extended by switching over at 17.5 so each day the battery is half-discharged before being charged again. Perhaps Flecc might...

Well done for completing the first week, that's an impressive commuting distance for anyone! 56 minutes restricted is pretty impressive. I'm doing just under 10 in 25 minutes so unrestricted may not make too much of a difference. Li-Ion keep their charge well, you won't need to swap them...

Looks like this pair has a 5 finger liner. Choices choices!

So they are - well found that man! I believe two fingers fit in each claw, a sort of compromise between a mitt and a glove.

I've been using Helly Hansen inners made from polypropylene and they are quite good. I've decided the Altura Tempest gloves aren't really much cop though. I remember Pearl Izumi doing some lobster type gloves but they seem to have been discontinued ?

Yes, i'm not too confident I can do it everyday but i'll give it a good try :) I can trim the route to 15 miles but this involves a 1 mile section of a dual carriageway that is notorious for serious accidents :( There are a few long hills on the route so I'm not sure if a single battery will...

Yes, the developer admits as much on his forum: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=5&sid=80c896aca0279c5d682e0535b5f2acfb In its defence though, it correlates exactly with my cycle computer and was very useful earlier in determining the distance to commute when we move house...

I found it easier to zoom in and then follow the road curves as accurately as possible.

Someone posted an excellent link on the Cycling Plus forum: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com Using this tool you can plot your exact route on the Google Map and it will tell you how far you have travelled. You can even see the elevation plotted on a graph! UPDATE: You need to zoom in and plot...

Most definitely. With established companies like 50Cycles and new on the scene PowaCycle starting to offer good value bikes that can compete on price with the 'off a container from the docks at Felixtowe' varieties then that is a good thing, especially when backed up with a decent after-sales...

It's a tough one and at the end of the day, eZee are the manufacturer and it is up to them to decide the specifications of their bikes. We'd all like more powerful batteries and I suspect whatever is current (no pun intended), it will never be enough! Unfortunately battery technology does not...

The masks might make the fumes a bit more bearable but are unlikely to offer you significant protection. I found the following on google: There are three main types of pollutant on the roads, and each needs a different kind of mask: Microparticulates, especially diesel. These can be...

I read somewhere yesterday that the market value is 5% of the purchase price. I'll dig out the link and update this post.

Yes, I'd quite like to see an additional slimline battery that could fit beneath the rack as per the new Schwinn models. However to keep costs and complexity down, i'd be happy with only one battery being connected to the motor/controller at any one time. The main On/Off keyswitch could be...

Thanks for that Flecc, a very comprehensive view of the current situation! Perhaps one area where Lithium Polymer could be useful is the concept of top-up batteries. If there isn't much on the horizon to give us better range, then maybe the facility of adding extra batteries when you need them...

Has anyone here purchased a bike using the Cycle to Work Scheme? I'm looking to add an article on the main site and would like some real life experiences to quote i.e timescale from start to finish, willingness of employer to participate, who fulfilled your order, any problems etc..