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That is a good sized shed. Would like one myself around similar dimensions. Unfortunately I do not have a large enough space to put one.

Dave, many thanks for your kind offer. My brother has apparently gone mad and ordered some of these along with various other books. I shall find out exactly whats he's ordered. I am sure that if yours are not on his list, I'll private message you to make arrangements for him to pick them...

Have you notices how you cannot leave your back door open when you go out anymore. Just a very sad reflection on our modern society. Most are kind and genuine people but the few toe rags spoil it for all. I have hitched a ride from a Rolls Royce driver and even a vicar in past years. I used to...

The plan will be to use B and B accommodation, eliminating the need to carry a lot of kit. Camping would be nice but we wish to be minimalist and spend time sightseeing and not tent pitching. I envisage topping up charge at the odd pub or two, of which there should be many. Fully charge...

GaRRy Thanks, I'll check out. I am hopeful for a few good pointers to this thread so won't initially thank all for any feedback immediately but will be following your comments each day. Many thanks, in advance to all who may have some input. I'll ultimately advise on our final route and...

d8veh Never gave it a thought but very useful to know, we are totally flexible on our dates and just wish for a pleasant trip. We'll plan around the fishing. Many thanks.

Myself and brother are planning a towpath trip this coming July. My 50th birthday. We both have ankle/foot disabilities and plan to take an Xipi kitted out e-bike and KTM Macina 29er. A 200 to 300 mile trip over 5 days. We'll report on the pro's and cons of both bikes for those who are...

I was being sarcastic, I'd have one. Just use it sensibly and nobody would notice.

Looks fantastic, a proper e-bike but quite clearly far too dangerous for a human to use on daily basis.

Absolutely nothing to stop you fitting a massive motor. There is however the small problem of the law, this seems to come into effect if you actually use this massive motor, particularly when giving you drive above the legal assisted limit of 15.5mph. Makes no sense to me as one can cycle at...

Not too sure on the technical difference as far as hill climbing etc but I have just order a KTM with central Bosch Drive. My reason: my current throttle driven bike has a large rear hub with large battery hidden inside of rear pannier. Power is not an issue but **** end weight is. Makes the...

Didn't take all the recommended kit but did have the best ride I have had in decades. Removed my temporary speed restrictor on my e-bike and set of for work. Amazing, no people, no dogs just mile and miles of crisp clean snow. 20, 25 miles per hour all the way. Couldn't resist adding a few...

Save all the bull, just tax people from birth for each breath they takes till death. Let people drive a car, ride a bike, walk, live off of sustainable means, whatever. Just let people live the way they choose without penalising for individual choice.

Not sure of your location but this link is useful for anyone searching for nicked bikes in or around London Bikeshd London

Was a couple of years ago, bike locked to solid object in common area. Bastards must have been following me. 20 minutes later, £400 rockshox forks unbolted and gone. Nothing else taken just the forks. Sickening feeling. From now on, I assume that any onlooker is a thieving hound. Forks can...

d8veh and others, many thanks for your thoughts and information. I shall rebuilt this and the original (non motor) rear wheel using stainless spokes and nipples. I must say that it did shock me when the two spokes gave way, just a small speed hump. Having now stripped the wheel, I am...

Thanks, thought it may limit life expectancy. Getting a good 60, 75 miles per charge at the moment so some reduction in performance when cold is not an issue. Many thanks for your response.

Hit a speed hump on the way to work the other day. Three front spokes let go. On inspection, I found that the spokes were intact. The nipple heads had actually rotted away and let go. These nipples are aluminium in stainless rim ferrules with stainless spokes. I can only conclude that the...

Due to my type of residence, my bike has to live outside. Albeit with 4 locks and under CCTV, web enable camera. I am generally too lazy to take the battery inside and charge it via a long lead. A good friend of mine told me is is not a good idea to charge the battery in low temperatures...

It was a stupid speed. Just tried it the once. 5-7mph woould be a comfortable speed. Hit stone at this speed and you better hope that you can run at 30mph. I think this board was for nutters only, 0-25mph in 2 seconds and fitted with anti lock brakes. None the less if it was legal, I'd buy a...