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An interesting read from the German Insurers Accident Research Unit http://www.udv.de/uploads/tx_udvpublications/CAR_30_Pedelec.pdf Seems that the Germans are taking the added risks seriously. Sorry if posted before but cannot find a previous reference.

amigafan2003 Very much appreciated. Like to know what i am letting myself in for.

Bar mitts, personally a pair of halfords waterproof gloves work for me. My e-bike, not being a moped does not have hot exhaust for warming hands. However you may be interested in my partners solution for our 4 year old daughter. She has a dutch Batavus, step through. We fitted a crossbar and...

I test rode various bikes at Swindon on Saturday, loved the KTM Macina Race 29 2013. Frame in the shop too small but great bike. Awaiting on lead times for one that fits my 6'4" lanky body. Went up to the shop expecting to purchase a BH Emotion cycle, not for me. Very nice bikes and love the...

True, fine for pedelec and regular cycle. Mine are fitted to my hybrid. My e-bike with throttle does cause wrist to suffer. Not, I feel due to the grip itself but the fact that I am unable to change positions. I have found that I can move hands to bar ends when at a constant speed, keeping...

SPECIALIZED BG Contour Locking Grips from Southdown Bikes Male and female versions, not sure what the difference is but they really do work for me. No more numb fingers.

saneagle Refreshing. What a joy to read a post by someone actually out and about on their bike. All the posts about legal this legal that, too many watts. Accidents, what if this or that happens etc etc. I was beginning to think that it may be too risky or dangerous to use any cycle, or...

Garry Take your point but it can currently take me 40 minutes to travel 12 miles to work on motorcycle. Traffic and roadworks. Do not need to cycle as fast as a motorbike, just get to work quicker than traffic allows me to on a motorcycle. By cycle I can use a couple of private roads across...

Speaking for myself and family, living on an ocean going sail boat. Unlike a moped which would be impossible to lift on board and or dingy to the shore, the "S" class bikes would be perfect. Allowing a little extra pace when cycling. Cycling being the word as I personally would not wish to...

GaRRy Like I say, use speed wisely. Empty road, no side turning. 28mph, not a problem. Side roads, maybe 5, 10mph. Just my opinion, worked for me over the last 750'000 miles in and on petrol vehicles. Of course, one can get killed at anytime on the roads. Just my opinion and thoughts, not any...

GaRRy Just because a German e-bike could have a top speed of 28mph, I am not suggesting that this is the only speed that the cycle can be used at. I would think some sort of graduated control system such a throttle be fitted. This would allow the user to select an appropriate speed for the...

We happen to have a friend who was a truck driver. In court this year for killing a cyclist at a set of lights. I do not know the full set of circumstances but he was not held responsible by the courts. A tragic incident that not only, destroyed the cyclists family but his too. Just drive a...

Jeremy You have many valid points, accepted. 1) Either get the motor (as fitted to the particular bike with that bikes controller and battery) tested by an accredited test house to the old BS 1727: 1971, or: 2) Get the completed e-bike Type Approved to EN19154 by an accredited test house...

I agree, lets have everyone being nice and considerate to others.

Force the cyclist to register before using the roads? How is this going to help anyone. Given the choice I would not use the roads at all. The density of traffic and the mentality of many motorists is not compatible with a slow moving human or electric powered vehicle. I am lucky in that I...

Cyclist keep away from trucks? Obviously we all try and do this, however from my experience it is the truck or bus driver that just can wait 2 or 3 seconds for the cyclist to pass a junction before turning. The vehicle just has to speed past and turn left as fast as possible in a hope that...

Been reading the forum for some months. It appear that there are two distinct groups. Those who feel that they must obey whatever the laws say, whether it makes sense or not and those who make up their own minds as to their requirements and do what ever they feel suits them. Assuming common...

Been watching this forum with interest since both myself and partner decided to get into electric cycles. I purchased a Dutch Batavus some months ago for my partner. Old bike was non electric but at the end of its life. She uses the Batavus more than ever, in fact most days. We...