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Well since I got my pedelec I've only missed one day's commute, because it was pouring down; we've had a run of windy days here in Blackpool where I simply wouldn't have cycled at all, or might have managed one trip and got knackered. I'm a total convert; getting far more exercise than I did...

Update in case anyone Googles this thread: turns out that the connector is actually inside the frame, and you have to pull the cables out to get access to it. I suppose it makes sense from a weatherproofing point of view, but it's far from obvious! According to the helpful chap at Fulford...

Disregarding the technicalities; what are the chances that most drivers will even care that you're indicating; plenty are quite happy to keep going when you've got your arm stuck out in front of them so I can't see a little flashing light making a difference. The issue I see is that a...

Will do, though most likely I'll look properly when we finally get some decent weather. I have to work on my bikes outside and as you know Blackpool hasn't been the driest of places this last few days!

I recently bought a Giant Twist Esprit, 2012 model - very happy with it, but as is the way with Giant the user manual is very lightweight and a bit patronising. I'm therefore a bit stumped with the simple task of removing the front wheel! I wanted to take the wheel off so I could a) know...

I've only just seen this thread so I doubt whether this will be noticed; but a few months ago I cack-handedly dropped a nipple inside a bike rim, and tried all sorts of things but then in a rare moment of inspiration tried a vacuum cleaner - worked a treat! Make sure all the holes but one or...

A bit off-topic, but I had to comment on this. My wife's a driving instructor; we only have one car between us. This means I often drive the liveried driving school car but I'm not an instructor; as long as I don't display the L-plates that's fine. Obviously I drive impeccably so as not to...

Well I've had a decent ride on (for searchers) my Giant Twist Esprit Power, I'll do more of a review after a few weeks but for now the things that stand out to me are - as an experienced cyclist and someone new to pedelecs: - It's weird riding into a 30mph headwind, putting quite a lot of...

Got the bike now, battery's on charge; it seems to be well thought out and pretty decent quality, I would certainly be happy to ride it as a standard bike. V-brakes aren't the best for the conditions round here but they're simple, I understand them and it makes swapping the wheel out for a...

Hi, thanks all, I ended up going for an ex display giant twist esprit power from fulford cycles, I know Giant isn't well regarded on here but at the price it'll do me as an introduction. Hills aren't an issue round here, but that bit of extra capacity could be important one day! Apologies to my...

I'm close to pulling the trigger on a new EBCO UCR60, for £999 via a dealer just round the corner from me. Before I commit is there anything in particular I need to look out for? I'm attracted to this particular bike because: - I like the way it looks - There's a dealer local to me -...

Thanks all - like I said in my original post, I'm not planning to actually buy a bike just yet - partly financial, partly wanting to watch the way things go in the marketplace. I won't spend that sort of money without a test ride either. Regarding headwinds - it's actually not unusual to get a...

Thanks for the replies; regarding kits, I want to keep the Subway as my unpowered bike because it just suits me so well - also it has hydraulic brakes, which I think complicates the conversion a bit (and/or means I can't fit a brake cut-off switch). I might consider converting the other bike...

Hi, I've been a lurker on this site for a few weeks, thought it only polite to at least introduce myself. I don't have an electric bike at the moment and might not buy one for a few months, I'm just trying to get a feel for what's a rapidly-changing market. This isn't a 'what bike' post, but...