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I'm not giving it up for a bike - it's just that I never have the opportunity to drive it. My work office has moved nearer to where I live so I no longer have a nice country drive route to work anymore and driving through the middle of Blackpool is horrendous (hence the electric bike).

When My Westfield sells one of these will be my next purchase.

Yup - sounds like the outer ring has cracked. It can be replaced - the trick is finding some that can do the work.

Yeah, my MagicShine lights get removed and popped in my backpack if I leave the bike anywhere contentious. I used velcros straps not zip ties to secure the cables to they can be removed easily.

All cars have this - it's called a driver* *Although different makes and model have varying intelligence :-)

Maybe the solution is to not turn too sharply? Stating a bike has handling defficiencies when it's actually the way it's being ridden is like me saying the Westfield has a handling issue because every time I pull out from a junction with the accelerator buried in the carpet I end up going...

The legal issues isn't about keeping the bike under the ebike speed limit. The legal issue is concerned with having a bike that isn't capable of exceeding the ebike speed limit. For example, if you have an ebike capable for travelling @ 25mph under electric power/assist then that in itself...

What size rim is it built into d8veh? How noisy was it scotty?

Wheelbuilding Just get the bits and build it - no procrastinating! As far as how many wheels have failed whilst I was learning - none ;-) they are all still going strong - even an ambitious snowflake pattern I did at college (16 years ago!).

Spoilsport! For the record, the Westfield isn't insured or MOT'd, but I haven't driven it since October :-) Insurance is only £190 a year on the Westy and it does 40mpg :-) Super environmentally friendly as well seeing as it's built out of recycled parts :-)

Do people even still pay for insurance and an MOT anymore? I don't bother - I just make sure I don't crash or get pulled over by the Police.

Haha, I like that. Prince Phillip by any chance?

You're quite right Tilson, I seem to have tripped myself up there with a circular reference. Aww c'mon, don't admit defeat so easily :p I think I'll bow out with:-

Nice. Could consider converting a road bike with this.

A COMPLETE disregard for the law? I think you're making assumptions - where have I said I have disregard for everything? I think "you have shown contempt for the current UK ebike legislation" would be more accurate. Contempt != disregard. It is you that is mistaken - see my comment...

No, I do not mean house insurance. As above - I'm not talking about house insurance. Have a look at the insurance the CTC provides. Oh, and for what it's worth your thrid party element of your house insurance DOES cover you for public liability even when in a motor vehicle - it's just...

So, is attacking the person rather than the argument now considered the correct way to hold a civilsed debate? Bravo sir, bravo! That goes for you too. I suggest you both look up the meaning of argumentum ad hominem and come back when you're ready to have a proper debate.

Well Flecc, they used to say that about motor carriages with men and red flags ;-)

Yup, and one day we'll look back and laugh at the current ebike law and think how silly it was.

Yes, that's another issue - if a law is going to be actively enforced it should be enforced with uniformity and fairness across all counties. As far as those deriding those who break the ebike law all I can say is a hope none of you shave or mow your lawns on a Sunday ;-)