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I don't know the answer to this but I was just wondering if this prosecution was mainly based on his speed or the fact that he was on an illegal bike, which would make it easier to prosecute. If he had been on a non electric bike then there would have been no speed limit to factor in.

Hello Andy, Without being offended or trying to be rude I have to say that I disagree with almost everything in your post. I have built/repaired PC's and laptops, both being as easy, laptops maybe a little more pricey on parts. Not that I think that is a good analogy. Most people today buy items...

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Surely the battery consumption varies greatly depending on which mode the bike is in. I may ride continuously in Turbo and you in Eco. There may be some alogarithm that could use the percentage mileage in each mode that the Bosch software already records but I wouldn’t call it simple.

No idea.

Please check this for yourself but I have read in the Which consumer mag several times that under “unfit for use” laws you have up to six years to make a claim although after six months you will have to get an independent report to support your claim. I’m surprised that Trading Standards didn’t...

I understand that some of the dongles can be removed in seconds and put back on just as quickly so a yearly test wouldn't work.

That's a bit harsh, you could be riding at 17 to 20 mph as I did for years on a non electric bike. I wouldn't call that crazy. I know, I know, it's illegal, I was just commenting on the "sustained speed" bit.

I was implying that on any downhill emtb would be of no use as it wouldn’t even kick in. I wasn’t trying to say that I needed it going downhill. So it can only come into its own on the ups. If I can just say that I’m not rubbishing emtb, just that it’s a retrograde step for my kind of riding...

Can you explain what effect cadence and gearing has on emtb mode?

I agree that it is pointless arguing about the subject but no one on this thread has yet argued only expressed their opinions which you have participated in.

You’re beginning to repeat yourself but it is still wrong. May I ask if you have a Bosch motor with a Purion display?

But obviously on a very limited type of hilly terrain. You seem to be suggesting that emtb is better on all hills. It does indeed “come into its own” on hills were you are constantly switching modes but “it’s own” is far inferior to sport mode. It is also of no use at all on the downs.

On the contrary, I think that emtb looses out on hilly terrain. For the reasons I stated above, if you ate pedalling in tour mode up hill and want more assistance without more effort then you will not get it with emtb. Flicking from tour to emtb makes no difference whatsoever unless you apply...

Be careful about emtb mode. At present if you go from tour to sport you get a welcome increase in assist, without any increased effort. If you go from tour to emtb you will feel no difference until you put more torque on the cranks. Emtb is supposed to cover from tour to turbo automatically but...

Wouldn't that be discrimination on the grounds of size and dress? :)

I understand that if police inspected a bike and found that it was derestricted it would be illegal but as there are no speed restrictions for a bike on the road under what grounds would they be able to stop you, let alone come to your house with a report of speeding? I’ve followed cycle groups...

Which? Doesn’t take payment for anything except for you to read the magazine and certainly not from manufacturers. Also they are not looking for ratings from anyone except themselves.

Like Danidl above, I have never had a chain break in many years of analogue cycling and 5 years of electric cycling. I do carry spares for most contingencies including spare links and mech. hangers etc. but on the balance of probabilities I would expect to have more trouble with a complicated...

Sorry, I'm in total agreement with you. I was just responding to your previous post which seemed to be intimating that people wanting to put no effort in should buy a moped. Obviously these are not as portable.