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    Lafree rear light - how does it work?

    I know this may seems a bit odd, but I don't understand my back light. It's on a 2005 Lafrree twist comfort, & it's the original light, as far as I know. It has 2 AA cells inside and a little black button in the middle of the reflector that switches the LEDs on when you press it. Press it a...
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    Breaking for spares: Lafree twist (2004?)

    A few months ago I bought a job lot on ebay that included a Lafree Twist which was advertised as faulty. I bought it mainly for for the spare battery & charger which I intend to keep, but just about everything else except the drive sprocket is available for sale. There is a battery available...
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    Lafree twist chain/maintenance issues

    Please confirm that chain size Thanks for the reply - you say that the correct size is 1/8 x 1/2. Are you sure about that, because the rear sprocket is definitely for a 3/32 wide chain, and the motor and idler sprockets seem to be happy with the 3/32 I bought. Mike
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    Lafree twist chain/maintenance issues

    chain size Thanks for the reply. The old chain is quite badly worn, but I don't think the bike has done a very high mileage. It looks more like a poor maintenance schedule. The chain seems to have been lubricated with an SAE30 oil, but never cleaned. It was clogged up with big "dollops" of...
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    Lafree twist chain/maintenance issues

    I recently bought a late 2005 Giant Twist Comfort on eBay. I'm starting to get to grips with the maintenance, but I'm struggling because of the lack of a decent manual. The chain seems to be badly worn, but I can't work out what size to buy. The back sprocket is labelled 1/2 inch, and the...