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Well - Back with an update :D C2W applications finally all approved last Wednesday evening. Went to order the dahon mariner and i noticed a review stating some shimano parts had been replaced with custom own brand pieces. This was evident in some pictures but not others. I raised a query with...

https://accidentalrandonneur.wordpress.com/2020/02/21/evolution-a-first-look-at-the-dahon-launch-d8/ Just came across this which I hadnt spotted before whilst looking at ways to potentially upgrade the mariner. Just not seeing much in the way of UK retailers and the cycle to work scheme is...

Its not a bad shout! - I found the following review https://road.cc/content/review/carrera-intercity-disc-9-speed-folding-bike-292787 Unfortunately I cant find much else on it. Youtube doesnt show up much else and for the disk 9 (easily confused when looking around at the normal carrera...

I plan on keeping this thread now as the master build thread - hopefully with a lot of input and helpful to others in the future So ive settled on what bike I wanted. The main reason for this was going for a folding bike that I can keep in doors, I like the utility of being able to travel easy...

Your absolutely right and I appreciate the input. I think ive settled on one particular limiting factor - and that is I want a folding bike to be able to keep the bike indoors. I did have a big look at the comfort and seating position - possibly preferring the dutch bike stance or "cruiser...

Yeah ive been in touch with Woosh. I did have a look at the bikes but I decided I wanted a stronger motor and the extra torque bafang motor was suggested which I am likely going to go with - on the cycle to work scheme as you suggested I think Ive settled on a bike so Im going to start a new...

its surprising how many upright bikes are called womens bikes! yet dutch bikes are for everyone. Not quite sure where the gender assignment comes into bikes but maybe it is my untrained eye

What im currently looking at is a bike I can put the BBS01ET conversion kit on as this seems to be one of the most powerful/legal kits. The bike is for commuting (primarily) and maybe leisure if i find i enjoy it - but mainly its about getting from A to B comfortably and effortlessly (shift...

Im still perusing and no where near a decision. But I am trying to work out, what makes a good bike to convert? Aside from the obvious practicalities - such as where can the battery fit/cable routing etc. What bikes are best? Road bikes? Hybrid Bikes? Fewer gears? Weight? Riding position...

I fear we are de railing the thread a little.

Of course anyone can fall for a variety of reasons. When I was using the scooter the main dangers were pot holes and sometimes - simply traction! Don't try turning on a wet road and don't hit big pot holes with little wheels. But I personally never encountered anything else

My only real reason for mentioning the higher limit is I come down some open cycle lanes that can be very empty and have smooth tarmac. My e scooter did 25mph and it never felt dangerous, it was comfortable and smooth. Obviously it would be a hell of a speed to come off at though!

So I'm doing some searching and have come across your posts in multiple threads from a year or so ago with Helios sl/xx which are obviously older models - but I'm assuming you might know the answer to this... What have we got in the 20" foldable, currently available bikes that would have a good...

Looks a great bike. There are actually benefits to me having a folding/light weight bike which i didnt mention in my original post. Is this the conversion job of your own bike or something you listed for my reference? How have you got on with reliability over the years? water ingress? anything...

The budget was a maximum, not an aim. If there was "value" to be had at 3k, then it's more acceptable. Of course for 3k I could buy, tax and insure a car! But it's not what the thread is about. There are plenty of discussions about the 15mph assist limit, no point in starting another here...

Hi, I'm new and having a good mooch around. Thankyou to anyone who opened this thread and can chip in! Reason for being here: after racking up a 1000 miles on my e scooter commuting for 2 years - it finally got seized the other day. Always sensible use I might add, on cycle lane - nobody around...