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Yes, as I mentioned in my post, it was all in low/eco mode, I didn't need to use the higher levels: -I only used the 'low' power setting and that was plenty to get me effortlessly through the trip and the uphill sections were easily negotiated. Fingers crossed, I hope you can get your forks...

Sorry to hear this, Andy. Hope you get it sorted out. Egroover's suggestion sounds like a sensible approach. I'm not sure that chainreactioncycles customer service is up to much though, so you need to try and encourage them to reach a resolution that suits you rather than what suits them...

Update on my Buzzbike: Got the presta valve converters installed and all is now well - I'm leaving the converters in place so that they are now effectively Schroeder valves. Took the bike out for first decent ride yesterday - 22 mile round trip mainly on flattish old railway paths and some...

My buzzbike also arrived (this afternoon). I've pretty much assembled it and found it went together okay, including the front wheel. All fixings seemed fine apart from a few loose spokes which I've tightened. My only issue has been blowing up the tyres! Presta valves - tried four different...

Thanks for the information about this Buzzbike! I have just purchased the bike (£450 + £20 delivery) on the strength of the recent posts here and am expecting delivery by 5th March. I was looking at doing a conversion myself with a torque sensor rear hub kit from Woosh. But by the time you...

Lots more helpful replies and info, so thank you all for that! On reading bonzo Banana's and other comments on the benefits of front hubs along with alternative suspension options for rigid front forks, I am thinking this might still be the best option for me. However, as was mentioned...

Thanks Peter. Just so I'm clear, what do you mean by a 'normal' bottom bracket and can I tell which types of bike have a normal bracket and those that don't?

Nice bike Waspy, thanks for sharing! I kind of like the idea of using an older (less flashy?) donor bike. I think I'll definitely buy another donor bike as it's probably not worth upgrading my existing bike as you mention. I need to do a bit of thinking on what exactly. I am supposed to be...

I did think about that - it's a claud butler trailridge mountain bike. However, it's got off-road knobbly tyres with v brakes so I'm not sure it's up to the task. I thought a newer bike (like the Subway or crossfire) with relatively standard fittings might be better if people were able to...

Thanks for all your responses. Lot of very useful info for me to consider! I didn't even realise that 27.5" rim was different from 700 rim! That's confusing and a bit limiting! I did look at the various Woosh kits and I really like the look of them but they are maybe a bit more expensive than...

Hi, I've been considering a conversion kit for a while and am looking for some advice from you experts on whether what I'm thinking is a good idea!? About me: I'm mid fifties, 6ft and 75kg, reasonably fit for my age, play sports but never really been a big cyclist. I cycle a couple of times a...