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  1. M

    Crank drive v hub drive

    Love the spec but the price is just too much for entry level now.
  2. M

    Crank drive v hub drive

    It does look good but don't they all!! Too many choices!! Thanks for all the feedback I will look at all the other suggestions but trying them out will be the issue and that is a must for me, so Scotland dealers lookout! Alistair
  3. M

    Crank drive v hub drive

    I have to wait for a try on the Aurora when it clears customs next week, will try the Bighit in Dundee the same day then decide. I have sourced a used Wisper but do not know the price yet and would need to be sure that the battery is ok etc... Like you, budget is important but being a true...
  4. M

    Crank drive v hub drive

    Cycle rack is next on my list but figured that whoever I go the bike from would also supply accessories. If it is too heavy to lift onto cycle rack then I may struggle but the 2-3Kg differnce should be ok for short lifts - on and off rack - I can always remover the battery and lift that...
  5. M

    Crank drive v hub drive

    Thanks they have one in a box that I can try and I will get up there in the next few days.
  6. M

    Crank drive v hub drive

    not sure I want to get involved with a kit thanks anyway
  7. M

    Crank drive v hub drive

    great! thanks I did not find them with Torano and was in Glasgow looking at the Wisper
  8. M

    Crank drive v hub drive

    thanks have put a call in and awaiting a response.
  9. M

    Crank drive v hub drive

    To be clear, I need to have throttle only control as an option and I weigh about 14 stone - hopefully less once I get the bike - I had polio which resulted in a weak and short right leg, I used to cycle a lot and was fine with all sorts of bikes, in all conditions. But now post polio syndrome...
  10. M

    Crank drive v hub drive

    Hi I have been reading posts with interest and am now ready to take plunge and buy, but just as I narrowed my vision to a couple of contendors up comes this Tonaro Bighit.... Crank drive for more torque.... really, what are the thoughts of others, has anyone compared the two types of drive...
  11. M

    Drunk & in charge of a COW !

    Hold on a sec. Drunk in charge of a bike should indeed be an offence if you are riding it and therfore dangerous to yourself and others. But pushing it!? Surely our brave men in blue have better things to do. is this guy a known offender or someone who has p****d the police off in some way...