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    OT: Samsung loses smartphone battle with Apple in US

    Samsung will probably go to somewhere in Asia pursue Apple and win it all back via their legal system Rgds
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    £2500 to spend - what would you choose?

    I dont have any problems recommending a Freego Eagle. Brought two last year and very pleased with them. Good warranty and backup spares service, and try before you buy. Rgds
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    Should wearing a cycle helmet be made compulsory? Poll

    The reactions will be the same as when the law making wearing safety belts compulsory. "Infringement on my rights (Human or otherwise)"" Some people will never wear seat belts, but may wished they had when removing their head from the windscreen. No doubt the same for cyclists when recovering...
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    Faulty charger/battery with Freego

    Only to add that I had a similar Freego experience where the battery and charger exhibited the same faults as described above. Turned out that both the charger and battery were faulty. Both charging quite happily for an hour, but for some reason failed a little later. Obviously "Pop" went...
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    What should I try?

    There are probably suppliers in the Brighton area, I purchased two Freego cycles from a shop in Worthing (Kardinal Mobility 82-84 Broadwater St West Worthing West Sussex BN14 9DE Tel: 01903 211931) Pleased with the purchase, and after sales service. (Battery and charger went "pop"...
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    Step through versus crossbar.

    The only useless comment I can add to theis thread ;-) I hired a electric "dutch style / ladies bike" and whenever I semi dismounted and "lent" the bike against my leg to read a map, the bike gently fell over (no crosbar below) and skinned my leg on the way down ! (Should have learnt the...
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    Overcharging

    For WIWorth. Out of interest on our new Freego Eagle Bikes (Lion 17.5 amphr) I monitored the charge on our first few charges. My trusty Screwfix AC - 240 v ammeter showed a charge rate of 0.6 amps whilst the charge light was orange, then fell to 0.1 amps , then to zero amps whilst still...
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    Do you leave your battery on the bike when you lock it?

    Unfortunately we are dealing with the scum of the earth (NO, not the forum members ;-) But with people who quite happily steal catalytic exhausts from ambulances and copper from hospital generators. Given the slightest excuse, a nice piece of battery will sell down at the scrappys like...
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    Ebike of the Year 2011

    Too late, Freego Eagle, Does what it says on the tin ! Rgds
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    Brooks saddles.....

    Tried a Brooks many years ago and found that my undercarriage was changing faster than the Brooks. On my Freego now use a gel saddle with a suspension post, It takes out a lot of the harsh thumps and bumps that seem to occure with the heavy rear end with motor and battery. (and my...
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    New poll: How did you come across e-bikes

    Motorhome Me two (me and the good wife !) and got to an age where a little help is useful. Basically, Tow a car or a M/scooter or bikes. All have advantages and otherwise. Ebikes won out for Ease of use, parking and packing, No crash hats and leathers ( Falling off can hurt !) and...
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    a revolting human cannonball

    Helmets are like insurance (and Umbrellas) all the time you have it ( or them) bad things don't happen, Dont have one, you can bet bottom dollar that it would have been wiser to have it (them) Simples. !Sucking squeak noise ! Rgds Blo@@dy meercats get everywhere !
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    Pedal Assist Query

    Same thing occures with our Freego Eagles. When I first tried the bike, it seemed as if the low setting was not working at all, took it back and the supplier, could find nothing wrong, neither could I when I tried it again. ;-O It has its uses if riding in areas where low assist is to...
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    In the market for a new bike

    For the price you are paying for a Alpine Sport you could consider a Freego Eagle or Hawk. Freego run a try before youy buy scheme through their dealers. If you email the sales people on the Freego Web Site, they can tell you your nearest dealer. We (my Good Lady and I) purchased two...
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    Freego Eagle, my first E-Bike

    I take it all back, the link has appeared and no one apears upset! :o My thanks to the moderator :D rgds
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    Freego Eagle, my first E-Bike

    Trying to be helpful to Newbies (because I was one !) I tried to link this thread a couple of times to a new thread in Bike Reviews so that visitors did not have to use the search machine. (Which they cannot unless they are members and am the only one having difficulty trying to read the...
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    M5 Crash

    All I can add is that I have the GREATEST respect for the pod sods in the emergency services, who have to go out and clean up after an accident, Its a job, but not one I would want. Rgds
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    Cyclone Taiwan e-bike,75mph

    Or will not have a brain in the near future ! Rgds
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    puncture strategy?

    I have read that you can fill the tyres with solution that helps to seal smaller punctures. (slime ?) Has anyone one any experience or recommendations Rgds
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    Should we all have Bicycle Bells

    Maybe one of these horns in a drink holder would do the the trick ? Rgds