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We have both! The rack is used for the Brompton rack bag....not sure if this is still available? So, most stuff goes in O bags but extra clothing...fleeces mainly, goes into the rack bag. Otherwise, good for stowing a bit of shopping! Not essential at all but does come in. If it’s not used, the extr...

Further to my last post about the wiring in the mudguard.....Is the light integral to the ‘guard? The long thin strip low down on the mudguard blade. If so is that a reflector on the rack itself? Removing the rack won’t affect the light if that’s the case. I can’t work out what is supporting the rac...

I've not seen the actual bike but I'm wondering if the current for the rear light might be carried via the mudguard itself?? I have seen it done, using the foil in a side section of the mudguard as the "live" conductor, and connections to it via small brass rivets at either end. The stays ...

Another on the bay....
Is this more like it?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124355168607
No connection to seller either!

Thanks for the YACF posting, philg. After reading that I can’t contemplate filing out front forks made from titanium! I will look at the Woosh offering in more detail. I have family near Southend so, Covid permitting, will drop in for a look. I do agree though, the Swytch kit looks good and also lea...

Thanks...I have looked at Woosh but their design needs a bit of work. If they could house the whole thing in one unit, with out the controller dangling In a plastic bag, it would be better. I’ll do a bit of head scratching to see if it could easily be tidied up!

Morning all! Just wondering if anyone on here has any experience of the Swytch kit for the Brompton? Their offering has a wheel and motor assembly that is narrow enough to fit the Brompton’s front fork OLD without the need to modify. I’m asking because the Brompton concerned has the titanium forks w...

You may be sorted already but have a look at these. https://www.arccbikes.com/pages/moulton-with-e2-pod Expensive but the base bike is to start with. We have one and my wife enjoys riding it. A quality conversion that works well. If you were able to locate a second hand bike, the additional cost of ...

Apologies if this has already been said but, as an ebike owner, who seldom exceeds the motor assistance cut off speed here in Yorkshire, except when going downhill, I do worry about the roadworthyness of faster ebikes. Observations suggest that faster riding non ebike cyclists take care of their bik...

I can’t sign this... The lockdown has see a bit of an upsurge in cycling and ebikes seem even more popular than ever. On shared pedestrian/cycling routes, like the canal towpaths near me, the prospect of faster ebikes is frightening. As others have noted, if you want to go faster, get an electric mo...

The same bike on the Prophete website was much reduced to not a whole lot more than the one you’re looking at. Possibly a discontinued model? Might be issues with spares down the line! Some of their other bikes look good if that’s what you are after and could be shipped to the UK but as previous pos...

I suffered an axle break on my 5 speed freewheel equipped, 1980 Claud Butler, sold by Evans but based on the well regarded Majestic. Used to carry books for marking at home in panniers at the time.... 2 classes meant roughly 55/60 exercise books. The rear wheel went out of true in the morning so I n...

I think I’d worry about the car boot lid and glass taking the weight, even if the rack could! Some cars use quite lightweight materials and construction methods for body panels. I remember seeIng a Citroen rear hatch drop off when a flying stone shattered the glass which held the hinges that secured...

When you’re looking to buy, don’t overlook Pendle racks. They are super sturdy and up to the extra weight of e bikes. They make a number of different styles too! I had the 4 bike wheel carrier and now an old, but still going strong, towball carrier. https://pendle-bike.co.uk/collections/tow-bar-moun...

Have looked at that bike too.....
Spare batteries are available and could be carried on rides and swapped if needed.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/battery-36v ... 37311.html