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by anniesboy
15 Feb 2024, 11:32am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Use of tyre sealent
Replies: 6
Views: 616

Re: Use of tyre sealent

I contacted Muc off

Here is there reply

Our inner tube sealant is designed to last the life of the tyre and not to dry out like "tubeless" sealant will.
So you should be fine to keep on cycling.
by anniesboy
15 Feb 2024, 11:21am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Use of tyre sealent
Replies: 6
Views: 616

Re: Use of tyre sealent

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by anniesboy
15 Feb 2024, 9:24am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Use of tyre sealent
Replies: 6
Views: 616

Use of tyre sealent

I have a Wisper electric assist bike ,it has tyre sealant (installed by shop on purchase)

Ive had the bike nearly a year my question is a top required,if yes how much sealant to add
by anniesboy
23 Jan 2024, 3:30pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Holiday insurance
Replies: 9
Views: 891

Re: Holiday insurance

In 2003 my wife and I were on holiday in France she somehow went into a ditch, In the process broke her wrist together with some facial damage.
This necessitated 3 days in hospital,just to add to the trauma,we had flown to Marseille ,we were in Apt about 100 miles from the airport.

Clearly my wife could not cycle,fortunately we had full CTC (at the ) insurance.

The insurance cover provided for just about everything.

The cost of hospital fees, an ambulance to transport my wife to the airport, A taxi for me together with panniers and our two bikes (top of the range Thorn XTCs.

My advice is dont take chances insurance
by anniesboy
14 Oct 2023, 11:24am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Stolen bike
Replies: 1
Views: 3303

Stolen bike

Someone in my village had a bike stolen, on village facebook some has suggested contacting Fred_thomas467 on instsgram saying no idea how but he recovered the bike and delivered to him.

All sounds too good to be true
by anniesboy
17 Aug 2023, 10:28am
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: Hill Starts - E-assist not helping
Replies: 68
Views: 9198

Re: Hill Starts - E-assist not helping

My wife similar issues regarding starting on hills, partly to having short legs in relation to her height.

She has recently purchased a Wisper 705 full throttle version which provides power immediately.The bike comes with a certificate from Driver & Vehicle Agency.This costs an additional £300,00.

It seems to have helped considerably,though living in the flat lands of Oxfordshire, tis early days to claim problem solved.

Info from Wisper
https://wisperbikes.com/full-throttle-option/
by anniesboy
25 Jul 2023, 8:17am
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: Wisper 705 26" wheel
Replies: 28
Views: 6912

Re: Wisper 705 26" wheel

Im still adjusting to the Wisper, At 82 years of age my knees and hips are not really up using a normal bike.

I have two 705s purchased from Thame Cycles local to me.My wife's Wisper is the full throttle version which cost about £200.00 more.

I will one day try it out,as it appears to offer more natural cycling.
by anniesboy
25 Jul 2023, 7:51am
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: Wisper 705 26" wheel
Replies: 28
Views: 6912

Re: Wisper 705 26" wheel

Thank you,I thought that was how to do it,looks quite tricky.
I'm hoping not get a rear wheel puncture when miles from home.
by anniesboy
24 Jul 2023, 5:52pm
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: Wisper 705 26" wheel
Replies: 28
Views: 6912

Re: Wisper 705 26" wheel

I have recently purchased a 705, I am wondering how you removed the rear wheel. Well specifically how you disconnected the power cable,it is very neatly routed in the rear stay. It looks good but how did you disconnect it?
by anniesboy
29 May 2023, 8:51am
Forum: On the road
Topic: you tube channel cycling safety
Replies: 3
Views: 747

you tube channel cycling safety

https://www.youtube.com/@AshleyNeal-JustCycling/videos

Ashley Neal is a driving instructor, his intention is to make cyclist and drivers more safety aware
by anniesboy
15 Apr 2023, 10:24am
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: Electric cycle stepp through rear tow bar carrier
Replies: 2
Views: 593

Re: Electric cycle stepp through rear tow bar carrier

I have two step through ebikes I contacted Thule they recommended their Velospce ZT2
by anniesboy
27 Feb 2023, 6:22pm
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: Cycle Carrier for eBike
Replies: 10
Views: 834

Re: Cycle Carrier for eBike

I have just had to accept that I need an ebike, I am 82 , my wife will also get one.

We have for many years taken bikes on our car,I do have a Thule tow ball rack but it is likely to be, not beefy enough for two ebikes.

I contacted Thule to see what they suggested here is their response.

Please note though E-bikes are rather large, wide and sturdy, while on some of our models there is limited space on the supporting platform or in between two wheel gutters. As long as the maximum weight per bike is not exceeded, you could indeed choose amongst our wide range of Bike Racks.
Our recommendation is to choose a bike rack where your bikes are comfortably held by the wheel trays and straps, and where the bikes are not rubbing against each other, such as our Thule Easyfold XT and Thule Velospace XT.
Because most heavy bikes makes transporting e-bikes on the roof/or hatch mounted carriers hard, we recommend a tow bar mounted one.

If your e-bike is a larger mounted bike with full suspension and the battery is included into the frame, there could be some issues fastening it on the Easyfold XT 2 . The Bike Racks with most space is the Velospace XT 2 ​​​​​​​ .

We advise to do a test mount on the models shown in the Local Dealer's showroom Dealer locator | Thule | United Kingdom

Both models, are compatible with the ramp:

Thule EasyFold XT Loading Ramp | Thule | United Kingdom

Thule Loading Ramp XT | Thule | United Kingdom
by anniesboy
19 Nov 2021, 9:24am
Forum: Health and fitness
Topic: Colostomy
Replies: 8
Views: 1381

Re: Colostomy

I had bladder cancer six years ago surgery was the result. However I was able to avoid a stoma by opting for a neo bladder.
This entailed removing my bladder and a bladder was formed by part of my bowel. This option is not always possible and discussion with surgeons.clearly needed. I was easily able to carry on cycling,I did post about this at the time.Best wishes
viewtopic.php?f=49&t=92670
by anniesboy
3 Sep 2020, 10:14am
Forum: On the road
Topic: Cycle lane shambles
Replies: 32
Views: 2368

Cycle lane shambles

Wonderful planning,lampost in middle of new cycle path

https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/18689 ... an-school/
by anniesboy
13 Jun 2019, 9:35am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Tandem crank offset front/rear: eccentric bb
Replies: 9
Views: 708

Re: Tandem crank offset front/rear: eccentric bb

I have my tandem set up with me leading by 6 or 7 teeth ,the reason being that my wife not having as much power as me used to complain that she could not push as much as she felt she could.
The comment we get on occasions is for people to ask how we are pedalling at different cadence,clearly we are not.