RE: Red Braces Brigade23 Dec 2020 15:54
T...firstly, be extra careful up a ladder when you clear the gutter, not a nice job.
Well the Simon Cowell incident needs some expansion, firstly it wasn't an electric bike...it was an electric motorbike more powerful than many pukka petrol motorcycles. That model has instructions that point out the idiocy of pulling away in max torque mode. Apparently, it is so powerful that it is impossible for ANYONE to pull away on it in that mode without the rider leaning completely forward over the handlebars. I notice he is trying to sue to manufacturer.
I have used electric bikes in France and here, although OH actual owns it, I bought it for her a couple of Christmases back. It is brilliant, I love them. I often go out along the local Nantes Brest canal for exercise. Still do that on an ordinary bike but the electric one means I can go a lot further and if I get really tired, I can still confortably get home or if caught in the rain, can get to cover quickly. I think they are the best thing since sliced bread. (personally, I don't like sliced bread)