If you could only have a small bike and one more...?

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Re: If you could only have a small bike and one more...?

Post by Biker Paul » Mon Feb 12, 2018 9:31 am

Old age, and living on my pension precludes any more bikes I am afraid Bogger!

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Re: If you could only have a small bike and one more...?

Post by Newtsalad » Sat Feb 17, 2018 10:06 am

Two bikes! :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

I couldn't possibly survive on two bikes! :?


Planning on slimming to four! Git, The CT200, XL350, and the XL1200c.

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Re: If you could only have a small bike and one more...?

Post by Diesel Dave » Sat Feb 17, 2018 10:55 am

I do need to cut down with a house move pending in the next few years.

I’ll keep the Sterling and the diesel Enfield and then the CT200 or the Modenas (prob. The Modenas as the CT is a little too cramped with the single seat).

I was going to replace the Velosoex’s with a couple of electric bicycles, but the Velosolex perform much better and have infinite range; also we have a growing local community with lots of ride outs and invites to the international events.

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Re: If you could only have a small bike and one more...?

Post by Capitano » Sat Feb 17, 2018 1:00 pm

Diesel Dave wrote:
Sat Feb 17, 2018 10:55 am
I was going to replace the Velosoex’s with a couple of electric bicycles
Currently contemplating that with Mrs Capitano's Ludix. She hasn't ridden it herself for over 18 months.

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Re: If you could only have a small bike and one more...?

Post by Capitano » Sat Feb 17, 2018 1:08 pm

Capitano wrote:
Sun Feb 11, 2018 12:52 am
My Cub and my old FXD (and a non-f***ed knee so I could ride it! ) :lol: 8-)
That said, I only kept the FXD just over 2 years. I've had the W800 7 years now and if I'm honest it's a much better bike for what I need. 8-)

2 bikes is optimal for me. The number of bicycles I have continues to grow, though. :lol:
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Re: If you could only have a small bike and one more...?

Post by wightegi » Sat Feb 17, 2018 3:38 pm

Did I mention there are a couple of Velo Solex for sale over here. :o

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Re: If you could only have a small bike and one more...?

Post by richie the 1st » Sat Feb 17, 2018 4:27 pm

Capitano wrote:
Sat Feb 17, 2018 1:00 pm
Diesel Dave wrote:
Sat Feb 17, 2018 10:55 am
I was going to replace the Velosoex’s with a couple of electric bicycles
Currently contemplating that with Mrs Capitano's Ludix. She hasn't ridden it herself for over 18 months.
Keep thinking that my self,would have to be fold up one though ,so it goes it to the back of the car. :roll: :ugeek:

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Re: If you could only have a small bike and one more...?

Post by JohnS » Sun Feb 18, 2018 8:39 am

I love my electric bike.Sails along at 15-16 mph.Ideal for popping into town and makes climbing hills a doddle.
I forgot to put the PAS ( pedal assist sensor )on so it works like a twist a go from the off.
Battery life claims to be 30 miles,but I think it's more like 15.

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Re: If you could only have a small bike and one more...?

Post by Capitano » Sun Feb 18, 2018 12:14 pm

richie the 1st wrote:
Sat Feb 17, 2018 4:27 pm
Capitano wrote:
Sat Feb 17, 2018 1:00 pm
Diesel Dave wrote:
Sat Feb 17, 2018 10:55 am
I was going to replace the Velosoex’s with a couple of electric bicycles
Currently contemplating that with Mrs Capitano's Ludix. She hasn't ridden it herself for over 18 months.
Keep thinking that my self,would have to be fold up one though ,so it goes it to the back of the car. :roll: :ugeek:
For a cheap-as-chips offering these ought to be cr@p, but I've tried one and they blatantly aren't. :)

http://wooshbikes.co.uk/?gallego

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Re: If you could only have a small bike and one more...?

Post by Capitano » Sun Feb 18, 2018 12:17 pm

JohnS wrote:
Sun Feb 18, 2018 8:39 am
I love my electric bike.Sails along at 15-16 mph.Ideal for popping into town and makes climbing hills a doddle.
I forgot to put the PAS ( pedal assist sensor )on so it works like a twist a go from the off.
Battery life claims to be 30 miles,but I think it's more like 15.
Mine only has a PAS and a well-used 24V battery. It's down to around 12 - 15 miles, which is enough for what I want. 8-)

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