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Started by Kate and Olly May 6, 2010.

Ted Howard's summary of electric assisted bikes 3 Replies

Started by Deirdre Kent. Last reply by Les Squires Aug 12, 2008.

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Comment by Steven Muir on August 9, 2010 at 15:41
anyone want to try out a bike trailer? Feel free to borrow one of mine for a while and do all your shopping, load carrying with your bike. A range of sizes from small to large
Comment by Turrence on December 9, 2008 at 19:41

Comment by Alan Preston on December 3, 2008 at 20:16
Kia ora ! Alan Preston here in Middleton, Christchurch.
I'm running the ( non-commercial) Urban Bicycles web-site ( see below ) as an online resource for promoting urban appropriate utility bicycles and utility cycling in New Zealand based on the Western European model and my 10 years of experience as a cyclist in Japan.
http://urbanbicycles.googlepages.com/home
Check it out, pass it on.
Alan
Comment by maryanne on September 21, 2008 at 9:49
.I am looking for some bike advice???? I have never learned to ride a bike and struggle with learning.
Is it possible to add a 'trailer' to my son's bike (basic 10 speed) to give it seudo training weels.
Any sugestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
maryanne
Comment by Les Squires on August 14, 2008 at 5:33
D.C. Bike-Sharing Program Launches Today, First in the USA

First Modern Bike-Sharing Program in the USA The District of Columbia joins Barcelona and Paris today with the launch of its Smart Bike Program. At first, 120 bikes will be available at 10 self-service racks, mostly in the downtown area, including near the Gallery Place, Shaw and Judiciary Square Metrorail stations. Not exactly Vélib with its 1,500 stations and 20,000 bicycles, but it's a start. How Does it Work? "A $40 annual fee gets riders a membership card, which allows them to pick up a cherry red three-speed bike." Once ...
Comment by Katie Nimmo on July 17, 2008 at 17:52
I've just purchased a "Gofa" bike - its a 'comfort' bike with an old-fashioned look but all the mod cons, including a front wheel hub dynamo.

http://www.gofabike.com/

I adore it. It's easy and comfortable to ride, safe, and good value. It's the bicycle for people who aren't confident cyclists, starting to cycle, or don't care about speed.

But probably best for places that aren't too hilly.
 

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