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Enjoy whichever bike you choose. DG…

Welcome to my world. Nice area, have been there many times. I will have to look up that railway station and I do want to go and see Clarkson’s Farm. I thought his shows on Amazon Prime were very good, showing the issues that Farmers are facing. Living in a rural farming area, I can...

I used to have my Dads old chisels, including 1/4 inch one that he stabbed into the Thenar of his left hand thumb. This had to be removed in the hospital. They’ve now gone to a local charity called “Men in Sheds”. DG…

We’ve just booked a holiday in Trawsfynydd for June 2024 as part of the continuation of our cycling holidays in the U.K. DG…

Went to Grafham Water today and did a couple of laps around that. The weather was a very misty and chilly 10oC (50oF). This eventually lifted after a couple of hours, but remained dull. Had a few showers, then just after we had packed up and put the bikes in the van, the sun finally came...

I had a look at these on Amazon and they looked interesting. Thanks for the feedback. Something to consider next time. DG…

We use Schwalbe Marathon Plus MTB tyres, which have their highest puncture resistance rating. However, no tyre is puncture proof. Have a look at the Schwalbe website as it gives ratings for puncture resistance, handling and other parameters for all their tyres. They also do a thicker inner...

I have used similar in the past, but the lugs, being Nylon, wore down quite quickly. Plus in the UK, we have a requirement that pedals have to be fitted with reflectors. DG...

They appear to be. I’m in the UK and did have to shop around to find them. VP Components appear to make a large range of pedals, but not all of them are available I’ve found. DG…

I think instead of concentrating on the riding, you lose concentration by trying to remember to use the indicators. Let’s face it, car drivers don’t always see other cars which are bigger and with bigger indicators. Agree to go for a good quality MIPS helmet. Both Mrs DG and myself use...

I used to have that problem. Previously had flat pedals with the screw in steel pins. But as you mentioned, if you slip and catch them, ouch. I now use flat pedals with moulded studs. Work just as well, but don’t do as much damage. Never have a problem lifting my foot off this type of...

Which particular R&M model did you have your eye on? Both Mrs DG and myself have the Nevo3 GT Vario GX bikes and are very pleased with them. Previously we had Raleigh and Wisper bikes, which were good bikes. However, the difference between them and R&M bikes is significant. Their build...

Update; I’ve been using the Ortlieb E-Trunk Bag a while now and can report that it is very good. Positives; It fits solidly on the rack and doesn’t move Build quality is excellent It’s works well with the Ortlieb panniers with no interference It fits better than the Basil Sport Design Trunk...

If I was buying now, I would certainly consider the Enviolo Automatic. Would really make cycling effortless. DG…

Enjoy your rides, but watch out for the local Council. DG…

I ride a Riese and Muller Nevo3 GT Vario GX. This has a step through frame and is very stable. It uses a Bosch Performance CX motor along with the Enviolo (CVH) rear hub, which makes it very easy and comfortable to ride. It is ready fitted with a rack to which you can fit a wide range of...

@Wes Turner Put all the questions in one post. Makes it easier to understand the context of them and give you sensible answers. DG…

As the weather today was perfect for riding, we took a trip to the Millennium Country Park in the Marston Vale Forest and had a few laps round that. As part of this we saw some signs for the Bedford and Milton Keynes Waterway Park, part of which runs through the Park. We haven’t tried this...

Lots of moving parts. DG…

Fortunately the UK has one regulation that covers all parts of the country, whereas, in the USA you have different State laws that can vary. In the UK, if your ebike, meets the definition of UK or EU law, then it is considered a bicycle. If the eBike doesn't meet them, then it is considered an...