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A second vote for buying something with LBS support. IMHO the Shimano E7000 looks fine on paper, just a bit lower powered. I've heard good feedback about it. I wouldn't write it off if everything else about the bike is right. And a lot of people prefer the E7000's controller and display...

Had an interesting conversation last year at the bespoke bike show with the bloke who runs Starling Cycles (Starling Cycles. Handmade Steel Bikes. - Starling Cycles). He said his research showed 2.3-2.35 inch was the sweet spot for trail/enduro use. Anything more was unnecessary weight and...

*First* ride on the SL today, and I have to admit I bailed out on to the road at the half way point. It was no fun. Thought I'd picked ground that was usually ride-able in all conditions, but even that was mostly slippy mud and slidey rocks. I usually spend the winter months riding lanes...

I figure with most direct sales bikes you save enough money to buy a Decathlon as a backup!

Probably about 2 miles up a darn big hill in one direction: Or 5.5 mile the other way, on flat bike-lane stuff through two long old railway tunnels:

Yeah, I see the occasional report in the local media of people being mugged for their bikes on the Bristol/Bath cycle path too (I live the Bath end). It is worrying, but relatively infrequent and when you consider the number of people on the Bath or Pill paths... well... you're more likely to...

Feedback Sport Pro Elite It was the burliest fold up stand I could find at the time, and holds my 21Kg hardtail eeb just fine, by the seat post. Bit spendy though £££

"Specialised Levo 2019/2020: £750" !!! Awww i read the title and was all like 'that's a bargain!'

CycleScheme just offered me insurance with their partner for the new bike. £50 a month!!!!!

In reverse order: 2. The lid is the only really heavy bit. Two person job to lift it up, then just about possible for one person to hold it while the other screws it on. I built the shed with my wife. Dont have to be super strong, just patient... 1. I actually cut a section from the...

It's not described in the user manuals. There is an obscure workshop note about how to properly install a seal on a Gen3 - I think because they originally shipped without this seal. But it makes for good instruction for properly sealing the motor: Remove your drive side crank arm. Remove the...

Bosch GEN3, you do have to maintain it well. It has a low official IP rating (like, limited to light sprays of water). But the good news is there is a maintenance routine you can follow that will help (unlike other motors). Remove and clean the seal, pack grease behind the seal... Do that every...

Heating is an interesting idea. Being metal, these sheds get cold. Over winter, If I put a wet bike in it comes out just as wet the next day, like still covered in water. Again, thinking about how some eebs are sensitive to water ingress [EDIT - not ‘egress’, that would be an awesome feature] ...

Yes, exactly the same in every way as the reviewed Access Plus, but with a port to run in a power cable, and a built in bracket to mount a socket to. I did not think I’d need it. Always take the battery off and charge indoors... Until I ordered the Levo SL....

Depends how you're funding the bike. I'm using a cycle to work scheme, so I get about 35% off the bikes list price effectively. So it makes sense for me to buy the whole bike closest to the spec I want, because I won't get 35% off parts I buy to upgrade a cheaper bike...

I heard the Levo HT didnt sell well. There was a lot of end-of-season discounts and then the 2019 models came out with a much lower spec of components, presumably to try to shift them. I like a hard tail (see avatar pic!) but they tend to look poor value next to entry-level full sussers...

For anyone who didn't watch the video, I should add that 2 weeks ago my garden shed was broken in to and two bikes were stolen. How? Because of all the reasons I list that the start of the review! They simply (and very tidily) unscrewed the 12 screws holding the locked door on. And then cut off...

Product Image: Product name: Asgard Access Plus 29er Bike Shed Price paid: £550 Score (out of 10): 8 Review: Summary + Much more secure than a garden shed + More likely to be insurance-friendly + Big enough for 3-4 modern mountain bikes and kit + Lid and doors give plenty of...

Some good news. Aviva insurance has paid out in full! I have always recommended Aviva - good price, sensible Ts&Cs for bikes and ebikes. And, in this case at least, they came through. Can't ask for more. Still checking ebay, gumtree, and FB marketplace twice a day. Gonna catch those b*****s...

Where did the motor that was originally on it go?