A way round rising fuel costs or a dead duck?

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cumbriasurvivalist

Re: A way round rising fuel costs or a dead duck?

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jansman wrote:As a 250 mile a week cyclist, I have to suggest spending a decent amount( one of the se engine conversions or an electric bike will cost a mint)on a bicycle.Use it,get fit,stay fit.The bicycle is a wonderful piece of kit,panniers and rack,road tyres and a proper trailer,you have the ultimate in reliable low tech transport .Also no worries about fuel costs or availability.
Fair comment with ref to peddle power but my knees aint what they used to be.24 years in the roofing trade,enuff said :roll:
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Re: A way round rising fuel costs or a dead duck?

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cumbriasurvivalist wrote:
jansman wrote:As a 250 mile a week cyclist, I have to suggest spending a decent amount( one of the se engine conversions or an electric bike will cost a mint)on a bicycle.Use it,get fit,stay fit.The bicycle is a wonderful piece of kit,panniers and rack,road tyres and a proper trailer,you have the ultimate in reliable low tech transport .Also no worries about fuel costs or availability.
Fair comment with ref to peddle power but my knees aint what they used to be.24 years in the roofing trade,enuff said :roll:
Ditto. My excuse is osteoarthritus in the knees. Ouch!
Bladerunner

Re: A way round rising fuel costs or a dead duck?

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How about a system where the pedalling bit recharges the battery?

Just a thought. :)

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Re: A way round rising fuel costs or a dead duck?

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Bladerunner wrote:How about a system where the pedalling bit recharges the battery?

Just a thought. :)
How about getting organized with your home constructed photovoltaic system and using that (with diode protection) to charge up the battery of your electric bike and thus to give yourself the closest thing to free power without peddling?
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bulldogeagle

Re: A way round rising fuel costs or a dead duck?

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My excuse is osteoarthritus in the knees. Ouch![/quote]
try osteoarthritis in the spine AND the knees, result of being a self employed gardener for many years!