Mike Ayling's Page

"Damian I like the groups concept (I have joined touring and tandems) but consider that there is very little activity on the site. Yes I am as guilty as the rest of you for not posting but unless this site can find a special niche it will possibly…"

"The concept has merit but I would prefer the battery on the frame and not in a backpack.   Mike"

"4. Millions of the  elderly  find walking and driving too stressful.   I don't believe that riding an electric bicycle either on the road or the pavement would be any less stressful for the elderly   Mike"

"Nick,   Do you recharge at work or can you do the round trip on a single charge?   Mike"

"I prefer the term crash or collision to accident. The word accident implies an unforseen event. Crashes usually occur because of some act, failure to act or omission by those involved. The article suggests that the cyclist was wearing dark clothing…"

"Maybe Chelsea can comment on what the expected range of a lecky would be per charge.   Where are you Chelsea?   Mike"

"Chelsea,   This is not what you want to hear but the second rider has had to have his entire wiring loom replaced without warranty, this on a bike less than two years old.   Mike"

"My knowledge on this topic is limited to reports from two fellow KBTC members. The first is eighty years old and bought his so that he could keep up with the younger (in their sixties) club members. He had a front power hub installed into one of his…"

"Ele Try cross posting here as well. http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewforum.php?f=2 I rode the other way in Oct 2009 in 14 days. Conventional wisdom used to be that the prevailing winds are westerly so Adelaide-Melbourne is a better choice…"