Out Now - Issue 87
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  • HEATHROW ULTRA PODS
    We test ride these small self-guided machines offering on demand public transport. An entirely new concept and it seems to work.
  • B-H EMOTION XENION 650 MTB
    A new experience for us - power-assisted off-roading. A cross between mountain biking, motorcycling and pony trekking. Seriously good fun.
  • CYCLE-CAMPING BY BROMPTON
    Mark Jacobson's experience of touring with the Brompton folding bike.
  • THE ARRIVAL OF TERN
    What can we expect from this new bicycle brand?
  • RALEIGH - PAST AND PRESENCE OF AN ICONIC BICYCLE BRAND
    Review of Tony Hadland's comprehensive history of Raleigh.
  • PLUS: Letters, News, and a selection of second-hand bikes including: Alienocean, Brompton, Birdy, Cresswell, Dahon.

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All these recent back numbers are available on paper or digitally:


A to B 86 - PoliceWitness Spy Camera, Conv-e Power-Assist Kits, Italy by Bike and Public Transport, 'Green' Light Bulbs, Cycle Analyst, Analogger and Lumenator
A to B 85 - High Speed 2, BionX-Gazelle, Drinking & Cycling, Brompton Inventions
A to B 84 - Brompton Innovations, Front Mounted Child Seats, Europe by Bike & Public Transport: France, Brompton MD Interview
A to B 83 - Eagle LSR50, Jango Flik T8, The Cycle Project, Rail Fares, Bike/Rail: Germany
A to B 82 - Elliptigo 8S, Brompton 8-Speed, Gazelle Inergy, Child Carrying, Hiring Cars, Brompton B-Dock
A to B 81 - The Royal Mail Bicycle Debacle, Sinclair X-1, Raleigh Velo-City, Birdy Hybrid
A to B 80 - Swiss Car Free Holiday, European High Speed Rail, Strida MAS Edition, Raleigh 360, Cycling with Parkinsons, Solar PV
A to B 79 - German e-bikes Batribike Micro & Daum Trekking H, Raleigh Dover, Bikes on Trains Part 2
A to B 78 - Bikes on Trains Guide, My Car-Free Journey, Elecscoot 4, Battery Failure
A to B 77 - 2010 Riese & Müller Frog, Long-range Batteries - Freego v Ezee, Conservative Transport Policy
A to B 76 - Wales by Train & Traws Cambria, Like-a-Bike Maxi, Bike/Rail in Victorian Times, Grey-water Recycling
A to B 75 - Brompton Freedom E-Bike, Cycle Mapping, Brompton Bicycle Book, End-to-End by Bike & Bus
A to B 74 - Cambridge Guided Busway, Brompton commuting, Mercedes Benz City Sprinter
A to B 73 - Cytronex Capo, Schwalbe Kojak, Torqueedo 401 folding outboard
A to B 72 - E-motion 700 Deluxe, Byocycles Commuter, Gepida Reptila 1000
A to B 71 - Giant lafree Maintenance, Pasadena Cycleway
A to B 70 - Hemingway RoadRunner, Giant Express, Kalkhoff Agattu F, Ezee Carro
A to B 69 - Powabyke X-bike, Vectrix Scooter, Free Spirit, Brompton Sparticle
A to B 68 - Brompton M6R-XL, Tricruiser trike, Kalkhoff Agattu, Ezee li-ion battery
A to B 67 - Monark Eco, Cytronex Trek
A to B 66 - Kalkhoff Pro Connect, Mezzo d9
A to B 65 - Halfords Trail Buggy Trailer, Nano-Brompton update, the Netherlands
A to B 64 - SKS Rennkompressor pump . Cycling in Portugal, Paris and the Netherlands
A to B 63 - Kalkhoff Agattu. Basil Mirte panniers, Bike/rail in France
A to B 62 - Schwinn Transit, Ezee Carro, Bike Fdriday Tikit
A to B 61 - Gazelle Easy Glider, Greenspeed X4, Powacycle Windsor
A to B 60 - Dahon Curve, Nano Brompton, Ezee Forte
A to B 59 - Ezee Liv, Powatryke, Montague Trooper
A to B 58 - Giant Lafree, Giant Twist 1.0, Sparta Ion, Bridgestone Moulton
A to B 57 - Space Invader, DownTube, Lithium batteries
A to B 56 - Powacycle Windsor, Strida 3, Solar Photovoltaics, Overtaking
A to B 55 - Sinclair A-bike, Mobiky Genius, Dahon Mu SL, Brompton S2L-X


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Powacycle Salisbury Lithium Polymer Electric Bike - Triple - Mode of Operation Motor power only - 15mph max speed Assisted power - Motor and Pedals - 15mph max speed Cycling only - Without Motor Assist - any speed you like High Spec Independent twist grip throttle. 200W intelligent brushless motor, Japanese Shimano 6 gear mechanism, V brakes front and rear, 26 inch wheels for smooth ride. Battery Performance - Lithium Polymer battery – 26V 10.5Ah=273 Watt hours, 27 - 37 miles with gentle pedalling on a flat surface. Full battery recharge in 4 to 6 hours. Rechargeable battery 500 cycles. Battery weight only 2.6Kg. Physical Features - Adult sized aluminium frame. Suitable for ages - 14 to 99 Handlebar height - 102cm to 111cm. Saddle height - 88cm to 96cm. Length of cycle - 180cm, Weight including battery 22kg. Extras included - Battery charger, Rear rack, Kick stand Excellent condition as new only 30 – 50 miles cost £599 new take £300 plus delivery or pick up. Contact Steve on 0191 3856600 or email susanmatthews28@btinternet.com
Posted 15/12/11
EZee Electric folding Bicycle - 5 years old, in VGC. New battery fitted last year, cost £500.00. Sale Price £250.00. For sale due to illness (Parkinson's disease). For details please call 01253 860 909, on the Fylde Coast.
Posted 08/09/11
Alienocean Vector Trike - 1 year old, in VGC. Price new £849.00, Sale Price £200.00. For sale due to illness (Parkinson's disease). For details please call 01253 860 909, on the Fylde Coast.
Posted 08/09/11
SP Brompton - Rohloff 14-spd hub, hope discs front & rear, Middleburn cranks, £2,100. Would cost over £3,000 if new. Tel 01934 516158
Posted 05/08/11
Brompton rigid travelling box - Designed to safely carry a Brompton folding bicycle in a protected enclosure and used successfully on several international flights. As featured in A to B magazine Dec 1998. Complies with airline size limits. Has wheels and handle to transport on trains, airports etc. For collection from Harrogate, N Yorks. £50. philip.purkis at gmail.com
Posted 14/07/11
Dahon Classic folding bicycle - Folds to smaller size than Brompton, to approx 26inx24inx10in. Weight about 14kg. Includes rack, new 16" tyres and folding pedal. Three Sturmey Archer hub gears. For collection from Harrogate, N Yorks. £70 ono. philip.purkis at gmail.com Photos here and folded here
Posted 14/07/11
Birdy Red with classic frame Price negotiable - was 1290 Euro - 2004 model in unused condition. Extras: expedition rack, stand and folding pedals. Clemens Beck, Berlin, Germany. clemens.beck@yahoo.de
Posted 27/06/11
E-motion Cross Deluxe £800 o.n.o. - Excellent bike in A1 condition, also includes a more comfortable saddle, full mudguards and stand, just replaced chain and cassette. This is a great opportunity to get you into ‘pedelec’ing’ with a top brand. Ideal for beginners or the more experienced. The bike was bought in Sep 09 for over £1600. It will need to be collected from Dudley, West Midlands, Tel 07957 803 018
Posted 23/06/11
eZee Torq electric bike £750 o.n.o - Comes with 3 Lithium batteries and chargers, and Schlumpf mountain drive(£600 to install). Contact: Alpay on 01239 621 039 /07717 473435 info@naturewise.org.uk
Posted 23/06/11

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