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A to B magazine specialises in car-free sustainable alternatives of all kinds including: folding bikes, electric bikes, trailers, trikes, public transport, solar-power, children's bikes and much more...


Brompton World Championships - Sunday 3rd October 2010
brompton world championshipOnce again Brompton riders and enthusiasts will descend on peaceful Blenheim Park for an afternoon of racing and socializing in a peculiarly Brompton way. With numbers limited to 750 this year, entries for the race are now full, but it's well worth coming along for the socializing bit. We hope to put together a display of interesting Bromptons, and David Henshaw will be on hand to sign copies of the 'Brompton Bicycle' book. Once again, we will be running a bus from Dorset and Wiltshire. Get in touch with us if you would like a seat.
Tel: 01305 259998 or e-mail us


Out Now - Issue 79
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German E-Bike Special!
  • BATRIBIKE MICRO
    We road test this ultra lightweight assisted folding bike.
  • DAUM TREKKING H
    Full review of an extraordinary machine that seems to have more electronic equipment than some luxury cars!
  • RALEIGH DOVER
    Raleigh's first forey into electric bikes for over 10 years, how does it perform?
  • BIKES ON TRAINS - Part 2
    Detailed guide to taking your full-sized bike or folder on UK local services.
    (See A to B 78 for Part 1 - Long Distance Services)
  • BOOK REVIEW
    Bicycle Diaries
  • PLUS: Letters, News, and a selection of second-hand bikes including: Airframe, Airnimal, Birdy, Brompton, Dahon, Giant, Kalkhoff and Moulton

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Previously in A to B

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

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


For Sale - Advertise your folding bikes, electric bikes, recumbents, and trailers!

Items wanted or for sale are posted in the paper and web editions of A to B magazine at publication date (usually 2nd week of February, April, June, August, October, December). This service is free. To place an advertisement please contact us.


Late advertisements!


Sparta M-Gear electric bicycle - Blue and silver, 2½ years old, battery inside frame and motor in wheel, Shimano Nexave 7-speed gears. VGC, lightweight, with two new puncture-proof tyres. Paid £1,430, asking £800 ono. Tel: 077863 63143 (Cambridge)
Posted 27 Aug 10
Giant Suede electric pedal-assist bike - Immaculate condition. Reason for sale, I want a folder! Would consider part-exchange for folding electric bike. £300 ono. Tel: 0754500 6481 (West Bromwich area)
Posted 3 Aug 10
E-motion City Deluxe - I am selling due to heart condition. The bike is six months old, 54-inch frame, in black, and in very good condition. New carbonfibre front forks fitted. £1,100 ono. Glasgow area, but I am willing to make travel arrangements. Tel: 077954 88985.
Posted 2 Aug 10

Airnimal Joey Folding BikeAirnimal Joey Sport - in black/white. One year old. Has done only 300 miles max - job relocation means no longer necessary. Minor chips (from folding) on paintwork but otherwise in excellent condition. £575. Call Oliver on 01207 25528. Newcastle / Durham area. Steel pedals can be provided.

Posted 21 Jun 10

Airframe - Bought new in 2002 and used regularly for about 4 years, the bike is ridable and foldable but requires some TLC. Scuffed aluminium and paint on frame and some slight damage to plastic components. If you are interested but are new to this model please note the bike is known for its slightly wobbly ride. £100 ono. Contact Tim on 07866 566 227 / t.parsons@camberwell.arts.ac.uk Posted 7 Jun 10

Kalkhoff Tasman - Bought to provide transport during a serious illness, but my wife decided not to cycle after all. 12 months old, but used gently only six times, so in mint condition. Small 45cm step-thru frame, with all usual extras, plus Yakkay Paris army twill helmet, kryptonite lock and Ventura 150 panniers. Offers around £1,100. Tel: 01424 439841 (Hastings) Posted 22 Apr 10

Diblasi R32 folding Trike - Bought new in 2009, graphite grey, 5 speed, carrying bag. Folds very neatly in superb condition, cost new £1375 will accept £500. Tel: 07736 650250 or email yachtconstance@googlemail.com Posted 21 Apr 10

Kalkhoff Agattu XXLwa 45 (step thru) purchased new April 2009 for £1595. Sadly only used twice for two short rides, so virtually brand new. £1150 ono. Phone Pete 07766530859 (Dorchester) Posted 14 Apr 10

2009 Giant CS Lite electric bike. Male, 56cm frame, Sanyo electrics, 25 mile range, 4 months old, perfect condition, genuine reason for sale. £600. Tel: 077954 88985 (Glasgow, but willing to travel) Posted 08 Apr 10

Windcheetah : yellow and silver, ShimanoXTR rear derailleur, 105 triple chainset, rear rack and dynamo, mirror, comfort inflatable pad. Very good condition. £1200. Great fun to ride. Call Geoff on (01925) 267733 or 078 078 21810 (Cheshire). Posted 01 Mar 10

Birdy Grey : Rohloff 14 speed hub, Shimano 105 chainset, Avid brakes, expedition and front racks, kevlar tyres, clipless or ordinary pedals. Spare off road and high speed tyres included. £800. Call Geoff on (01925) 267733 or 078 078 21810 (Cheshire). Posted 01 Mar 10

Brompton P3L. Three Sturmey Archer gears.17 months old no scratches or dents. Includes battery lights, 18% reduced gears, carrier, Kevlar tyres and handbook. Buyer collects in Edinburgh. £510.00. Telephone 0131 249 4055. Posted 17 Feb 10

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New Rail Rules

27 Aug 10 - The new National Rail Conditions of Carriage redefines a folding bike as having wheels less than 20 inches. See Bike/Rail Travel GuideNew

Updates

30 Aug 10 - UK Folding Bike Price Guide
27 Aug 10 - Bike/Rail Travel Guide

Brompton Book

Brompton Bicycle Brompton Bicycle - A new book by David Henshaw - All you need to know to enjoy this incredible folding bike to the full. Read more....

Giant Lafree Sprockets
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Our Giant Lafree Electric Motor Drive Sprockets are now in stock. Much stronger than the Giant part, which sells for £30+. Our sprockets are £15. Buy Now.

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