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Will There Be A Northern Trains Flash Sale This Month?
Hello Please may l ask if anyone knows it there is going to be a Northern Trains Flash sale this month? I was hoping its an annual event, there was one was around 04/09/23 last year. Thanks
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e-bike Torque
I've been looking at e-bikes and was amazed when I discovered the amount of torque that an e-bike electric motor produces - as much as a car - up to 100Nm of torque.......the average is around 50Nm but some up to 120NmThat is astounding.That is roughly the same as a 1970's mini 1000
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Can I fit a 9 speed cassette on old 5 speed cassette bike or other way to get much lower gear?
Hi, I have a British Eagle Reflex 15 which I have owned for 2 decades or so. Been in the garage at my mum's for many of those years and I just got it out and took for a spin yesterday. Any kind of hills than a gentle one were a real struggle though. I have spent last night and this morning catching up on the jargon and…
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Halfords bike faulty - what are my rights?
Hi i am having a nightmare with a bike I bought in Halfords. It’s a pretty expensive one, over £2000. The bike was bought through cycle to work i bought it in February 2023, and after 4 months the saddle started to slide backwards. They told me it was a problem with the seat post, replaced under warranty and it was working…
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Delay Repay newcomer
Hi My return home from Liverpool Lime St to Thorne South was delayed yesterday by more than 15 minutes and they (Trans Pennine) reminded everyone at every opportunity that compensation via Delay Repay could be claimed When I reached Doncaster I had to change to Northern Rail but of course my connection had long gone and…
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National Express Website Vision Problems
I just wanted to warn others about using the National Express Website on a small phone or those like myself with limited eyesight I recently tried to book a return ticket on my android tablet. I logged in and it asked where and when I wanted to travel so I gave the date's and time's. It bought up 10 or so options some…
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Regular early morning cycling and eyes/skin protection from colder weather
Hi. My eyes start to produce tears and my facial skin (especially nose) becomes very red and sore. Can anybody suggest anything that provides some protection? Thanks.
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Rail fares in England to rise by less than 9% in 2024 – here's what we know
Rail fares in England WON'T go up by 9% next year, the Government has announced. While the new fares are yet to be confirmed, any increase would come into force in March 2024. Read the full story: Rail fares in England to rise by less than 9% in 2024 – here's what we know If you haven't already, join the forum to reply.
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Stratford (London) to Colchester - cheapest to travel by contactless or buy a card or Trainline
Is it cheaper to pay by contactless to travel peak hours on rail or buy tickets online?
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Saddle rail coating - cosmetic or performance?
Hi the coating of the saddle rail is peeling off probably because of the pressure from the clamp. Would it impact the performance or is it just cosmetic? thanks
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Tens Of Thousands Of Rail Fare Evasion Fines To Be Refunded After SJP Convictions Declared Void
https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/thousands-set-refunded-rail-fare-131325240.html https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn7lxjz3ek3o
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Best way to sell my e-bike safely
Hi I’ve decided to sell my e-bike which although 3 years old- Volt Metro - hasn’t been ridden more than 200 miles. My question is how to sell this bike (£1800 when new and of course selling for much less)? im nervous of the usual platforms eBay Facebook etc and the local bike shops are unable to help. Why would they. Any…
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What is the point of season tickets where you must "avoid London terminals"?
Recently offered a new job where I knew I'd be back on public transport, which is not an issue. I've a few different options for routes, and was looking at flexi season tickets to compare but they all say "Each pass allows you to travel all-day with unlimited travel that day between the two stations you've selected - not…
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Cycle to work scheme
I'm about to start a new job that offers this scheme Has anyone used it recently? Seems you can get about 30% off a bike
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How will the LNER strikes affect other services out of KGX?
At first I thought it wouldn't affect me, as I have no plans to travel with LNER until December, and I never travel with them at weekends anyway. However, I had planned to go bikepacking for a week doing the Rebellion Way, starting in King's Lynn on Saturday the 31st. I just realised this coincides with a strike day. Are…
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Ventilation on London Double Deckers
Can anybody tell me whether the current crop of TFL double-deckers are supposed to have working air-conditioning? We always travel by DD when in London as it's the best way to see the city. We spent a couple of hours on two bus journeys on Wednesday and it was absolutely sweltering. I wouldn't be surprised if the…
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First Bus Standard Fare Charge
My student son was fined £50 yesterday on First Bus in Norwich as he was unable to produce his ticket when asked. He literally got on and paid a stop prior to the inspector, and put his single ticket straight in the bin. Despite the fact he was a muppet to do that, the fact that the driver could confirm he'd paid, he could…
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LNER Industrial action right to refund for affected leg of return journey
Hi there forumites! I'm really hoping that this wonderful community can help guide me: I booked a 1st class return rail ticket with split fare (return London to Newcastle) for a work reunion on Friday 13 /Saturday 14 September via TrainTickets website where I was sold 3 Advance Tickets with split fares. These were very…
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Halfords refund to LoC question
Hi I did open a ticket some weeks ago about a bike that had a recurrent problem - https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/80918294 I spoke with cycle2work, and explained the issue. They said that they were happy to have the funds returned to the LoC but the shop manager had to request that, so he should…
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Trip.com railcard offer
The trip.com railcard offer seems good - happy to buy the first ticket through them to get the railcard activated, and subsequent tickets if the app is OK. However, does the railcard stay in their app or is it possible to get it into the standard Railcard app?
