My wife recently bought one of these, hits all the points you're after and in budget as well. Bosch crank assist motor, lights, hydraulic disc brakes and rides like a dream. She's out on it all the time. Definitely worth a look.

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At least it's not the usual "stunning destination just a short drive away..."

Amazing effort, well done!

Gutted to hear this. One of my favourite podcasts. Informative, daft and incisive at the same time. A sad day indeed.

On the upside, it looks like Bury will stand firm on this one, at least that's what we're being told by them. Based, I suppose, on the success of the CYCLOPS by Bury College, which is well used by students. This is low-hanging fruit, so they'll stick their neck out a bit.

Every time you look up they're doing another shit thing.

There is literally a saying: "enragement equals engagement". That's the rub right there.

Much better headline!

Yes. Though the other day they printed a stark piece on inevitable and impending climate catastrophe, though I doubt that will affect their editorial policy on "this hidden gem is just a short drive/flight from Manchester". Dot-joining not a priority.

With respect, it sounds like she tuned out some time ago

He's a car salesman. Of course he doesn't care about reducing traffic, only ensuring they're driving his vehicles.