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4 News
Rob Brock, architects on parking, tandemists wanted, new products galore, plus a full cycling events listing for 2009.

10 Pedalling vegetables
An organic wholefood shop in Derby brings fresh produce to the less mobile by pedal power.

12 Review: Hase Pino tandem
Reviewing the latest generation of the upright-recumbent tandem from Hase Bikes, now with a new, separable frame.

16 Review: Pirol Street Vario recumbent trike
A touring-oriented, full-suspension trike from Germany put through its paces.

21 Review: Kidztandem
We ride the versatile Kidztandem, where children take the front seat with an adult at the back doing the steering.

24 Review: Challenge Alizé recumbent trike
The latest trike from Challenge adds a folding frame, refined steering and some clever design details to its repertoire.

28 Short reviews:
- 28 Gocycle preview - beta-testing the compact electric folder.
- 29 Grips on the cheap: the Specialized alternative. Plus, Zefal security QRs.
- 30 R&E Big Squeeze cantilever brakes: a clever choice for a tandem?
- 31 ABUS Urban I helmet: commuter headgear.
- 32 Books: the Embacher collection documented, and a journey around the world.
- 34 Potts cable lubricator, ABUS's new lock mount, and Ankelite/Baglite solar illumination.

36 Readers' Bikes
- 36 A first-time recumbent biker takes on a Baccetta.
- 38 Mike Burrows on the carbon construction of his latest bike.
- 40 A rare ride report on two recumbents from the 1930 by collector Bob Cordon Champ.
- 43 Reelights revisited: self-powered lights on a trike.
- 44 The town tandem: adapting a short-wheelbase frame.
- 46 Albania: rough-road recumbent touring.

48 Letters
Save that Saracen, a DIY longbike, Russian recumbents, lights test feedback, another boat-towing trailer, and a new off-road quad: it's another fine set of contributions from our creative readers.

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4 News
Gocycle folder, three new velomobiles, SPEZI trip 2009, Bikes at Work trailers revamped and more…

8 The cyclos of Phnom Penh
Claude Marthaler discovers how solidarity is helping pedicab riders under pressure in Cambodia's capital.

10 Cycle 2008
News from the London cycle show, including new Feetz models, front yard security and a folding tandem.

12 Review: Electric bike kits
Richard Peace reviews five retro-fittable electric-assist kits from Tongxin, Alien, Heinzmann, BionX and Sunstar and fits them to folders, tourers, MTBs and recumbents.

20 Review: Fahrrad-Manufaktur S-300
Testing a massively practical, mid-price town bike imported by Bikefix, complete with Chainglider, hub gears, hub dynamo and more…

24 Review: CarryMe
We discover the micro-bike from Pacific Cycles - is it big enough to be practical?

28 Short reviews:
- 28 Grips on the cheap: testing Ergon alternatives.
- 29 PAC go basic: riding with the affordable new Micro courier bag.
- 30 Lights on test: 17 headlights compared for brightness and beam.

32 Readers' Bikes
- 32 School run electric triplets: the solution for steep narrow lanes.
- 36 ViBikes: high class home-building from the Netherlands
- 39 Carryfreedom capers: trailer modifications for ease of use
- 40 Building the Big Dummy: a custom-made longtail
- 42 WoodVM: melding art, craft and technology to create wooden velomobiles
- 45 Beixo shaft drive folder - a user test from the Netherlands

46 Letters
A readers' gallery of diverse holidays and cycles, Brompton development ideas, Moulton TSR query, and choosing a practical off-roader…

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4 News
Human Power World Champs, Brompton's gearing gains, Adaptive handlebars and more…

8 Eurobike 2008
The first part of our coverage of the year's major trade show. All the latest developments in upright bikes, recumbents and lighting.

14 Review: ICE B1
The trike makers try their hand at a two-wheeler: is it a touring cyclist's dream machine?

18 Review: Heinzmann Estelle Sport
Electric assist: has the Heinzmann system stood the test of time? We review one of their sporty models.

22 Review: Downtube 9FS
Full suspension and a budget price: is it a winning combination, or a folding bike too far?

26 Short reviews:
- 26 Bikebins: is hard-shell plastic the future for panniers?
- 28 Schwalbe Marathon Supreme: tyres touring tested
- 29 Ergon and Mirrycle: a comfy combination for the road
- 30 Heavy duty wheels: we look at the low spoke-count, strong rims options
- 32 Books: Quirky Bike Rides, Thunder and Sunshine
- 33 RIDO R2: a new version of the prostate-friendly saddle

34 Eurobike 2008 continued
Our report from the German show continues with coverage of transmission products, load and child carrying, accessories and everything else…

40 Readers' Bikes
- 40 Pendalolo: the direct drive design goes low-entry
- 41 Anthrotech trike: an owner reports
- 42 Three for luck: why one recumbent just isn't enough…
- 44 Wooden wonder: a SWB recumbent from plywood
- 45 Editor's bike: yellow MTB retrospective, plus the new VV trailer

48 Letters
Handlebar creativity, Eco-trip, cycle churches, the Canberra collection, thoughts on half links and Firmtech, and more…

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4 News
Versatile child-front Kidztandems, Internal Folding in Taipei, Redmount retires, Lovebikes and Bike Cave, and more…

8 Rickshaws on the roof of the world
Claude Marthaler brings us a remarkable report from Lhasa, Tibet, where rickshaw riders pedal for their lives amid political and economic turmoil

12 Review: Santos Dual Travel Rohloff
All aboard this tandem for a scenic tour, steam trains and more…

18 Review: Windcheetah SportCompact
Reviewing the new recumbent trike from AVD - have they shrunk the wheels but kept the magic?

22 Review: Koga Vector
Testing this top-end town bike with its innovative features.

26 Review: Challenge Seiran 24
Can the dual 24" wheels on this recumbent bike bring the highracer to the masses?

30 Short reviews:
- 30 The SON Edelux headlight, and Green Oil
- 32 Books galore: family bikes, touring and coffee table cycling
- 34 DIY handlebar mods, Satori stem raiser, and Panaracer's new 349 tyre

36 SPEZI 2008
Full report from the German show, and a quick look back at the Velo Vision coach trip…

42 Readers' Bikes
- 42 M5 Carbon High Racer: is rolling resistance a big deal after all?
- 44 Kettwiesel AL and Follow-Me trailerbike adaptor: owners report
- 46 Cadenzas on tour: Dahon's full-size folders India-tested

50 Letters
High voltage pedalling, tricycle tales, the half link chain and more…

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4 News
The amazing Shweeb, a longtail round-up, Sheldon's passing, an 8-speed Brompton, full 2008 events list and much more…

8 NAHBS 2008
Reporting from Portland, Oregon, at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show

12 Travel in tandem
A voyage up South America by upright and recumbent tandem

16 Review: Batavus Adagio NuVinci
We review this flagship Netherlands town bike, complete with revolutionary NuVinci transmission

20 Review: Santos SUB
The SUB Rohloff on test, a custom-configured urban utility bike with a formidable frame

24 Review: Dahon Cadenza 2008
Reviewing this capable full-sized-wheels folding bike, complete with Alfine hub gearing

28 Hub gear heaven
A detailed report on four cutting edge transmissions on review this issue: Shimano Alfine, SRAM i-Motion 9, NuVinci CVT and the Rohloff Speedhub.

32 Review: Yuba Mundo
An affordable, super-rugged workbike from Germany put through its paces.

36 Short Reviews

36 Ledal pedal lights , plus Hebie's Bigfoot two-leg stand and steering damper

38 Arkel's convertible panniers : the Bug rucksack and the Briefcase laptop bag

40 Books: Annie Londonderry, The Full English, and Pedal Powered Planes, plus a Pitlock update

42 Lights fantastic: the twice-as-bright B&M IQ Fly front light, and SRAM's D7 hub dynamo.

44 Readers' bikes

44 Comfort by Pedersen: A rider in Sydney, Australia is delighted

48 Trikes drive trains in Germany, plus a Ruko update.

50 Letters
Caravanning through the years, Tikit thoughts, Moonsaddle musings and more

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4 News
A camper trailer, new Rohloff rumours, Drymer trike, Greenspeed's Snowbeast, a Velo Vision trip to SPEZI and more

9 Cycle 2007
We report from the UK cycle show in Earl's Court, London

12 Pedal porters
Car-free cycling culture on Mackinac Island, Michigan, USA.

15 Bicycling Blind
Riding with Tandem Israel in the desert north of Eilat

16 Recycle by cycle
A Canadian couple with a commercial recycling company – and a big bike trailer

18 Just the Tikit
We review the eagerly-awaited quick folder from Bike Friday, the Tikit.

22 Ride the roughest roads
Testing the Tout-Terrain Panamericana full-suspension touring bike: a bike for the toughest tours

26 The 'cumbent for children
A cycling family review the Altena-Bike Estrellita, a new child-sized recumbent

28 A spirited ride
The Moulton Esprit on the road – does it deliver AM magic at close to TSR price?

32 Short Reviews
Lights fantastic: three battery-free ideas tested. Reelights, Pedalite and 3M Sekuclips
No more neckstrap: a better way to carry an SLR camera by bike?
Over the moon: cycling again with the Moonsaddle
Pitlock vs Pinhead: we test two security quick-release systems
Books: Velomania, Crap Cycle Lanes, cycling misadventures, the sociology of cycling and Practical Pedal magazine

40 Readers' bikes
Ride the Lightning: a P-38 owner reports
An inventive velocar: visiting a Swedish pioneer
Power and posture: could a new position bring benefits?
Big in front: a new take on front wheel drive

48 Letters
Triple-decker trailers, the Tour de Fat, a novel drive system and more

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4 News
Two new folders, the bike dispenser, Tomcat Trikes and more.

8 Travels with a tuba
A pedal-powered musical journey bringing education by bike.

14 Eurobike 2007
Full coverage of all the new products at the world's largest trade show in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

24 Aboard the Anura
We ride Greenspeed's two-wheels-at-the-back trike - does it match up to the Kettwiesel benchmark?

28 Work of genius?
Reviewing the small but ingenuously formed Mobiky folding bike from France.

31 Riding the Triangle
The Strida is a daring design - but is it a convincing cycle? We test it to find out.

34 A super-sized cycle
Heavier riders have a steed to suit in the USED BigBoy - and it's a low-maintanance cruiser for anyone.

37 Short reviews
Bike-Eye mirror, Stash folding helmet, ATC2000 helmet cam, Carradice Carradry cameras, Velomobil book, and Richard Ballantine's new urban primer, City Cycling.

42 Back to front
A recumbent tandem which can be facing forwards or back to back.

44 Row, row, row your... trike
We pull the electronically-steered Streetrower out for a ride.

47 Pedal powered soap
Blending by bicycle makes eco-friendly production more efficient.

48 The 1000-mile test ride
Taking a Scorpion from Land's End to John O'Groats.

50 Letters
Choppers galore, stand solutions, fridge transport and more.

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4 News
Swivelheads approaching, a Sturmey fixed, a suitcase folder, artbikes and more…

8 More 'e' Vicar?
Electric bike mega-test as our reviewers in flat Cambridge and hilly Sheffield test three top electric bikes:
- Sparta Ion
- Ezee Forte
- Airnimal Joey Move

17 Pedalling for President
John Dowlin explores a new biography of pioneering lady cyclist and activist Belva Lockwood

18 Kings of the road
There's a cycle courier company with a difference in Cambridge, as Rob and Peter King explain

20 Veloveurs of Lyon
There are 3000 free bikes in this French city - Simon Boddy gives us a resident's view of how it working.

22 The mighty Mini
We review the AZUB Mini short-wheelbase recumbent. Could it be as much a design classic as its namesake?

26 The purrfect trike?
At under £1000 in the UK, the Catrike trail could entice many with its affordability. But how does it ride? We find out.

30 Short reviews
The Sportscrafter Mini Rollers for recumbents and Weber's ingenious mLite flagpole LED

32 Reader's Bikes
Inventions, experiences and updates from readers:
32 The Big Ride: Andrew Walters explains why 36" is the way to go
34 Magic Carpet Ride: Michael Eland reports on the Stokemonkey/Xtracycle power-assisted transport system
38 Handcycle evolution: Andrew Chamings updates us on the Draft handcycle - just back from the Alps
39 The cycle chariot: Jez Wilkinson brings along his off-road cycle sidecar for us to try
40 Bounce on a budget: Stephen McCluney reports on the PB-933 suspended recumbent

42 SPEZI 2007
Full report from the special bikes trade show in Germany, including news of the new ICE bikes, the revolutionary Bike Friday Tikit and much more

50 Letters
Reader responses from cycling coins to rideable roundabouts

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European Special - Touring the Low Countries
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