Hello everyone. I'm Mike and I'll be 30 when the C5 hits its 25th anniversary.
Regretfully, I can't say I've been lucky enough to own & ride one of these marvellous devices, but I've always wanted to. Now, more than ever before!
I live on Portland in Dorset, at the heart of the Jurassic Coast. We have many hills and terrains which I guess would be somewhat unsuitable for a C5, but we also have a great selection of long flat stretches, and a dis-used railway line which runs into town.
I don't know where to start really. So, if it's ok, I'll ask a few questions and see whether I can get answers...
1. Does anyone know where I can get a working/safe to ride C5 for little or no money? I'm so poor! (Pathetic excuse I know, but I just want to ride one before they all disappear!)
2. If I were to encounter a hill, would pedalling as well as using the motor make the hill easier?
3. How does the rear break light work. Does it come on when you apply the break, or does it come on and stay on when the front light is on?
4. If I were lucky enough to own one, would I be permitted to ride it on cycle lanes? What about pavements? Would I be permitted to use it on a mmain road in amongst main traffic?
Sorry, but my enthusiasm got too much there!
Hope to hear from someone soon.
Mike