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Who needs electric?

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yellowbelly
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Re: Who needs electric?

Post by yellowbelly »

IloveMYredTROLLEY! wrote: ↑
02 Aug 2022, 17:37
Looks barely bigger than a hct on end, that cunningly blocks the rider's view when changing position in Lane. :crazy:
And can see some of these getting rear ended if they want to try to replace HCT's with these as you can't drive these
along the pavement, it'd have to 'park' on the road. Don't want to be trying that along the main roads that our
HCT go along.
Schiff
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Re: Who needs electric?

Post by Schiff »

Being trialled in Kingston upon Thames but coming soon to Peterborough DO
Wolf91
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Re: Who needs electric?

Post by Wolf91 »

This Simon - Thompson - is a - complete and - utter - muppet.
That’s what the team thinks Si.
geromethegnome
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Re: Who needs electric?

Post by geromethegnome »

so am I right in saying they’re be new vacancies for trained electric tricycle mechanics?, also if one fails on delivery how does another one get replaced on delivery?
Clappedoutpostie
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Re: Who needs electric?

Post by Clappedoutpostie »

Schiff wrote: ↑
02 Aug 2022, 19:11
Being trialled in Kingston upon Thames but coming soon to Peterborough DO
Simons revenge :left:
ssdd
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Re: Who needs electric?

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yellowbelly wrote: ↑
02 Aug 2022, 18:57
Isn't it electric though with 'pedal assist'?

Made by Pashley who apparently made the RM bikes in the past.

https://www.pashley.co.uk/news/events/p ... -award.php
....It utilises vehicle dynamics simulation tools and an innovative tilting & carbon spring mechanism to greatly improve stability and rider confidence. Furthermore, utilises lightweight welded composites and the application of cutting edge game-engine virtual reality modelling to optimise the manufacturing environment. With the flexibility of different cargo-carrying configurations built into the base design, it’s no surprise that there is already significant interest from a broad range of sole traders to ‘blue chip’ fleet operators. Particularly for inner city and urban areas, the potential to replace the use of vans, cars and motorcycles for deliveries with a highly efficient, zero emissions solution that can also reduce congestion is an exciting prospect......
Yes, it's definitely electric. Certainly looks like a good bit of kit. Not budget end. Can't help thinking it's another PR stunt. Another link to their site: https://www.pashley.co.uk/news/products ... -trike.php
Dorset Plodder
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Re: Who needs electric?

Post by Dorset Plodder »

smok3y666 wrote: ↑
02 Aug 2022, 16:00
Simon ThompsonTeam Royal Mail
25 mins · Kingston upon Thames ·
Team - we have been testing these in Kingston - I am told we will be gathering the feedback soon - we will let you know - what the team think....
— feeling curious at Kingston Central, Surrey.

no joke.jpg
It's OK Team, you'll be able to take them home and have full use of them at the weekend to take the wife and kids to the beach. :cuppa
Like all Wage Slaves, he had two crosses to bear: The people he worked for and the people he worked with! (Stephen Vizinczey.)
ssdd
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Re: Who needs electric?

Post by ssdd »

Dorset Plodder wrote: ↑
02 Aug 2022, 20:11
smok3y666 wrote: ↑
02 Aug 2022, 16:00
Simon ThompsonTeam Royal Mail
25 mins · Kingston upon Thames ·
Team - we have been testing these in Kingston - I am told we will be gathering the feedback soon - we will let you know - what the team think....
— feeling curious at Kingston Central, Surrey.

no joke.jpg
It's OK Team, you'll be able to take them home and have full use of them at the weekend to take the wife and kids to the beach. :cuppa
But we draw the line at selling ice cream out the back of them. :chuckle
Acca Dacca
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Re: Who needs electric?

Post by Acca Dacca »

ssdd wrote: ↑
02 Aug 2022, 20:06
yellowbelly wrote: ↑
02 Aug 2022, 18:57
Isn't it electric though with 'pedal assist'?

Made by Pashley who apparently made the RM bikes in the past.

https://www.pashley.co.uk/news/events/p ... -award.php
....It utilises vehicle dynamics simulation tools and an innovative tilting & carbon spring mechanism to greatly improve stability and rider confidence. Furthermore, utilises lightweight welded composites and the application of cutting edge game-engine virtual reality modelling to optimise the manufacturing environment. With the flexibility of different cargo-carrying configurations built into the base design, it’s no surprise that there is already significant interest from a broad range of sole traders to ‘blue chip’ fleet operators. Particularly for inner city and urban areas, the potential to replace the use of vans, cars and motorcycles for deliveries with a highly efficient, zero emissions solution that can also reduce congestion is an exciting prospect......
Yes, it's definitely electric. Certainly looks like a good bit of kit. Not budget end. Can't help thinking it's another PR stunt. Another link to their site: https://www.pashley.co.uk/news/products ... -trike.php
This is the same one

Image
If you tolerate this, then your paid break will be next
eastie
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Re: Who needs electric?

Post by eastie »

Wouldn't even get my lapsing in that .
Plus my round starts 5 miles from my Delivery Office
postieblueshirt
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Re: Who needs electric?

Post by postieblueshirt »

It's the way forward team let's try bikes!!! oh wait we've been here before ROYAL FAIL ONE STEP FORWARD 2 STEPS BACK...
pinstripe
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Re: Who needs electric?

Post by pinstripe »

Dorset Plodder wrote: ↑
02 Aug 2022, 20:11
smok3y666 wrote: ↑
02 Aug 2022, 16:00
Simon ThompsonTeam Royal Mail
25 mins · Kingston upon Thames ·
Team - we have been testing these in Kingston - I am told we will be gathering the feedback soon - we will let you know - what the team think....
— feeling curious at Kingston Central, Surrey.

no joke.jpg
It's OK Team, you'll be able to take them home and have full use of them at the weekend to take the wife and kids to the beach. :cuppa
We’ll be working at the weekend though
qwerty2
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Re: Who needs electric?

Post by qwerty2 »

Won’t go on the roads with that!!
Will the police stop us?
eastie
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Re: Who needs electric?

Post by eastie »

try riding that with 2x 25kg bags of birdseed we have to deliver weekly
postie73
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Re: Who needs electric?

Post by postie73 »

Royal Mail managers from the CEO down, shouldn't be put in charge of a whelk stall on Southend Pier.

Stupid beyond belief, it's easy to see why so many of us are of the belief that in this company, only s**t rises to the top.