I didn't expect this forum to be so hostile. I'm out of here.

I only came to look for tips on how to get the bike fixed. I got back no positive comment at all. I suppose it is my fault to expect any kind of decency in this forum.

It seems everybody is using this as an opportunity to launch a vicious tirade against the brand and/or Mark Bickerton for no good reason - but noone really pays attention to specific problem and or its solution(s). Everyone seems to take up the easy way out by saying the only solution is discard and replace.

It must be easy for you to tell people to "stop riding it" when to you such a bike can be disposed of and replaced at the snap of your fingers. Or maybe you all could prove you're seriously concerned by having me start a GoFundMe account so that I could replace it with these alternatives?

(£99) ebay.co.uk/itm/20-FOLDING-BIKE-BICYCLE-WHITE-ALLOY-20-WHEEL-/132289002818

(£108) ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-Unisex-Folding-Bike-Bicycle-Available-in-Black-And-White-/182370354162

(£120) ebay.co.uk/itm/6-Gears-Brand-New-Unisex-Folding-Bike-Bicycle-Black-and-White-Adult-Bike-20-/253109146996

But of course it won't happen. Things are always easier said than done.

Bye all, and may the peace be with you.