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Re: Pannier rack and mudflats for sparker special Thanks, I didn't think it would be hard either, but two shops now have told me that Electra UK don't make full mudguards for the bike. I might gamble on a set and see what modifications are needed.

Hi, I've searched these forums and elsewhere without any luck so I hope someone can point me in the right direction. I've got an Electra Sparker Special (silver with blue rims). I'd like to be able to fit full mudguards and a pannier rack. I haven't been able to find any that fit, one shop...

well it's taken a while, but I've ordered a silver sparker, massive sale on at chain reaction cycles at the moment, so it was £399 instead of £549!!! Bargain or what!!! Can't wait to get it now! I'll post some photos when it's here!

Welcome.....I'm looking forward to your photos, I'm thinking about getting a sparker as well, they look great on the internet, yet to see one in the flesh though.....going to check them out next weekend! Hope you can wait patiently until May, I'd be going crazy waiting!! Jon

Wow, those things look like amazing fun! I'd love to give that a go! It's awesome how they powerslide everywhere!!

Hi, I just joined here a few weeks back, and love the site, there's a few people from around dorset here it seems, so welcome! I'm not in dorset myself, but may be soon if all goes well with a job I've just applied for! Let's see some photos of your bikes!

thanks marcusthemoose!

Hi, thanks for the welcome! Whatever I decide to get, I'll stick with the 3 speed to start with, it may well be enough, and the 8 speed nexus is quite expensive on its own! Maybe I'll have a look at other 3 speeds if the nexus ratios are a bit strange. Thanks for that! Marcusthemoose, I've just...

Hi, I've been looking around these forums for a little while. I've been doing some research into electra bikes....I'm thinking of getting either a sparker special or a straight 8. Gotta see them in the flesh to decide i think! Any thoughts on how they cope with hills with the 3 speed? Would I...