Articles - Technical Things Explained en-us http://www.pedelecs.co.uk N/A http://www.pedelecs.co.uk russ@fireflyuk.net 20 http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/articles/84/1/Technical-Article-Drive-Through-Gears-on-E-bikes/Page1.html   This is the first in a series of technical articles covering some of electric bikes complexities in quite full detail so that all aspects of the subject can be appreciated. You are then free to participate in our forum to further discuss the topic. russ@fireflyuk.net (Russell Scott) Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/articles/42/1/Re-celling-an-NiMh-battery-for-a-Giant-Lafree/Page1.html   If you would like the details for fitting a new cellpack into a battery for the Lafree Twist range read on. Generic advice is included for other makes. russ@fireflyuk.net (Russell Scott) Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/articles/40/1/Deciding-between-NiMh-and-Li-ion-batteries/Page1.html    Choose on the basis on your usage, and whether you are risk averse. If you hate any risk choose NiMh. If you don't mind a small risk, choose the small benefits and convenience of Li-ion. flecc@tinyworld.co.uk (Flecc .) Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/articles/29/1/How-long-will-my-Li-Ion-battery-last/Page1.html   Although the total life of Li-ions isn't yet known reliably under each condition due to lack of time experience, some characteristics are well known and understood. flecc@tinyworld.co.uk (Flecc .) Thu, 23 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/articles/27/1/Charging-Li-Ion-Batteries/Page1.html   With Li-ion batteries it's best to part charge as often as possible since this gives them the longest life. For example, one that's part charged after each short journey, say 4 to 8 miles, might lose 10% of capacity in the first year. guru@pedelecs.co.uk (Pedelec Guru) Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000