Recent content by Emo Rider

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    Shaft drive Ebikes?

    Way back when, I was learning mechanical drafting, we learned that direct (chain drive) was more efficient than shaft drive. The rational was that there was an unavoidable power loss every time you changed the direction of the delivery of power. The figure I recall was a 7% loss @ 90 degrees. I...
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    Are lithium pencil batteries overpriced and overhyped?

    I use to use a Kodak digital camera that took four AA bateries. Even using the lithium diposibles, I only was able to take 20 high resoultion picture and two or three short movies before it died. Going to the recharagable Energizers was amazing. I could take over 60 high rez shots and more than...
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    Freego battery unrepairable?

    Sounds like a decent deal to me for a like for like factory replacement.
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    Freego battery unrepairable?

    I have never had the new Freego battery, with Samsung cells open. I have replaced switches and repaired wiring inside the old. I say this just to let you know of my experience with these batteries. The main dfference between the two batteries is the size of the new, better, smaller samsung...
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    Wisper PAS removal

    If you have a magnetic disk that passes by the sensor, do this first. Check the gap between the magnetic disk and the pickup. It should be less than 5mm. Check to make sure the disk turns with the crank. Sometimes the little teeth that snug it to the crank axle break off. The only reason you...
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    Bosch CX crank torque figure

    I do not know the characteristics of the the o ring you seek, but you might find them at the plumbing section. Probably a lot cheaper too. As well, you could try your automotive jobber. They often have a display of bits and bobs, your o ring may be there.
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    Bike recommendations & info for Deliveroo work please

    Thanks for that I do agree with you on the warranty aspect. The maintence advantages only apply to those that are able. In a delivery persons world, you'd learn quickly but then down time, regardless, is money in that profession. The other thing is the genuine savings against your earnings with...
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    Bike recommendations & info for Deliveroo work please

    Firstly, I am probably going to get rocks and other missles hurled my way but here we go. I have always talked delivery riders out of an ebike. Why? - Because of the cost of purchase against wages earned. - The extra work required if the battery dies mid shift. - Cost of spare battery -...
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    Curious battery problem (Freego Wren)

    Firstly, if your bike is under two years old, this should be a warranty repair. Secondly, you should have your battery voltage checked. A battery with damaged cells may show fully charged but not have enough power. In my experience with these bike what you describe could be the following and...
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    Haibike sDuro HardSeven SL 2015 Yamaha (7 Month 1600 Miles)

    I am approaching 3,000 miles on my 2015 Haibike Trekking. It has the original 10 spd chain and gears. I am over 16 stone and use it in hilly country conditions. However, it has not seen any extreme mtb conditions. It sounds like the 5.0 model would have better suited your needs. In the big...
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    Is an undercurrent of racism and misogyny undermining The UK Electric Bike industry?

    I think that we should just simply ignore this thread. As there has been no reply from the op, I believe this was a flame post. It was put here for no other reason but to stir a foul smelling pot.
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    Ilkey Cycles closed down

    Sorry in advance, I am not commenting on yourself singularly. There you have it in a nut shell - Didn't buy my bike (s) there but they helped anyway. Sorry to see them go out of business. Ebike shops make nothing fixing a bike under warranty that was not bought there. Even if they did make a...
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    Bosch CX normal noise?

    No clip attached.
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    Could this be the future?

    Actually achohol is not a particularly safe alternative either as it produces no visible flame when it burns.
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    Could this be the future?

    Achohol!? Like street drinkers need another reason to steal your bike :D