Recent content by Gillian

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    Cyclotricity Front wheel Kit - thoughts on wheel centering

    Update on my wheel centering saga. I managed to squeeze in a spacer washer on the axle and swapped the spacers on the front brakes around. Although still slightly lop-sided they now work properly (yay!). When I have summoned up courage I'll try dishing the wheel (it is supposed to be easy, right?)
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    Cyclotricity Front wheel Kit - thoughts on wheel centering

    I looked at the motor and it has lettering saying JDLAX.... printed on it. I guess that might be a serial no.
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    Cyclotricity Front wheel Kit - thoughts on wheel centering

    I'll be looking at the bike tomorrow and get back to you. I agree completely with your comments regarding their sales and service.
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    Cyclotricity Front wheel Kit - thoughts on wheel centering

    Thank you for all your replies - that gives me something to go on. I'm so pleased to have got the bike going so sorting the brake out has been a bit frustrating :-)
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    Cyclotricity Front wheel Kit - thoughts on wheel centering

    Hi all I've converted my Dutch-style bike with a 250 watt front wheel motor and pannier rack battery from Cyclotricity. The motor works really well and has more than enough power for the hills . Where I am having a problem is setting the front V brakes. One side of the brakes keeps hitting the...
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    Battery for 'Dutch' style bike

    Thank you so much. I really like this idea! One concern is that Aliexpress doesn't seem to offer any guarantees (that I can see). Is that something I should worry about?
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    Battery for 'Dutch' style bike

    Thanks also for the paint/vinyl suggestion. My concern is the colour (usually black) of the rack, not so much the battery. Is it possible to buy a battery that comes ready-made for securing onto an exisiting rack, like mine?
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    Battery for 'Dutch' style bike

    Thank you for the 'soft shell' suggestion. Do you have any rcommendations with regards to brand? With regard to the (absence of) rear brake - yes, it is a roller brake.
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    Battery for 'Dutch' style bike

    Hi to all I have a 'Dutch' style bike which I would like to convert to electric - really only for getting up two steep hills at the beginning and end of my ride to work. I already have a front wheel (sourced from Cyclotricity) and am looking for a battery. I could buy their carrier rack battery...