Recent content by JOB100

Thank you guys for your comments. Much appreciated. As far as going 25mph, I am well aware of the legal restrictions, but I still want that option. Either through derestricting or buying a kit that is actually capable straight off the bat. So I don't think a 250W motor is going to cut it...

Hello everyone Am excitedly looking forward to getting an electric bike. I've poured over a tonne of info online, just trying to hone in on a few basics so I can start looking at specific models / kits I may buy a conversion kit for my full size folding (Tern Joe 26in bike, mechanical discs...

Well I get the picture now, thanks to all who responded as to why this is the case. But I do tend to sense an "I'm alright Jack" sort of attitude amongst some people. Look, I'm not trying to get anyone's back up, but I think the point has been made that we do live in a very different cycling...

I fully understand what they mean in the legislation that says "an auxiliary electric motor having a maximum continuous rated power of 0.25 kW, of which the output is progressively reduced and finally cut off as the vehicle reaches a speed of 25 km/h, or sooner, if the cyclist stops pedaling”...

Good point. Yeah, I would be tempted with an electric moped but it's all the rigmarol that goes with it. i.e. If I get a decent moped, the CBT, motorcycle training etc. You're looking at minimum £1400 for all the training and equipment before you've even bought a bike. Decent quality electric...

In an ideal world I would be happy to see s-pedelecs fall between non-regulated push bicycles and mopeds. They clearly are not mopeds. No where near the power or size or danger. However, I know there are plenty of dangerous non-maintained bicycles out there ridden by unconcious and untrained...

Some people have enough free time and energy to cycle an hour or more each way to work on an e-bike, but I, and many others will simply struggle. It isn't one rule fits all I'm afraid. Some people will be happy to pootle along at 10mph, but others want and need to go quicker with less effort...

Thanks everyone for all the well informed replies. As usual the Europeans are ahead on this topic, and an S-Pedelec class is required. The whole concept of riding an e-bike slower than a normal human powered bicycle whether on or off road is ludicrous. I understand that inputting human power...

I found this kit which I'm sure is one of many on the web which has an off-road switch allowing it to go above speeds of 15.5mph and 250W: http://www.electric-bike-conversions.co.uk/acatalog/electric_bike_rear_hub1000w_kit_details.html I read this page on this website about UK law...

Great. Many thanks for your answer

Hi Anyone got any experience of trying to register a more powerful electric bicycle with VOSA? I would like to build something like a 1000 W pedelec for commuting and wondered what the process was like her in the uk, how much it costs, what you have to do etc. Many thanks