Recent content by Situpandbeg

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    Wanted: Tongxin motor

    I am looking for a Tongxin front hub motor for a 26" wheel, preferably 36V, preferably under 90 mm width. This is for a (apparently out of the ordinary) planned DIY conversion of a 1962 Gents BSA Regency bike. Any sellers out there please get in touch by PM. Thanks.
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    Conversion of an old gents bike

    . Can you tell me where I can get a 26" one, how much are they and do they supply the rest of the kit? Thanks.
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    Conversion of an old gents bike

    Thanks to you all for this most useful info and advice. I think I will start by looking around for a good value new kit or break up a second-hand bike, preferably 80mm width motor, and ask my local shop to build it into a new rim for the front wheel (it needs one anyway) so that I can keep the...
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    Conversion of an old gents bike

    I have two old but very comfortable and well-built upright 26" gents bikes (rod brakes, horizontal cross-bar, "sit up and beg style") which I think would be ideal for rehabilitation with a bit of electrical power assistence for my short (8 miles return) but hilly local trips to the nearest...
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    Introduction

    Dear Pedelecs people, hello. Nothing too out of the ordinary -I am a 50 year-old male, with wife and two young children, living in rural E. Sussex about 4 miles in any direction from the nearest town or village. We are keen cyclists but the hills here are a little offputting, especially since...