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    I made the leap and left the battery at home.

    Surely this is the ideal use of an E-bike. For people who have no real reason for why they can't cycle, apart from a lack of fitness. The E-bike builds them up to the confidence and fitness level to start using a normal bike. So when after a couple of years when the battery starts failing...
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    Tyre pressures!!!

    Does anyone know if the pressure reading of the gauge is altered if the weight is taken of the wheels? For a motorcycle that has a lot more weight, should you check the tyre pressure on the side stand, with the weight of bike on the tyres, or on the centre stand with all weight removed? Just...
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    Torq with battery mod storms up hills

    So let me get this correct. To adequately have my 2007 Torq working reliably for a practical time period, I need to purchase TWO batteries at around £400 each! And wire them in parallel. It's little wonder I'm becoming a little sceptical about how really practical E-Bikes are:) Charlie.
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    A Good Toy While the Battery Lasted

    Wow, thanks for all the replies. I personally think the Torq to be a great product, but let down by the battery technology. I agree that if I used the torq every day as a commuter tool, then a new battery would be easy to justify. But to pay that much for a battery that may, or may not...
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    A Good Toy While the Battery Lasted

    Hi All, My Torq is now like a Christmas toy that was great for a while but now sits in the corner unusable because of the deteriorating battery. I can't justify spending £350 on a new battery. So it's back to using leg work alone on a normal bike. Which to be honest I don't mind as...
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    Torq Charging problems

    Hi Mr E., Probably a bit too far, but I have a Torq in East Grinstead, West Sussex. If you needed to test your battery or charger on a different bike/battery, you're more than welcome to. Charlie.
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    ezee liv battery now dead

    The current price for a new battery on the Cyclepoint website is : 37V 10Ah Li Polymer battery. 3.3Kg £395 + £15 Delivery (including VAT) Perhaps going green is getting a bit too expensive. Charlie.
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    Best way to get started?

    Hi Greytop, I have to agree with everything you said. I have a Ezee Torq, but also another standard bike that would be perfect to make into a lightweight assisted bike, but kits seem to be over priced or hard to get hold of. If I were you I think I wouldn't bother with a...
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    Touring on a Wisper

    Hi Frank, How did people take to being asked to recharge the battery during your stops? We know it uses only pence in electricity, but were they concerned at all. Charlie.
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    Watch out for black ice!

    Hi John, I'm glad to hear you're OK. I hope yopu don't mind me asking but what happens with things like who pays for repairs in a case like this. Are you pursuing having you bike and any damaged rider equipment, repaired/replaced through his car insurance? Charlie.
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    how so cheap

    I wonder if someone who lived close to him would be willing to request a test ride, with the prior understanding that it would be reported back on this forum. If it's a decent enough bike, a win win situation for everybody. Charlie.
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    Thank you 50 cycles

    Without 50 Cycles I wouldn't have my Torq which gives me so much pleasure. I think this forum would be a poorer place without the people on the front line (importers etc.) making regular contributions. Charlie.
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    Puncture Advise

    Hi, I originally purchsed some Ultraseal Puncture Prevention Treatment to use on my motorbike, but ended up using it in my Torq tyres. I decided that a puncture on the Torq to be more of a hassle and more likely. I wonder why sealed for life multi-bubble type tyes aren't available? Or...
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    Torq Died on the way to work

    Paul, Have you found the problem with your Torq's electrics yet? Charlie.
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    Great online route planner

    Every time I press the down button, I keep going back to a map of the US.
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    many questions from germany

    Hi Ramo, I was in a similar position to you, my round journey is 17 miles. I'd preveously try to cycle a couple of days a week. I then bought an Ezee Torq, and have been very pleased with it. I have no interest in riding to work through the winter months, but for the rest of the...
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    UASIS Pioneer L1 LIGHT LITHIUM ELECTRIC-BIKE/BICYCLE

    Hi Mary, This does seem very similar to a bike I bought my wife back in the summer. Below is what I posted back then. She is still pleased with it today. Power Assisted Bikes by e-bikeshop.co.uk :: City Charlie. "Not wanting to spend too much money I bought one of these off...
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    I Love my Torq

    What made me post this was I was explaining the bike to an old friend, and I made the statement that it was one of the best things I've ever bought. For the amount of pleasure it brings, and the ability to go anywhere, I think it has to be my best buy. When going out with friends cycling, I...
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    I Love my Torq

    I thought I'd post this, as would be E-Bikers browsing this site, may be put off by the very valid problem posts that tend to be here. Ezee Torq, 7 months old, 1100 miles, and no known problems so far. Li-ion battery seems to be holding up fairly well. Unrestricted speed seems to have...
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    Convince me to stay electric

    Hi, If you're fit enough to consider a good normal bike, then 10 mile on fairly flat roads shouldn't really tax a Torq battery too much I would have thought, assuming you are still pedalling. What's happening that makes a new battery needed? Charlie.