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    Magura hydraulic brake cut-off switch

    Just a heads up. I've have gone through at least 3 or 4 of these switches over the last 2 or 3 years. Best not to cut the wires but to fit some connectors from Maplins that fit the connector on the switch, also if you suddenly find your motor is intermittent or stops all together you will need...
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    Best 29er rim for bafang cst

    I am using halo freedom disc rims on mine. With sapim 13g spokes from Graham Probably been using this combo for the last 3 years with no issues. Rich
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    Side swipped by a van.

    Agreed. but speed limit of 15-16mph for an electric bike on a public road is more than acceptable, yes you can still go faster, I do if pedal hard I can reach speeds of 17 or 18. If you are a heavy and I do fall into that category a more power would be nice. Wasn't there a some sort of equation...
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    Side swipped by a van.

    Flecc is right I think 15-16 mph is absolutely fine. I have had different powered motors over the years and think anything more powerful than 250w is dangerous to use on public footpaths and roads. Bicycles aren't designed for 29mph which is easily achieved with a 500w motor. 29mph on a bicycle...
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    Side swipped by a van.

    Wrong and wrong... My bike has been legal for a long time..
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    Side swipped by a van.

    Yeah you are right of coarse swerving in and out of traffic is a no no but it was part of an attempt to try and catch up with the van and at least get a clean shot of the VRM. I wasn't to know I would be seeing them 2 miles later. The camera is a Sony HDR AS15 action cam. filmed in 720p 60fps...
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    Side swipped by a van.

    No previous stuff went on with this guy before that incident, the piece of road leading up to that point is a bus lane so I had no contact with any traffic till the 2 lanes converged. I personally think he was checking his phone or something and let the van drift over to the left although it did...
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    Side swipped by a van.

    Then they both drive off down the wrong way on a one way street. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYmSPl5TobI You can clearly see the youg man adjusting his mirror after it hit me on my arm\back in part2. The guy in the doorway at the end gave me the tumbs up and said well done mate...
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    Side swipped by a van.

    Hey, Heres the youtube clip. I think the video footage says it all. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgeY07jW36w I was fuming at this stage. Then my luck changes when about 2 miles later I see them both turning out of a junction. I had a few choice words with him. Sorry I have left...
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    BPM II torment..

    Thanks d8veh, I can't see bpm II in the list so not sure which to get. I have sent an email asking them..
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    BPM II torment..

    Hi Guys .. I need sensible ideas on how to open the side of this motor or place where I can buy the tool or where I can take the wheel to be opened for a small fee/beer tokens. Any ideas? Thanks Riche
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    Help needed.

    Thanks for your reply d8veh, I have emailed the factory and they are saying the nylon ring isn't available but a replacement steel ring is so I am hoping they can provide me with one of them at a resonable price. ON a side note I am using a BPM 2 motor on my bike at the moment but the clutch...
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    Help needed.

    Hi, I have a bafang(8fun) bmp 500w 48 motor. However it fell off my desk at work and broke a part of outer casing off, I have had this part welded back on but in the process the heat from the welding has melted the nylon ring gear inside. Please see photo. So I am trying to locate either...
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    Raleigh Big Cycle Ride, Swindon, Saturday 7th April.

    Hi Bob, Do you own the electric bike shop in Cricklade Rd? Sounds like a great idea anyway. Rich
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    Is your pedelec legal? From CTC's cycle magazine

    I just find it pointless argueing with someone who is clearly a saint.. :) Rich
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    Is your pedelec legal? From CTC's cycle magazine

    I can't I am affraid, I've now lost the will to live.... Rich
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    Is your pedelec legal? From CTC's cycle magazine

    He who is without sin shall cast the first stone. So that must be you? Seems to me you make assumtions about people without actually knowing the facts.. Is that fair? Rich
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    Is your pedelec legal? From CTC's cycle magazine

    So you dont like the use of cameras or what? When is it ok in your book to use a camera? I wear a camera when I ride my electric bike or standard bike, its for my own protection as much as anything.. Yes it is does capture wrong doings by drivers but I get more pleasure filming some nice...
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    Todays - incident

    Ahh the old mooning trick ... I often see the moon rising when following Kev (Donkey) ..
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    Bargain of the Year Torque Arms

    Can I have 2 also please. Thank you Rich