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    Sourcing Tongxin and other components from China

    Tongxin kits Hi Yes you are right I did buy a lot of motors from Tongxin on the interest from members of this forum but when I had them most of the there was not the interest I was expecting at the low cost I sold them for so did not bother any more. I have had a few problems with this...
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    Advice on setting up Tongxin / Ping

    Hi Frank. I have done 1,700mls on my 175 tongxin in 700 wheel and 800mls aprox on my 260 in my 16" wheel the controler went in the 16" wheel after only 1ml but have no problem since I use a cannon 3 pin conector for the motor and solder and heat shrink the rest with a speakon 3 pole conector...
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    Owners wanted: Photographs needed

    Hi Richard. I have photos of my Diamondback with Tongxin motor and Brompton with 80mm Tongxin motor and am now building Marin stinson I will let you have photos if you let me know if you want them JOHN
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    Pushbike Custom Conversion.

    Yes flecc I still have a Brompton kit only because I made myself a second Brompton and then took delivery of some 80mm motors so fitted one into the standard forks (works well) JOHN
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    Pushbike Custom Conversion.

    Yes flecc you are right about it being difficult to deal with Tongxin,when you order you have to pay for the goods and then wait for delivery in my case both of my orders took 10 weeks but the worst part you can't get any info as to when you can expect your order if you e-mail them to ask, you...
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    most powerful folding electric bike

    Yes battery from Ping 8amp £200 but still kit will be £150 cheaper than NANO kit if you could get one which I dont think you can as Tony Castle has finnished JOHN
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    most powerful folding electric bike

    Sorry kiethhazel no battery just motor forks conntroler throttle and all the wiring done just bolt it on and buy a battery JOHN
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    most powerful folding electric bike

    Nano Brompton kit Hi. I have a new Nano Brompton electric kit for sale for £200 if interested JOHN
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    Twist Grip Throttle

    Hi I have throttles 36v with battery l.e.d JOHN
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    Stolen Bikes & Insurance Policies

    Hi I have 3 bikes insured with N.F.U in my house policy, Saga have just quoted me £85 to add to a house policy they have quoted on JOHN
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    Battery switch recommendation anyone?

    Hi Frank. I to am looking for a switch for the same thing ,I have just found a key switch that will have to be fitted in the bag or battery box,I will let you know how I get on. JOHN
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    Alternative to Urban Mover UM24?

    Hi. why not fit a kit to your Dahon (make a lovely bike) JOHN
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    * * * Tour De Presteigne 2009 Details * * *

    Hi I can't go will be in Scotland on the 10th I dont suppose it can be brought forward a week just for me He He JOHN
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    The cold got to my Pro Connect.

    Cold battery Although I have not done a range test in warm weather on my new bike I have been out 4 times this week and covered between 21&28 mls each time and still have the three lights on on return home (bike Diamond eastwood motor Tongxin battery 8amp all up weight 94kg). I cant wait...
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    Tongxin motor for folder

    Hi. I think you will find tony's partner got as fed up with him as all the prospective customers did and he was the one on the end of the phone taking all the earbashing so he got out and got a proper job !!!!!!!!!! Brompton did have talks with Tongxin and I think they went to the factory for...
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    What's the best connector to use on a motor wheel?

    Waterproff plugs Hi Frank. the plugs you need are made by Cannon very small plug about the size of a 1pence piece Polevolt of cheshire are having them in in the new year tel.Neil on 01477 533320 JOHN
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    Tongxin motor for folder

    Hi I have got some 80mm motors coming from Tonxin but dont know what they will be like I will fit one when they come and post a report JOHN
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    EBikes are too expensive?

    Hi. A good quality motor kit (Tongxin) £150 a battery (Ping) £230 a set of Spokes £14 and a bit of work gets you up and running for less than £400 plus the bike of your choice. JOHN
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    Built my bike at last

    I have built my bike as well Hi everyone. I have managed to save a motor for my self (that was the reason for buying them) and built it into a bike,I have finnished it and am very pleased with it. I have orderd some more for those that are waiting wont be long and well worth the wait. I was...
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    Camper Vans and E-Bikes

    Hi everyone. I have a motorhome started with a Swift Royal and have carried my torq 1 and a Forte on a bike rack on the back down through France into Spain. I now have a Ci Renault with a garage that I can get my scooter in but not my torq , so I now have 2 folding bikes to take instead( I...