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  1. crotchrocket

    Haibike Yamaha eBay Batteries?

    I have a Haibike Sduro Allmtn 6.0. Has anyone tried the eBay batteries from Germany? I'm after a second battery to increase mileage but do not have the cash to purchase an official Yamaha one...
  2. crotchrocket

    Specialized Hardrock Ebike For Sale

    For sale, 2012 Specialized Hardrock, bought new from Evans in Holborn. I think it's a large, it's 19" crank to top of seat post tube. I fitted an 8fun 250w front hub motor conversion when it was brand new and used it around Hampstead sporadically and occasionally to work (documented on the...
  3. crotchrocket

    So You Can Thumb Throttle A Mid Drive? (Proflex Animal Build)

    As you'll see from a previous post, i have a Proflex Animal I'm going to convert. My left leg is mostly paralysed which is why i want an eBike for exercise. I have used the front hub 8Fun kit, but it wont fit the Girvin forks. That to me meant rear hub motor, as i need the thumb throttle to...
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    8Fun Kit Installed On The Hardrock

    I installed the kit on Friday morning. There were a few things that required a little thought and a try to the hardware shop but it really did go on pretty easily. A couple of the issues were: Had to space the axle out with an extra washer or two. The torque bar wouldn't fit with the...
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    Thinking Of Not Fitting The Brake Switches ?

    My bike has integrated brake levers and gear switches. i'd need to get some new gear selectors to use the electric switch brake leavers that came with my 8Fun kit. I ride a motorbike each day and i can't see myself making the mistake of using throttle and brake. However one question was...
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    8Fun Kit Came Through Today!

    My bottle battery type 8fun kit came through the post today! Looks good! Although I'm a little put of by the very visible seam in the rim. Once this is all up and running I'm happy to re-spoke in my specialised rim. The crank puller came through too which is great. Looking forward to...
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    Converting Specialized Hardrock, Some questions!

    I poped an introduction into the other thread, but would like to discuss some e-bike options that i have been looking into. I've been lurking and reading posts here so thought i'd join. I went and test rode a Cyclotricity mountain bike last week and although the test ride proved the kit will...
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    Hello! Getting an E-bike conversion kit for disability

    Hi All, I had a motorbike crash in 2003 which left me with only half my left leg working (no quads etc) and I'm starting to get a real fatty!!! So i've joined up to finalise my E-bike plans to get back into cycling. I'll start a thread in the appropriate place to discuss the options I'm...