Recent content by BikeSnail

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    E-bike recommendations for Long Covid/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferer

    Hi, a 5.3ft tall female here: Woosh for a petite frame, Wisper 705 with 24” wheels or a Tern HSD would do you good. Folders might also be good. My mother, 69, is 5ft tall and recently bought a cheap folder with a hub motor and she’s ecstatic about it. Do test rides and consider the bike’s...
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    Full Suspension Conversion

    There is always the option of mounting it on a rack. Someone at my work has a full suspension bike with a down-tube type battery mounted at the rack. Not ideal for balance, but could become a viable plan B.
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    Ladies Raleigh Voyager + TSDZ2 conversion story

    Thanks, I agree. Worse case scenario I can buy a second one for longer trips and carry it in the pannier bag but at this stage of family life I doubt I will need one for a while. The key barrier to cycling here was my nemesis hill from city center to home - 1 km of 10% average incline with a...
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    Ladies Raleigh Voyager + TSDZ2 conversion story

    Sixty miles in it’s time to share this conversion story. REQUIREMENTS I was looking for a bike with a step through frame to carry my toddler and some shopping up and down 15-20% inclines. Short trips to town, playground, some short country rides plus a 2 mile commute to work. All on mixed...
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    TSDZ2 Crank fell off - what spec for replacement nut?

    Thank you for the update. I hope you are still enjoying your motor!
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    TSDZ2 Crank fell off - what spec for replacement nut?

    Thank you. I will try to tighten with a better tool but if unsuccessful in the long term I will try different crank arms. Does damage from riding with loose crank arms (aside from inconvenience of retightening) affect arms only or motor as well? Wondering what the risk is in holding off a...
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    TSDZ2 Crank fell off - what spec for replacement nut?

    BUMP Could we pls have an update on the OPs crank arm situation? I’ve done 50 miles on my newly converted bike with TSDZ2 and the left crank arm is coming loose constantly :-)
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    New shifter for freshly converted ebike

    Hi, I installed a TSDZ2 in my old Raleigh ladies bike and while converting my gear shifter (holding up by the power of hot glue) gave up the ghost. I picked an inexpensive Shimano 8 speed Altus shifter to replace the old Sram TRX and match my Shimano Acera Derailleur. Will this be sufficient...
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    Sourcing a rear double kickstand

    I converted my Raleigh Ladies bike with a TSDZ2 engine yesterday, yay! The bike rides great but unfortunately I lost the mounting space for the Ursus Jumbo double kickstand that I really needed for transporting my toddler on the rear rack. I'm looking for alternatives and among those I see...
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    Disc brakes onto a “ladies” bike

    Hi, just a quick update to say that I bought a hydraulic Magura HS33 rim brake on Bikester (£65) and installed it on my back wheel. The positioning and hose cutting was quite a faff but now that all is done I’m super pleased. The braking is instantaneous and requires very little force...
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    TSDZ2 on a “ladies” bike - installation questions

    Thank you @vfr400 - you are being most helpful. I will reconsider the front brake issue and engine type (though I root for the torque sensor). Q: Can I pretty much add a chain guide now and do the engine later, or would you recommend first fitting the engine? I have little bike repair...
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    TSDZ2 on a “ladies” bike - installation questions

    I’m increasingly keen on fitting a TSDZ2 into my trusty sold Raleigh. It’s not a high spec bike but I’ve had it for 13 years and love the ride and the frame geometry. Taking things forward: I ordered Magura HS33 hydraulic rim brakes for the back wheel and after I test them next week I will...
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    Disc brakes onto a “ladies” bike

    Thank you for this, I’m glad your wife is enjoying this bike. I was actually looking at the Woosh Serena with a mid drive but have just heard from the producer that this model was discontinued. Perhaps it will pop up somewhere second had - it does tick nearly all of my boxes.