Recent content by cocoabeans

It's back to normal again :D Flecc, you are a legend - I really can't thank you enough!

Yes that is really good to know, thanks flecc. I shall no longer feel like a criminal when briefly and carefully diverting onto the pavement to avoid the odd junction :)

Excellent, PVC insulating tape is what I'd picked up from the DIY store this evening :) I feel a bit resentful of the dealer now - it did seem that he made an awfully quick judgement that my motor was shot - one quick twist of the throttle and he was apparently convinced! I got a horrible...

Well I thought in my dilemma it might be worth having a look at the wiring you mentioned flecc - it does seem to be set up in the way you describe, and sure enough there was a bit of dampness inside the insulating sleeve! There was a bit of blue substance in the five-way connector, which...

Right well here's the latest: Cyclepoint were very helpful indeed and got in touch with the local dealer to let them know that they could supply wiring diagrams and parts as necessary. So the dealer agreed to have a look at it and I took it down this morning. The guy was convinced from a...

Thank you once again flecc - you're always here with prompt and comprehensive advice, we are so lucky to have you around :) I am in the process of trying to locate someone who can help - spoke to a local electric bike dealer who were apologetic but said that without a wiring diagram they...

Argh! Well, I left my bike in the warm and dry for 4 days straight. Last night I tested it out by giving it a run around the block which includes a steep hill, and it seemed to be much better. However, that was evidently not a good enough test, as today the symptoms were back again -...

Many thanks flecc - glad to hear the saddle is still serving you well - I'm still very pleased with mine too :) It does seem too much of a coincidence for water entry not to be the problem. I'll leave it in the warm and dry (no dehumidifier unfortunately), and if I get the bus tomorrow it...

Hello all, My eZee Quando II is not happy at all at the moment. It all started on Monday when my journey to uni and back was in the pouring rain. The symptoms began on my way home on Monday and haven't improved since. The motor now makes a horrible growling sound most of the time - imagine...

Congratulations Flecc, that's an amazing number of posts! You have been an enormous help and inspiration to me and evidently to many other users of this forum. I agree that this is one of the best forums around - the opportunity to get a quick reply and engage in conversation with fellow...

Hi flecc, thank you for the advice. I think you're right- I am putting too much weight onto my hands. Although I am only 5'2" I think I could probably make matters better by adopting a better riding posture, and it may be back weakness that is causing me to lean forwards. That reminds me- I'm...

I've been spending this afternoon tinkering with my Quando and taking it for a spin :) Overall I'm absolutely delighted. This thing is indeed an amazing hill climber! The chain is definitely a problem, having fallen off once. It also makes a clicking sound as I pedal- will have to examine it as...

Thanks flecc, I'll see how I get on and keep your comments in mind.

Ok, thank you for verifying the type of brake flecc :) Does that make mine one of the early Quando IIs then? (You mentioned the band brake was a prototype feature).

Now that I have my Quando I can confirm that it doesn't in fact have rear V-brakes. It has a rear hub brake I think, and it's squeaking a lot. Here are some photos of it (the bike still needs a good clean up!): Here you can see the brake cable coming in from the bottom left. The brake part is...