Recent content by jmsteven

I have, thanks, but some years ago. What are you thinking, or why do you ask, please?

What is your experience or knowledge of that company. please? After your suggestion, I've had some email correspondence with the company, and I have questions about their credibility.

The battery is not the issue. With many systems, including mine, the batteries, controller and motor comprise an integrated system. The components must be compatible. as Information is exchanged between them during operation. Trying long-distance to find components compatible with the motor...

Yes, thanks, I found much the same, and I’ve considered buying a unit from a shop for my tour with an agreement that the shop could re-sell it for me after. But I have bought a high-end e-trike recently, and another large cash expense for me now would take my savings down to a level I’m not...

I am planning a cycling tour in the UK and Ireland this summer. My attempts to bring my etrike from Canada have run afoul of customs and other regulations. I am looking for an electric bike or trike, preferably recumbent, to rent for June and July, possibly into August. I welcome any offers...

Thanks, all, for your referrals to Brighton E-bikes. I’ve now received a reply, and it appears that the project is underway. - John

Thank you :) - John

Thank you. Can you reply with a direct email address for Darren? I’ve sent two emails to Brighton ebikes and left a phone message, with no reply yet.

Thank you.

Hello, I am seeking a bike shop in the region of Gatwick airport or Brighton, one that is familiar both with recumbent trikes and with installation of Bafang mid-drive motor systems. I am planning a several months tour in Britain, Ireland and Europe beginning at the end of April. I am preparing...

Thanks, again. Your reply is particularly helpful as an important part of my tour will be in visiting archaeological sites and museums in what archaeologists refer to as the Franco-Cantabrian region (SW France and Northern Spain), with extensive evidence for early human habitation. So, your...

Thank you.

——————————— Thanks for your reply and for your suggestions. What I am most interested in is riders’ experience - to know how folks in the UK and EU get along touring in hilly and mountainous country with a 250W drive. I plan to ride a Catrike 559 with a Rohloff Speedhub 14, and likely a...

At my home in British Columbia, Canada, the max allowable for an ebike drive is 500W. So that's what almost everyone has. I am planning a long tour in the UK, Ireland and EU, beginning at the end of April. I would bring an ebike with me, but I can't find a 250W drive here to install on my...