Recent content by Joel

Fun discussion, I just use ChatGPT to give me an overview and highlight obvious things I may have missed (so I can focus my questions on the key information). If we could return to my question if possible (thanks for the info on the different displays): Can I just buy the cheapest controller...

Fair point, I don't want to have to replace the controller twice - I'm keen to minimise expenditure as 90% of our bikes are nicked so should I just go for the lowest priced KT controller/display combo or are there even KT ones I should avoid? I'm assuming an LCD display makes it easier to set...

Thanks again really useful @saneagle & @Nealh. This bike predates the twist and go law so it could theoretically have throttle only operation and still be legal but Batribike don't have any wiring diagrams from the old days. I'll assume it can't be adapted unless you have a work around? My...

We bought the Batribike (thanks for the advice @thelarkbox, @saneagle, @Nealh) and all is working well but in hilly Bristol we need more sensitivity from the PAS (which works well once you get going). As you can see from the picture every other hole has a magnet in it so one option might be...

Thanks @Nealh

@thelarkbox thanks I understand what you mean now, we are agnostic about a display. @saneagle I'll get back to you on that if the battery dies before the bike gets nicked again. ☺️

Great response @thelarkbox :D, yes probably making it too hard for myself. It is even easier than you describe as the controller is separate box on the downtube (Pg5). At worst it would be case of buying a new rack/battery combo and connecting up to the controller. I'll be back on to make...

Hi, we want an old bike to deter thieves. We have found a Diamond LS that the owner claims still does over 30miles as they rode it rarely and looked after the battery. My assumption is the battery may need replacing not too far into the future and Batribike were very helpful but don't do...

Hi, this is on ebay here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Electric-bike-retrofit-conversion-kit-Heinzmann-wheel-controller-amp-battery-/222476261281? I bought this kit originally in 2008 for a very heavy tandem: http://dutchbike.co.uk/Family4.htm. It worked really well on the hills in Bristol...

Hi We have an original Giant Suede battery that no longer holds a charge long enough but I guess some of the cells are still good. If you want the battery to rescue the cells then it is yours for free, if you can collect/have it collected from Bristol. Specs: Power output max 20A Sanyo Ni-MH...

It's a rod with universal joints.

No problems with handling - I've not had an adult on the front yet, just a four stone child on front and back (tag-a-long). An adult can go on the front either with a fixed handle bar or they can steer as well and the rear rider steers and brakes - our marriage is good but we're not ready...

Thanks for the support - some forums can be a bit snooty about beginners. Here is the manufacturer's website: onderwaterfiets.nl just imagine a front hub motor with long cables to a rear pannier. Joel

Hi I found this forum very useful so just trying to put a bit back. I cycle everywhere but I know surprisingly little about bikes and even less about pedelecs. That said my experiences to date may help some of you out there and I'm happy to answer questions - the more of us on pedelecs and...

Thanks for all your help Very useful posts, to my cost I was not regular with my refreshing...