Recent content by matthewslack

Non-Facebook users don't see the target of your link. Instead we are invited to login, which some of us will never do! Not an issue with the bike you are trying to show us, we just can't see it.

I've only had the 90 when upgrading to 4 pot. That colour difference is useful to know.

Either the caliper or the lever or both will have the maker's name, and most hoses will have too. Use that make. If completely unidentifiable then take the old hose and fitting to a bike shop who should be able to tell you what you need. If reduced to guesswork, I'd guess Shimano first, and...

Delving inside with curiosity and a multimeter would be my next step. If there is power to the switch, follow the wires, test the lamps. If not, deeper trouble!

If there are accessible connectors then you could test the lamps separate from the control system, and also see if power gets to the connector. Disturbing the connectors might fix a dirty contact issue. Is it an old bike and a new problem?

In this case, fails the local dealer test. More generally, the sticking point is until you ride it, after purchase, there is no way to know if it will do the job. Yes, 60Nm hub motor, but if the rider can't keep it above the 'bogging down' speed, it won't, and you run the risk of heavily laden...

Let's hope their bikes embody a more appropriate approach to risk than taking pictures on a level crossing!

Many years, if looked after, and in mileage terms, several tens of thousands. The ones I live close to are nearly 4 years (Tern) and 3 years (PakYak). The Tern does between 1,000 and 2,000 miles a year, no electrics issues so far (top spec Bosch CargoLine motor). The PakYak fewer miles, and had...

I suspect your requirements fall between at least three stools! Your Batribike judging from their website is a typical hub motor bike, probably 36V and probably 7A continuous, 14A max controller. Fine for an average weight adult rider in relatively flat terrain, but cannot cope with the extra...

That mix is near as damn it EP80! Go direct, much less fuss!

If not that, then lubricate and exercise the pivots/hinge/etc. Probably lack of use and build-up of dust/grime are involved.

Is this a new problem? When was the battery last removed?

I go through the chains three times each, nothing lost as the cassette gets binned, just a bit later. The third time through is dirty, wet winter conditions, low mileage, wait until spring before the new cassette goes on.

Three years! Any idea of the mileage it had done?

The failed chain has the X in the side plate that says KMC. Unless it's a fake, no reason to change as they have a great reputation. Snapped like that suggests brutal gear changes or high mileage on a rather more than 250W motor. Can't help with 10 speed, but I'm having great results this dry...