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    newbie questions from an oldie

    thanks wheeliepete! the issue is, that here some people had their pumped up mountainbikes confiscated plus all the trouble of driving un unregistered, uninsured vehicle without the proper helmet. that adds up! they check for etchings and are of course intrigued by size. i am not planning on...
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    newbie questions from an oldie

    excellent, i am starting to get somewhere - thanks a lot! any suggestions as for the motor? are there brands that take better to hotrodding than others?
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    newbie questions from an oldie

    and thanks Nealh! that starts to make sense, i will have a look at controllers etc tomorrow
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    newbie questions from an oldie

    thanks soundwave! i wish money wasn't an issue ;)
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    newbie questions from an oldie

    thanks a lot for your reply. a readymade kit would be easiest, on the other hand i would like to learn more about this fascinating subject. any suggestions, as to what components would be suitable? i don't want to squeeze out the maximum, just a bit more. a while ago i saw an advert for what i...
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    hello from the Pyrenees

    hello forum about ten years ago i converted a kettler aluminium frame with a simple 250w front wheel hub kit and loved the thing. i pulled my ageing 50kg dog around with a trailer and occasionally going uphill with that vehicle without pedaling was a great conversation starter. unfortunately i...
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    newbie questions from an oldie

    hello forum reader :) ten years ago i converted a kettler aluminium frame with a 250w kit and was one of the first to climb the hills of vienna without (necessarily) pedaling, all the while pulling a trailer with a 50kg dog. needless to say, many interesting meetings were caused by my vehicle...