Pingk's latest activity
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PPingk replied to the thread "How to protect your e-bike after huge spike in thefts".This data doesn't mean much without data about how the bikes were stolen (what tools were used), and the quality of the locks people...
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PThink I will invest in a good soldering iron and spend an afternoon practising some joints and come back to it then. Thanks for all...
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PPingk replied to the thread n00b battery connection question.Better yet, ask them to teach you! I was fortunate enough to learn soldering in school, and I can count on one hand how many times I've...
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PIt's funny how the baseball cap/hair/shower cap/bald skin etc. wearing crowd never write about their happiness at having avoided serious...
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PPingk replied to the thread Cycle helmet (again).Echoing some other comments about replacements. If it was a hard knock, consider replacing the helmet even if there's no visible damage...
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PPingk replied to the thread New figures reveal 11 deaths from e-bike fires in UK last year, as MPs call for tighter regulations.I feel like we're so afraid of having deep conversations and tackling hard problems - Why are people buying cheaply made battery packs...
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PI have some experience to share. I made a mistake when I ordered my first battery from them, so when it arrived, it wasn't what I...
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PPingk replied to the thread Telegraph Transport Headline, "Fears over plans to double e-bike power.This wouldn't work for most people with wireless headphones. Another reason to bring back the headphone jack!
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PPingk replied to the thread DFT consultation on increase of 250W limit to 500W.Motor wattage is a fundamentally flawed method of measuring it's power, Grin has a great article about why it's misleading...
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PPingk replied to the thread DFT consultation on increase of 250W limit to 500W.I don't think we're going to agree on this, but I appreciate the discussion. People should take responsibility for their actions, rather...
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PPingk replied to the thread DFT consultation on increase of 250W limit to 500W.All the more reason to push for better cycling infrastructure? Are scared/cautious cyclists the same people who might be a menace if...
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PPingk replied to the thread DFT consultation on increase of 250W limit to 500W.Cycling on pavements is against the UK highway code, bikes belong on cycle paths or roads. If that's what you're worried about then ask...
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PPingk replied to the thread DFT consultation on increase of 250W limit to 500W.Why does the increased power make them riskier? Riding like an idiot has nothing to do with how much power you have, I've seen standard...
