Recent content by piratepete

When did the government website change to this? It felt like fairly recently we were discussing how the gov.uk page is full of errors regarding ebike law.

For the official DFT consultation update: Proposed changes to legislation for electrically asisted pedal cycles – outcome - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgkl4x5e2no

To be fair modern motorcycles and less than modern cars often use ride/drive by wire for their throttles. Simple electronic position sensors that give information to the ECU to decide what to do.

+ the £600 a month PIP

It won't be allowed on cyclepaths just like a moped. Is the 500W idea just to reduce the diameter of the rear hub? Because most that I've seen are still quite big. 250W rated will comfortably run at 22mph if set up correctly. You just can't get a cheap one.

Hahaha fair cop! I suppose I mean off the street in my local area. NIMBYs unite! :D

As in it's perfectly safe to put 800W through a 250W rated motor. With the necessary adjustments.

Again this is correct. Not sure why you are suggesting with tongue in cheek.

Yes that's what I was suggesting earlier. Albeit 800W.

I'm not sure if you are replying to the right person, but I never said legal = safe and illegal = unsafe.

Usually? No. However, sting operations have been happening all over the country for several years now with most of them in London. They will stop every ebike they see to inspect and seize and fine any that don't conform which would include yours. You can look up the punishments and consequences...

Exactly this. If you choose to follow the gov page instead you will have to run your 48V controller at a maximum of 5.2A. That definitely won't be fun at parties. Or you could choose to put around 800W through a 250W rated motor like most of us here and be perfectly legal and safe.

What is a "Stealth Bomber"? I've always wondered if it's based on the power or shape of the bicycle.

My chinese built hub motor wheel looked like that after its first winter.