Recent content by Rob Archer

Well, I took the plunge and derestricted to motor to 500w. I did notice an increase in speed up to 20mph and a noticeable improvement in acceleration away from junctions. Hill climbing improvement was marginal. Range was reduced by about a third though. All in all I didn't find it enough of a...

I've recently fitted a Cyclotricity mid-drive E-assist kit to my Surly Disc Trucker. I'm really pleased with it. I do have the throttle fitted (I know it's not road-legal in the UK) and find it handy if I need to accellerate quickly, like on a roundabout, or for the rare hill (I live in West...