Recent content by TopCat

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    POWABYKE Mark 1 Classic

    Well guy's I had a go at fixing the flat yesterday and let me tell you what a nightmare it was. Im glad I was doing it at my house on a decent day, I'd hate to have to do it stuck miles from home in the pouring rain. I looked at all the cables but never unplugged any as all the joints were...
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    POWABYKE Mark 1 Classic

    Hi guy's, Can anyone explain to me how to remove the rear wheel? I got a pumpture the other day and need to get the wheel off to repair it. I dont have any knowlage of hub motors and am afraid of braking wires while trying to remove the wheel. Thanks Regards Tom
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    YikeBike in the Sunday Times

    Cant see why its illegal? It only does 15mph, which is the max speed of an EBike on UK roads. From Timesonline. It takes a while to get the hang of it. After a lot of wobbling and a few near-disasters, I’m zipping up and down a London back street at the top speed of 15mph, which sounds...
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    Honest Advice Needed

    Hi Graham, Now that you have considered kits, what about a Cyclone kit? Im actually thinking of getting one of these kits myself - once I have the money. Of course i'd want more ooumph so i'll be going forthe 900Watt job Electric bicycle DIY kits kit NuVinci Electric bicycle DIY kits kit...
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    POWABYKE Mark 1 Classic

    Thanks for the info Skip, I now know roughly what to expect regarding range/speed etc. I dare say this would be improved upon with a new set of lithium batteries, which iv'e heard last longer and are less than half the weight of the sla batteries installed on the bike. Regarding the...
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    POWABYKE Mark 1 Classic

    Hello to you all, I hope you all had a good easter break. I have just recieved a free electric bike last weekend from a nice chap who had got himself a new bike. The bike I had given to me is a Powabyke Mark 1 Classic.... The guy who gave me the bike told me that it needed a few things...