Recent content by trevor brooker

When I set up a take off for a fused spur I used these, as I updated my battery to controller connector at the same time. https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/sis.html?_nkw=XT60+Dual+Extension+Parallel+Battery+Connector+Cable+for+DJI+Phantom+%28XT60A-YY%29&_id=301831664254&&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l46251...

I visited a supermarket this afternoon & whilst I waited to speak to it's owner I eventually finished loading my panniers & left. So a casual thief could have got themselves a new electric bike for the cost of a front wheel using the quick release, or if they had pliers the cost of a few spokes.

I scan the headings to decide what I want to read - the same as news articles

sorry if I duplicated - I did look at headings over the past week but did not see anything I vaguely remember a post about a year or more ago but I think that was just a proof of concept

I read this article & thought that what was not mentioned was the most important - how to secure your bike against theft. https://www.chichester.co.uk/news/crime/chichester-community-nurse-left-tears-after-electric-bike-stolen-broad-daylight-3073453 I use both physical & psychological methods...

Having just watched the video - it makes you laugh but doesn't provide any more information

I thought this might be of interest https://newatlas.com/bicycles/valeo-ebike-motor-automatic-gearbox/

Just my experiences I experimented over two years whilst travelling along 10 miles of single track country road. I just could not believe that oncoming motorists could not see me, as 90%+ just kept coming & forcing me to give way. I tried a single solid light, then flashing before settling on...

Question - any practical experience of using Continental - Top Contact - Winter tyres I am thinking of purchasing as I am tarmac only and its mainly frost pockets that cause problems I have Schwalbe MARATHON WINTER studded tyres for snow/ice but they are not comfortable on cleared tarmac...

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a circular thread!

Cheers I'll have a closer look at your pictures to see how the hinge works, as it needs to be stiff enough to withstand air pressure at cruising speed but release with finger pressure

is this not just another EU law to limit speed https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/news/motoring-news/mandatory-speed-limiters/

Cheers I did think about these, but whilst they would work for me on the main road with fast traffic overtaking me continuously within two miles I come to a village with multiple traffic lights, so I then undertake all of those vehicles that have just passed me, but on narrow urban streets, only...

I can see the idea behind this, but it will only work for ebikes & not cyclists who can easily exceed the electric assistance speed cut off. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/nov/06/dutch-government-pilots-technology-to-cut-e-bike-road-deaths