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    Waspy replied to the thread My New Build.
    So, while I wait for stuff to arrive from China, I have been doing some thinking. The battery I've ordered comes with a handlebar bag...
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    Waspy replied to the thread Free from Crank-drive.
    10.000 miles is very impressive, incredible really. When it comes to raising handlebars, I have learnt that if one buys a new pair of...
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    Waspy replied to the thread My New Build.
    Thank you, I have work to do with files and nuts etc. I'm sure I'll get there in the end.
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    Waspy replied to the thread My New Build.
    Found some: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/362622847153
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    Waspy replied to the thread My New Build.
    Mate, no apologies needed :)
  • Waspy
    Waspy replied to the thread My New Build.
    Good stuff, thanks. The first thing I did when I went to buy the bike was try a magnet on the forks.
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    Waspy reacted to Benjahmin's post in the thread My New Build with Like Like.
    In always use a torque arm for peace of mind. I have used several of these because of their adaptability...
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    Waspy replied to the thread My New Build.
    OK, so I've just checked my washer collection, believe it or not I have 12x19 but no 12x20. I am struggling to find any on eBay. Do you...
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    Waspy replied to the thread My New Build.
    Also, do I need a torque arm on steel forks and and a 250w motor?
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    Waspy replied to the thread My New Build.
    Wow, that's good advice. Thank you. I shall make this my top priority. The last thing I want to do is plant my face into a tarmac surface.
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    Waspy replied to the thread My New Build.
    So another day in paradise, now I've proved that the motor works, it's time to strip all the electrics off the Carrera (bar the motor)...
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    Waspy reacted to Tony1951's post in the thread My New Build with Like Like.
    That is a brilliant solution. Much kudos for that. Looks totally professional.
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    Waspy reacted to guerney's post in the thread My New Build with Informative Informative.
    You might have already seen this Schwalbe chart:
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    Waspy replied to the thread My New Build.
    I don't know what you did for a living before you retired but you should have worked as chief mechanic for a professional cycling team...
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    Waspy replied to the thread My New Build.
    Indeed you can. However I don't own a Bafang, so I prefer to make my own labels (saneagle gave me some help with that). Here's the...