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  1. KirstinS

    Bike change / shed clearance/ motors and bits

    All the below needs to go Make me an offer, feel free to go low Just don't be too offended if I say no! Either pick up in Shoreham /Brighton or postage at your cost. 1 x used 8fun front motor in a 700c with Kenda tire (36v 250w). With disc and 1 x used BPM front motor in 700c wheel with...
  2. KirstinS

    26 inch motor sought or swap for 700c (or I could sell the motors in 700c wheels)

    My trusty 8 year old commuter bike now has so many issues it's uneconomical to fix But my new build is 26inch not 700c Anyone got an old FRONT motor laced into a 26 inch wheel they could sell ? Or swap for a 350w BPM in a 700c wheel Or a repaired 250w 8fun in a 700c wheel ? Both well used...
  3. KirstinS

    Bbsxx gear change sensor

    The gear change sensor that is available for newer bbsxx models Does anyone know if it is compatible with gear hubs like an alfine 8 ? Or just deraileurs ? Cheers
  4. KirstinS

    Behind the seat post battery and charger

    The battery is very much end of life and no longer 10ah However, it is fully functional , the BMS works fine, the charger is fine and the key/locking mechanism works fine Ideal for short journeys or for spare parts or for a recell Collection only !! From Shoreham by sea (v near Brighton)...
  5. KirstinS

    120mm front fork recommendations

    I have just obtained a Cove Hummer 2010 titanium hardtail frame ! Very exciting stuff It takes a 120mm straight steer front fork. What would you recommend for light XC use for under 150 quid? Thanks
  6. KirstinS

    Bad luck in three, bike gremlins

    Bust commuter bike....can't find fault Bust haedtail. Seatpost broken and front wheel bent Picked up my non electric road bike ....slashed tire (very odd as in my shed,- think a small scratch must have popped when the sun superheated the shed) Whinge over
  7. KirstinS

    Weird failure, any ideas?

    So my commuter with a front BPM hub, 48v controller and battery just cut out on way home Wednesday Small bump /pothole and stop But, and this is the odd bit for me, I have power to LED panel and the throttle provides momentary and weak power before cut out.....then nothing I've checked the...
  8. KirstinS

    WANTED a q85 front hub motor

    Just in case someone has one they are looking to shift. Whatever voltage or rpm I know bms have them but shipping is prohibitive (until I need more stuff at least ) Don't know of any UK sellers of this motor Cheers
  9. KirstinS

    Arrgghh why doesn't anyone make good thumb throtttles

    They only ever last me 6 months. They are flimsy plastic rubbish. I ride in all weathers as a commutter on South coast The rain and salty sea air just kills the springs inside. Does anyone know of anyone making quality ones ? I have asked before but was a while back... And, to preempt any...
  10. KirstinS

    Bike pr0n

    Beauty in eye of beholder and all that but I'd consider selling a couple of the kids for this To replace my ageing , dying commuter (Then adding an alfine hub and a minimal e conversion) Makersville 3-speed Titanium City Bike 58cm https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252786821855 ame: Makersville Ti...
  11. KirstinS

    Shaft drive conversion ?

    One for the engineers I suspect Has anyone converted a shaft drive bike with a mid motor ? Obviously a front hub can be easily added I had a search around but couldn't find anything and I've no idea how these work other than a series of words like bevels , pawls, ratchets and gears. I also...
  12. KirstinS

    Bike specific marketplace?

    Is there anywhere online other than gumtree, eBay and Friday ad that folk look at for second hand bikes or parts ? Not interested in anything that isn't online- I have neither time not money to tour the country on. the off chance ! Eg your local boot fair etc Much appreciated
  13. KirstinS

    Wiring help please ! Thanks :)

    Happy New year folks So I have a bought a used kit and am a little flummoxed by the wiring. And help gratefully received. I have various 36v batteries I can use to test. I'd like to do so in throttle only but the throttle is broken. I do have spares - all 36v But this wiring is new to me...
  14. KirstinS

    Replacing 18650 cells in a Dyson

    Hello all The Dyson vacuum battery pack seems to be failing. I believe it uses Sony v5 Just wondering if there is a better option in cells for replacement By which I mean either cheaper or higher capacity ? I don't know c rating requirement /controller specs or anything else do assume v5...
  15. KirstinS

    Bicycle sidecar

    Not ebike specific so I posted here So, I want one basically but the options seem to be very few. Either uber trendy and mega pricey. Or diy (e.g. Instructables) Except I have neither requisite cash nor skills Question then. Does anyone know anyone who has one, or where to buy a no frills...
  16. KirstinS

    Supplier of docking rail for dolphin pack ?

    Anyone know of any suppliers of these rails ? I just want a rail not a complete DIY battery empty shell Seem to recall someone having success a Couple of years back .... But cannot find the thread
  17. KirstinS

    Cytronex kit looks to be coming soon

    http://www.cytronex.com/kit/ Obviously pricy and no idea of battery ah.....but the sensor concept isn't one I've seen before. If it negates the need for brake sensors then it makes for a very simple, clean install. A total weight of 3.6kg is pretty Impressive for motor, battery, controller etc...
  18. KirstinS

    Anything other than keyde and tongxin

    I'm not aware of other options in super lightweight low assist hub motors Both of which suffer from difficulty in supply, high price and questionable reliability (or so it seems from my UK perspective) Am I out of date ? Are there others out there?
  19. KirstinS

    Controller and LCD for sale

    S12S 500W Torque Simulation Sine Wave Controller S-LCD3 LCD Meter for S-Series Controlers - Color : Black Unused and unloved , bought from BMS battery Happy to post at cost or collect from Brighton Open to offers
  20. KirstinS

    Charge Skewer titanium build

    Hi all I've been gifted by my rather awesome brother a Charge Titanium frame (ultimate tange), its raw and appears to be a Skewer from. my research but is unmarked. It looks take 700c wheels, 68mm bb and 1 1/8 head. It will be all year round commuter Anyway I'm thinking alfine 8 in 700c...