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  1. KirstinS

    A rare piece of history - Swizzbee

    Hi all Sadly letting her go as space, expanding family and finances require The unique Swizzbe with mid drive and chain driving a differential integrated into rear hub Perfect. Amazing actually, condition. Battery is only degraded thing , it's good for about 15 to 20 miles tops. Shimano x9...
  2. KirstinS

    Bicycle helmets reduce risk of serious head injury by nearly 70%, study finds

    Bicycle helmets reduce risk of serious head injury by nearly 70%, study finds http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/sep/22/bicycle-helmets-reduce-risk-of-serious-head-injury-by-nearly-70-study-finds?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
  3. KirstinS

    Great idea for ebike frames

    Another day , another mid motor But, the battery on this does look way sleeker For Bosch and esteps where a dedicated frame needs designing around it anway......this is a no brainer forehead slap moment ! Why didn't we think of this ! Or am I missing something...
  4. KirstinS

    Battery - mega deal or total ballkocks

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262608328914 4200mah Panasonic cells ?? Do they make those even? I thought they topped out around the 3600 mark ? I've asked the seller a few questions..... Not to mention 7s being 36v ?!?
  5. KirstinS

    The keiren

    What happened there ?! Anyone for my theory that the acceleration profile of an ebike vs petrol threw them ?
  6. KirstinS

    Best phone app/guidance system

    Hello, I've an iPhone and a old car TomTom one. And planning to cycle from Brighton to Balham tomorrow I'm on my own and have not done it before. Any recommendations for guidance apps ? Or just is the old Tom better ? I can mount either to my bars Thanks
  7. KirstinS

    Can you recommend a frame replacement ?

    My frame has died and I need to replace it. However, on one bikes have long stopped making the Pompetamine. Many months of ebay searching has been fruitless. I'm not mechanically technical enough to know which other frames would do the job and take ALL my components Can anyone help ...
  8. KirstinS

    Wow - beautiful bike

    All in the eye of the beholder but I utterly love this Stupidly overpriced , over the top and generally ridiculous But it makes me weak at the knees. Sad but true http://www.gizmag.com/velocipede-fogliaverde-e-bike/44145/
  9. KirstinS

    Odd fault , any ideas ?

    I have a no hall panda controller on a bpm hub with a simple led handle bar panel No brakes, no pas The fault is that despite full and new battery the controller switches off after a few yards. Maybe as higher load applied. Only unplugging and plugging battery back in again works . Simply...
  10. KirstinS

    Legal /illegal debate - proposal for a better forum

    The debate rages on and this absolutely valid The views expounded are often forceful in both strength and length . This is equally valid However, I do think there is a tendency to hijack/derail every thread May I propose / suggest that we have a dedicated sticky thread devoted to this...
  11. KirstinS

    Swizzbee (aka dolphin) anyone got detailed knowledge?

    I've posted this on ES as well....But just in case.... Hi All, I’ve recently acquired a Swizzbee ebike in amazing condition. They are extremely rare in the UK and rather unique in the way they function (and in my opinion great looking machines. I’m afraid I’ll need to give the information I...
  12. KirstinS

    Sla to lithium conversion for electric scooter

    I've got an old electric push scooter , 120w brushed motor I've replaced the dead sla with a 22.2v lithium pack but it seems sluggish Any ideas ? I've even tested with my Lipo bricks and still same. Was faster with 24v sla Any ideas ? Btw I know they are illegal on pavements etc... But my...
  13. KirstinS

    Gsm kit with internal controller - 44.4v?

    Hi all Anyone run this at 44.4v with the standard internal controller ? Only I somehow left both chargers for my 36v pack at work. I only have a 12s Lipo pack at home and don't want to blow my bike I might have to actually cycle unassisted tomorrow otherwise !
  14. KirstinS

    M33 spanner for gsm kit

    Any idea where to get one from ? There was a post a while back but links now dead Thanks
  15. KirstinS

    10 days new and 10 years old. Happy me !

    Today I picked up a 2006 swizbee e bike. An utterly fascinating piece of ebike history. Arguably totally over engineered but, in my eyes, totally beautiful. It's on lovely condition and super rare in UK. I'd be suprised if there is more than a handful in the UK like this. If any ! And my twin...
  16. KirstinS

    Sunrunner 24v bike repair

    I'm trying to help out a local ebiker wth this , it transpires, unusual bike. It is 24v system , the battery is a mere 5ah in a handlebar mounted box. Crucially it is Lifepo4 The controller is mounted in a box by the front fork it has an integrated led light. The motor has some markings and I...
  17. KirstinS

    24v front wheel - anyone got a spare ?

    Looking to help a local out repairing their sunrunner bike. I only have a 36v wheels spare Cheers Kirstin
  18. KirstinS

    Alfine 8 experts -please help !

    Not ebike as such but many use them. Feel free to move post admins After 6.5 years utterly dependable Service my alfine 8 is playing up. Changes up gears fine but gets stuck on 4 going down. Repeatedly hitting shifter and going over bumps does get it to move down again. My LBS who have been...
  19. KirstinS

    Can I buy a waterproof motor ?

    Anyone know where I can buy a waterproof motor ? At least 150w but preferably more - small size is key though
  20. KirstinS

    Wanted - a 48v no hall controller

    Just thought I'd ask the forum before I go Chinese slow boat Anyone got a spare to sell ? Needs to run sensorless but I do have various led handlebar panels to go with it Thanks