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Ah - many thanks, d8veh. That could have been an expensive mistake!

Thanks AK. Where do you buy your kit from? I like the idea of a 36/48v compatible controller, as although I have a 36v battery available, it gives me the option for a power increase in future. Yes - cable disks up front, so conventional sensors will be fine. I seem to remember that you've used a...

I've been saving my pennies and had planned to get a BBS01 kit from you in the Spring, but now I'm definitely erring toward your GSM CD with an external controller. I don't see any ancillary components (PAS, controller, wiring harness, brake sensors etc) listed in your online shop - Can you put...

Having read this (and other references to water-related problems), I'm getting a little nervous about my decision to go for the BBS01B for my trike. Whilst I have no plans to go riding in the rain, it's inevitable that I will be caught out on occasions and, due to health issues, I must be able...

4kg + battery unsprung weight might make the handling 'interesting'.

Thanks for the reply, AK. No - gear change is smooth at present, although I have yet to work out whether my current 8-speed cassette will be okay when I lose the triple chainwheel - may need to follow you with the wide range Sunrace....

After around 3 years of deliberation, getting great advice from this forum and Woosh, and a change from two wheels to three, I've finally decided that a BBS01B setup is the best option overall for my needs. In preparing my shopping list for a build next Spring, it struck me that a stronger chain...

Prevaricating about the bush

Thanks for the update. Yes, I'm also inclined to remain unelectrified until the spring, although I'm looking forward to seeing the new kit Woosh are bringing in at the end of the month, so may yet be tempted! Look forward to hearing how your build evolves.

AK, is the Azub running GSM power, now? If so, how are you finding it and what other kit (controller, battery, etc) did you team it with?

Although I've read similar comments on the Facebook Recumbent Trike group, I haven't experienced it myself. Two reasons: Primarily, I have health issues which restrict me to very gentle riding on the flat, so haven't been able to really chuck it around :( Secondly, I have 20" wheels all round...

Thanks for the update - I'm inspired to get the Scorpion kitted out soon! Ah, Hendaye! Fond memories of a road trip with my brother down the west coast of France and on to San Sebastian in the early 80's. I had a very ropey old Triumph Spitfire convertible, but it attracted so much attention it...

Many thanks for the comprehensive reply. I'm very tempted by the GSM myself, as it is available at a good price from Woosh. I've also read suggestions somewhere on the forum that it has a bit more grunt than the BBS01. My main reservation was reliability, having read a few negative comments in...

Taking note of your last post, I'd be very interested to hear if there were any performance reasons leading to your choice of a hub motor over a crank drive for your trike, and how well it performs. After several months, I'm still prevaricating about the bush on which to go for on my HPV...

There was a Q128H kit for sale on ebay recently, unsold when auction ended - He may still have it for sale: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/E-Bike-electric-bike-Motor-Wheel-Q128H-135mm-800W-Rear-Driving-700c-with-Acc/222640717735?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

Am I correct in assuming that the RPM quoted for geared hub motors is the maximum rate at which they can turn the wheel they drive? I'm considering the Q128H for my HPV Scorpion (20" Wheels) and want maximum torque for hill-climbing. Whilst I'm not particularly bothered about speed, I do want to...

I should add - Quest88 don't supply conversion kits and there are lots of people on this forum (such as d8veh, above) who are far better qualified than me to advise you in that respect.

Quest88 in Shrewsbury specialise in a wide range of disability cycling models, including electrically-assisted bikes and trikes. They will sell you a bike/trike without VAT, providing you meet the criteria, and are very helpful and approachable, with no pressure to buy. Last time I was there...

That looks spot-on, thanks

I need a connector (output to controller/motor) for my battery and would appreciate advice on what connector I need (i.e. the description I should use to locate one on the web). If anyone could also recommend a good place to source one, I'd be very grateful