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  1. cyclebuddy

    GPS Tracking on new Wisper Sport?

    It's about time others also came up with this tracking idea given theft of all bikes (not just e-bikes) is prolific - in my area especially! Excellent! If I were still a regular commuter with possibly dodgy daytime lock-up/storage - like at a railway station or outside my place of work - I'd...
  2. cyclebuddy

    Help! Fiido D4S for heavy rider (145kg), and derestricting it.

    I did notice that. It is an odd arrangement with the display on the right. But you probably could swap the display and shifter around perhaps?
  3. cyclebuddy

    Eskute voyager

    Having worked in advertising, I know the rules. This is a clear breach in my view. You cannot promote a new product and sell a lesser one in its place. For example, what if BMW launched and promoted a new car - lets call it a BMW Voyager model, with a powerful V6 4-litre engine, supplied...
  4. cyclebuddy

    Eskute voyager

    Sorry, but that's just plain b0ll0cks. People look at the reviews, and among many factors considered, comment specifically on the above average torque available from the 48v system. Many will be swayed by such an advantage. The product page does now state 36 volt 12.5AH, but the charger spec is...
  5. cyclebuddy

    Eskute voyager

    There's some major level of deception going on here. The OP says: And Neal comments: Yet the Eskute Voyager e-bikes the reviewers were supplied are 48 volt systems, for example: And Eskute's own phoney blog-post HERE clearly states: "This particular series, the Voyager, is intended to do...
  6. cyclebuddy

    Help! Fiido D4S for heavy rider (145kg), and derestricting it.

    The ADO A20 has a rated 120kg load and a 36v drive system like the D4S, the Samebike a 150kg load and a 48v system. A 48v system is going to give you more oomph given your weight. I've had occasional 130kg-ish total loads (inc. me) on my Fiido D11 which like the A20 & D4S is a 36v/250w 120kg...
  7. cyclebuddy

    Help! Fiido D4S for heavy rider (145kg), and derestricting it.

    I personally think you'd probably be okay with a D4s if handled with some care - it's a great bike for the money and easily fixable if anything goes wrong. There's also the Samebike 20LVXD30 worth considering: It looks broadly similar to the Fiido - 20" wheel, folding - but has an increased...
  8. cyclebuddy

    Eskute voyager

    I think Tony1951 may be referring to the Eskute Wayfarer, which is 36v. I've seen a few youtube reviews which suggest the OP's Eskute Voyager is a 48v system, but Eskute's own website product page says it's 36v?
  9. cyclebuddy

    E-Bike recommendations for my wife with MS

    Roodog do a folding electric low-step bike, and they offer adult stabilisers as an option.
  10. cyclebuddy

    First bike choice

    Any of the e-bikes you mention would do the trick - it's just a case of what you want, what's currently available (stocks are low everywhere), and what you want to pay. The Cube can be dongled to de-restrict it (at a cost, and with some risk), Woosh don't support de-restriction, and NCM use...
  11. cyclebuddy

    Batribike Breeze - cuts out after a few minutes

    I use 4 x 12v MR16 halogen lamps wired in series - the type used in domestic SELV kitchen/bathroom downlighters. The draw will be about 3.5-4A. VFR's dry joint/faulty switch is a good point and continuity easy to test if the battery is now open.
  12. cyclebuddy

    Help! E bike key replacement?

    As the keys are usually paired to the battery, my first port of call would be to talk to Insync's own customer service people which their website says is 0161 727 4066. If they can supply a new lock with keys, you should be able to pick, dismantle, or drill the old lock out. It's often only...
  13. cyclebuddy

    Help! E bike key replacement?

    Yes... The charger and the keys are the two essential parts needed to operate an e-bike but not physically attached to it when left outside Tesco's and then stolen.
  14. cyclebuddy

    Batribike Breeze - cuts out after a few minutes

    The battery has a Battery Management circuit (BMS) which cuts-off the power as soon as the cells sag too far to prevent the cells being damaged. Switching the battery off and on again resets it. By time you've done that, the cell voltage has recovered/bounced back somewhat. But that voltage is...
  15. cyclebuddy

    Batribike Breeze - cuts out after a few minutes

    Everything you say indicates a worn/knackered/life expired battery. The battery appears fully charged, but dies as soon as you put a load on it. The very short charge time confirms that. You can check that by fully charging it and measuring the voltage (it should be around 41-42 volts), riding...
  16. cyclebuddy

    Mirider 2021 how good are they for money

    If it is a KT controller you should be able to derestrict in theory, but MiRider may have modified theirs to prevent you doing that. You'll need to ask them. Even so, it's a 16" wheel: Wait until you're riding one and ask yourself if you would feel safe going much faster than 15.5mph. The...
  17. cyclebuddy

    Mirider 2021 how good are they for money

    As I understand it, MiRider changed to spoked wheels instead of cast, and increased the battery capacity slightly to 7Ah for 2021 - the weight dropped by about 1.5kg. As the rep implied, they use KT controllers, and they also use Clarks cable-operated disc brakes instead of generic Chinese ones...
  18. cyclebuddy

    What else are we going to need?

    Schwalbe have introduced their own Tannus-like Airless tyres too: Home - SAS Airless (schwalbe.com)
  19. cyclebuddy

    Battery question - Pendleton Somerby

    Halfords now link the Pendleton Somerby Owners manuals on their website... there's a few battery operational quirks detailed in the first of these, and general bike care, adjustment and maintenance in the second: Halfords Pendleton Somerby Drive System Owners Manual Halfords Pendleton Somerby...
  20. cyclebuddy

    Onebot s6 versus s9 what’s the difference and is it worth the money

    Yes. The S6 is a totally different bike to the S9 - frame, wheel size, battery etc etc. Click here for Onebot specs.