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    Indicators!

    Has anyone or does anyone currently use any type of indicators and lights for their electric bike? If so what do you use and how would you rate them? Thanks Frank Powabyke Ltd
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    Torq battery dilemma

    That is always an option for you especially as the charger is probably 1/3rd of the size of the current lead acid chargers and fits in the panniers with plenty of room for your sandwiches!
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    Membership Rank

    Ha! I was thinking the same thing about an hour ago! I think it has something to do with the number of messages posted.
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    Torq battery dilemma

    Ha! I must admit they won't win any awards for style! but as you state they are well built with strong motors and indeed do the job with minimal fuss. Now that we have a good, reliable lithium battery we are in the process of designing 2 new bikes built specifically for a lithium battery which...
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    Torq battery dilemma

    Sorry, Im still getting used to posting messages on here! I meant to ask ... How far do you travel on a single charge? We now have a Lithium Lite battery which does about 10 miles unassisted or 15 assisted which cost £200. Weight is just 2.5kg
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    Torq battery dilemma

    Ha! I have to admit, even with the hills of Bath I have used probably just 3 of the 24 gears!
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    Torq battery dilemma

    So far tests have not shown any signs of cutting out. Powabyke have been doing Lithium batteries now for over 12 months and feedback has been fantastic. I use a 24 speed commuter with lithium and confess to being very lazy when it comes to charging the battery itself. Living in Bath (for those...
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    Torq battery dilemma

    May I suggest you contact Berni from Bikes and Batterys. He will be able to source a NiMh battery for you if you give him the spec and sizes required. His number is 01780 471010 Regards Frank Powabyke Ltd
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    Replacing 200watt Powabyke motor with 250watt version.

    Hi Jkilner, You will need to purchase a motor wheel for a trike, and respoke it into a 26" rim with different length spokes. The circuit board will be fine, the only problem I can see is the width of the trike motor is slightly wider than the commuter motor. You may need to source forks...
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    powabyke lithium

    Ha! Carpetbagger, Depending on which bike you have, if you order a lithium battery through your local dealer, I will make sure they do a deal of all deals for you on the forks!! I can't say fairer than that! Frank Powabyke Ltd
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    powabyke lithium

    Hi Flecc, the lithium batteries fit into the current frames of the Powabykes so vary in size from model to model. The internal cells however only take up a proportion of the whole battery case and are slightly bigger than a typical AA battery. Quantity of cells depend upon the Lite or Plus...
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    powabyke lithium

    Hi Carpetbagger, Sorry you didn't win!:( Keep an eye out for a new competition in the new year! ;) Regards Frank Powabyke Ltd
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    powabyke charger plug type

    Ha! I'll see what I can sort out! Anything else while Im in such a good mood?!
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    powabyke charger plug type

    Hi Frank, if you PM me your address, I will cut one off a faulty charger and post it out to you. Regards Frank Powabyke Ltd
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    Old powabyke project

    The files are password protected because we didn't really want people doing their own repairs! We were also going to make it a trade only section but decided against it. The password is available to anyone that wants it though.
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    Old powabyke project

    solar, please visit Powabyke Electric Bikes :: The Electric Bike Innovator click on the manuals link and enter the password FIXIT This will give you the info electric Mike is trying to send you. Frank
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    Buckled front wheel

    Hi Ellis, If you tell me where abouts in the country you are and what type of bike you have, I will see who I have in your area that have a look at your wheel for you. Regards Frank Powabyke Ltd
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    PowaCycle

    Hi Paul, if you require your wheel to be refurbished, we use a guy called Phil Spencer, he can arrange collection of your wheel and refurbish it for you. Please contact Phil on 01384 253976. He is very good and will warranty the wheel for 12 months once he has done the refurb.
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    Convince me to stay electric

    Damn it! I see Frank has beaten me to the old cars have been around for 100 + years example!
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    Convince me to stay electric

    Cars have been around for many decades now, Im sure they experienced problems in their early years. I know times have moved on and technology has advanced greatly, but they have also sold millions upon millions of cars for several times the price of an electric bike meaning they have more money...