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  1. J

    26" vs 28" Wheel ?

    Smaller wheels, all else being equal, have higher rolling resistance than larger wheels. source: Rolling resistance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Of course there is also aerodynamics so if the wheels are to large you will lose speed due to wind. Regards, Jo
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    26" vs 28" Wheel ?

    Its all about speed, a 28' wheel will always have a bigger topspeed then a 26' wheel. 26' will always accelerate faster then a 28' wheel. That is the main reason why an MTB will always have a 26' wheel and a racebike will always have a 28' wheel. So for an electric if you are going to use it...
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    torq 2 derestricting is possible

    I would not recommend it, not very good for you're battery live... :(
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    Electric Kits for Touring Bikes ?

    EZEE has a kit for 700c. I'm using it. I have 2000 miles on it now. I commute 22 miles per day on one battery load. I'm very happy with it. :) Jo
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    Battery in a bag?

    My battery is in a bag on the rear carrier. That could be very heavy for the seatpost. I made a small construction on top the battery so I can still use the rear carrier for my computer bag. Regards, Jo
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    Pro Connect vs. Ezee Torq vs. Wisper 905se - which is 'best'?

    I have the EZEE kit on my bike with the same battery as the Torq, I can do more then 60km on the flat with an average speed of 22km. The kit has now 3000km. Regards, Jo
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    The Ultimate Pro Connect test......

    Very good performance, the fastest Pro-rider ever was Marco Pantani with a time of 37min35sec. I can do it on my race bike in 1hour15min. I call tell you its really hard. Kind regards, Jo
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    Do you think that e-bikes have a role to play in sustainable transport in the UK?

    I live in Belgium, I don't think so, people are lazy they will use the car.
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    Advantages and disadvantages of e-bikes over conventional bikes?

    Advantage: No need to shower when I arrived at work. Fun to ride. Don't use my car anymore to go to work. Disadvantage: Need to charge every day. Heavy bike, not easy to handle. Slower then my racebike.
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    What were the main worries queries you had before purchasing your e-bike?

    Waterproof. Distance of my commute, will the battey last.
  11. J

    Does anyone ride in the rain because they have to?

    Its called a veltop. See it in action here: Veltop - Protection pour cycliste / Protection for cyclist | VELTOP | VELTOP I'm using CAT (caterpillar) clothing, keeps me dry, reasonble pricing. Kind regards, Jo
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    Long Term Test Outcome - eZee battery

    Thanks for the explanation of the battery serial number. ;) My battery was build on September 21, 2007. See my test under http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/2387-ezee-bike-conversion-kit-test.html Looks I have the same battery but a 10ah.
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    EZEE bike conversion kit test

    This is a test review on the EZEE bike conversion kit, more info here: eZee Kits I have now 2810 km or 1756 miles with the kit. I use the bike for my daily commute to work +- 20km or 12.5 miles (one way - flat). The battery now has 110 cycles. Last week I did a test ride in a hillier...
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    eZee Bike Conversion Kit

    Update June 2008: I now have 2600km, 105 battery cycles. No sign of power loss on the battery. I’m doing 40km on one load and I always have a green light arriving at home. Re-charging takes about 4 hours. My total savings are 786 euro, not using the car + bike allowance (in Belgium you can...
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    Rapid charge lithium-iron batteries - practicable?

    Have a look here: Charging lithium-ion batteries it says: "There is only one way to charge lithium-based batteries. The so-called 'miracle chargers', which claim to restore and prolong batteries, do not exist for lithium chemistries. Neither does super-fast charging apply. Manufacturers of...
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    Pro-Connect ordered?

    You should get a 49cm as the bike has sloping frame. On a normal frame the 53cm would be perfect. I wrote this already before when you asked about the frame size. Kind regards, Jo Compact Frame Traditional "road" frames have been built with level top tubes since the early 1900s. The...
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    Torq Ammeter/Voltmeter

    Hi Ian, Good feedback, I discovered the same. I have the EZEE conversion kit for the North American market so my speed limit is 20 mph. However if use full speed I need to reload my battery after about 12 miles (flat road) to avoid the orange light. About 2 months ago I changed my behaiver on...
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    eZee conversion kit

    I got the North American version of it. I have done +1700km with it, very good system. No problem to get 40km out it on one battery load. I do peddle a lot. Price is good I paid 1100 euro (including import and TNT). Kind regards, Jo
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    Best way to get started?

    The biggest cost is the battery and you need a good battery management system that protects the battery.