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A very tidy installation! It looks pretty much like the back wheel of my Wisper, with the same motor and a megarange freewheel. The motor is so much more discreet than it would be in the front wheel. I think for anyone wanting a kit bike, this is by far the best option available. How...

Well done Beeps! Glad to hear it's doing what it should. Out of interest, which variant of the motor are you using? And, as it's a nice day, can we see some pictures? Frank

I think I recall Jeremy reconfigured his battery, and put it in a very smart black box. It can be done if you are confident you know what you are doing. I guess it is not too hard as you are just reconnecting it as it was. Neverthless I wouldn't attempt it. I asked Ping for the shape I...

Mary, David Henshaw goes by public transport. I think he described his route in an old edition of A to B; I don't have it to hand so can't give details. Frank

Nick, There are some specs on their site on Ali Baba electric bicycle motor (SWXB) direct from China They have a lot of models in different speeds, but it's not exactly that clear! Here's some more info from a discussion I got into with Matt on the 'Welcome' post recently...

Nick, Before you get your lathe out, the Suzhou Bafang motors (the make used in the Torq) do come with in rear wheel configurations, some even include a freewheel. The Wisper one is in the rear wheel. I think you're on the right lines with that motor. Obviously there's a trade-off...

Hi Hal, I was looking forward to hearing your comparison between Agattu and Torq. I can't say I'm too surprised the Agattu is a fast as the Torq, for the reasons which you give - the motor cogging resistance stopping you from pedaling to what would be a normal full speed. I suspect you...

Spotted this morning - an electric recumbent! On Uxbridge Road at about 7:45am. I overtook it when it was caught behind a bus. I was hoping to be able to have a chat with the rider at the lights, but he didn't catch up with me. I did have a clear view of the motor and the first thing I...

Good luck with it. I remember my Powabyke being very pleasant to ride! Frank

To be fair, I should qualify my comment as I was referring to the Tongxin controller and motor, not specifically as used in the Brompton Nano application. It would be great to think that it can perform better in that small wheel. I hope your good experience continues, Francis, and that...

In my experience, very well for a few days, then not at all!

It depends on the terrain. My wife and I regularly ride with her on a Wisper and me on non-electric. I'm quite a bit stronger, fitter and heavier than her. I go significantly faster on the flat, downhill and up modest slopes, but on long and/or steep climbs, she is faster. It also...

I wonder if after Presteigne we'll find out what you've been up to on your test rides!

Yes I remember that article from a few months ago. I can't remember how they did it - if it was just a smaller rear sprocket or a higher powered motor (probably they didn't tell us!) Would 20 mph be enough to keep up with David Henshaw on his (production) Torq? It would be a good race!

Good news for all current and potential Ezee bike owners! It will be good for the market to have Ezee as a full participant later this year. As a disinterested observer, I've been impressed with the action that Mr Ching has taken to protect his brand and improve his product, once he became...

Beeps, glad your battery is working well. None of my business, but I was wondering why you don't put your Suzhou Bafang and battery into a lighter bike? Nick, FYI, with mine, Ping just quoted a price, which worked out at about £155 delivered for the same spec and shape as Beeps' one...

That's a pretty good performance given your hills! It's doubled your range, halved the weight and for a not unreasonable price!

Yes, the roundabout episode will stay with me for a long time! I saw the bikes slide off in what seemed to be slow motion through my rear view mirror... Although they fell off and got dragged along behind the car for a hundred yards as I slowed down from about 30 mph, both bikes were fine...

If only I'd known...! Yes we followed the Bath-Bristol path, and very impressive it was too. I was horrified when I got home and heard that the plans to turn it into a bus lane had not, as I had thought, been abandoned. Let's hope it isn't spoiled as it was certainly being well-used on...

We've just got back from our second tour over the weekend, from Reading to Bristol via the Kennett and Avon Canal route, again with my wife using the Wisper and me a non-electric. Had a great time. The Wisper performed very well, albeit on undemanding terrain (mostly flat with strong tail...