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    Review Basis Beacon 2019 Review

    Reckon we crossed posts there. Totally agree that's the baby. Thanks.
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    Review Basis Beacon 2019 Review

    I've looked for controllers and long/shallow are pretty rare. However with spacers some extra gap is achievable. Any idea what controller that actually is?
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    Tingling hands

    Yep I was just thinking aloud.
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    Tingling hands

    Have you tried the same ride with a pair of gloves? Just wondering if it would make a difference before you invest.
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    Review Basis Beacon 2019 Review

    Last summer I took delivery of a 14aH battery Basis Beacon for £899 incl delivery from e-bikes direct. I was able to make use of a pretty generous cycle to work scheme. I rode from last July over the winter approximately 12 miles a day over several hills each way. Pedlecs has evolved a lot...
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    Change LCD display for more speed

    Where do you guys keep the lists for derestriction then ?
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    Help! Electrickery!

    I bought the same bike from the same people and got a totally different experience. Awesome battery, good commuter in Derbyshire, great service and went through the bike to work scheme too. I get you found it hard to cope with stressful things but bar them sending someone up to you in Yorks'...
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    DIY Mechanical Dongle

    Heres the "Be ambassadors or the tech rather than abusers" speeeeeech. Want legit faster bikes? Get organised, start a petition and lobby lawmakers. Start a crowdfund, get pledges from manufacturers and sellers, hire a green lobbyist and offer a compromise in a bright new Britain. Today is the...
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    DIY Mechanical Dongle

    .. scooters. Or as the cops see them "illegal electric vehicles". It is indefensible and you run a risk. Sounds like you like a gamble. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/boy-speeding-electric-scooter-cleveland-police-driving-licence-points-teeside-court-a8632951.html...
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    Which bike under 1500

    Also as HR is they are running a bike2work scheme. Saves a fair bit
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    DIY Mechanical Dongle

    Fact of the matter is that if you mod your bike and have a crash involving a third party hospital visit there is a good chance a local force vehicle examiner is called. You'll get the points or prison time if there has been a serious injury. You'll also get sued by the victim as all they have...
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    Red light flashes on controller

    Hi. Got an update on this?
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    any suggestions for a dodgy Giant Suede Charger

    The chargers are poor I agree. Best thing to look for if you don't feel like argueing at the originating store is a 36v NiMh charger from elsewhere. I can't find where I bought my replacement sorry.
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    lipo question for an NiMh monkey

    Ahh thanks I take it customs add their whack to the end bill too. Andrew
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    lipo question for an NiMh monkey

    OK haven`t been around a while. I need to buy a new battery, and am looking at the ping kit.. Is there a proper link, or do most people buy of ebay? How many cycles are we getting from this technology these days? More importantly what sort of price am I looking at? I am looking at a 6...
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    Where Do You Live V2.0

    Zap it down as Ilkeston, Derbyshire. Cheers Andrew
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    Where Do You Live V2.0

    DE76 Keep up the good work! Andrew
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    Electric Bikes at Tecos?

    :D Next to Sainburies and adsa