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At the risk of being boring, can I dwell a bit more on the 250w thing please? The wording in EN15194 is or is similar to "The maximum continuous rated power of the electric motor must not exceed 250 Watts " Can it be assumed from this that if a motor can deliver more than 250w continuously...

@Manc44 - thanks for updating the costing details. The various figures are set over a number of posts and I'm not entirely clear at to the various elements involved but basically could you just add what the total overall cost of items you bought were: > to you doorstep, > and what the cost...

Just as well it is ply/laminated otherwise you might be told to 'get knotted' ........ also looking for hat'n' coat ..........

That bike is just lovely to look at - a real treat for the eyes.

Personally I'd exercise caution if exceeding the 15kg limit per bike as that is what the individual components that make up that part of the rack have been designed to.

I have the original Pendleton controller in the bike shed somewhere after I upgraded the controller (see this link for details). Drop me a private message if you want me to dig it out/have any questions.

Thanks @TJS109 and @Nealh for your comments. I'm aware that the TSDZ2 has a built in torque sensor as part of its controlling function and that the KT controllers employ 'torque simulation' - in fact I swapped the crappy Pendleton ebike OEM controller for a KT one and the torque simulation...

Hi Monty, the main reason I was looking at the TSDZ2 was the torque controlling aspect whereby the amount of electrical assist is proportional to the rider's pedalling effort. Your comments and experiences of the TSDZ2 have now raised a question mark on my thinking. Is the same type of 'torque...

Why do you say that? I've had Magura rim brakes on our tandem for 12 years and only ever had to change the brake blocks and their stopping power is great and if you've ever descended long hills on a fully loaded tandem as we have many a time, you do need good brakes and the Maguras fit the bill...

I think you lost any possible contributors when you said you had square taper pedals:cool:...... Anyway, glad to hear you've solved the issues. I'd not heard of the 'bikers trick' of reversing the chain before. IHMO that is not worth considering on a pedal bike as the chain rollers wear...

As a bit of an aside, I'm looking to source a TSDZ2 (250w or 350w) but am getting the distinct impression that there are some shortages and/or it's dropping out of favour (is the Bafang BBS02 currenly winning the marketing war?)? For instance @Woosh bikes aren't currently listing the TSDZ2 and...

What an informative article and one I've book-marked for future reference in case I or my friends suffer the 'dead battery' phenomenon as you have - thank you very much. I would guess that the batteries haven't got off 'scott free' from being so heavily discharged but your first aid fix seems...

It would be helpful if you included a few more observations/comments such as: >you say 'bought' - was this new or used and has it previously worked whilst in your ownership? > if you bought new, then are you reasonably able to return to the place of purchase for help > Are you confident the...

Yes, you're right - Bicycle Shaped Object - memory isn't what it was .

Those sort of bikes look just the thing to put off those who buy them from ever wanting to cycle again. Something that looks like a bike but in all practical senses can turn out to be a dog to ride - what one might describe as a Bicycle Like Object. Having said that, buyers may be inspired...

A long shot - is the bottom bracket knackered as in when you put pressure on the pedals, the cranks rock a little to left and right as you pedal which in turn might be increasing the distance between magnets/sensor?

Don't forget to take your charger with you when you go back to Halfords so it can be checked out too.

If the Freego and Sunbear controller systems are/were like the Pendleton Somerby ebike I bought (speed control), then indeed the ride experience could well have been cr*p (a subjective term :confused:). Fortunately I'd ridden other ebikes and knew that that ride experience could be improved on...

On my ePendleton, the battery key is in the unlock position when turned against the spring action of the lock. You need to hold the key in that position whilst firmly pulling the battery case rear-ward. As said above, this does require a bit of a tug to release the battery

Okay, cards on the table, I do not in most cases, wear a helmet when cycling. I say most cases, as the are occassions - more on that in a mo. Nigel, I have no doubt that if I were to find myself in some scenario where I crashed or were hit by a vehicle AND my head were to be in contact/colision...