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Of course that is likely to be the case, since those with the least means will be attracted to a kit as a least expensive way to get into pedelecing. .

While I agree with your sentiments, you are barking up a wrong tree. Cytronex have been around for years, first appearing in 2008 and have failed before. They are a Winchester bike shop who created a kit from a Chinese hub motor with a simple NiMh celled bottle battery and were selling it...

Well spotted Stuart. No, not from Google, entirely the practical knowledge of what many batteries had back then. But of course back then many were still NiMh, Ni-Cad or even SLA still in use, so copy and paste isn't wise. I've no idea if they have fuses now, my electric car has one in its 400...

There's obviously widespread dissatisfaction on this issue since some years ago the European Parliament debated it. Their conclusion, which was forwarded to the EU Commission as a recommendation, has much in common with your view. They recommended removal of any power limit with reliance on a...

2000 miles fits with my experience of softish rubber tyres from Maxxis, while the high profile puncture proof Kendas seem good for well over double that. Good to hear you are so pleased with the Gazelle, if only all bicycles were so beautifully designed and built. .

The standard MarathonPlus are very hard rubber and wear well, but are criticised for poor grip at times, so Schwalbe may have used a softer compound on the Tour, which if so will wear more. However, reducing the pressure seems a good plan to compensate, but could shorten range a little due to...

Of course, they see it as an attack on themselves and there will be an element of supporting the underdog. BUT: They won't be selecting who stands for the Tories there. Central Office will have something to say about who that is, which can take the form of "putting the boot in". Also will...

One word: Tandems .

True, but they have no ammunition while we have an overwhelming abundance of it. There is nothing left that they can say in support of him. After his loss of the leadership and this devastating report, even the claim he can win elections doesn't ring true any more, now that he's a proven...

For some it's the start assistance they need, just that extra push to get them going, then they're ok from 4mph upwards with the assisted pedalling. .

Yes, ask for recommendations from those who kit build like Az above. As he says, I'd prefer to get the whole package from one supplier with UK support who can guide you knowledgably, like Woosh I mentioned before. It might cost slightly more but I'd say the benefits make that worthwhile. .

Probably, but I hope you wouldn't buy that useless, overpowered direct drive motor. When controllers and batteries both have simple two wire connections, positive and negative, they work ok. But some more sophisticated systems have multi wire connections which only work when they communicate...

No, it's not a stupid question, the spec says: "6km/h traction with holding Down Button." So that's walk assist, your only throttle, so no good for you. I didn't know why Cadence was proposing, and as you see that can make a big difference. If he is going the kit route with a pre-existing...

Be aware that these Bosch powered bikes have no throttle and technically cannot have one added. So they always require pedal input to get any assistance. .

Not 6mph, it's 6kph in the EU which is 4 mph here. Yes, these are EAPCs, standing for Electric Assist Pedal Cycles. They are not very low powered motor cycles. I repeat what I've posted before, these are NOT e-bikes (electric bikes), there is no such thing in law. It is a widely ignored law...

Cadence didn't mean the higher amp rating made it illegal. He meant that the different controller allowed an independent fully operational throttle setting for all speeds up to 15.5 mph, which is illegal. The law says power only when pedalling, in other words motor assistance, not motorcycling. .

It's throttle that only operates up to 4mph maximum, for use when walking the bike up any very steep hills you cannot climb, or to help you away from a standstill, aka Start Assist. .

Front motor would be fine for that basic usage, keeps it simple and your bike has the desired steel forks for a front motor. .

The Privileges Committee have really scuppered that hope now. Their report ends any hope of him ever playing a part in public life again. About time, after the immense damage he has done to this country. .

You misunderstand. If you apply for a VIN number from the DVLA they may treat your application as for a full LPM, which is a motor vehicle requiring registration. Don't go down that route, just use the bicycle's frame number to get 250LPM approval. .