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Associated with this has anyone found a really trustworthy way to mount a smartphone to the bars? Navigation wise I use Maps ME on a 7" tablet using a Rixen Kaul map holder(as link) on my road bike, but I can't fix it on the e-bike because of the display. Using my mobile could solve that...

Not of any relevance to those dwelling in rural Wales, or me, but I thought some hybrids were squeezing under the London Congestion Charge emissions point? So whilst of questionable physical merit there could be a very big plus on running costs for those effected.

Even in two years of ebiking I have yet to be told I am cheating. I sometimes think so myself as I still also use a conventional bike when that is what I want. If this is cheating so what, it is certainly a "brighter" thing to do for at least most of my riding. Maybe "they" have not twigged that?

My handbook suggests storing at circa 70% charged. To wake it up, which I have needed to do if not using it for over a week, all I need to do is press the on battery "push to read" battery status button. I would certainly follow their recommendation for a 4 month storage. I recall similar 50>70%...

It might not suit you but I use the Android app "Maps ME" on a 7" cheap WiFi only tablet. This app uses on device [SD card] downloaded map tiles. So you download those for areas you need when on line via wifi so they are there to use later when not connected to anything. It has the ability to...

Is there not a fundamental difference in the subject bikes under consideration that needs sorting, the relative merits in your case between hub drives and crank drives? Edit: if electric bikes are new to you then our initial impressions might be helpful. The first one you try can be very...

then I can't see any good reason not to carry on with them.

What state are the walls in, that might be the more critical issue? The tread is hardly worn, even the centre flashing is not worn off, so IMO it is good to go.

I was assuming on a charger to battery lead it would be DC not AC ?

Be very careful as on my German caravan Blue is positive and brown is negative! So, either check with a meter or wait till someone with more definitive knowledge is here to advise.

I fit an Agguta step-through plus my 700 wheeled hybrid in the rear of our Discovery 4, but secured via home made front fork clamps on a heavy plywood spreader. A rock steady option and configured to "nest" the bars taking up surprisingly little room allowing two of the three second row seats to...

Systematically work through the fuses on the fuse panel using this invaluable little current tester, to find the one(s) carrying the parasitic drain current. http://cpc.farnell.com/tenma/ten01046/current-tester-automotive-std/dp/IN04874 The pulled fuse tucks in the probe flank to carry on its...

I believe it makes sense, very important sense in that by the shear fact you say the lock was "faulty", allowing the battery to fall and be damaged, that is simply another aspect where it is "not fit for purpose"?

Why is it believed the torque on a hub drive will be greater than on a crank drive; the same torque is needed for the bike to have the same performance. [given same size wheels masses etc] If hub drive spokes fail more frequently my suspicions would be it is that the spokes here are shorter so...

The various roof rack accessories that feature front fork clamping, don't require the stabilising bar. They slightly reduce the lift height. They need "quick release" spindles though if not there these can usually be retro fitted and adaptors are available if say 15 mm spindles are fitted...

Maxxraxx have an option that enables both towing a caravan and mounting a bike rack on the towbar. You will need to talk to them with specific vehicle details as they have various solutions. https://maxxraxx.co.uk/ The thought of roof carrying most e-bikes is too much for me to cope with...

Hop Back's Summer Lighting on tap and Old Speckled Hen in the 500ml cans as an at home drink. I seem to have this affinity to 5%, not good for being on the road car or bike. If it is Wetherspoons it needs to be Abbot.

I would endorse what is said in regard to her making the choice, this IMO is not an area for surprise birthday presents, she must be involved or things will backfire. Just put a handmade "I will buy you an e-bike voucher" in her card, far safer.

But does the pain not simply move to your wallet? ;)

Not sure the "will help" is right as the point of concern with this thread's discussion is the reliability of the motors, not something addressed in the link. Even with alternative motor builders we are now hearing elsewhere on this forum that some others are proving "disappointing". Can I ask...