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Fair enough, I'll bookmark this thread for the future. Thanks.

On the subject of Rivnuts, I used RJ The Bike Guy's cheap method that requires no expensive Rivnut tool.

No experience, but thoughts: I like your thinking, mid-drive, hub gears, belt drive. These are very logical choices. Precede: Low handlebars, uncomfortable Trek: Skinny wheels, not great for paths Spesh: Perfect

Swindon Police recently seized this death trap. No front brake: Check Ancient cantilever rear brake: Check Controller in plastic bag lashed to frame with tape: Check Drivetrain totally rusted out: Check Massive 1500w motor: Check Story here...

It really is getting dangerous to ride an e-bike in the metropolis of art and culture that is Swindon. https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/23375412.four-men-balaclavas-chase-cyclist-swindon-park/

It's a pukka product mate. I have one in case of hub motor wheel punctures Check out the reviews on Amazon.

The 85SX was actually my first choice but they had none in stock at the time (last summer) My bike originally weighed 13.26kg, my conversion kit (motor and battery) weighs 7.4kg. Let's add 0.5 kg for cabling etc. So total weight is about 21.16kg. I also lost a bit of weight by dumping the...

I converted my old Trek with a Woosh XF08C rear wheel kit and I'm very happy with it. Very good pre and after sales advice via email (email was my choice of communication). I have no experience of Hollowtech BBs, but I'm sure Woosh (or this forum) will advise accordingly. If you don't fit a...

60 tooth chainwheel huh? I currently have an 8 speed cassette with a 38 tooth chainwheel (26 inch MTB) but I find I'm running out of gears at top speed. I have a 42 tooth in my shed waiting to be fitted when the weather gets better. 42 tooth was the largest chainwheel on the triple crankset I...

A folder is a good idea. I have been giving this subject some thought lately. I converted my mountain bike in the summer when everything was warm and lovely. Come November, I started to worry about the bike being in my very cold, very damp shed. The winter sun never reaches my shed it seems...

If you don't already own a bike, then why buy a bike plus a conversion kit? Why not just buy a ready made hybrid electric bike? If you must have a crank-drive bike, there are plenty to choose from, like here for example: https://www.e-bikesdirect.co.uk/electric-bikes/crank-driven/...

You don't say what you will be using the bike for. Commuting and/or shopping trips on tarmac roads? Serious off-road riding? Light off-road, tow-path bimbling etc?

So, fed up with having my beloved in a very cold, very damp shed (which is full of junk anyway). It now has a safe, dry home about a mile from me. I might just put my non-electric, Giant Hybrid in there as well, if I can squeeze it in, perhaps take the front wheels off and twist the...

I like these tyres, what are they please?

Seriously mate, it's only 3 miles, on a legal e-bike that would take you less than 12 minutes. Why risk breaking the law? You've already had your scooter seized. And you certainly would not need to spend 3k. For that money you could get a very decent used 50cc scooter with tax and insurance...

Some text from the original email : The bike battery was charged overnight night in the owners kitchen and then the battery was fitted to the bike in the morning which had been outside all night. The individual rode the bike to work and padlocked the bike on arrival. Four hours later the...

Yes, true. After this incident my organisation has now issued some draconian rules about ebikes

So this happened recently at one of my job sites. Story is the owner charged the battery overnight in his kitchen while the bike was left outside. Battery attached in the morning and bike was ridden to work. Later that morning owner steps outside and sees his bike on fire. So from now on no...

Where is this 400 earth pounds you speak of? All the links in this thread are coming up at £800+ (including the 3 speed)

You take your life in your hands going out for a ride on your e-bike in Swindon. Early mornings are your best bet, the chavs rarely arise before mid-day. https://www.wiltshire999s.co.uk/man-stabbed-electric-bike-robbery/...