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  1. thelarkbox

    Carrera Crossfire

    Not many folks know every bike out there, and "Carrera crossfire" covers a LOT of different bikes and configurations of motor/controller etc.. Its a shame you didnt get the stock/usual response suggesting you elaborate on your bike with perhaps pictures of the motor/controller , and is your...
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    "How to protect your e-bike after huge spike in thefts"

    A recent u-tube i watched was sold as an interview with a bike thief.. With an angle grinder No lock is a deterrent, But numerous locks that take too much time to deal with were..
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    Wisper Centre Stand Advice Please!

    MS-paint and the resize function is an easy way to reduce photo size.v try 25% toi start with ;)
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    12 illegal e-scooters seized in Oxford police operation

    The ratio of bikes:scooters certainly seems well off to me too, Dodgy scooters are way more common place than ebikes, saw a single wheel 'balance board?' that almost made me triple take it in the other day, tall skinny lad, well he was, dunno about now.. . Fwiw DragonBowl Chinese employs its...
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    Are all swept forks swept the same???

    'Fork Offset', Cheers.. thats something i can follow up in both ads and the specs of my bike.. Im sure my <£300 bike when new isnt fitted with any 'special' forks. it might be a bit of a juggling act managing the tilt of the handlebars a long straight stick a plumbline and a ruler all at...
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    Are all swept forks swept the same???

    Thanks, so no 'standard' fork sweeps ho hum ;( While the measurements suggested should be manageable, without any details on the sellers page to compare against it seems like 'tactical distance buying' might be the best option, especially if all other options are similarly lacking in specs (...
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    Are all swept forks swept the same???

    I would dearly like to upgrade my front brake to hydraulic disk. but my forks do not have the suitable mount, and are swept to position the front wheel away from the obstruction of the main frame. Google has presented me with a cheap fork replacement, but the sweep looks less pronounced than...
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    Best e-bike app?

    what metrics are of interest to you? whats you ebiking focus? are you interested in power input ratios between yourself and the motor/battery? your own fitnes progression? IF just out of interest i would suggest avoiding adding any distractions to your handlebars as every second spent...
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    De restrict for off road use

    Imho Nothing wrong in simply exploring taking ownership of something you have bought. It was the 1st thing i looked up on becoming an e-biker.. It turns out my bike is similar to op's in that a controller/display replacement would be a pita, and the dual voltage controllers which i find...
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    What's the answer?

    There was a recent ? in my feed at least emtb youtube at an expo showcasing motors which contained a few seconds of footage of a Prototype? motor-less flywheel bike.. no details beyond the ?inventors assertion of 10% of effort was diverted for use when needed uphill etc.. I would look it up...
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    Prices of the electricity we use to charge

    FFS the same US pundits were suggesting Putin/russia would roll through Ukraine in a few weeks. Didnt the granny giving russian solders sunflower seeds to carry in their pockets so their corpses would be useful, give you an inkling of the people you are dismissing so readily?? F#ck Putin...
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    Voodoo

    Not an engineer!, However having re-laced a rear hub motor into a new rim last year, I can honestly say the only tricky element in the process (after youtube preparation) was sourcing the correct size(length) spokes for the job (thank you amazon prime no quibble returns.. 3 x, it took me!.. )...
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    I got One

    Welcome to 'the dark side' ;) manufacturers are very generous with their range projections, but you might be ok with the minimum assistance over 40 miles?? suck it and see.. Can you get replacement or supplementary batteries for your new bike without getting a mortgage? might be worth checking...
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    Insurance

    Ahh, all good things...
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    Insurance

    Try applying for a 'riders' policy? may go under a different name now but its an insurance policy aimed at someone who rides a number different bikes. iirc generally they only are interested in the largest most powerful bike you intend to ride for quotation purposes wink wink.. been a couple...
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    My new favourite battery

    Specs on a sticker look very impressive. UK or EU supplier ? or did you import from China yourself?
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    Wisper Centre Stand Advice Please!

    Since Mr @Wisper Bikes has already popped into this thread to drop a like, I have to assume your on the right track? you might find this post interesting as it includes some pointers to stand options.. https://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/centre-stand-options.46839/post-706644
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    Wisper Centre Stand Advice Please!

    Fwiw i recently fitted a twin leg single side centre stand as an aid to loading up the shopping etc, No drilling required it simply fitted through the existing hole used by the side stand it replaced. I opted for the sub £20 far east (via amazon) knock off rather than the £40 branded item, leg...
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    Switching from swytch

    Im too lazy to pull out my kt-lcd pdf, but i do recall the settings for pas were not in particularly clear english, and had been garbled somewhat in translation or so i suspect. But Pas is not enabled out of the box so needs turning on.. and then i had to test each of the magnet config...
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    Need advice on selected models

    Converting a bike with a good kit is no more harder than changing a tyre and bolting on a new bottle cage with a bit extra cable management. (its a morning/ afternoon job ) The downside is the diy look, the upside is : 1) getting the best motor/battery etc combo for your needs 2) Significantly...