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    gps mobile phone holder for cheap

    Hello all, I've been looking for complicated velcro strap and other fancy things while a very simple and convenient way to mount a mobile to the handlebar can be achieved like this: It cost a bit more than a pound...
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    How to add "pockets" to my battery?

    Hello, I'd like to add "pockets" on each side of my battery: The idea is to have about 50-60 cells more on each of the side as displayed above. So a total of 150 cells. This box has the benefit to be quite secure on the bike and no one ever tried to steal it. I wonder what's the best way to...
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    Simple way to secure quick release wheels/seats

    Hello, I recently discovered an easy, cheap and secure way to protect our bike from casual thieves with quick release lever: Don't buy special skewer anymore now :) And if you really have big fear of thieves, you can just use a hose clamp with a bolt and a nut so that 2 tools are required to...
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    Idea - bike hackerspace in london?

    hello all, I'm currently in the process of finding a new room in london, and it may sound like a crazy ask (as usual my asks are all crazy), but I have so many bike tool at home it's taking too much space on my living area. I'm in the process to sell as much as possible, but at the same time...
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    d8veh bike ebay speculation

    Hey, I found this on ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271818786256?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649 It's all d8veh signature, I can recognise the custom rack & bag, the custom wattmeter holder and a neat finish. However, I can't recognise how can this bike could cost £2000...
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    Add suspensions or sell my hybrid/road bike?

    Hello, Since my last accident, and also because it happens so often in these very damaged and/or dangerous road in london, I'm considering removing the kit from the bike and selling it out: I actually quite like the bike, it's fast and nippy. Lots of torque, efficient and I can cycle even...
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    pothole accident

    Tonight I was speeding to meet my friend with my road bike: I am using the spare battery as my main has been stolen... As I was cycling fast, suddenly a motorbike in front of me started to brake, and I had to brake at the same time but while I was doing that I hit a pothole: I crashed on the...
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    5kg battery in my jacket?

    Hello, I have this crazy idea to have my battery in my jacket: http://www.ayegear.com/products/ayegear-j25-jacket I already ordered the jacket. It should arrive within the week. I'm planning to use 18650 cells, and because I have access to spot welder I can decide on the shape and...
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    I've been STOLEN, AGAIN!! :(

    hello, I went to the pub today to have a drink with some friends for an hour... and when I went out... I've seen this: I had to look... then look again... My battery is GONE! Someone stole it!!!! I can't see how anyone would want to get it, they can't get decent value out of it. I checked on...
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    25mph sine wave mountain bike

    Hello, My landlord decided to evict all his tenant for "refurbishment" purpose (actually to increase rent) so I have to move again... and I need to sell some of my bikes as I can't carry all of them with me.... This one is a very dear bike, I like very much, and that is fast (25mph), nippy...
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    What's the most reliable and maintenance free brakes?

    Hello, I'm thinking to upgrade my bikes to a single most maintenance free brakes to avoid hassle. I've tried the zoom brakes before (but they frequently need bleeding which is a pain) and also the clarks exo skeletal but they were not as modular and it seems bleeding isn't as easy either. The...
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    Repair my motor

    Hello, I have for some reason striped the phase wires on my leaf bike creating short: I'd like to cover the wires with some heatshrink or something to protect against them touching each other. For that I'd like to open the motor cover, I removed bolt from 1 side and the cover can spin on...
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    Compact 48V 35A+ sine wave controller

    Hello, I'm looking for a compact small sine wave controller for my leaf motor: http://www.leafbike.com/products/e-bike-hub-motor/gearless-20-24-26-700c-28-inch/newest-20-inch-48v-1000w-front-hub-motor-wheel-886.html Because the RPM is so high, it just pop all my controller as it use them...
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    what bike model is it?

    Hello, I found this today in gumtree: http://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/ads/1101529641?EDID=CWOBJGX-FJN8F-7HY37Z-14SIG6-26GT87-v1&CELLID=3353999&kw=&utm_source=mktgedm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Alerts_Daily&mpch=ads It looks great for a high power 200*18650 cells bike that looks...
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    Repair my icharger 106B

    Hello, My icharger 106B has been damaged when I was carrying it. My mistake not having the aluminium cover on it (I removed it in order to have noiseless fan). http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__6792__iCharger_106B_plus_250W_6s_Balance_Charger.html None of the buttons work...
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    Best compact cargo/utility bike

    Hello, I've been lurking around for way to carry more things with my bikes and recently I've been looking at compact cargo bikes (although I'm not planning to get one... yet). The best to date seems to be the ODK juicy bike V3: I say best because it's compact, small, agile and can be used...
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    Aluminium DIY magic

    Hello all, Today I created my first aluminium mobile phone holder. I have a massive galaxy note 3 and all GPS holder from china I purchased (I have tried maybe 5 different) have failed with its weight. I decided to create my own with 1.5mm aluminium sheet I purchased 6 months ago...
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    Tyre issue

    Hello, I have been trying to change my spokes, and put the tube back to the wheel then pump it. It's a marathon plus tyre so it should accept very high psi. (80+). But once I pumped it high to 85psi, it just exploded close to the valve. I purchased new tubes...
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    Dahon jetstream and other electric parts

    Hello all, I need to clean my things up. Lots of parts for sale here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/cwah/m.html?item=181665053471&hash=item2a4c14bb1f&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 Grab them for cheap
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    looking for bike/frames with big battery box

    Hello, I'm looking for a frame or bike that can have a lockable quick release battery box. The challenge is that I want a box where I can fit 200 cells 18650 cells in it and the controller. Is there anywhere I can find such a thing? I live in a flat so my bike can't be parked home. So I need...