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    Making a lightbulb discharger

    Hello, I'd like to make a lightbulb discharger to easily check the "healthyness" of my batteries. I found these 200W lightbulb: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GLS-Pearl-Bulbs-100W-150W-200W-In-Bayonet-B22-Edison-Screw-E27-Cap-Fitting-/281316289122?pt=UK_Light_Bulbs&var=&hash=item417fc1ea62 And...
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    Broken spokes!! Need quick fix

    Hello all, Today I've noticed I had a broken spokes on my rear wheel. And with other damaged spokes I can't cycle. It's time for me to change all my spokes: It's a 700cc bike (boardman bike). Is the spoke length on the drive side 290mm and on the non drive side 288mm? I think it's 14G...
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    Cheap bike for sale - London

    Hello, I don't have space at home and I need to get rid of many things now. I have plenty of projects ideas, but I can't do more than a couple at a time. A dawes 26" bike for £49: Working perfectly well. A phillips electric bike to get as project: I removed the lead acid battery and...
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    72V 20AH battery for £290

    Hello, I really don't have space in my little flat and I can't afford to bring my bike inside everyday to charge. So I need to get smaller. My bigger battery pack is for sale, and for cheap: http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=987162#p987162 £290 for a 72V20AH battery with enclosure.
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    Waterproofing my bike

    Hello, Following all my issues with water, it's time for me to properly waterproof my bike. Because I can't park my bike inside during work time, my problems are even worse. I'm going to list the issue and what has been solved to date: - Throttle is one of the least waterproof item I've ever...
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    New bottle battery under the rain... is dead :(

    hello all, It has been raining a lot today, and as usual I parked my bike outside until I finished work. But when I came back to ride my bike it worked fine for 5mn... then I heard a "bang". Then light off. No more power. I was wondering what happened... then I turned off the battery, then...
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    Not ebike related, but you can get £50 voucher

    Hello, Sorry if it's not in the right thread, but I was thinking some of you may be interested. As part of our research, we are looking for: - A mother or father with kids that have glasses. (the kids have glasses) Needs to have looked for glasses online. - A 50 years old or more person that...
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    Repair BBS02 Bottom bracket

    Hello all, My BBS02 has recently developed some noise on the bottom bracket when I am pedaling. It happens every half turn of pedal, and always the same tick. Motor and throttle are unaffected. I purchased the kit from BMSbattery, and I've already used my joker (paypal claim) once when my...
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    Would I be stopped by police?

    Hello, I'm considering moving my last lipo set of batteries into a pair of these bags: http://www.rutlandcycling.com/286087/products/dawes-messenger-pannier-laptop-bag.aspx?origin=pla&kwd=&currency=GBP&gclid=CMWD9PrO6MICFU6WtAodG3QA8w It would be attached into the rear rack, as side pannier...
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    Bike light... good and bad

    hello, I've been buying few bike light that do not need dc-dc converter, here is the 3 I have: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/E-bike-48V-high-quality-LED-light-with-horn-function/1962383830.html...
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    Road bike commuter bike

    Hello all, As some of you may know, I've been changing strategy from having all my bikes at home to... having all my bikes outside. Having to park my bikes outside, it has few criteria: - It needs to be light so I can carry it upstairs when required - Battery has to be removable - It should...
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    Customs bag... and sewing machine?

    Hello all, I've been digging around amazon, ebay, aliexpress, wiggles and more... and I've never really found the type of bags I'm looking for. When they are slightly good enough for my needs, they are overpriced...
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    Quick release secure bag

    Hello all, I've finally found something quite secure and reliable to put a decent battery pack in: http://otbikes.com/polisport-carrier-top-box-case-12l But it cost £50 without customs charge, it would probably end up even higher once received. Anyone know where I can buy this in the uk for...
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    electric road bike... or not worth it?

    Hello all, I discovered for the first time how cycling a proper road bike felt tonight with this new 10kg cboardman road bike: It accelerate fast compared to ANY of my other bikes. The thin 700cc road tyres makes it fast and smooth on the road. I can cruise easily at 15mph.. or more. 20mph...
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    best chain for bbs02?

    hello, what's the best chain for bbs02 750w that will last many winters with rain? this one looks cheap and protet against corrosion but doesn't seem to be heavy duty: http://www.halfords.com/cycling/cycling-parts/chains/clarks-anti-rust-7-8-bike-chain
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    New BBS02 750W New LCD model (C963)

    Hello all, I'm selling this spare BBS02 I purchased that doesn't fit my need: http://www.bmsbattery.com/central-motor/646-48v350w-bbs01-bafang-central-motor.html New, un-used and still in its box. Ready to be unpacked for anyone liking that. £389 Thanks
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    bamboo bike kit

    Hello all, I've found this: http://bamboobicycleclub.org/kits-for-bamboo-bike-building/ It looks quite nice, does it worth to convert it to a custom electric bike?
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    Bike DIY noise

    hello all, I received this today :( What shall I do?
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    Kudos motors superdeal

    Hello all, I remembered kudos telling us they were selling motor for around £100 as spare... and I decided to look at their website... Look what I've found: http://www.kudoscycles.com/index.php?cPath=2_3_11 Rear wheel (20") + spokes + motor = £84.38!!! And this one...
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    BBS02 750w £349

    Hello, I just purchased it: http://www.bmsbattery.com/central-motor/646-48v350w-bbs01-bafang-central-motor.html I installed it and used it once. But I realised it's not for me as I live in a high criminality area and I have to leave my bike outdoor. It's too expensive to get it stolen and too...