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A second motor for hills I liked the thought of the cyclone added to the Torq but the man at ernsbikes said it lacked power. I think the Cyclone 2 may have been introduced since my enquiry about 4 weeks ago. I am fascinated by the IZip motor kit, particularly now that there is a choice of...

The Inclinometer - initial levelling Hi all who are interested: I set mine up in the garage having first checked that the floor was actually level. Well, you know what builders are! Notwithstanding my NHRBC 10 year guarantee. The real skill in setting it up is not to KNOCK IT ABOUT once it...

Thanks flecc for the explanation of "How the Giant Twist controls motor speed". Why do manufacturers think we are so dim (probably right in my case) that we can't understand the technology applicable to riding, so they don't bother to publish it on the Selling Blurb. There has been much said...

How steep is your hill to all those who, like me, hate hills: I purchased one of those INCLINOMETERS from Brands Cycles and Fitness USA. I should have approached the matter more scientifically being not unfamiliar with Spirit Levels. The scale of the meter is horizontal, on a gentle curve...

Torqs and Rider Gearing Hi Flecc: I guess you must be right (who am I to contradict you). But I can ask for an explanation of.......with regard to the Twist...... if there is no accelerator twist grip and the motor speed is governed by the Limiter, on the one hand, and all the other...

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Browser problem Hi and thanks for a speedy reply. Do you sit by your computers waiting for some action? Or do you have a loud bell that rings on receipt of pedelec updates?? My Browser is Moz. Firefox When I am in the 'link' the back arrow is greyed out. Just realised I know more about...

My ideal specification? I wont write the book - my needs are quite simple :D A Torq that will climb hills (up 1 in 7, like 50 cycles quote, "with ease" and the Directors are not weightless being 6ft plus). Allow for a bit of luggage (some shopping). We are stuck with: 1. The law regarding...

Although this is not stictly speaking an E-bike problem Pedelec Forum is the only site where it manifest itself for me (I think). When I click a link in a message and get transferred to the new site, to get out of the new site I have to click Close (X). I am then invited to "close 2 tabs" (the...

Gearing On A Torq I've fitted my Torq with a 44 chain wheel: 13-32 cassette and an Alivio Rear mech. I think I've overdone it because as is reported, it will make no difference to the motor's gearing and the lowest speed where max torque lies. The hills are a devil with a Torq although my...

Delimiter It's a pity there is not a delimiter on the Sprint and I suppose that applies to the Chopper as well? I have looked at my Torq and for the life of me I cannot see a single stub that might contain the "red wire" in question - I will look harder with an open mind (and open eyes). The...

Tow Ball Mounted Carriers For Sprint Hi Jeanette: I have experience of the Pendle Towbar fitting cycles carrier. It's ACE. I carry a Torq and a Chopper without problems. The distance apart for the bits the wheels fit into are more than long enough - they are adjustable by telescopic slides...

Road Coutesy Yes flecc - that's more or less my thinking about Ferraris - "Traffic is a great leveller - never mind speed cameras":) Its peteinit

Acceleration away from the lights There will always be the inconsiderate bullying other road user for every type of vehicle - it can even apply to equestrians (you know the sort of 'county' persons I mean). I can see how easy it is (for a Torq I know) to out-accelerate any normal road petrol...

Disconnecting the charger when charging complete I used to do that - sometimes over night. I got so embarrassed by my stupidity (or lack of memory) I bought a cheap clock timer on a switched Socket that plugs into a standard 13 amp socket. You can set the clock for as long as you like (up to...

Hub Motor or Gear Driving It's sad that the latest (probably) offering to the Electric Bike market the new twist) is driven by a hub motor. For setuagenarians living in a moderately hilly area they are of little help. The horizons are narrowed. Motors that drive the chain driven gears are...

MilesHellon: Velocitron.......I like that (the bicycle lemon) can't see manufacturers beeing keen on that. But the the car maker came close with Citroen itspeteinit

Yes it is worth it for the "fun factor" alone. If you have two batteries you only need one charger - you can take it to work with you (like the second battery) after all it's only the size of a small box of chocolates plus the wires. You could see my posts under gearing and comments re the...

Pedalling assistance for fogies Thanks for that flecc - just what I needed to hear: "there's not much below 12mph" and "nowt below 10". I recall the days in 1995 when I had a Korean 2 stroke petrol engine (north or south K. don't ask me) attached to a Marin MTB. It was a heap of junk. I...

Moddifying the gears on a Torq I am hoping I get some space here - I ran out before I got onto the main subject (or thought I had): 2. I have modifed the gearing on my Torq. A 60 inch bottom gear is hardly adequate for septuagenarians. I thought long and hard about what gears I...